Children’s Association for Maximum Potential Summer 2018 More Than A CAMP Ground Breaking Page 1 Meet the Summer Staff Pages 2-7 Fiesta Page 8
Kendra Scott Event Page 9 Gala 2018 Page 10 Tributes Page 11 Capital Campaign Renderings Page 12
Let’s Celebrate: August 10, 2018 We are so excited to share with you that the capital campaign is completed with plans to start construction in August. Please save the date of We embarked on this August 10, 2018 for a endeavor knowing that we groundbreaking event in couldn’t continue to Center Point, Texas. provide exceptional programming in buildings To plan appropriately for that weren’t keeping up the event and for the with the physical demands lunch that follows, please of our campers. The RSVP at http://bit.ly/ community responded newCAMP. generously to the need, It’s time to celebrate our and together we raised amazing CAMP! $7.5 million.
The Arcade is
Open!
Throughout the Summer of 2018, Campers will enjoy the sights, sounds, and action of the Camp CAMP Arcade! We are excited to see all our campers and introduce new and returning staff.
C O R E S ta f f Antonio Davis
Mary Kossa
Unit Leader 5th Summer at CAMP From San Antonio, TX Has traveled to 5 of the 7 continents Aspires to be a Museum Curator
Unit Leader 9th Summer at CAMP From Austin, TX Attends UT Medical Branch Aspires to be an Occupational Therapist
Clare Maas
Robyn Hall Office Assistant 3rd Summer at CAMP From Corpus Christi, TX CAMP is a place where everyone can have carefree fun and relax from day to day stress
Program Coordinator 6th Summer at CAMP From St. Louis, MO Attends Missouri Western Loves swimming and hanging out with cool people. Aspires to travel!
Left to Right-
Robyn Hall, Antonio Davis, Mary Kossa, Michael Maffei, Clare Mass
Michael Maffei Program Coordinator 15th Summer at CAMP From Texas Loves to read and aspires to be a Writer!
M e d i c a l S ta f f Dee Evans Head Nurse 6th Summer at CAMP From Bishop, TX Clinical Assistant Professor, College of Nursing TAMUCC While Dee isn’t sure what she wants to be “if” she grows up, she sure does likes pink and things that sparkle! Her Favorite thing to do is spend time with her family
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Katie Gerhard Infirmary Assistant 6th Summer at CAMP From Texas but lives in Colorado Attends Nursing School Loves Archery and Reading (it’s a tie!) Favorite color is green
Briana Oster Infirmary Assistant 3rd Summer at CAMP From Boerne, TX Graduate of University of Incarnate Word Loves kayaking and swimming Can eat half a watermelon all by herself!
Left to Right-
Katie Gerhard, Dee Evans, Briana Oster
Ch erok e e Tribe Sara Hackert
Julia Schmelter
Girls Chief Cabin Counselor 5th Summer at CAMP From San Antonio, TX Attends Northwest Vista Loves all the Nature at CAMP Aspires to be a Child Life Specialist
Boys Assistant Counselor 3rd Summer at CAMP From Helotes, TX Attends Health Careers HS Ask Julia about her twin! Aspires to be a Speech Pathologist
Kelsey Herman Girls Assistant Counselor 3rd Summer at CAMP From San Antonio, TX Attends University of Texas Aspires to be a Pediatric Surgeon Ask her to juggle!
Grace Lester
Left to Right- Julia Schmelter, Kelsey Herman, Sara Hackert, Cathryn Tamney Not Pictured– Grace Lester, Ashlaine Wilson
Cathryn Tamney Boys Chief Cabin Counselor 5th Summer at CAMP From Frisco, TX Attends Texas State University Ask her about her patent! Enjoys canoeing
Girls Assistant Counselor 4th Summer at CAMP From All Over (military “brat”) Attends Brigham Young University I love the community of growth, acceptance, and friendship which CAMP fosters.
