Youth Camp Program Advisory Committee
The Youth Camp Advisory committee is appointed by the HHSC executive commissioner. The committee advises the executive commissioner in the development of standards and procedures, makes recommendations to the executive commissioner regarding the content of the rules adopted to implement the Act, and performs any other functions requested by the executive commissioner in the implementation and administration of the Youth Camp Act. The advisory committee shall not exceed nine members. At least two members shall be from the general public, and seven members shall be experienced camping professionals who represent the camping communities of the state and should reflect the geographic diversity of the state in proportion to the number of camps licensed by the department in each geographic area of the state. The advisory committee meets at least annually and at the call of the executive commissioner or his designee.
Committee members shall serve for staggered six-year terms, with the terms of three members expiring on August 31 of each odd-numbered year. The committee may adopt rules for the conduct of its own activities and may elect from among its members a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and a secretary. A simple majority of the members of the committee who are statutorily required to be appointed shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting official business. A committee member may not receive compensation or reimbursement of expenses for serving on a youth camp committee. Each committee shall annually select from among its members a chair who will serve as the presiding officer of the committee. The presiding officer of the committee shall preside over the committee. The committee is not a "governmental body" as defined in the Open Meetings Act. However, in order to promote public participation, each meeting of the committee shall be announced and conducted in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551.
Accepting New Committee Member Applications
The Youth Camp Advisory Committee will be adding three new members August 31, 2025. Please review the following informational letter and application that has details regarding the committee’s purpose and the application process. The application closing date will be March 31, 2025.
YCAC Letter (Word)
YCAC Letter (PDF)
YCAC Application (Word)
YCAC Application (PDF)
Next Advisory Committee Meeting
| Date | Location | Agenda |
|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2025 | Robert D. Moreton Building, Room M-100 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 | Please see the upcoming Youth Camp Advisory Committee agenda for details on the meeting and directions on how to provide public comment. |
Past Meetings and Materials
Committee Members
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Ms. Michelle Mauldin |
Camp Olympia |
| Mr. William Rotzler | Camp Fern |
| Dr. Brandon Briery, Ph.D. | Children's Association for Maximum Potential (CAMP) |
| Ms. Victoria Price, LMSW |
Public Member, Cook Children's Health Plan |
|
Ms. Leah Mesches |
Austin Sunshine Camps |
|
Mr. Dan Neal |
Camp Doublecreek |
| Dr. Joaquina Kankam | School of Solutions |
| Mr. Britt Eastland | Camp Mystic |
| Mrs. Mitzi Stoute Faniola | Mentor Texas Board of Directors, Advocacy Committee Chair |
Get in Touch
Phone
512-834-6600Licensing Mailing Address
Texas Department of State Health Services
Cash Receipts Branch MC 2003
P.O. Box 149347
Austin , TX 78714-9347
United States
Physical Address
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Public Health and Sanitation
Environmental Operations Branch
Texas Department of State Health Services
1100 W 49th St
Austin, TX 78756-3199