Summer Camps
Heart of Texas Autism Network
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The Heart of Texas
provides support,
for membership and
no dues. Monthly
meetings are held
with guest speakers,
There is no charge
open discussions
and fellowship.
Free qualified child
care is usally
available, with a
reservation, for
children with autism
spectrum disorders
and their siblings.
For more information
on child care,
speakers, topics,
meeting date, time
and location, please
visit our meetings
page.
HOTAN is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit
organization
and donations are
tax deductible.
For a free HOTAN
brochure PDF file
click here.
HOTAN seeks
people who speak
Spanish to help the
parents of ASD
persons whose
primary language is
Spanish.
Those qualified and
able to help should
contact HOTAN
through our Contact
Us page.
HOTAN is seeking
volunteers to
organize and
execute various
programs, activities
and functions it
supports. HOTAN
needs help with
fundraisers,
programs (monthly
meetings, supper
clubs and other
informational and
social events),
community relations,
volunteer
coordination, and
communications
(website, newsletters
and publicity).
Creativity and
enthusiasm is
welcome! To
volunteer, please
contact Anita Karney
by email, or call
(214) 766-3260.
ASD Qualified
Childcare
A number of the staff
members who
worked at the Arc of
McLennan County
Summer Day Camp
for Children with
Disabilities are
available for
childcare or sitting.
For a list of names
with contact
information, contact
Anita Karney by
email or call (214)
766-3260.
Western Heights
Baptist Church
in Waco is seeking
people who have
experience working
with children with
autism, for paid staff
positions. Those
who can help, please
contact Children’s
Minister Marcy Smith
by email.
provides support,
for membership and
no dues. Monthly
meetings are held
with guest speakers,
There is no charge
open discussions
and fellowship.
Free qualified child
care is usally
available, with a
reservation, for
children with autism
spectrum disorders
and their siblings.
For more information
on child care,
speakers, topics,
meeting date, time
and location, please
visit our meetings
page.
HOTAN is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit
organization
and donations are
tax deductible.
For a free HOTAN
brochure PDF file
click here.
HOTAN seeks
people who speak
Spanish to help the
parents of ASD
persons whose
primary language is
Spanish.
Those qualified and
able to help should
contact HOTAN
through our Contact
Us page.
HOTAN is seeking
volunteers to
organize and
execute various
programs, activities
and functions it
supports. HOTAN
needs help with
fundraisers,
programs (monthly
meetings, supper
clubs and other
informational and
social events),
community relations,
volunteer
coordination, and
communications
(website, newsletters
and publicity).
Creativity and
enthusiasm is
welcome! To
volunteer, please
contact Anita Karney
by email, or call
(214) 766-3260.
ASD Qualified
Childcare
A number of the staff
members who
worked at the Arc of
McLennan County
Summer Day Camp
for Children with
Disabilities are
available for
childcare or sitting.
For a list of names
with contact
information, contact
Anita Karney by
email or call (214)
766-3260.
Western Heights
Baptist Church
in Waco is seeking
people who have
experience working
with children with
autism, for paid staff
positions. Those
who can help, please
contact Children’s
Minister Marcy Smith
by email.
The Texas Lions Camp is expanding their free camping program for children with
with Down Syndrome.
Up to 75 children who have Down Syndrome will have the opportunity to attend camp.
For more information and to download an application visit the Lions Camp website,
or contact Alice Kingston of the Heart of Texas Network for Down Syndrome by email,
or telephone her at (254) 230-9782.
with Down Syndrome.
Up to 75 children who have Down Syndrome will have the opportunity to attend camp.
For more information and to download an application visit the Lions Camp website,
or contact Alice Kingston of the Heart of Texas Network for Down Syndrome by email,
or telephone her at (254) 230-9782.
Texas Lions Camp now includes Down Syndrome
NeedyMeds Very Special Camps 2012 Camp Guide Children with Special Needs - Central Texas and Surrounding Areas Central Texas Summer Camp Guide 2011 |
Charis Hills is a Christian Summer Camp for children with ADD, ADHD, High-Functioning
Autism, Asperger's disorder, and other special needs.
The Camp is located at 498 Faulkner Road, in Sunset, Texas.
For more information, please visit their website, contact them by email, or call (888) 681-2173.
Autism, Asperger's disorder, and other special needs.
The Camp is located at 498 Faulkner Road, in Sunset, Texas.
For more information, please visit their website, contact them by email, or call (888) 681-2173.
Camp Summit Summer Camp in Argyle, Texas
For more information, contact Camp C.A.M.P. at 2525 Ladd St., Bldg. 3850,
Camp C.A.M.P. also offers respite care weekends
Camp Care A Lot is a week-long day summer day camp for military and civilian special needs
campers (5 to 21 years old). For more information, including an application and registration
form with instructions in a PDF file, click here.
campers (5 to 21 years old). For more information, including an application and registration
form with instructions in a PDF file, click here.
| ability to interact with others while increasing their competence and confidence to develop and maintain lasting friendships. Click here to download the registration/information packet. All camps will be held at the Blackstock Center located at 700 McPherson Road in Ft. Worth, Texas. These camps will specifically teach two Social Thinking concepts daily. The Social Thinking® model is a developmental and behavioral approach that teaches social behavior, communication, and thinking concepts to individuals challenged in these areas. Students learn the “language” of social reasoning to help them “think” about appropriate social skills in a variety of settings and environments. For more information, contact Fran Templeton, 817-454-6501 or at fran@spectrumautism.com. |
| Summer Day Camp Half-day summer camp for one week for children/youth on the autism spectrum. For more information go to http://www.baylor.edu/content/services/document.php/170218.pdf |
developmental disabilities, will open its doors as a summer camp in Cedar Park on June
11, 2012.
Using scientifically validated techniques and curriculum, the camp will teach life skills,
support educational opportunities, provide on-the-job-training and coaching, create
meaningful jobs, and prepare campers for a step up to the next level of independence.
Come fall, the camp will convert to a group home.
Campers will have the option of staying on as residents in the Fall.
Go to http://www.livingwithmeaning.org/ for more information.
11, 2012.
Using scientifically validated techniques and curriculum, the camp will teach life skills,
support educational opportunities, provide on-the-job-training and coaching, create
meaningful jobs, and prepare campers for a step up to the next level of independence.
Come fall, the camp will convert to a group home.
Campers will have the option of staying on as residents in the Fall.
Go to http://www.livingwithmeaning.org/ for more information.