A pa c h e T r i b e
Back- Justin Yoo, Claudia Pharr, Magaly Maldonado Front- Hannah Crocker, Amanda Moore, Julie Bull
Julie Bull
Amanda Moore
Claudia Pharr
Girl Assistant Counselor 4th Summer at CAMP From San Antonio, TX Attends Churchill High School I love that all my friends are able to be themselves and have fun with no limitations!
Girls Assistant Counselor 6th Summer at CAMP From San Antonio, TX Attends Texas State University Has gone bike riding in Central Park Aspires to be a Special Ed. Teacher
Boys Chief Cabin Counselor 7th Summer at CAMP From San Antonio, TX Attends Texas State University Loves the CAMP dance! Aspires to be a legal advocate for the community with special needs
Hannah Crocker Boys Assistant Counselor 3rd Summer at CAMP From San Antonio, TX Attends Reagan High School At CAMP, I get to meet new friends and experience firsts for both myself and others!
Magaly Maldonado Girls Chief Cabin Counselor 7th Summer at CAMP From San Antonio/Center Point, TX Attends Alamo Colleges CAMP provides me with life skills that make me a better person.
Justin Yoo Boys Assistant Counselor 5th Summer at CAMP From Austin, TX Attends the University of Texas CAMP helped me define love.
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Mohawk Tribe John Burshnick
Emily Pan
Boys Assistant Counselor 4th Summer at CAMP From Austin, TX Attends University of Texas Enjoys Swimming I love our wonderful CAMPers!
Girl Assistant Counselor 5th Summer at CAMP From Houston, TX Attends Bowdoin College Loves to play violin & guitar Had three stick bugs and a tortoise as childhood pets
Christian Goeke Boys Assistant Counselor 3rd Summer at CAMP From San Antonio, TX Attends UT San Antonio Enjoys listening to music, and his favorite CAMP song is the “Crazy Moose” song Recently turned his 64 year old dad into a rap fan!
Ivalis Guajardo Girls Chief Cabin Counselor 6th Summer at CAMP From San Antonio, TX Attends University of North Texas I love CAMP because it taught me how to love without barriers, how to mature, how to care, and how to be an advocate.
Pa w n e e Tribe
Left to Right-
Polly Powers Girls Assistant Counselor 4th Summer at CAMP From San Antonio, TX Attends St. Mary’s Hall Favorite Quote: “It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.”
Emily Pan, Polly Powers, Ivalis Guajardo, Shane Williams, John Burshnick, Christian Goeke
Shane Williams Boys Chief Cabin Counselor 6th Summer at CAMP From Lubbock, TX Attends St. John’s College Loves the CAMP Dance Aspires to be a Stay at Home Dad!
Left to Right- Rob Briseno, Noah Willoughby, Brian Schuster, Sarah Ann Higgerson, Beverly Campos, Gabie Santiago
Rob Briseno
Sarah Ann Higgerson
Brian Schuster
Boys Assistant Counselor 5th Summer at CAMP From Bandera, TX Will attend ACC Enjoys skipping rocks. Favorite Quote: “if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.
Girls Chief Cabin Counselor 2nd Summer at CAMP From Los Fresnos, TX Graduate of Schreiner University I love CAMP because everyone is allowed to be silly and goofy without judgment. We love and accept everyone as they are and make a place we can all call home.
Boys Chief Cabin Counselor 4th Summer at CAMP From San Antonio, TX Attends Alamo Colleges Enjoys canoeing & outdoor cooking at CAMP Aspires to be a physical therapist
Beverly Campos
Gabie Santiago
Girls Assistant Counselor 3rd Summer at CAMP From San Antonio, TX Attends Health Careers High School Aspires to be a veterinarian Her parrot likes to dance to “That’s what I like” by Bruno Mars!
