Rockwall YMCA “Angel Camp” makes for a summer of life-changing moments

Rockwall YMCA “Angel Camp” makes for a summer of life-changing moments

Rockwall, TX (August 25, 2023) – Summer parties are fun, and JER Chilton YMCA Angel Camp Summer Party is no different, however it is bittersweet as staff say farewell to campers and their families for another year. The memories though are extra sweet, and the friendships are rich! The Rockwall YMCA Angel Camp is designed […]

Rockwall YMCA celebrates Angel Campers with annual end-of-summer bash

Rockwall YMCA celebrates Angel Campers with annual end-of-summer bash

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 8, 2022) JER Chilton YMCA staff and campers celebrated another successful season of Angel Camp at their annual End of Summer Party on July 29. This summer marked the 14thnd year of Angel Camp. Angel Camp provides an opportunity for children with special needs to enjoy traditional day camp activities like horseback […]

Record ten grand of ‘Crawfish Cash’ raised for Rockwall kids with special needs

Record ten grand of ‘Crawfish Cash’ raised for Rockwall kids with special needs

ROCKWALL, TX (April 28, 2022) The threat of rain did not keep mudbug lovers from turning out in droves to the 10th Annual Crawfish Fest at The Harbor, hosted by Dodie’s Cajun Diner. The record-breaking event held April 24th raised more than $10,000 for the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Angel Camp program for kids […]

Blue Ribbon News 2022 Summer Camp Spotlight, Rockwall County and beyond

Blue Ribbon News 2022 Summer Camp Spotlight, Rockwall County and beyond

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX — Our Blue Ribbon News 2022 Summer Camp Spotlight features local summer camp programs, Vacation Bible Schools, sports and skills camps, recreational activities and fun, learning opportunities for kids (and adults!) throughout the summer season. We hope this growing compilation helps you and your family find fun and safe things to do […]

Crawfish Fest returns to Rockwall Harbor April 24

Crawfish Fest returns to Rockwall Harbor April 24

Annual event at Dodie’s Cajun Diner benefits YMCA’s Angel Camp for kids with special needs ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 22, 2022) Peak mudbug season is coming and that can only mean one thing – save the date for the All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest at the Rockwall Harbor, benefiting J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp for children with special […]

Dodie’s Cajun Diner raises big bucks for Angel Campers with 7th Annual Crawfish Fest

Dodie’s Cajun Diner raises big bucks for Angel Campers with 7th Annual Crawfish Fest

ROCKWALL, TX – May 5, 2021 — The community enjoyed mudbugs and music galore at the Dodie’s Cajun Diner 2021 Crawfish Fest this past weekend. Dodie’s staff served up 1,855 pounds of crawfish and raised more than $6,000 for the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Angel Camp, which provides day camp activities like swimming, archery […]

Dodie’s All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest returns to Rockwall Harbor May 2

Dodie’s All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest returns to Rockwall Harbor May 2

Annual Event Benefits Rockwall YMCA Angel Camp for Kids with Special Needs  ROCKWALL, TX – March 21, 2021 – Mudbug season is in full swing and that can only mean one thing – the return of the All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest at the Rockwall Harbor, benefiting J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp for children with special needs. […]

Mudbugs and Music Raise ‘Crawfish Cash’ for Angel Campers

Mudbugs and Music Raise ‘Crawfish Cash’ for Angel Campers

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 29, 2019) Dodie’s Cajun Diner served up nearly 2,000 pounds of mudbugs and raised $6,707 for children with special needs during its recent Crawfish Fest at The Harbor. Each year, Dodie’s donates proceeds from the annual festival to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. The “crawfish cash” benefits Angel Camp, which […]

Dodie’s All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest Returns to Rockwall Harbor April 28

Annual Event Benefits Rockwall YMCA Angel Camp for Kids with Special Needs (Rockwall, TX – March 19, 2019) Mudbug season is in full swing and that can only mean one thing – time for the All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest at the Rockwall Harbor, benefiting J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp for children with special needs. The annual […]

Rockwall YMCA Angel Campers celebrate successful season

Rockwall YMCA Angel Campers celebrate successful season

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 25, 2017) The kids of J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp program donned their favorite western wear last Friday for a rootin’ tootin’ good time at a cowboy-themed dance party marking the end of summer camp. Western-themed décor was placed around the YMCA’s gymnasium. Chiloso in Rockwall catered a delicious Mexican feast, […]

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