The primary purpose of the Texas Lions Camp is to provide, without charge, a camp for physical disabled , hearing/vision impaired, and diabetic children from the State of Texas , regardless of race, religion, or national origin. Our goal is to provide an atmosphere wherein campers will learn the “Can Do” philosophy and be allowed to achieve maximum personal growth and self-esteem. The Texas Lions Camp is recognized as a non-profit corporation, under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. The Camp is accredited by the American Camping Association, and is licensed by the Texas Department of Health.
History
The Texas Lions Camp was chartered in 1949 in response to the terrible polio epidemic that forever changed the lives of so many Texas children. Since that time, the Texas Lions Camp has dynamically changed to include children who have all manner and types of physical disabilities, diabetes and cancer. Today, we are serving more children than at any other time in our history. Over 1,500 children per summer attend Texas Lions Camp.
Services Provided
Texas Lions Camp is a residential camping facility for children with physical disabilities, type 1 diabetes, and cancer. The Camp is located on over 500 acres in the beautiful Texas Hill Country and is designed to introduce the “Can Do” philosophy to children dealing with special medical conditions.
Children with special needs from all over the State of Texas are invited to attend one of 9 weeks, which we hope will become one of their life-long childhood memories. A week designed for fun, exploration, and challenge.
Updated May 2023
District 2-E2 Directors/Officers
| Position | Officer | Member Club |
|---|---|---|
| Director | DG Deborah Lewis | Benbrook Lions Club |
| Director | PDG Woody Mathews | FW Founders Lions Club |
| Elected Director | PDG Vince Rosen | Denton Robson Ranch |
| Elected Director | PDG Robert Appel | McKinney Morning Pride Lions Club |
| TLC Past President | PCC Rick Stoorza | Aledo Community Lions Club |
TLC 2-E2 Camp Bus
For Information on the camp bus for the first and fifth 2020 camping sessions, please contact:
| John Paul Burnett | Cell: 817-729-0111 |
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TEXAS LIONS CAMP PRESIDENT AND CEO
Lion Stephen Mabry 2-A2 (Shawn)
PO Box 290247
Kerrville, TX 78029-0247
Business: 830-896-8500
Fax: 830-896-3666
Email: smabry@lionscamp.com
Email: tlc@lionscamp.com
TEXAS LIONS CAMP CHAIRMAN
Wes Carr 2-S2
Executive Committee of the Texas Lions Camp
| Texas Lions Camp President | ||
|---|---|---|
| Executive Position | Officer | District |
| First Vice President | Wes Carr | 2-S2 |
| Second Vice-President | Gary Sult | 2-E1 |
| Third Vice-President | Tom Blaze | 2-A-1 |
| Treasurer | Susan Wallis | |
| Secretary | DG Ken Jobe | 2-S1 |
| Governor’s Representative | Elected in August | |
| Elected Directors Representative | To be elected in August | |
| Immediate Past Chairman | Kent Basinger | 2-X2 |
Giving Programs
| Life Membership | $125.00 |
|---|---|
| Jack Welch Fellowship | $1000.00 |
| Endowment Brick | $250.00 |
| Century Club Minimum | $100.00 |
| Endowment Leaves (silver/gold) | $500 / $750 |
IF YOU OR YOUR CLUB WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION TO TLC CAMP BUS FUND
MAKE YOUR CHECK TO: DISTRICT 2E2 TLC BUS FUND
MAIL TO: Don Noblit, TLC BUS FUND, C/O DNA, Inc.
P. O. Box 820895, North Richland Hills, TX 76182