TLC is Under Construction!

Phase I of Master Plan

It has been a long time in planning, but we are finally underway with Phase I of TLC's plan to revitalize our campus to meet future needs. Based upon the 2017 Master Plan for revitalization, the Board of Directors gave the "greenlight" to proceed with construction during the February 2021 Board Meeting.

Phase I of construction includes:

  1. Demolition of Bunkhouse 1
  2. Demolition of Bunkhouse 2
  3. Demolition of Real Dormitory
  4. Construction of BH 1
  5. Construction of BH 2
  6. Expansion of the Eagle, Nature Trail

According to Stephen Mabry, President & CEO, construction officially began immediately following camp this year and is planned to be substantially complete on June 10, 2022. "The Lions of Texas and all of us at Texas Lions Camp are excited to be moving forward to upgrade our facilities. I am learning what it must have felt like to those involved in founding the camp in 1949. The task was monumental - seemingly impossible - important for the future and happening in the midst of a global pandemic (polio). Providing a safe place for an ever expanding population of children who need the experiences that are uniquely delivered at TLC is a mission worthy of investing our time, talent and treasure," said Mabry.

Stephen is quick to add that it is not too late to get involved. "If it has ever been in your heart to leave a legacy at TLC, there is no better time or opportunity to do just that through one of our many naming opportunities." There is a place for most every budget to plug in and get involved - to learn more, just click the button below.

Naming Opportunities

What's in a name?

At TLC, we know you have goals when you give and we view the administration of your donation as a partnership. It's a humbling experience to be entrusted with a major gift, a trust we take seriously not only to receive and accurately record the financial transfer to TLC, but to accomplish the purpose for the gift as you the donor intended.

Did you know that it is a proven fact that those who give charitably live longer, more fulfilled lives than those who don't give? Your donations make camp possible and that makes life lessons and self-esteem promoting activities possible for the campers of TLC.It is also too big of a task for any one person, and that's why every gift matters and makes you part of Team-TLC!

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Your Name at TLC

Capital gifts can also be made as a gift in the name of someone else - another great way of showing your love and support not only of TLC, but of someone you want to have a lasting presence at TLC. We realize that when an honorarium or memorial gift is made that a tremendous amount of love, respect and thoughtfullness went into that contribution and as such, we promise to be good stewards of that gift.

What You Can Expect:
  1. TLC will receive and acknowledge your charitable contribution with a letter that will serve as your receipt.
  2. TLC will propose and sign a donor agreement with major donors when naming opportunities are in consideration.
  3. In the case of an honorarium, we will inform your honoree by US Mail that a gift has been made to Texas Lions Camp in their honor.
  4. In the case of a memorial, TLC will inform the family or whomever you designate that a memorial gift honoring their loved-one has been made to Texas Lions Camp.

Bunkhouses

TLC's bunkhouses initially were contructed on a rotating schedule beginning in the early 1950's and all have been renovated a number of times over the decades, including upgrades to comply with the American With Disabilities Act.

After severe storms damaged bunkhouses 1 and 2 in the Spring of 2020, TLC accelerated plans to replace these buildings in 2021. To make way, Bunkhouse 1 and the Real Dormitory will be demolished during the summer of 2021, while Bunkhouse 2 has already been demolished at the first of the year.

The new bunkhouses will be larger than those they replace and are esitmated to cost $1,800,000 each. TLC is inviting those who would like to fund all or poritions of this important project to join us, particularly those who might be interested in naming opportunities.

TLC's president & CEO is willing to make deals and is willing to work with donors to "carve-out" complete bunkhouses or portions of their construction that can be named to meet the needs of TLC's donors, ie: lobbies, individual rooms, furniture, equipment and ammenities.

Funding levels available are as follows:

Sample Naming Opportunties:
Complete Bunkhouse $1,000,000-$1,800,000
Rooms $100,000-$250,000
Lobby $75,000-$125,000
Furniture $25,000-$74,999

Join us...your participation matters! To express your interest and start the process, use the convenient, online form below (5 minutes to complete):

Next Steps:
  • Download Pledge Form - Individuals
  • Download Pledge Form - Lions Clubs
  • Use the convenient button below to open the conversation by completing a 5-minute form. Or if you would like to explore various options for planning an estate gift, use the "Estate Plan" button to browse our helps or use our intuitive calculators for "what If scenarios".

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    Eagle Trail

    Providing for our Future

    TLC's Master Plan will provide for maximum flexibility with new developments that can be run automously or simultaneously, depending upon need. The Eagle Trail development is a great example, as it will meet myriad existing needs for housing and program space, that will definitely be used during summer camp, while providing flex space for programs held during the "off-season" months.

    Price

    "I could not be more excited to be bringing the Eagle Trail Development to TLC," says president & CEO, Stephen Mabry. If you have ever wanted to have a meaningful, naming opportunity at TLC, you could not ask for a more golden opportunity than the cabins and cottages that will be placed along the Eagle Trail staring with the fall of 2021 at TLC.

    Funding levels available are as follows:

    Sample Naming Opportunties:
    3 units 32x36 Bunkhouse $150,000
    3 units Complete, 3-bed room cottage $150,000
    2 units Complete, 2-bed room cottage $115,000
    4 units Complete, 1-bed room cottage $75,000
    20 units Individual Rooms $50,000
    12 units Kitchens $35,000
    12 units Porches $25,000
    20 units Furnshings $10,000
    12 units Baths $5,000
    Next Steps:
  • Download Pledge Form - Individuals
  • Download Pledge Form - Lions Clubs
  • Use the convenient button below to open the conversation by completing a 5-minute form. Or if you would like to explore various options for planning an estate gift, use the "Estate Plan" button to browse our helps or use our intuitive calculators for "what If scenarios".

    Let's Visit