Girls Assistant Counselor 3rd Summer at CAMP From Center Point, TX Attends Schriener University Enjoys swimming Aspires to be a Special Education Teacher
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Noah Willoughby Boys Assistant Counselor 5th Summer at CAMP From San Antonio, TX Attends UT San Antonio Enjoys playing guitar & outdoor cooking! Aspires to be a Special Education Teacher
Sioux Tribe
Left to Right- Sam Klein, Joe Mason, Daria Locha, Sierra Moreno-Ortiz
Samuel Klein
Joe Mason
Boys Assistant Counselor 2nd Summer at CAMP From Sugarland, TX Attends High School Has a Twin Brother Aspires to be a Computer Scientist
Boys Chief Cabin Counselor 1st Summer at CAMP From Lake Kiowa, TX Attends the University of Texas Is a citizen of the US, UK, & Ireland Aspires to be an Emergency Physician
Daria Locha Girls Assistant Counselor 3rd Summer at CAMP From San Antonio, TX Attends Health Careers High School Aspires to be a Pediatrician Ask her about memorizing 45 digits of pi in middle school!
Sierra Moreno-Ortiz Girls Chief Cabin Counselor 1st Summer at CAMP From San Antonio, TX Works as a Nanny Loves chickens (not eating them!) Enjoys archery and believes everything happens for a reason
Pa i d /V o l u n t e e r L e a d S ta f f
Left to Right-
Tristan Steele, Ali Kurji, Dhruva Athreya, Christy Perry, Silke Rivero Romero, Garrett Sosbee Not Pictured- May Nell Disman, Madeline Lee, & Ashlaine Wilson
Dhruva Athreya
Madeline Lee
Garrett Sosbee
Paid Lead Staff 5th Summer at CAMP From Austin, TX Attends the University of Texas Plays Ping Pong Aspires to be a Doctor
Paid Lead Staff 5th Summer at CAMP From Austin, TX Attends Johns Hopkins University Likes heavy metal music Aspires to be a Biomedical Engineer in Instrumentation
Paid Lead Staff 1st Summer at CAMP From Richardson, TX Attends Hendrix College Enjoys reading Aspires to be a Psychiatrist or Psychoanalyst
Silke Rivero Romero
Tristan Steele
Volunteer Lead Staff 4th Summer at CAMP From Monterrey, Mexico Attends the University of Houston Enjoys running Favorite quote: “Don’t let one cloud obliterate the whole sky.”
Paid Lead Staff 1st Summer at CAMP From Center Point, TX Attends Center Point High School Plays Basketball Aspires to be a teacher & Basketball Coach
Ali Kurji
Christy Perry
Ashlaine Wilson
Paid Lead Staff 4th Summer at CAMP From San Antonio, TX Attends U. of Incarnate Word Loves Basketball! Aspires to be a Pharmacist
Paid Lead Staff 6th Summer at CAMP From Austin, TX Attends the University of Texas Favorite camp activity is Christmas in July Aspires to be a Physician or Dentist
Paid Lead Staff 4th Summer at CAMP From Greenville, TX Attends St. Kate’s University Aspires to be an Occupational Therapist Ask about her 12 siblings (they were adopted!)
MaryNell Disman Paid Lead Staff 4th Summer at CAMP From Philadelphia, PA Starting at Quinnipiac University Can move an Oreo from her forehead to mouth w/o hands! Aspires to be an Occupational Therapist
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H ead I n s t r u ct o r s Elin Berger Nature Instructor 1st Summer at CAMP From North Carolina Attends University of Maine Ask her the name of her pet pig! Is excited about the “continuous opportunity to meet and love new people that I would otherwise never know.”
