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Camp Olympia Junior Golf Academy
Residential coed summer camp
At Camp Olympia's Junior Golf Academy, boys & girls ages 8-16 receive PGA instruction and have access to the nationally acclaimed Whispering Pines Golf Club. All skill levels are welcome. Golfers will also experience the fun of Camp Olympia by participating in a variety of activities, like waterskiing & horseback, and nightly camp programs.
In addition to comprehensive golf instruction, golfers can choose activities from the over 35 Camp Olympia activities. 2 & 3 week sessions available.
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Camp Honey Creek for Girls
Residential girls' summer camp
Located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Camp Honey Creek offers a safe camping experience for girls ages 6 to 17. Our goal is to make each girl feel better about herself and others. The majority of senior staff members are educators and have been associated with camping for over 20 years. Individual attention is not just a phrase, but a REALITY at Camp Honey Creek!
Traditional camp activities are offered; swimming, horseback riding, riflery, archery, tennis, chorus, workshop, challenge course and campcraft. We offer 10, 22, or 31 day options with 2 sessions per summer.
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Camp Waldemar
Residential Girls' Summer CampCamp Waldemar is a private Christian girls' camp nestled on the banks of the Guadalupe River in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Waldemar was established in 1926 with the mission to provide a wholesome and fun atmosphere where campers and counselors can grow spiritually, mentally, and physically while becoming their finest self.
We take pride in our beautiful stone and tile cabins that are air-conditioned and feature private baths. We also have outstanding cuisine where our chef prepares gourmet meals daily. Waldemar offers many fun activities from land and water sports, to crafts and horseback.
Hunters Chase Farms Equestrian Camp
Boys and Girls Camps with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
At Hunters Chase Farms we are a full equestrian facility located on 45 acres in the beautiful hill country of Wimberley Texas. We offer after school and private lessons, holiday, spring break and summer camps. Experienced, caring staff, a fun, upbeat atmosphere teaching respect for the animals and responsibility coupled with our comprehensive learning program give you, your child and your horse an equestrian experience of a lifetime. In addition to resident camps shown below, we offer a day camp for kids, ages 5 - 15 years old.
For girls, ages 8-16, we offer a 2-week horse show preparation camp and a 1-week girls riding camp. We enjoy trail riding, swimming, games, arts and crafts and more. We bunk down each night with great food and great fun.
At our 1-week Boys Cowboy Camp (ages 8 - 13), boys will ride horses everyday in the arena and "Trail blazin". They will learn play day speed events- like barrel racing, how to rope and other cowboy type things.. We will sit around a campfire for dinner, tell stories, eat down-home country cooking with dessert, and make lifelong friends. We will do several fun field trips, including visiting Wonderworld Caves in San Marcos. This camp is for the boy who enjoys the outdoors, animals and getting down and dirty.
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St. John Ranch Summer Camp and Western Riding School
Residential girls' summer camp
St. John Ranch offers a friendly,safe, and structured environment for your child. We are a Western riding camp located in the hills of Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. Riders receive three hours of instruction each day . They will also trail ride on our beautiful trails.
Activities include: Western riding instruction, swimming, wilderness hikes, etc.
YMCA Camp Cullen
Residential Coed Camp
YMCA Camp Cullen - Residing on beautiful Lake Livingston in Trinity, this camp is built on tradition with lots of fun twists! Campers age 8-16 build friendships & self-confidence while choosing from a variety of activities including water skiing, leadership training, water sliding, canoeing, archery, refles, candle-making, pottery, horseback riding, wake boarding, tubing, banana boating, swimming, alpine tower, ropes, pipeline sledding, crazy songs and skits! 6 nights. E-mail: Executive Director Len Masengale at lenm@ymcahouston.org.
Camp Stewart for Boys
Residential boys' summer camp
Camp Stewart's goal is to provide the very best camping experience for each and every boy. Its purpose is to offer wholesome fun and personal growth to boys 6-16 in a safe, protected Christian environment. Stewart offers over 80 activities. It's FUN!
Oldest continually operated private camp in Southwest. Over 500 acres in heart of Texas Hill Country on headwaters of Guadalupe River. Outstanding facilities; thoroughly trained staff.
