After clicking the Apply Now button, you will be directed to our camp program, CampMinder, to complete the application process. This will involve:

• Filling in your camper’s information

• Selecting the session(s) to attend

• Providing additional camper information

• Paying $200 deposit upon enrollment

• Clicking SUBMIT!

We will then contact you to determine if Charis Hills is the appropriate fit to give him/her the best camp experience this summer! Following acceptance, some additional online forms will be unlocked inside your new CampMinder account. These will include:

• Activity preference selection

• Social & Emotional goals

• Health History

There are a few forms that you will need to download and complete. You may FAX, email, mail, or upload these forms no later than May 23rd. These will include:

• Physical Exam

• Parental Release

• Health Insurance copy

Multiple Sessions?

No problem! Some sessions may be piggybacked together.

• KIDS Sessions 1, 2, and/or 3 for campers 7 - 14 years of age may be combined.

• TEENS Sessions 4, 5, 6, and/or 7, for campers age 13 - through high school age may be combined.

A holdover fee of $200.00 per holdover weekend is required to be paid in advance as well.  The holdover fee applies to campers staying consecutive sessions and covers the cost of food, staffing and at least one special activity as well as the camper's laundry.

Deposit

A non-refundable deposit of $200 per session per child is required to hold the session(s). We will hold the session up to 7 days pending the receipt of the deposit. The deposit is non-refundable and is applied to the total cost of tuition. 

Each camper is required to have a physical examination within the calendar year in order to attend camp.  There are no exceptions.

ALL FORMS AND PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN JUNE 1.
INCOMPLETE OR MISSING FORMS WILL DELAY THE REGISTRATION PROCESS.

We accept checks, debit, or credit card payments.

Trip Insurance

Many times the fun and excitement of camp is interrupted by unfortunate circumstances such as a family emergency or sickness, bags are lost or stolen or you may need to cancel due to other unforeseen circumstances. 

Charis Hills Camp continues to be committed to discovering new programs and options to increase value for our camp families. We are pleased to announce the availability of Program Protector. The Program Protector Protection Plans are available for purchase during the online registration process. This plan covers 65% of the program fees that are prepaid and non-refundable. Trip Insurance is paid for separately and directly to Trip Mate.

• Standard Plan F530S is 5% of your session fee, and includes a package of benefits including Program Cancellation and Interruption, Travel Delay, Medical Expense/Emergency Assistance, Baggage, Baggage Delay and more.

• Enhanced Plan F530E is 7.5% of the session fee and includes all of the benefits of the Standard Plan plus a Cancel For Any Reason benefit that allows you to cancel your Program for any reason up to 2 (two) days before your scheduled departure, and pay your premium with or before the final payment for the Program. This plan covers 65% of the program fees that are prepaid and non-refundable. Trip Insurance is paid for separately and directly to Trip Mate.
  

We do not ever want financial need to prohibit a camper from attending Charis Hills. To ensure that scholarship resources go as far as possible, we encourage you to seek other means of support prior to applying for a Charis Hills Scholarship. Other tuition resources are listed below for potential financial aid.

• Churches

• School District: In some school districts there are "set aside / non-educational" funds that they can use for things like camp. Ask about camp in your child's ARD meeting in the fall.

• These organizations provide Camperships: ASDF Social Skills Camp, Easter Seals, Autism Care Today, Joni & Friends, Masonic Family, and Children's Services, CARE Family Grant Program, MyGoal Inc., Varghese Summersett PLLC Annual Scholarships, Chrysalis Fund, Maggie Welby Foundation Grants, Variety Texas: The Children’s Charity

• CLASS: Community Living and Supportive Services

• MHMR: contact your county mental health office

• Local Civic Clubs: Lion's Club, Rotary Club, Kiwanis, Christian Community Groups

Limited scholarships are available through Charis Hills. There are no full scholarships as families are always required to pay a portion of their child’s tuition.

Prior to applying for a scholarship, you MUST APPLY for camp. When your child has been accepted, contact info@charishills.org to request a scholarship application. Scholarship applications are due April 1st.

Terms and Conditions

Click on the link below to download our Terms and Conditions which include:

• Parental Contact with Campers

• Camper Contact with Parents

• Staff Contact with Parents

• Reasons a Child Will Be Sent Home

• Camper Illness

• Refunds