Front Row-
Justin Joyner, Wynter Harris, Sabrina Epstein, Maya Kumar, Mariah Menendez, Nick Pugh Back RowMelissa Demock, Benni Lalani, Alex Goeke, Evan Dieterich, Sergio Medellin, Arthur Trickett-Wile, Elin Berger, Oscar Ives, Megan Brasfield Not Pictured- Rachel Hagen
Megan Brasfield Horseback Instructor 2nd Summer at CAMP From San Antonio, TX Attends Northeast Lakeview Enjoys swimming, discovering new music, and making her hair different colors Aspires to be a Pediatric Physician
Melissa Demock Lifeguard 4th Summer at CAMP From San Antonio, TX Attends University of Texas Enjoys volleyball and playing the piano Aspires to be a Pediatric Physician with a concentration in Special Needs
Evan Dieterich Lifeguard 18th Summer at CAMP From Peoria, IL Attends University of Illinois Enjoys snowboarding & swimming Ask about swimming competitively for nine years
Sabrina Epstein Arts & Crafts Instructor 4th Summer at CAMP From San Antonio, TX Attends Johns Hopkins University Majoring in Public Health CAMP is a beautiful bubble of accessibility, the perfect model of what I want the rest of the world to become.
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Rachel Hagen
Justin Joyner
Pool Instructor 1st Summer at CAMP From St. Joseph, MO Attends Missouri Western State U. Has swam with sharks and loves anything outdoors Aspires to be a Special Education teacher
Canoeing Instructor 5th Summer at CAMP From Sugar Land, TX Attends U. of Mississippi Enjoys playing Basketball When Justin grows up, he wants to be “happy!”
Alex Goeke Horse Wrangler 3rd Summer at CAMP From San Antonio, TX Attends Johnson High School Enjoys drawing, painting, and taking photos of “my friends!” Aspires to be an International Lawyer
Wynter Harris Horse Wrangler 2nd Summer at CAMP From San Antonio, TX Attends Stevens High School Enjoys reading and corny jokes Aspires to be an Audio-Visual Technology Specialist
Oscar Ives Music Recreation Instructor 3rd Summer at CAMP From Gatlinburg, TN Attends East Tennessee State Plays a number of instruments including guitar, bass, & digeridoo When he grows up, Oscar wants to “be happy!”
Maya Kumar Sports & Recreation Instructor 3rd Summer at CAMP From Frisco, TX Attends Drexel University Loves to bake! Aspires to be a Nurse
Benita Lalani Lifeguard 1st Summer at CAMP From Houston, TX Attends University of Houston Loves to be immersed in a fictional world of literature Aspires to be a Physician
Sergio A. Medellin Photographer 2nd Summer at CAMP From San Antonio, TX Attends UT San Antonio Aspires to be an Officer in the U.S. Air Force I love CAMP because it allows a specific community to engage and interact in fun!
H e a d I n s t r u ct o r s ( Continu e d) Mariah Menendez
Arthur Trickett-Wile
Drama Instructor 1st Summer at CAMP From Houston, TX Attends University of Houston Still has a baby tooth but also loves Bazooka Bubblegum (bad combo!) Aspires to be a Speech-Language Pathologist
Photographer 4th Summer at CAMP From San Antonio, TX Attends Hendrix College Enjoys sculpting & film photography Aspires to be an Arteest
Nicholas Pugh Outdoor Cooking Instructor 6th Summer at CAMP From Schertz, TX Attends Texas State University Once hiked 113 miles in over a week Aspires to be a National Park Manager
Kitch en T eam
Left to Right-
B Yancy, Kendra Boehm, Erin Green, Vadim Goeke
Kendra Boehm
Maintenanc e
Kitchen Staff 1st Summer at CAMP From Boerne, TX Attends San Marcos Baptist Academy Knows how to drive a big tractor and mow a field Aspires to be a Chef
Vadim Goeke Kitchen Staff 1st Summer at CAMP From Boerne, TX Not sure what he wants to be when he grows up Favorite quote: What’s wrong with easy? Left to Right-
Eliot Gharib, Evan Young, Trevor Franck, Colin Campbell
Colin Campbell
Eliot Gharib
Maintenance
Maintenance
11th Summer at CAMP From San Antonio, TX Works at NEISD When he grows up, Colin wants to be a “professional cutting horse!” Favorite quote: “Neigh neigh whinny neigh, snort, snort neigh”
Trevor Franck
Tractor Driver
Maintenance 5th Summer at CAMP From San Antonio, TX Attends UT San Antonio Aspires to be a Special Education Teacher Enjoys hanging out with friends!
