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APPLICATION FOR SBANT FAMILY CAMP WEEKEND
CAMP JOHN MARC - MERIDIAN, TEXAS
November 14-16, 2025 Check In Between 4:00-6:00 Friday, leave after breakfast Sunday morning
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR AGES 14 & UNDER
For children with Spina Bifida ages 10 and under - and their immediate families. Should spots not fill up by October 15th, the age limit will increase to 12. We will increase the age to 14 should spots not fill up by October 20th REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 24TH
It is almost time for the SBANT 2025 Family Camp at Camp John Marc! Fall Family Camp is open to SBANT families who have a child with Spina Bifida, age 10 or younger as of 11/14/25. Should the available slots not be filled up, we will then open up registrations to increase the age in stages until camp is full. Camp John Marc offers an incredible facility in Meridian, Texas that you can see at www.campjohnmarc.org. This is the same location where Camp TLC is held each June for Spina Bifida campers 8-16 years old. Therefore, Family Camp can also serve as a good introduction to the location for the future Camp TLC camper. Families will enjoy a fun weekend full of activities with other Spina Bifida families. The weekend begins on Friday at 5:00pm and runs through breakfast on Sunday morning. Campers are provided with all meals Friday evening through Sunday morning. Activities include making s'mores around a campfire with camp songs, deer sightings, arts & crafts, fishing, ropes course & zip line, games, archery, weird science, party night activities, and of course bonding with your fellow SB families. Each family has their own cabin that has A/C/heat, showers and bathroom. The cabins include 10 twin beds and a large bathroom area with 2 toilets, 2 showers and 2 sinks. Lodges are also available that have 4 beds, a living room and kitchenette. The lodges are further from activities and will be reserved primarily for those who need refrigerator access for infants and who do not mind the extra distance.
WANT TO SEE THE DRAFT SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEKEND? CHECK IT OUT HERE
Packing List - No linens are provided – please bring sheets, pillows, towels,blankets/sleeping bags, etc. A full packing list can be found here. All cabins have heating and air conditioning. Microwaves are available in the dining hall to use at any time, as well as an ice machine. Coolers are recommended for personal use. Meals will be provided for Friday night, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Sunday breakfast. Vegetarian options are available at each meal. However, if you need a gluten-free diet or anything specific, there is room in the kitchen to store your food. Camp John Marc is a NUT-FREE facility, so please don't pack anything that contains nuts.
The numbers of cabins available are limited to 23 and priority is given to new families in order to give everyone a chance to visit this wonderful camp! Once all slots are full, a waiting list will be established. Camp fee per family is $125 for a Family of 6 Members (Mother /Father / SB child/ 3 siblings). Additional siblings that are minor children in the immediate family cost an additional $40 per person. Additional adults or additional minor children that are not immediate family members attending cost $95 per person.
(A limited number of scholarships are available. Contact Robin regarding scholarships). Please understand that SBANT's cost to run camp is much greater than these fees and this year's estimate for cost/person is $150. Your generosity with an additional donation or participating in our fundraising efforts like the Walk-N-Roll help us keep the fees lower. Please be aware that the 2026 registration fees will be increasing.
Applications are due by October 24, 2025. All Cancellations made prior to October 24, 2025 will be eligible for a full All cancellations made after October 24, 2024 will only be partially refundable. No-shows will not be refunded. If you are unable to attend, please notify Robin ASAP so your family’s spot may be given to a family on the waiting list.
A map to camp and a list of packing items will be sent to all registered families after November 1. Following the map is better than using google or other maps as they don't work well out at camp. A gate code will also be sent prior to camp along with the map.
While families are not required to be vaccinated to attend Family Camp at Camp John Marc, any camper or volunteer who wishes to attend Camp TLC MUST be up to date with the recommended Child & Adolescent Immunization Schedule -- https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/child-adolescent.html See our Family Camp Health Policy Here.
Questions about Fall Family Camp? Email Robin
About This Event
APPLICATION FOR SBANT FAMILY CAMP WEEKEND
CAMP JOHN MARC - MERIDIAN, TEXAS
November 14-16, 2025 Check In Between 4:00-6:00 Friday, leave after breakfast Sunday morning
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR AGES 14 & UNDER
For children with Spina Bifida ages 10 and under - and their immediate families. Should spots not fill up by October 15th, the age limit will increase to 12. We will increase the age to 14 should spots not fill up by October 20th REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 24TH
It is almost time for the SBANT 2025 Family Camp at Camp John Marc! Fall Family Camp is open to SBANT families who have a child with Spina Bifida, age 10 or younger as of 11/14/25. Should the available slots not be filled up, we will then open up registrations to increase the age in stages until camp is full. Camp John Marc offers an incredible facility in Meridian, Texas that you can see at www.campjohnmarc.org. This is the same location where Camp TLC is held each June for Spina Bifida campers 8-16 years old. Therefore, Family Camp can also serve as a good introduction to the location for the future Camp TLC camper. Families will enjoy a fun weekend full of activities with other Spina Bifida families. The weekend begins on Friday at 5:00pm and runs through breakfast on Sunday morning. Campers are provided with all meals Friday evening through Sunday morning. Activities include making s'mores around a campfire with camp songs, deer sightings, arts & crafts, fishing, ropes course & zip line, games, archery, weird science, party night activities, and of course bonding with your fellow SB families. Each family has their own cabin that has A/C/heat, showers and bathroom. The cabins include 10 twin beds and a large bathroom area with 2 toilets, 2 showers and 2 sinks. Lodges are also available that have 4 beds, a living room and kitchenette. The lodges are further from activities and will be reserved primarily for those who need refrigerator access for infants and who do not mind the extra distance.
