Camps and Recreation

Camps and Recreation includes Camp Buckaroo, a week-long day camp with arts and crafts, group games, and a 1:1 volunteer-to-camper ratio. It also includes Camp Smiles, a week-long overnight camp with a volunteer buddy for each camper, and Camp M.O.S.T., a weekend-long retreat.

Programs

• Camp Buckaroo — Ages 6-15 with disabilities and their siblings ages 6-10 · Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-12:00PM · Week-long day camp; inclusive environment; 1:1 volunteer-to-camper ratio; 2026 summer sessions listed in Pearland, The Woodlands, Houston, and Sugar Land.
• Camp Smiles — Ages 6-15 with cerebral palsy or similar neurological disorder · Week-long overnight camp; eligibility requires being comfortable and safe in group settings, no g-button or tube feeding requirements, and ability to communicate needs effectively in some manner.
• Camp M.O.S.T. — Ages 14-22 with cerebral palsy or similar neurological disorder · Weekend-long retreat · For teens and young adults; focuses on socializing, gaining confidence, and social skills.
• Family Camps — Military-connected families · Long weekends in the fall and spring · Veteran family camps led in tandem by Camp and Mental Health programs.
• Family Day Out — Children with disabilities and their siblings · Day camp with arts & crafts, group games, and more.
• Children and Teen/Young Adult Group — Ages 6-15 and ages 15-21 · Playgroups for ages 6-15 and Young Adult Night for ages 15-21.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–18 years old

About the provider

For over 75 years, Easter Seals Greater Houston has offered help, hope, and answers to people of all ages with disabilities and their families. Founded in Houston in 1947, the program states that its camps are barrier-free and designed to be accessible to everyone.

Camp Buckaroo volunteers must be at least 15 years of age to apply. Camp Smiles volunteers must be at least 16 years of age to apply; interviews are required for new volunteers. Camp MOST volunteers must be 18 years or older to apply. Camp Smiles financial assistance: limited scholarships available.

Last updated November 1, 2026.