The Texas Lions Camp began a half century ago as a result of the Lions of texas who decided to help the victims of the disabling polio epidemic that swept the country. The camp's charter was approved in April 1949 and the camp was formerly dediced in 1953. That first summer, the Lions Camp served 236 children. Today, more than 40,000 children with physical disabilities and diabetes have experienced the joys of summer camping. The camps is a non-profit organization, funded by Lions and private donations.
Children attend the camp at no cost to themselves or their families.
Summer program for future MDs Minority college students and graduates interested in becoming physicians may apply for the Honors Premedical Academy, a six-week summer program at Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University, both in Houston. Funded in part by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the program offers additional educational experiences designed to enhance competitiveness among applicants for medical school. The application deadline is April 1.