2nd Summer at CAMP From Houston, TX Attends Energy Institute HS Really enjoys tinkering with technology CAMP has a great sense of community.
Evan Young 5th Summer at CAMP From Austin, TX Attends University of Texas Enjoys wrestling pigeons in the park One time a group of bar patrons elected him mayor!
Erin Green Kitchen Staff 1st Summer at CAMP From Dallas, TX Attends Tarrent County College Aspires to be a teacher … but happiness is her goal! I love the fact that we collectively care so much about people with special needs.
Belicia “B” Yancy Kitchen Staff 1st Summer at CAMP From California Attends California Baptist U. Aspires to be a Dietitian Says CAMP is an “enlightening experience”
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Viva Fiesta Magnificent Missions 2018 Magnificent Missions was the theme for the 2018 River Parade. The evening was filled with vibrant colors and festive music while more than 45 floats sponsored by local community organizations and military installations drifted down the river. King Antonio XCVI reigned over the festivities that provided financial resources to children’s charities in our community.
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CAMP was honored to once again be invited to participate in the River Parade and had a boat full of amazing super heroes‌CAMP Heroes. We would like to give a huge THANKS to the Texas Cavilers for their support!
Text SUPPORTCAMP to 71777 Donate a Special Event (like a birthday, anniversary, or just because)
and get your friends involved! bit.ly/CAMPchampion
KENDRA SCOTT is launching a new collection of jewelry on Friday, July 13th and giving back to CAMP! Joining CAMP at Kendra Scott for a glass of wine and to check out the new jewelry in the collection. Mark your calendars and don’t miss this easy and fun way to support CAMP! Let us know you are coming at: bit.ly/shop4CAMP
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Building for Our Future!
You are Cordially Invited
CAMP is delighted to celebrate with YOU! Held on Saturday, September 8, this amazing event benefits children and adults with special needs while sharing the joy and life experiences of those we serve. We have so much to celebrate, including the completion of the capital campaign. New buildings will be created, program space transformed, and more campers served.
The 2018 Starry Night Gala is a celebration of … every healthcare professional who strengthens every volunteer who transforms every donor who enriches every staff member who inspires every parent who experiences every family member who connects every camper who reaches their maximum potential! Sponsorships are available now! While a limited number of individual seats will be available in August, we encourage you to consider a sponsorship option to secure your table now. If you have any questions about the Gala, please contact Lauren Weiss at (210) 671-7959 or lauren.weiss@campcamp.org.
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Tributes are from March 1 through May 30.
Kathryn Avenell by Susan Avenell
Jon Baker by Marion Rodgers
Tom Burney by Stephen Beisser
Katherine Dimick by Capital Group Companies, Inc.
Trent Evans by Mike Evans Jr. by Margaret Peggy Harrison by Janice Meier by Carl Smith by Diana Zavala
Jerry and Nancy Gerson by Mel Eichelbaum
Logan Moodie by Roland Moodie
Shelby Ridout by Billy Ivy
Tributes are from March 1 through May 30.
Justin Jewell by Brandie Bedore by Mary LeBlond by Carol Twombly
Matt Lipham by Sharon Darby
Rhett Urban by Paul Urban
Joshua Veale by Dorothy Veale Camper, Matt Lipham, is in the front row next to the Pawnee flag giving a thumbs up.
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It’s happening because of Ground Breaking August 10, 2018 Construction August 2018 - May 2019 Grand Opening May 2019
New Healthcare Facility
Arts & Crafts Center and Amphitheater
New Cabin
Children’s Association for Maximum Potential PO Box 27086 | San Antonio, Texas 78227 (210) 671-5411 | www.campcamp.org