Application to attend Sunshine Camp at Zilker Park - 2012
Sunshine Camp has provided a fun-filled experience for children of greater Austin since 1928. It is conducted by the Young Men’s Business League and it is free to those children ages 7 through 11 who are selected.
The campers stay overnight at the camp located at Zilker Park. Camp uniforms, soap, towels, bedding (except pillows), etc. are all provided.
Campers need only bring tennis shoes, bathing suits, underclothes, a pillow, and grooming aids.
The camp program, under the supervision of experienced counselors, includes swimming at nearby Barton Springs, handicrafts, nature study, hikes, games, singing, and story telling which give the children a well-rounded summer camp. The children are given three nourishing meals a day.
The Sunshine Camp is committed to assuring that our program is made available to all persons and provided to all eligible individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, political belief or religion.
Priority Acceptance given to those who turn in application by: Saturday, March 31st.
Note: A printer is required to complete the application process. Please be sure a printer is connected to your computer, or that you have access to a printer. The printable documents will be emailed to you at the completion of this application.
2012 Camp Session Dates:
Session 1 Jun 4 - Jun 10
Session 2 Jun 14 - Jun 20
Session 3 Jun 25 - Jul 1
Session 4 Jul 9 - Jul 15
Session 5 Jul 19 - Jul 25
Session 6 Jul 30 - Aug 5
Session 7 Aug 9 - Aug 15
Sponsored by the Young Men’s Business League and aided by the Austin Parks & Recreation Department