Camp Aranzazu is open year-round and welcomes both children and adults. We can accommodate up to 135 campers and their support staff in our air-conditioned, recently-constructed cabins. Our barrier-free facility, specialized equipment, highly-trained staff, and dedicated health center make it possible for campers of varying abilities to enjoy all the activities we offer. A partial list is below.
Summer is dedicated to serving children and adults with special needs and chronic illnesses. In the off-season, we also welcome school groups, leadership organizations, and corporate and church retreats. Camp Aranzazu also is an ideal location for weddings and special events.
To learn more, click on the section below that best describes the type of group you are interested in bringing to Camp Aranzazu.
Children and Adults with Special Needs and Chronic Illnesses
Archery Sports and Games Frisbee Golf Kayaking Canoeing Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Swimming Ropes Challenge Course Nature / Animals Freshwater Fishing
Bayfront Experiences
Dolphin Tour with Captain Tommy Moore*
Environmental Education
Beachcombing
Birdwatching Sailing
Saltwater Fishing
Seaside walks with Jay Tarkington (Texas A & M Corpus Christi)*
Seining
Stargazing
Texas State Aquarium Guest Educator Sessions*
*Contingent upon availability. Must be arranged in advance.
Creative Pursuits
Arts and Crafts Tiles (a camp tradition!) Tie-dye Fine Arts Music and Stories Drama Leather-Crafting Mosaics Pottery Cooking/Baking Painting Photography Photo Scavenger Hunt Waterfront Nature Photography Yoga
Evening Activities
Campfire - songs, stories, & s’mores Marshmallow Paint Wars Night Swim Movies Talent show Capture the Flag Kickball Ice Cream Social Dance Party Karaoke
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Camp Aranzazu is extremely grateful for all the support given to our organization and is committed to cultivating trust with our campers, partners, sponsors, donors, board, and volunteers.
We are committed to fulfilling our mission and maintaining the trust of our friends, donors, partners, campers, and families.
Camp Aranzazu is proud to have a four star rating from Charity Navigator, which evaluates the financial health, accountability & transparency of non-profit organizations. Four stars is their highest rating.
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Volunteer
We welcome your help, whether it's once a week or once a year. Below is a list of volunteer opportunities that are typically available. If you are interested in volunteering, please download the volunteer application and return to Bianca Hernandez at bhernandez@camparanzazu.org. Thank you for your interest!
Special Events Support
Camp Aranzazu holds several fundraising events throughout the year in Houston, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and Rockport. Volunteers are always needed!
Maintenance of Facilities and Grounds
With 104 acres, we can always use help more maintaining our beautiful camp.
Front Office Support
In the summer, we need help answering the phones, greeting guests, and keeping the office organized and running smoothly.
Camp Care Days
Join us for a day of volunteering, good food, and even better company at one of our volunteer work days this fall!
Are you looking for ways to work directly with the children and adults with special needs and chronic illnesses that we serve? Check out our camping partners who are looking for volunteers for the coming camping season!
Every year, Camp Aranzazu hires roughly 20 college aged individuals with varying skill sets to work as Activity Leaders from mid-May to mid-August. Activity Leaders have the fun and impactful job of enriching the lives of our campers with special needs through unique camping, environmental studies and retreat experiences.
Activity Leaders facilitate a variety of activities including, but not limited to arts and crafts, archery, high and low challenge courses, sports and games, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, fishing, sailing, swimming, nature sessions and more!
Benefits of this paid position include room and board and the potential to satisfy fieldwork and internship requirements in various fields of study. The buttons below include the additional documentation you will need to apply for the Activity Leader position. Email your completed application, resume and two unique and completed reference forms to our Camp Director, Amelia Haslam, and prepare for the summer camp experience of a lifetime!
If you have any questions, contact our Camp Director, Amelia Haslam, at ahaslam@camparanzazu.org.
Are you looking for a part-time job opportunity that allows you to be surrounded by nature in a supportive work environment? Camp Aranzazu currently has an opening for a part-time receptionist position on our staff. This opportunity will allow you to support our mission of enriching the lives of children and adults with special needs and chronic illnesses. To learn more about the position, click the job description below.
The Receptionist is responsible for overseeing functions related to the front office. The Receptionist also assists with special projects and provides some administrative support for all staff. If you are interested in the position and have any questions, please contact Lillian Anfosso, our Finance and Administative Director at lanfosso@camparanzazu.org.
Imagine a position that allows you to work with campers each day and have a beautiful view of Copano Bay along the Texas Gulf Coast.
Camp Aranzazu seeks someone with strong sailing experience to supervise our summer sailing program from mid-May through August 2019. The Sailing Supervisor will ensure that Camp Aranzazu provides a safe environment for children with special medical, physical, emotional, social or financial needs to experience sailing. Camp sessions include day camp sessions, as well as residential sessions that last from one to six nights. If you have any questions, contact our Camp Director, Amelia Haslam, at ahaslam@camparanzazu.org.
Make sure to check out the job description below. To apply, email your resume to Amelia Haslam.
Do you have a passion for providing fine arts education and working with a committed staff of people dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with special needs and chronic illnesses?
Camp Aranzazu seeks someone with art teaching experience to supervise our summer fine arts program from mid-May through mid-August 2019. The Art Instructor will ensure that Camp Aranzazu provides an intentional, expressive, and safe environment for children with special medical, physical, emotional, and/or social needs to create and experience fine arts. Camp session include day camp sessions, as well as residential sessions that last from one to six nights. If you have any questions, contact our Camp Director, Amelia Haslam, at ahaslam@camparanzazu.org.
Make sure to check out the job description below. To apply, email your resume to Amelia Haslam.
