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Deep in the Heart of CAMP This Summer!
Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the fun at CAMP! This summer, campers will journey across the Lone Star State through exciting weekly themes inspired by Texas traditions, landmarks, celebrations, and adventures.
🤠 Session 1: Texas Legends / Hold 'Em
🤠 Session 2: Texas Legends / Hold 'Em
🏈 Session 3: Rivalry Week (Texas College Rivalries)
🚀 Session 4: Houston Space Program
⚾ Session 5: Texas Sports
🎉 Session 6: Fiesta
🐂 Session 7: Rodeo
🏖️ Session 8: Texas Beach Week
🗺️ Session 9: Travel Through Texas
Every session is a new Texas-sized adventure filled with laughter, friendship, and unforgettable memories. Get ready for a summer that's truly Deep in the Heart of CAMP!
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Meet the Newest Members of the
CAMP Team!
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Greg Jurkowski
Assistant Camp Director
Greg serves as the Assistant Camp Director and brings decades of experience and a deep passion for recreation and the outdoors. His connection to CAMP dates back to 1979 when he was one of the organization’s first counselors. Over the years, he has served in many roles helping shape the CAMP experience for generations of campers. Outside of CAMP, Greg is a proud father of two who enjoys camping, traveling, and spending time outdoors. Born in Japan and having visited five countries, he loves exploring new places and seeking out new adventures. He is proud to continue his CAMP journey and help create life-changing experiences for campers and families.
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Maggie Joyce
Program Supervisor
Maggie started working at CAMP in the summer of 2022 as Music Head Instructor and made CAMP her home for the following two summers, working again as Music Head Instructor in 2023 and Program Coordinator in 2024. Maggie has a deep belief in the power of music to create community and belonging, leading her to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Northeastern University in 2025. As a military brat who grew up living in multiple states and countries, she has a personal mission to understand others’ differences and be a welcoming friend to all.
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Kristelle Solis
Executive Assistant
Kristelle serves as the Executive Assistant, bringing more than 20 years of experience in executive support, operations, and relationship building. Prior to joining CAMP, she spent her career in public education, where she developed expertise in leadership support, event coordination, and organizational management. In her role, Kristelle provides operational and administrative support to executive leadership, helping advance CAMP’s mission. She is excited to be part of CAMP and contribute to its lasting impact on the community.
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Sandy Martinez
Volunteers Services
Administrative Assistant
Sandy is serving as CAMP’s seasonal Volunteer Services Administrative Assistant, supporting the Volunteer Services team by assisting with volunteer onboarding, application processing, and administrative coordination to help ensure volunteers are prepared for a successful summer at CAMP. She is excited to support the dedicated volunteers who help make the CAMP experience possible.
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Corporate Volunteers Help CAMP
Spring into Summer!
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Thanks to the incredible support of our corporate partners, CAMP is ready to welcome campers for a summer full of fun, friendship, and adventure!
On April 29, volunteers from Home Depot, Dutch Bros Coffee, Penske, and White Lodging joined us for a Corporate Workday, helping with landscaping, painting, organizing, and cabin clean-up projects across camp. Their hard work helped prepare CAMP for the thousands of campers and families we serve each year.
We are grateful for their time, dedication, and commitment to our mission. Thank you for helping make CAMP possible!
| | Welcome 2026 Summer Staff! | | |
We are excited to introduce CAMP's 2026 Core & Lead Summer Staff! From supporting campers and volunteers to coordinating daily operations behind the scenes, this incredible group is ready to bring the energy, spirit, and magic of CAMP to every session.
After weeks of training and preparation, they're excited to help create unforgettable experiences and make this summer one to remember!
| | Thank You for Celebrating with Us at CAMP's Riverfront Celebration! | | |
What a wonderful day it was at CAMP's Riverfront Celebration! Families, campers, volunteers, donors, and friends of CAMP gathered to celebrate the restoration of the riverfront and the community that made it possible. From fishing and canoeing to outdoor cooking and yard games, the day was filled with fun, connection, and plenty of smiles.
Following the flood, restoring the riverfront took the support of many dedicated volunteers and generous donors. Seeing this beloved space full of activity once again was a powerful reminder of the impact their support has on the CAMP community.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the return of this special place. We can't wait to see campers and volunteers continue making memories along the river for years to come!
| | Volunteer Spotlight: Jack Olchetree | | |
Jack Ochletree's CAMP journey began in 2014 when he first volunteered as a counselor after learning about CAMP in high school. What started as a way to earn volunteer hours quickly became a life changing experience. Over the years, Jack has served as a Volunteer Counselor, summer staff member, Healthcare Volunteer (HCV), and now as an Infirmary Assistant for the first half of this upcoming summer.
As a paramedic, Jack loves that CAMP allows him to combine his passion for medicine with his passion for people. He values the opportunity to see campers simply being themselves, trying new things, building friendships, and creating memories. For Jack, some of the most meaningful moments are often the smallest ones, from helping a camper ride the Giant Swing for the first time to singing around the campfire and making s’mores.
Jack shares, “CAMP is a place where joy lives. It’s where anybody can be seen, celebrated, and supported.”
We are grateful for Jack’s dedication, compassion, and more than a decade of service to the CAMP community. His journey is a wonderful example of the lasting impact CAMP has on those who become part of the CAMP family.
| | By becoming a monthly donor to CAMP, you help create life-changing experiences for children and adults with disabilities all year long. Your consistent support ensures that every camper has the chance to grow, connect, and thrive in a safe, joyful, and inclusive environment. Even a small monthly gift makes a big impact—join us in making magic happen, month after month! | | | | |
A Record-Breaking Night at Party at the Park!
We are thrilled to announce that the 18th Annual CAMP Gala, Party at the Park, was a tremendous success by raising over $295,000 in support of CAMP! This incredible achievement would not have been possible without our generous donors, dedicated committee, hardworking staff, and amazing volunteers.
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The evening featured a moving story from Ethelyn Miller, a camper parent, who shared the impact CAMP has had on her family. We were also honored to have recognized Michael and Mary Pat Bolner for their extraordinary support and dedication to CAMP's mission.
A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Community First Health Plans, for helping make this record-breaking evening possible. We are also grateful to all of our sponsors whose generosity continues to change lives through CAMP. Check out our sponsors below, then click the link to explore our 2026 Party at the Park Scrapbook featuring unforgettable moments and sponsor recognition from this year's gala.
| | Explore CAMP's Amazon Wishlist! | Help us create an unforgettable summer at CAMP! Our Amazon Wish List is filled with sports equipment, science supplies, arts and crafts, and other essentials that bring joy and learning to children and adults with disabilities. With just a few clicks, you can help make this summer the best one yet! | | | |
CAMP Tributes
We are deeply grateful for the thoughtful gifts made in honor and in memory of loved ones. These generous contributions not only celebrate the legacies of those who hold a special place in our hearts but also support the mission of CAMP.
Click to view a list of individuals who have been honored and remembered through these meaningful gifts.
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