Camps
We offer several different camps for people with all types of disabilities. Our camps are barrier-free and designed to be accessible to everyone. A camp experience increases skills and enhances self-confidence while giving families much needed respite from the hard work and responsibility they face every day. Additionally, these activities provide an opportunity to learn to problem-solve, make social adjustments to new and different people, learn responsibility, and gain new skills to increase self-esteem.
Summer Virtual Camp
Easter Seals Greater Houston has partnered with another non-profit organization, Project Sunshine, to bring you Summer Virtual Camp! In the midst of the pandemic, Project Sunshine started a new program called Teleplay! This program as designed to continue their mission of providing a group of highly trained volunteers to provide play programming for children. This program is hosted every other Friday at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. Must register and sign waiver to attend. Spots are limited, contact Kenzie Richard at mrichard@eastersealshouston.org for more information.
Camp Buckaroo
A week-long day camp for children with disabilities ages 6-14 and their siblings to attend together. Volunteers work one on one with a camper and act as their buddy all week at camp developing a strong bond! Each day has a different theme like "A Day At The Beach" or "Under The Big Top" and all sports, music, crafts, and group games are geared towards the theme for the day. We offer five sessions of Camp Buckaroo so volunteers and campers can pick a week and location that fits their schedule. Camp hours are from 10:00am-3:00pm each day. All volunteers must be at least 15 years of age to volunteer at Camp Buckaroo.
**2021 Camp Buckaroo is cancelled/transitioning to weekend recreational programming (i.e. activities in the park with families, outings like fishing trips for veteran families, and potentially drive thru events). For more information please email or call us at 713.208.0543.
Camp Buckaroo Camper Frequently Asked Questions
Camp Buckaroo Volunteer Frequently Asked Question
For more information please call us at 713.208.0543 or email us.
Camp Smiles
A week-long overnight camp for children ages 6-14 with cerebral palsy and other neurological disorders. Volunteers work one on one with a camper and act as their buddy and personal care giver for the week. Each day campers participate in typical outdoor camp activities like rock climbing, fishing, paint ball, karaoke, swimming and many more that have all been adapted to fit the needs of each camper. There are 10 cabins full of campers at Camp For All, an adapted camp facility in Burton, TX. Camp Smiles is only offered for one session. All volunteers must be at least 16 years of age to volunteer at Camp Smiles.
**2021 Camp Smiles will be hosted as a family camp the first week of July (July 3rd-9th) at Camp For All. For more information please email or call us at 713.208.0543.
Camp Smiles Camper Frequently Asked Questions
Camp Smiles Volunteer Frequently Asked Questions
For more information please call us at 713.208.0543 or email us.
Camp MOST
Camp MOST (Miles of Smiles for Teens) is a weekend long retreat for Camp Smiles graduates between the ages of 14 and 21. Camp MOST is generally held twice a year Fall and Winter. MOST was started with the mission to give Camp Smiles graduates the opportunity to socialize, gain confidence and be comfortable just the way they are. It is all about encouraging teens along 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 find a support group among each other and are able to talk about what it’s like to be a teenager with a disability, and share advice about how to teach their peers about disabilities in a positive way. Camp activities include short workshops for teens to gain vital social skills and learn important social lessons, as well as the usual fun camp activities. The cost is $400 per camper.
For more information please call us at 713.208.0543 or email us.
Special thanks to our sponsors for making our camps possible!
The Carter Family
In Memory of Sam Davison
The Dull Family
Enrico and Sandra di Portanova Charitable Foundation
The George Foundation
The Moody Endowment
Prosperity Bank
Heather & Mike Simpson
Texas Children's Hospital
United Way of Greater Houston
WithMerci Foundation
Check out Easter Seals' Summer Camp Report Cards!
