Over the past 15 years, more than 27,500 campers have visited Camp Aranzazu and benefited from the unique services we provide. Clearly, there is a tremendous and growing need for programs that serve those with special needs and chronic illnesses.
We also have made significant improvements to our facility since opening our doors in 2006. We now have 104 acres, 175 beds, and 32 different buildings and structures that are either new or recently renovated.
Our highest priority now is to serve more of the people who could benefit from our unique program. In order to ensure that we can do so and can continue to fulfill our mission in perpetuity, we have created the Camp Aranzazu Resiliency Fund, which is a permanent endowment to support the maintenance of the camp’s facilities and to help underwrite the cost of camp as we grow and serve more campers.
Our goal is to raise $10 million for this purpose. An anonymous and very generous donor has pledged $1 million outright and has agreed to match all gifts and pledges received by December 2021, up to $2.5 million.
We welcome gifts of all types and sizes. In addition to gifts of cash, you can support the campaign by:
Including the camp in your will or estate plan;
Designating life insurance proceeds or donating an insurance policy;
Making the camp a beneficiary of your retirement plan, IRA, or 401(k); or
Donating appreciated securities.
Please consult your tax advisor to learn about the tax benefits of various types of gifts.
For more information, please contact Virginia Ballard, executive director of the Camp Aranzazu Foundation, at (361) 727-0800 or vballard@camparanzazu.org.
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.
For another year, Charity Navigator has awarded Camp Aranazazu with a 4-star to demonstrate our commitment to transparency and trust we have with our supporters.
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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 email the completed form to our development associate, Bianca Hernandez. 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.
