APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR CAMP DU BALLON ROUGE 2016!

Our 14th Annual Camp will be held Friday, March 4 thru Sunday, March 6, at Camp For All in Burton, TX.

Camp dBR is a tuition-free weekend for Texas children ages 6 - 18 with a primary diagnosis of Tourette's.

Applications are now available on the Camp Page to download. 

There is a separate application process for Counselors-In-Training (CITs) and Junior Counselors.  Please email TouretteTexas@aol.com to request that application.  When emailing, please provide your child's name,age and previous camping experience.

2016 Gala: Stars at Night, Big and Bright • January 28, 2016

For more details and to reserve a table, go to our Gala page!

Save the Date: Targets For Tourettes! • April 15, 2016

More details to come!

An update on Camp du Ballon Rouge 2016!

Our 14th Annual Camp will be held Friday, March 4 thru Sunday, March 6, at Camp For All in Burton, TX.

Camp dBR is a tuition-free weekend for Texas children ages 6 - 18 with a primary diagnosis of Tourette's.  Applications will be available on the web for download by January 16th.  We are in the process of revamping some forms, so it is taking a bit longer than planned.  When the apps are ready for download, we will also post on Facebook. In the meantime, please schedule your physician appointments for Camp.

EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AT SUPPORT GROUPS/2015

Back to School often equals Back to STRESS for children with Tourette’s, their parents and their teachers.  Often symptoms of Tourette’s seem purposeful and “disobedient” to teachers and can be disruptive to others in the classroom.  Additionally, tics and associated disorders such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and/or learning disabilities may keep a child from performing to full potential.

Sheryl Kadmon, Executive Director of the Tourette Syndrome Association of Texas, can help you and others understand this often baffling disorder and help you advocate successfully for your child in school.  Learn diagnostic criteria for T.S.; categories and phenomenology of tics; associated disorders, such as OCD and ADHD; pharmacologic and other interventions; educational and social implications of the syndrome; accommodations and modifications for the classroom; and how to help prepare your children and yourself for maximum success in life.

These free presentations are perfect for parents, adults with T.S., family, physicians, nurses, school personnel and teachers – anyone with an interest in learning about T.S.  Click on the Support Group Tab above for specific location/time details for each city.

Tuesday, August 4
San Antonio

Sunday, August 9
Lubbock

Wednesday, August 12
Katy

Thursday, August 13
Woodlands/North Houston

Saturday, August 15
Tyler/Longview

Monday, August 17
Bryan / College Station

Saturday, August 22
Dallas / Fort Worth

Tuesday, September 1
Austin

Sunday, September 27
East Texas/Golden Triangle
 
TBD:
Corpus Christi
Gulf Coast
Rio Grande Valley

TRI for TOURETTE

"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." - Jackie Robinson.

If you have the opportunity to give, to a child with a disease or disorder, who struggles daily in most aspects of their childhood, please consider giving a child with Tourette Syndrome (and most likely with OCD and/or ADD) the opportunity to experience a weekend camp created specifically for them.

This year, I am participating (slowly) in Ironman Texas, Ironman Boulder, and Ironman Arizona to raise funds for my camp, which is free to the campers, to bring awareness to TS (you become aware by hearing me on the course), and to show these kids they can accomplish their desires - regardless of their condition or setbacks. I appreciate your consideration in supporting these kids and giving them a chance! Michael

To make this easy - please consider gifting just $14 as this coming year will be our 14th annual camp.

We are also on Facebook! Check it out: https://www.facebook.com/TriForTourette