Camp John Marc is a year-round therapy camp located in Meridian, Texas (85 miles southwest of Dallas) for Texas-area children with chronic illnesses/major physical disabilities such as Muscular dystrophy, Cancer, Brain injuries, HIV/AIDS, Spina bifida, etc. The 170-acre (0.69 km2) tranquil retreat area in the Texas Hill Country provides 20 wheelchair accessible, air conditioned cabins to fulfill the needs of all campers; lodge-style dining hall; centrally located buildings; handicap accessible challenge course; athletic field; riding ring; amphitheater; chapel; shooting sports range; a swimming pool; trails; sports barn,as well as two wheelchair accessible tree houses, fishing pier, -gazing platform, and covered wagon camping areas. 2007 marked the completion of the camps largest building which has been coined "The Silo." This building houses a teaching kitchen,library, medical education room, costume closet, screened nature porch with balcony, multipurpose room, and basement for storage. The building's most prominent feature is the silo/indoor rock wall through which campers enter. Construction of the new building has allowed camp activities to continue during unfavorable weather. Camp John Marc also utilizes community and medical volunteers to provide program support and quality medical care and treatment. Volunteers and medical staff change with each new week allowing for very specialized care for every camper. The camp staff of about twenty individuals, however, remains constant throughout the summer.
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