In 1991, Camp John Marc welcomed 500 campers over eight weeks during its inaugural summer. Over 30 years later, CJM currently hosts eleven week-long summer camps and over 25 weekend camps. On average over 3,000 children, teens and family members attend a CJM camp every year.
One week of summer camp for a single camper costs $585, of which the participating camps pay $195. Camp John Marc covers the remaining $390 (CJM fully funds two summer camps that otherwise would not be able to participate). By subsidizing two-thirds of the camper’s cost and maximizing the use of volunteers, CJM provides a residential camp experience for far less than what many traditional summer camp host sites charge organizations and camps serving children with special medical or accessibility needs.
Who
Camp John Marc is comprised of a full-time team of administrative and facility staff, seasonal summer staff of 24, and the support of over 1,000 volunteers annually.
Most of the children and families served by Camp John Marc live in or near the Dallas/Fort Worth area, but participating camps can also invite children living in other parts of Texas.
Each Camp John Marc camp serves children and teens who share a common medical or physical challenge. Â View the CJM Calendar to see what diagnoses are served at Camp John Marc.
Camp John Marc inspires confidence for life through high-quality camping programs for children, teens, & families. Year round programming & specialized camp facilities are uniquely designed in partnership with Dallas-Fort Worth area pediatric hospitals, community volunteers, & health organizations who are dedicated to serving campers living with chronic medical & physical challenges. The dignity of each camper is nurtured at Camp John Marc & in the community through its outreach programs.
At the Foundation of the Core Values of Camp John Marc, Camp welcomes all campers, staff, and volunteers, regardless of age, race, sex, national origin, socio-economic status, disability or sexual orientation. All campers should feel acceptance at Camp John Marc and the leadership team will instill a climate of respect in all aspects of camp life. Camp John Marc is committed to inclusion and values the diverse cultures that make up the Camp John Marc Community. Camp traditions and programming will be based on authentic and respectful aspects of each culture.
View our current participation opportunities.
In-Person Volunteering
Weekend Camp Activity Leader
Camp John Marc
Ongoing opportunity
Organization name
Camp John Marc
Causes
Health Care, Youth & Children
Operating Budget
$1,000,000 - $2,999,999
Counties Served
Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Kaufman, Johnson, Hunt, Hood, Grayson, Fannin, Erath, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Collin
BIPOC Serving
Native American, Hispanic or Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or African American
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
4925 Greenville Avenue, Suite 400