Camp Aranzazu receives distinguished Safety 1st Award
(Rockport, Texas – April 2010) Markel Insurance Company announced Camp Aranzazu of Rockport, Texas is one of 64 camps across the nation to receive this distinguished award of “Safety 1st”.
Michael Swain, Senior Loss Control Specialist at Market stated, “Camp Aranzazu has met stringent criteria to qualify for this award.” They have had a proven safety record for at least three consecutive years, they have passed formal assessments and inspections and participate in continuing education and certification programs. The Camp needs to be recognized for keeping safety a top priority.”
Other entities receiving the honors include Boys and Girls Clubs, Boys Camps, Girls Camps, Day Camps, 4-H Camps, Learning Centers and other Camps across the nation. The complete list can be found at www.markelinsurance.com.
“We were selected based on our proven safety record, which demonstrates our superior commitment to keeping the children in our care safe at all times,” states Executive Director Tammie Shelton. “We are honored to receive this prestigious award,” explains Shelton.
ABOUT CAMP ARANZAZU
Camp Aranzazu (pronounced Ah ran' zah zoo) is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with chronic illnesses and disabilities by providing unique camping, environmental studies, and retreat experiences to groups with special needs. This year-round, barrier-free facility features paved walkways to assist wheelchair travel as well as a medical facility for campers requiring daily medications. Camp Aranzazu welcomes organizations that sponsor camps for children and young adults with conditions such as cancer, muscular dystrophy, asthma, diabetes, kidney disease, head and spinal cord injuries, heart defects, and cerebral palsy to name a few. Adult special needs groups are included during the non-summer months.
Camp Aranzazu currently houses up to 74 campers and staff and has a phasing plan which will grow the facilities to accommodate up to 200. The facilities presently includes a dining and gathering hall, 4 camper cabins, medical center, ropes course, multi-purpose building, arts center, sanctuary, pool and nature lodge.
The camp is located on FM 1781 six miles from downtown Rockport, Texas, on Copano Bay. The camp comprises 86 acres, 25 of which are on the waterfront with wetlands, and 61 acres are elevated and wooded, capturing gently blowing Gulf breezes.
Strategically located just 30 miles from Corpus Christi, the camp can serve all types of children from as far north as Houston, extending west to San Antonio and south to the southernmost tip of the state, while keeping campers close to a major medical facility.
For more information about Camp Aranzazu, go to www.camparanzazu.org or call 727-0800.
