H. E. Butt Foundation Camp Facility Use is a grant from H.

E. Butt Foundation that provides free access to its camp facilities in the Frio Canyon area of Texas to missionally aligned nonprofit and faith-based groups. The Foundation offers its facilities at no charge to organizations whose mission and purpose align with its Christian values and stewardship principles.

Eligible groups include church retreats, youth service organizations, schools, and other nonprofit organizations serving the common good. Applications are accepted annually, as access is not granted on a multi-year basis. Groups must demonstrate mission alignment and commit to a high standard of care for the facilities.

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H. E. Butt Foundation Camp Now accepting applications for spring 2027.

Thank you for your interest in H. E. Butt Foundation Camp.

Every year, God uses this camp to touch lives in a beautiful outdoor setting. The H. E.

Butt Foundation staff is eager to work with you so together we can have a small part in God’s work in the Canyon. We offer our facilities at no charge to missionally aligned groups and ask that each group adhere to a high standard of care and stewardship of the facilities provided to them so that the dream of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Butt, Sr., can live on for generations to come.

Please review our camp guidelines and complete the following application. All applications will be reviewed to determine eligibility based on the group’s mission and purpose, and how these align with that of the H. E.

Butt Foundation. We ask that groups apply every year they would like to use the facilities (applications are not multi-year). If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us .

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* How many years has your group attended H. E. Butt Foundation Camp?

* Mission Statement of your organization How does your program help the communities you serve? * What is the purpose of your proposed retreat? List dates that you would like to have your retreat.

Note the following blackout dates for each campsite: —Headwaters: May – mid-July —Linnet’s Wings: closed for renovation —Singing Hills: May – mid-August —Echo Valley: May – mid-August Expected Number of Guests and Attendees TOTAL GUESTS AND ATTENDEES * What percentage of your group would not be able to afford a camping experience including the cost of facilities.

* Individual Filling Out Form Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah U.S. Virgin Islands Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Europe Armed Forces Pacific If approved to camp, I agree that our group will arrive within the required time frame and stay in our campsite until we are released after check out.

* I understand that a first aid provider must be on-site at all times during our camp stay; H. E. Butt Foundation Camp does not supply first aid providers.

At a minimum, a person with an American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety Certificate or equivalent (Community First Aid, CPR, AED) must be with our group at all times. Copy of current license or certificate must be submitted to H. E.

Butt Foundation Camp staff at least ONE MONTH before our arrival. * I understand that our group must provide our own lifeguards; H. E.

Butt Foundation Camp does not provide lifeguards. All waterfront activities must be attended and supervised by an adult (18 years old or older) who holds a current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or its equivalent. A minimum of one certified lifeguard per 20 swimmers is required.

Copy of current certificate must be submitted to H. E. Butt Foundation Camp staff at least ONE MONTH before our arrival.

* I understand that we must provide proof of commercial general liability insurance to $1 million. Proof of insurance must be faxed or mailed to H. E.

Butt Foundation Camp staff at least ONE MONTH before our arrival. * I understand that a representative of our organization must sign an Indemnity Agreement before our group participates in H. E.

Butt Foundation Camp. Agreements must be signed and submitted to H. E.

Butt Foundation Camp staff at least ONE MONTH before our arrival. * I understand that for the safety and well-being of all participants, H. E.

Butt Foundation Camp encourages all adult attendees to complete abuse awareness training. This training only takes a matter of minutes and provides valuable insight in maintaining the highest standards for student safety. One available source for this training is easily accessed through the Boy Scouts of America website: my.

scouting. org. Their training is free with a BSA account and takes about an hour.

* I understand that my organization is responsible for all our food, supplies, meal preparation and thorough cleanup. * I understand that our organization is responsible for conducting background checks for each of our adult volunteers. * I understand that I must submit an agreement to comply with the Texas Department of State Health Services requirements.

* Help us offer stipends for a rent-free experience to groups that could not otherwise afford to come. H. E.

Butt Foundation Camp CAMPSITE: 11756 North U.S. Hwy 83, Leakey, TX 78873 OFFICE: 719 Earl Garrett, Kerrville, TX 78028