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Texas Lions Camp offers activities such as riding a horse, rock climbing on its ropes course, and being part of a team. The camp includes multiple specialized sessions across the summer for children with different medical and physical needs.
• Ages: 7–16 years old
• Schedule: The summer begins with three sessions of “regular,” residential youth camps for children with physical disabilities ages 7–16, followed by Camp David and a session for children who have Down Syndrome; the next two weeks are set aside for campers who have type-1 diabetes with Dr. Ponder and the medical team, then Camp Discovery for children who have cancer or are in remission, and the summer ends with an innovative program for families.
Since 1949, Texas Lions Camp has been inviting children to make friends, have fun, and get involved in a safe and supportive environment. The camp’s mission states that it was founded on the principle that every child is deserving of a happy childhood and that, by inviting children to participate in activities they may have otherwise believed out of their reach, it hopes to help them improve their self-esteem and step into their life's calling. The leadership is listed as Stephen S. Mabry, President & CEO. Texas Lions Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association and licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
One camper described Texas Lions Camp as “built for people like me” and said it feels like “heaven on earth for kids like us.” Another camper said, “Texas Lions Camp gives me the Opportunity to make choices to prepare me for the future. I want to live at TLC.” A statement from Stephen S. Mabry says that “TLC is so much more than individual achievement - it is lending your story to help others value theirs.” The organization invites people to join a global community of Lions, described as 1.4 million caring men and women serving together to make a lasting impact and change more lives. Unique features include Camp David, Camp Discovery as a one-of-a-kind experience for children who have cancer or are in remission, an innovative program for families at the end of the summer, a NOAA Weather Widget for TLC with data sourced from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, active hiring for the Summer of 2026, a five-year study to evaluate its camping program and the impact of being a TLC camper, and a decision to implement aspects of the Sarbanes Oxley Act as a best practice for operating the corporation.
Last updated July 21, 2026.
• Ages: 7–16 years old
• Schedule: The summer begins with three sessions of “regular,” residential youth camps for children with physical disabilities ages 7–16, followed by Camp David and a session for children who have Down Syndrome; the next two weeks are set aside for campers who have type-1 diabetes with Dr. Ponder and the medical team, then Camp Discovery for children who have cancer or are in remission, and the summer ends with an innovative program for families.
Since 1949, Texas Lions Camp has been inviting children to make friends, have fun, and get involved in a safe and supportive environment. The camp’s mission states that it was founded on the principle that every child is deserving of a happy childhood and that, by inviting children to participate in activities they may have otherwise believed out of their reach, it hopes to help them improve their self-esteem and step into their life's calling. The leadership is listed as Stephen S. Mabry, President & CEO. Texas Lions Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association and licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
One camper described Texas Lions Camp as “built for people like me” and said it feels like “heaven on earth for kids like us.” Another camper said, “Texas Lions Camp gives me the Opportunity to make choices to prepare me for the future. I want to live at TLC.” A statement from Stephen S. Mabry says that “TLC is so much more than individual achievement - it is lending your story to help others value theirs.” The organization invites people to join a global community of Lions, described as 1.4 million caring men and women serving together to make a lasting impact and change more lives. Unique features include Camp David, Camp Discovery as a one-of-a-kind experience for children who have cancer or are in remission, an innovative program for families at the end of the summer, a NOAA Weather Widget for TLC with data sourced from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, active hiring for the Summer of 2026, a five-year study to evaluate its camping program and the impact of being a TLC camper, and a decision to implement aspects of the Sarbanes Oxley Act as a best practice for operating the corporation.
Last updated July 21, 2026.
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