Setting up Camp: How Peaceable Kingdom Came to Be

This is the story of a charitable organization that opens up the world for kids with special needs.

It all started in Central Texas in 1984, when we were first established as a fishing camp honoring Charles Schreiner V, an 11-month old who passed away due to Congenital Heart Disease. The camp initially served as an escape from the hospital setting for patients at nearby Baylor Scott & White, but with community support and outreach, Peaceable Kingdom soon established ourselves as a beloved safe haven for more than 7,000 children exploring their self-reliance and mobility each year. 

That’s thousands of kids with physical and cognitive differences and chronic illnesses. But it’s also thousands of kids who are so much more than the challenges they face. That’s why we’ve expanded our outreach to provide funds for physical therapy, wheelchairs, vehicle modifications, walkers, adaptive bicycles, prosthetics and life experiences. Also, to truly fulfill our mission of healing through nature, we’ve tailored our 120+ acres to accommodate campers’ needs. 

It’s things like these - both tangible and experiential - that boost kids’ physical abilities and sense of self. And that’s how Peaceable Kingdom has become a place where kids of all abilities can push their personal limits while they discover the empowering freedom that comes from the great outdoors.