Join us on Saturday, September 28, 2019 for food, fishing and LOADS of fun!
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or other ways to support ZaZu, please contact our development director, Kate Plouvier, at katep@camparanzazu.org. Thank you!
Last year, we raised $160,000 to allow Camp Aranzazu to underwrite a week at camp for 170 children and adults with special needs and chronic illnesses. We're looking forward to seeing you all at this year's ZaZu!
Rockport Adventure Day Camp
St. Mary's Hall - San Antonio
The Bag Ladies - Rockport
Women in the Wild - Rockport
Aransas County ISD - Rockport/Fulton
Aransas County Youth Leadership - Rockport
Coker United Methodist Church - San Antonio
Corpus Christi Diocese
Hill Country San Antonio Management
Leadership Aransas County
Livestock Booster Club of Aransas County
Mission Road Ministries - San Antonio
Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce
Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Rockport
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.
Dee Dee & Steve Robinson, Chairs
Jennifer & Fields Alexander
Elizabeth & Daryl Allen
Kim & John Bonner
Dee & Jeff Boswell
James Brolan
Stephanie & Ernie D. Cockrell
Ned Crady
Don Fernbach
Tom Fish
Katherine & Bobby Hatcher
Bill Hightower
Leigh & Jack Kins
Tracie & Terrell Palmer
Katherine & Brian Parsley
Al Pratka
Tim Reilly
Steve Rothbauer
Ward Sheffield
Culver Stedman
Patia Strickland
Reagan Swinbank
Prissy & John Watson
Julie Williams
Shannon and Jon Turner, Co-Chair
Blake and Perry Finger, Co-Chair
Heather & Harry Affleck
Betsy & Wally Baker
Sage & Rowe Blount
Mills & Tres Buchek
Sarah & Will Caruth
Mary & Hunter Conger
Liz & Chris Dewar
Caroleene & Bobby Dobson
Jolie & Meade Flavin
Tifini Furst & Paul Golibart
Katherine & Matt Gainey
Shannon Gunn & Chris Hosner
Allegra & Hunter Hawkins
Trish & Clint Hennessey
Gretchen & David Herrmann
Brendan Herrmann
Sally & Roger Hill III
Camille & Clark Mandigo
Nicole & Rob McClane
Muffin Moorman
Kristan & Tom Northington
Courtney & Chip Percy
Katherine & John Smelko
Chaney & Tripp Stuart
Jeanne & Kelvin Tatum
Ashley & Rad Weaver
Jodi & Michael Wood
Christen & George Wommack
Traci McLester Arellano
Darrell Atkins
Frank Bay
Robin and Jeff Floyd
Cindy and Larry Forney
Holly and Tom Forney
Melissa and Charles Hall
Gloria Hicks
Chip Jenkins
Robert Kelley
Scott Meares
Chris and David Nesloney
Bob Shockney
Britni and William Key
Bob Shockney
Ashley Rhodes Smith
American Diabetes Association - Coastal Bend
American Diabetes Association Family Retreat - Dallas
The Arc of Greater Houston - Houston
Aspire - Houston
Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse - Houston
Brownson Home - Victoria
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital - Houston
Corpus Christi ISD Special Education
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center - Corpus Christi
Discoll Children's Hospital - Corpus Christi
Epilepsy Foundation
Impact a Hero - Houston
Muscular Dystrophy Association - Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Austin, Houston
The Parish School - Houston
Respite Care of San Antonio
Texas Children's Hospital - Houston
The Tuttle School at Briarwood - Houston
The Vine School - Victoria
Don't miss the latest updates, news and invitations from Camp Aranzazu!
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!
Camp Aranzazu holds several fundraising events throughout the year in Houston, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and Rockport. Volunteers are always needed!
With 104 acres, we can always use help more maintaining our beautiful camp.
In the summer, we need help answering the phones, greeting guests, and keeping the office organized and running smoothly.
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!
Aspire Accessories
Denise Hazen
(713) 461-7200
hazendenise@yahoo.com
https://aspireaccessories.com/
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Yesenia Neil
Yesenia.Neil@dchstx.org
http://www.driscollchildrens.org/
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Shannon B. Broughton
Shannon.Broughton@dchstx.org
http://www.driscollchildrens.org/
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.
Job Description Application Reference Form
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.