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Cub Creek Science and Animal Camp
Residential coed camps
Yes, we really do have monkeys and 100's of other animals. We are an animal lovers dream come true! Our curiosity guided programs offer a safe place to interact with over 300 animals! 26 week long courses include; Jr Vet, Adopt an Animal, Pottery, CSI, Archery, Survival Skills, Cooking, Crafts, Fishing, Riflery, Build it yourself physics lab and so much more.
Campers come from all over the world. Airport transportation available from the St. Louis International Airport. Located on 240 acres of oak/hickory forest. Our camp offers; modern air-conditioned cabins, swimming pool, fishing ponds, miles of hiking trails and it's own camp zoo.
Twin Lakes Summer Camp
Residential and day coed summer camp
Twin Lakes offers Day Camps for ages 5-10, Overnight Camps for ages 6-12 and an incredible year round Conference and Retreat Center all nestled on 470 beautiful acres and two lakes.
Traditional camp activities as well as ropes course, rock climbing, floating trampoline and iceberg. Camp season opens in June and ends in July. One week sessions.
Camp Highlander
Residential coed summer camp
Camp Highlander is a co-ed residential summer camp devoted to the growing and nurturing of boys and girls, ages 5-16 in a safe, fun-filled environment since 1957. Located in the mountains of North Carolina, our goal is to give children memories to fill their hearts, friendships to last a lifetime, and achievements to give them confidence while encouraging them to build character and strong values that will remain with them always. Our qualified and caring staff are able leaders, dedicated to providing each child with an exciting summer of adventure, while maintaining the highest standards of safety in all programs.
Our program consists of over 35 on-camp activities with five primary disciplines including sports, waterfront, arts, horseback riding and wilderness experience. One thing that makes Camp Highlander so unique is our wonderful off-camp adventures. Whitewater rafting trips to the Nantahala River, overnights in Pisgah Forest, water-skiing at Lake Keowee, swimming in the beautiful waterfalls and Looking Glass Falls…taking our campers into the magical Appalachian mountains is the highlight of their experience. At Camp Highlander, we are committed to teaching our campers a deep respect for nature and an increased awareness of not only themselves, but of their peers and surroundings.
Blue Streak Stables Horsemanship Camps
Residential girls' horsemanship camp
Our Mission is to grasp the love of horses and create programs both in riding and caring that will improve confidence & self esteem. Positive attitude and self confidence are created through accomplishments which will encourage students to try new things and succeeding in any endeavor. Different Horsemanship Camps to Choose From:
-- Summer Camps - Week Long ("All Girls" Ages 7 - 15) 1, 2 and 4 week sessions
-- Leaders & Wranglers-In-Training "All Girls" Ages 16 - 17
-- Mom and Me Camps - Mothers & Daughter's Ages 7 - 10
-- Adult Horsemanship Camps Ages 18 and Up
CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) Certified Instructors; GS Council Approved Riding Facility; Safety-Wise Approved Facility; Recognized by the Wall Street Journal
Activities Include: Trail Rides, Riding Lessons, Camp Fire Fun, Vaulting - Gymnastics on Horseback, Swimming Pool Fun! Evening Activities - Courses on Positive Thinking and Goal Setting, Karaoke Night, Zumba Classes (Dance Fitness), Horse Bowl (Horse Knowledge Review - Competition).
Camp Sierra Vista for Girls
Residential girls' summer camp
Private, family owned and operated residential camp located along the Guadalupe River in the heart of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Exciting activities, dedicated staff, lifelong friends and memories in a fun, wholesome environment. Gorgeous, well-maintained facilities. Rock cabins with a 4:1 camper-counselor ratio.
Traditional camp activities including horseback riding, swimming, tennis, golf, waterskiing, sailing, archery, ropes course, arts and crafts, cheerleading and most team sports. Camp season opens in June and ends in mid-August. One, two, and four week sessions for ages 6 - 16.