WANT TO SEE THE DRAFT SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEKEND? CHECK IT OUT HERE
Packing List - No linens are provided – please bring sheets, pillows, towels,blankets/sleeping bags, etc. A full packing list can be found here. All cabins have heating and air conditioning. Microwaves are available in the dining hall to use at any time, as well as an ice machine. Coolers are recommended for personal use. Meals will be provided for Friday night, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Sunday breakfast. Vegetarian options are available at each meal. However, if you need a gluten-free diet or anything specific, there is room in the kitchen to store your food. Camp John Marc is a NUT-FREE facility, so please don't pack anything that contains nuts.
The numbers of cabins available are limited to 23 and priority is given to new families in order to give everyone a chance to visit this wonderful camp! Once all slots are full, a waiting list will be established. Camp fee per family is $125 for a Family of 6 Members (Mother /Father / SB child/ 3 siblings). Additional siblings that are minor children in the immediate family cost an additional $40 per person. Additional adults or additional minor children that are not immediate family members attending cost $95 per person.
(A limited number of scholarships are available. Contact Robin regarding scholarships). Please understand that SBANT's cost to run camp is much greater than these fees and this year's estimate for cost/person is $150. Your generosity with an additional donation or participating in our fundraising efforts like the Walk-N-Roll help us keep the fees lower. Please be aware that the 2026 registration fees will be increasing.
Applications are due by October 24, 2025. All Cancellations made prior to October 24, 2025 will be eligible for a full All cancellations made after October 24, 2024 will only be partially refundable. No-shows will not be refunded. If you are unable to attend, please notify Robin ASAP so your family’s spot may be given to a family on the waiting list.
A map to camp and a list of packing items will be sent to all registered families after November 1. Following the map is better than using google or other maps as they don't work well out at camp. A gate code will also be sent prior to camp along with the map.
While families are not required to be vaccinated to attend Family Camp at Camp John Marc, any camper or volunteer who wishes to attend Camp TLC MUST be up to date with the recommended Child & Adolescent Immunization Schedule -- https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/child-adolescent.html See our Family Camp Health Policy Here.
Questions about Fall Family Camp? Email Robin
Waiver for SBANT
Insurance Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement
Media Release Agreement
Spina Bifida Association of North Texas
INSURANCE WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in Spina Bifida Association’s programs, related events and activities, I and/or the minor participant, for myself, and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, I agree and acknowledge as follows:
1. I agree, and agree on behalf of my minor child if applicable, that prior to participating, I will inspect, or if a parent/legal guardian, I will instruct the minor participant to inspect the facilities and equipment to be used. If I believe, to the best of my ability, that anything is unsafe, I and/or the minor participant will immediately advise the Spina Bifida Association of North Texas of such condition(s) and refuse to participate.
2. I acknowledge, and acknowledge on behalf of my minor child if applicable, and fully understand that I and/or the minor participant will be engaging in activities that might involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death. I understand that severe personal, social, and economic losses might result from my own actions or inaction, from my own negligence or the negligence of others, from the rules of play, or from the condition of the premises or any equipment used.
3. I assume, and assume on behalf of my minor child if applicable, all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for the damages following any such injury, permanent disability or death.
4. On behalf of myself and my minor child if applicable, I release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue the Spina Bifida Association of North Texas, its affiliated clubs and organizations, their representative administrators, directors, board of directors, agents, coaches and other employees of the organization, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, their heirs and if applicable, the owners and leasers of the premises used to conduct the event, all of which are hereinafter referred to as "Released Parties," from demands , losses or damages on account of injury, including death or damage to property, EVEN IF CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES.
I/WE HAVE READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE, UNDERSTAND THAT I/WE HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY AGREEING, HAVE NOT CHANGED IT ORALLY AND AGREE VOLUNTARILY.
FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE (to be completed by parent/guardian)
This is to certify that I, as a parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree to his/her release as provided above of the Released Parties and for myself, my heirs, assigns and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any and all liabilities incident to my minor child's involvement or participation in these programs as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM RELEASED PARTIES OWN NEGLIGENCE.
Media Release Form/Agreement
I hereby authorize and give my full consent to the Spina Bifida Association and the Spina Bifida Association of North Texas to copyright and/or publish any and all photographs, videos or film footage in which I appear while attending a Spina Bifida Association of North Texas event. I further agree that the Spina Bifida Association of North Texas may transfer or use these photographs, videos or film footage for any exhibitions, public displays, publications, commercials, artwork, advertising, social media and television programs without limitations or reservations. I also consent to allowing these photographs, videos or film footage to be shared by sponsors, volunteers or event attendees to promote spina bifida awareness and participation with the spina bifida community.
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VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
We need a few volunteers to help assist us at camp. Volunteers will arrive Friday between 2:00pm-6:00pm and will leave Sunday at approximately 10:00am. Volunteers are required to pass a background check. CJM staff run most of the activities of camp, but SBANT is in charge of Arts & Crafts and watching the young campers while parents are in a one hour education session Saturday morning. Volunteers will help with Arts & Crafts, taking photos, check-in and check-out help and other miscellaneos tasks that come up. Magic Nurse Robert will be our camp nurse for the weekend, but having another nurse on site would be helpful! Interested in volunteering? Click on the button below. Questions? Email Robin