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| Camp Fire USA First Texas Council |
March 2010 |
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Greetings from Camp El Tesoro!
We had a great Spring Break Camp last week! We had beautiful weather, happy campers and a lot of dirt to wash off at the end of the day! I sure am glad we had the spring weather before it turned to winter again! That was crazy!
During your search for the perfect summer camp for your child, I'm sure there were many questions that went through your mind. Will my child have fun? Will my child be safe? What if they get homesick? How do they hire the staff? How will the staff handle difficult situations?
After choosing El Tesoro, hopefully all those questions were answered with confidence and helped put you at ease. One of the many reasons that El Tesoro is able to provide your child with all the opportunities for growth and knowledge is that we are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA).
As a leading authority in youth development, ACA works to preserve, promote, and improve the camp experience by establishing the guidelines for needed policies, procedures and practices. Being accredited means we must meet up to 300 standards that are related to health, safety and program quality - 300!
El Tesoro has been accredited by ACA for over 60 years! Our affilation is something I care about and am committed to. Serving as the Vice President on the board of ACA Texoma, it is very important to me that parents understand the quality of care we are providing for each camper.
I believe that every child must experience summer camp! Please share with others your child's experience at El Tesoro! We don't want another child to miss this opportunity!
See you at camp!
Toni Hooten, Camp Director |
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 Reserve Your FREE Seat for El Tesoro de la Vida Dinner by Friday
Join volunteers and staff of El Tesoro de la Vida on March 30 at 6:30 p.m. for the annual El Tesoro de la Vida Benefit Dinner. We are extending the RSVP date to Friday, March 26, just for you!
The 2010 El Tesoro de la Vida Benefit Dinner directly supports our week long grief camp. El Tesoro de la Vida provides an accepting, normalizing camp experience where children, ages 6 - 17, who share the experience of the death of a loved one, can cry, play, laugh and spend time with one another.
The event is an enjoyable evening with great food, provided by Ultimate Cuisine by Chef Tom, and a wonderful program that will leave you moved and even more passionate about the great work done for the children at El Tesoro de la Vida.
As the cost of the dinner has been graciously underwritten, we kindly ask that you consider making a special donation to our Camp Scholarship Fund to send children to grief camp.
Reserve your seat today! Email Lydia Tovar at LydiaT@CampFireFW.org.
Download the registration form.
The event is held at First United Methodist Church in Fort Worth.
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 Benefits of Summer Camp
There have been a number of stories recently touting the benefits camp offers youth, parents and our communities. Maybe you have seen one of them? * Summer camp gives coddled kids a break from parents * Summer, Unplugged Get excited and take pride in the fact you have taken a great step by providing the children and youth in your life an incredible opportunity by sending them to camp! |
 El Tesoro Hosts First Home School Open House
On March 21, Camp Fire USA First Texas Council's Outdoor Education department braved the spring snow and hosted the first Home School Open House at El Tesoro. The open house was an opportunity for families who home school to become familiar with the outdoor curriculum developed, how the environment at El Tesoro compliments the hands-on learning process of the curriculum and to gear up for the April 24 Home School Adventure Day.
The belief that all persons need a connection with the natural world is fundamental to the Camp Fire mission, core values, and programs. We believe in the power of nature to awaken our senses, curiosity and desire to learn.
If you would like to learn more about the Outdoor Education curriculum and how you can apply it to you or your child's classroom learning, call 817-831-2111, ext. 105. |
| Do You Want El Tesoro All To Yourself?
Many people don't realize that Camp El Tesoro has a great community use program. Your family, church, sports team or school can reserve the use of El Tesoro for your own weekend or weekday outing. Now is the perfect time to get back to nature and get back to camp before the official summer camping season kicks off in June.
Check out the Groups and Rental Information Packet for details. To get a list of available dates, email CampET@CampFireFW.org or call 817-831-2111.
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 Saddle Up This Summer With a NEW! Horse Camp See you at the corral! |
Camp Happenings
Camp El Tesoro's first Open House is on Sunday, April 18 from 2 - 4 p.m. Meet the Camp Director, take a tour while we answer all of your questions and get a glimpse of the exciting summer adventure in store for your children at Camp El Tesoro. Returning for 2010? Invite your friends, neighbors & classmates to visit El Tesoro so they can have their own incredible summer adventure this year!
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 Family Camping Weekends are Quickly Approaching
Family Camping at El Tesoro is April 16-18. Gather up the family and come on out to camp. Our flexible scheduling fits your schedule. It doesn't matter how long you stay, but that you take the time to come out and play! Early registration and multi-child discounts are available. | |
ET DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
May 9 Open House, 2-4pm
June 12 Open House, 2-4pm
June 21-July 2 Day Camp
July 26-30 Horse Day Camp
OTHER CAMP FIRE USA DATES
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