Camp Discovery is a special world for children from across Texas between the ages of 7 and 16. These wonderful children are given a chance to have a fun and “normal” camp experience they would not be able to have at a traditional residential camp. And besides having fun, campers learn new skills, undergo individual growth and see personal development. EXPERIENCE
Speak with any of our long-time vol
unteers and they could tell you wonderful stories about what they had seen at Camp Discovery. For example, children experience perhaps the best week of their lives that is full of swimming, fishing, climbing, canoeing, laughing, dancing, singing, horseback riding, and simply spending time with others who can relate to their situation. STAFF
We currently boast a 94 percent rate of returning volunteers and approximately 74 percent of our volunteers are cancer survivors, with over 50 percent being former campers. Our volunteer staffers are dedicated to providing understanding, leadership, compassion, safety and direction to our campers, as well as enjoying the experience with them. The camp is abundantly staffed with volunteer nurses, nurse practitioners and physicians. Many of these medical professionals provide treatment to our campers on a regular basis away from camp and thoroughly enjoy seeing them outside the hospital environment.
