Capturing the Joy

Capturing the smiles in their faces on camera and with our eyes is one of the most rewarding parts of camp for the grown ups that return year after year. Seeing the aliveness and joy in the children's faces is what makes all the work to get to Texas and during Camp, fun and the experience so worthwhile that it lasts all year. 

 

"Camp Hope was an incredible & inspirational experience that reminded me of what really matters in life..." - Kathy, a first time medical counselor

"Camp hope has given me the privilege of watching our kids grow up and reminds me that they are all 'Everyday Heroes' all year long"- Jamie, counselor for the past 9 years.

 

" My favorite thing about camp is being able to see the children's face light up as they arrive. It is also so moving to see the children when they leave. I always cry along with them."- Vanessa, a counselor for the past several years.

"Camp is special  because it is a safe haven for a lot of the kids. It's aplace where they know they will be taken care of and loved."

 

 

"Camp allows our kids to be kids"- JJF, a counselor for the past several years

"Camp Hope gives Hope to our kids." - Collette, a first time counselor

 

 

Year after year the same CDTC staff (and a few new ones) come to camp, they serve as camp counselors, mentors, mommies & daddies, and safety keepers from 7 am, early morning fishing until 11 pm, Lights Out time(unless they have the teen cabins who stay up talking in their beds until 1 am)