We Love Camp!
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We are excited for you to learn more about our 6 day residential camp – Camp TLC. We don’t just like camp we LOVE it.

Camp is our Happy Place. Get to know those that lead the huge team that make it possible.

What is Spina Bifida? More information here and links to resources.

Camp TLC Director

Hello! I am Julie and I am the camp director for Camp TLC and board member for Spina Bifida Association of North Texas.
I began my Camp TLC Adventure in 1999 when I started raising money for Camp Through the SBANT.
I then started volunteering in 2003 as a counselor and eventually started assisting the camp director and woke up a few years later as Camp Director.
I love Camp! My favorite part about camp is the friends I have made there like my team mate Erik. That’s right we were counselors together and spent 10 years planing Camp TLC every year!
I never planned to be Camp director but here I am enjoying every minute of it. There is room for you on the Team if you love camp and love to work hard!
I love the kids, working with the volunteers and partnering with all the hospitals, counselors and staff.
When I am not doing Camp TLC stuff I enjoy traveling, cooking, puzzles, reading and spending time with family and friends.
I especially like being a wife and mom.
I am proud that my husband Jeff, My two sons (Jeffrey and Jared) and my sweet daughter-in-law (Sami) help me make camp the best it can be. Additionally I have had many friends, nephews, and nieces join in the fun. Camp is contagious!
My favorite role is being Gju and playing with my Grandson, Marty and my Granddaughter, Ollie Lu.

Hope to see you in June!

Camp TLC Creative Assistant

Hello! I am Erik and I love Camp.

I have been involved with Camp TLC for over 18 years. I went with my son (who was a counselor) to a training session and realized that I wanted to be involved. I started out as a counselor and fell in love with the camp, the volunteers and the campers. I moved from counselor to head counselor to assistant director to co-director with Julie. I also created the virtual camp (Camp Everywhere) which was recognized by the National Spina Bifida Association during the Covid Pandemic.

Camp has always been the highlight of my year. I now spend all my camp planning hours creating and designing all the logos, tshirts, hats, waterbottles, and fun games for the week of camp. These items give everyone a piece of camp to take home.

When I am not working on camp, I am enjoying my family – my wife (Michelle), my kids (Bianca, Amanda and Nicholaas) and my 4 grandkids (Tristan, Haven, Milan and Memphis). I am known as Cookie by my grandkids and other family and friends.  
I am truly thankful to them for giving me the chance to participate in camp each year. I am truly blessed.

Each year I count down the days until camp and love seeing all the smiles delivered during that week.

Camp Medical Director

Richard Adams, M.D., is the medical director of pediatric developmental disabilities at Scottish Rite for Children and Professor of Pediatrics and Division Director,  Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Adams is board-certified through the American Board of Pediatrics in two subspecialties: Neuro-Developmental Disabilities and Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics. Having served as chairman of the Committee on Children with Disabilities for the Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (Texas Pediatric Society) for a decade, he was recently named “Chair Emeritus” of the committee and continues to work with Texas state agencies on behalf of children with special needs.

Dr. Adams is a member of the Camp John Marc Advisory Board, and for 30+ years has served as the medical director of “Camp TLC,” an annual camp for 100 youths with spina bifida. He loves camp and all the opportunity it gives to our campers. We are more than grateful for his attention to all our medical care and for the leadership of our medical team. He is a true camper focused partner.

Camp Medical Director

Dr. Puji is a board-certified Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician who joined Scottish Rite for Children in January of 2025. This is her second year attending Camp TLC! She brings with her a passion for working with children who have developmental differences, behavioral needs, and complex medical conditions. Specializing in supporting families of children with a wide range of challenges, Dr. Puji has a particular focus on autism and neurodiversity. What Dr. Puji enjoys most about her work is the opportunity to form meaningful connections with children, guiding them as they embrace their unique selves and thrive. Each day, she is inspired by the resilience and growth she witnesses in the children and families she works with. She strives to provide compassionate and patient centered care that fosters growth, development, and well-being. Dr. Puji is excited to meet all the campers this year at Camp TLC!

Camp Medical Director

Christine Murphy, M.D., FAAP, serves as the Medical Director of Pediatric Developmental Disabilities at Scottish Rite for Children. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch, where she also completed her residency in Pediatrics. Driven by her commitment to pediatric care and medical education, Dr. Murphy went on to complete the institution’s faculty development program, earning a professional certificate through the UTMB Scholars in Education Program. With a passion for partnering with families and providing personalized, compassionate care, Dr. Murphy is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of children with Spina Bifida. Dr. Murphy joined Scottish Rite for Children in 2024 and loves attending CampTLC as the medical director. She enjoys supporting campers, ensuring their safety and well‑being, and helping create an environment where every child can fully experience the joy, independence, and adventure that camp has to offer.