More than camp
What We Value
At ASC we want our campers to grow. We want them to become more independent and more confident in their own skills. We want them to try something new, and we want campers to feel safe being and becoming their authentic selves.
We understand and value the importance of connection with others. We want our campers to be better friends, work well with others, and work to resolve conflict peacefully.
We want our campers to love to explore. It’s a beautiful world, and we want our campers to care for the environment and its creatures, and we want our campers to love Austin Sunshine Camps as much as we love them.
What We Offer
Austin Sunshine Camps has provided free fun-filled overnight summer camp programs for the children of the greater Austin area since 1928. All summer camp programs are provided free of charge for all campers who meet the free or reduced school meals income eligibility guidelines or campers who are in foster care.
Camp Dates:
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Camp Sessions in 2023 will start on Sunday afternoons and conclude on Tuesday mornings.
- Session 1: June 11 - 20
- Session 2: June 25 - July 4
- Session 3: July 16 - July 25
- Session 4: July 30 - August 8
Ready to Join the ASC Family?!
Step 1:Check Qualifications
Learn More!Step 1:Check Qualifications
To qualify for camp for the first summer only, campers must either:
- Qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch, OR
- Be in the foster care system
Step 2:Camper Readiness Assessment
Learn More!Step 2:Camper Readiness Assessment
- Send a NON-family member the Camper Readiness Assessment to fill out
(note: Step 2 and 3 can happen in either order)
Step 3:Attend a Family Programming event
Learn More!Step 3:Attend a Family Programming event
- At a family programming event, you and your camper will get to know our Programs Team, get your questions answered, and enjoy camp as a family
- Campers will be required to submit an Interest Paragraph – they will write these at the family event
(note: Step 2 and 3 can happen in either order)
Step 4:Apply for Camp!
Learn More!Step 4:Apply for Camp!
- Link to apply will be sent once steps 1-3 are completed
- Application takes 30-45 minutes per child to fill out
STATEMENT OF RIGHTS AND DIGNITY
We at ASC committed to creating a culture of inclusion and connection. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse community of families, campers, staff members, volunteers, and other stakeholders. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, and knowledge we all bring makes us better as an organization. We respect and welcome the unique contributions that you bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.