Camps
Camp Buckaroo
A week-long day camp for children with disabilities (ages 6-15) and their siblings (ages 6-10) to attend together. Campers are paired 1:1 with a volunteer, who acts as their buddy throughout the week and helps to lead them through activities. Each day of camp has a different theme, like "A Day At The Beach" or "Out of this World," and all music, games and crafts are geared towards the day's theme. We offer four different sessions of Camp Buckaroo throughout June and July, so campers and volunteers are able to choose the dates & location that work best for them. Camp hours are from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for campers. All volunteers must be at least 15 years of age to volunteer at Camp Buckaroo; interviews are required for new volunteers.
Camp Buckaroo 2024
Pearland - Shepherd of the Heart: June 10-14, 2024
The Woodlands - The Woodlands Methodist Church: July 15-19, 2024
Houston - St. John the Divine: June 17-21, 2024
Sugar Land - Sugar Creek Baptist Church: July 22-26, 2024
Camp Buckaroo Volunteer Application
Camp Buckaroo Camper Application
Camp Buckaroo Volunteer Frequently Asked Questions
Camp Buckaroo Camper Frequently Asked Questions
For more information, please contact us at camp@eastersealshouston.org or call us at 713.838.9050, ext. 309.
Camp Smiles
A week-long overnight camp for children with cerebral palsy or similar neurological disorders, ages 6-15 years old. Each camper is paired 1:1 with a volunteer for the week who acts as their buddy and personal caregiver, assisting them with activities of daily life and helping them participate in activities! Each day, campers participate in awesome adapted activities, like zip-lining, horseback riding, fishing, canoeing, archery, swimming, karaoke, and so much more. Camp Smiles is hosted at Camp For All, a barrier-free camping facility in Burton, TX. Camp Smiles is only offered one session during the summer. All volunteers must be at least 16 years of age to apply to Camp Smiles; interviews are required for new volunteers.
Camp Smiles 2024: June 30 - July 5 , 2024
Camp Smiles Volunteer Application
Camp Smiles Camper Application
Camp Smiles Volunteer Frequently Asked Questions
Camp Smiles Camper Frequently Asked Questions
For more information, please contact us at camp@eastersealshouston.org or call us at 713.838.9050, ext. 309.
Camp MOST
Camp MOST (Miles of Smiles for Teens) is a weekend-long retreat for teens and young adults with cerebral palsy or similar neurological disorders between the ages of 14 and 21. Camp MOST is generally held once a year. MOST was started with the mission to give teens and young adults with cerebral palsy or similar neurological disorders the opportunity to socialize, gain confidence and be comfortable just the way they are. It is all about encouraging teens in their transition from childhood to adulthood. High school is tough for any teenager, and when you bring a disability into the mix, it adds a whole other dimension to the puzzle. At Camp MOST, the teens and young adults find a support group among each other. They're able to talk about what it’s like to be a person with a disability and share advice about how to teach their peers about disabilities in a positive way. Camp activities include short workshops for campers to gain vital social skills and learn important social lessons, as well as the usual fun camp activities. The cost is $400 per camper.
Camp MOST upcoming dates TBA
For more information, please contact us at camp@eastersealshouston.org or call us at 713.838.9050, ext. 309.
Special thanks to our sponsors, The Carter Family, Enrico and Sandra di Portanova Charitable Foundation, ExxonMobil Foundation, The George Foundation, Joe & Jessie Crump Crippled Children Fund,
Texas Children's Hospital and United Way of Greater Houston, for making our camps possible!