YMCA Camp Classen
Residential coed summer camp
Conveniently situated in the Arbuckle Mountains, Camp Classen is a dynamic and safe coed summer camp for ages 8-17. Only the most mature role models are selected as staff and highly trained to run programs such as aquatics, western horseback riding, outdoor living skills, and other traditional camp activities such as archery, riflery and crafts. Camp Classen has adventure trips and ranch camp for 13-16 year olds and Leadership Development Programs for 17 year olds.
Activities include: Exciting Special Events, Horseback Riding, Waterslide, Sports, Crafts, Climbing Tower, Giant Swing, Hiking.
Camp Summit
Residential special needs coed camp
Camp Summit is a residential camp for children, youth and adults with disabilities. We concentrate on camper's abilities, rather than their disabilities. Located in Argyle, TX, just 30 minutes from the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
Activities include swimming, horseback riding, ropes challenge course, arts & crafts, sports & games and many more activities, all adapted for our camper's needs. Camp staff will assist campers with the different activiites and their personal needs. Camp Summit staff are caring, patient and enjoy the outdoors.
Camp Olympia
Residential coed sports camp
Camp Olympia is a private residential sports camp for boys and girls ages 7-16. Two and three week sessions. Individualized scheduling for our 35 different activities, air conditioned cabins, and 1-4 counselor to camper ratio. Our beautiful location on Lake Livingston in Trinity, Texas is the perfect setting for fun, sun and adventure.
Activities include: waterski, wakeboarding, golf, horseback, challenge course, sailing, team sports, volleyball, gymnastics, kayaking, football, basketball, baseball, softball, frisbee, Junior Golf Academy, ping pong, weightlifting, archery, riflery, dance, fishing, DVD production, swimming, arts & crafts, and SCUBA.
Camp Grady Spruce YMCA
Residential coed summer camp
Camp Grady Spruce is made up of three individual summer camp sites: Main Camp (7-12 yr old boys), Ray Bean Camp (7-12 yr old girls), Frontier Camp (13-16 yr old co-ed). All three summer camps offer similar activities such as water skiing, sailing, and horses, and each with the opportunity to progress to more challenging levels. In addition to these activities, Frontier Camp also offers Trip Camping and opportunities to develop their leadership skills through programs such as Counselor-in-Training.
Camp Grady Spruce is a safe place to have fun, learn and challenge yourself. Character Development is the most important benefit of the Camp Grady Spruce experience. We embrace six core values for ethical behavior that form the foundation of all our programs: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. Camp Grady Spruce, where character is a lifestyle and memories last a lifetime!
Camp Rio Vista for Boys
Residential boys' summer camp
Oldest, private summer camp in the Southwest, located in the Texas Hill Country. Private, family-owned and operated. Beautiful, well-maintained facilities along the Guadalupe River. Programs emphasize confidence, success and fun. Exciting activities, dedicated staff, lifelong friends and memories in a fun, wholesome environment.
Traditional camp activities including horseback riding, swimming, tennis, golf, waterskiing, sailing, archery, ropes course, arts and crafts and most team sports. Camp season opens in June and ends in mid-August. One, two and four week sessions for ages 6 - 16.
Camp Huawni
Residential coed summer camp
A private residential summer camp providing fun for girls and boys in eastern Texas near Timpson. Owned and operated by founding Adams family since 1965. Sing and laugh a lot! Role-model college age counselors - great friends - great fun. FREE VIDEO
Traditional activities - swim, horses, hiking, fishing, canoeing, obstacle course, parasailing, and team sports. Two week and one week sessions
Texas Lions Camp
Residential coed summer camp
A non-profit residential camp for children with physical disabilities and children with type one diabetes located on 500 acres in the Texas Hill Country. Our week-long sessions are provided at no charge to the children we serve and aim to provide a "can do" attitude and build self-esteem.
Activities include arts & crafts, ceramics, music, photography, nature studies, barnyard & greenthumb, AM radio station, waterfront, archery, high & low ropes challenge course, recreation & athletics, horses, and overnight campouts. Activities are adapted so that all our campers can participate.
Missouri Military Academy Confidence & Leadership Camps
Residential boys' summer camp
Young men ages 8-16 develop self-confidence and personal discipline through "adventure training" on MMA's beautiful 288-acre campus. One- and two-week programs in July give campers the opportunity to sample life at a thriving military academy.
Rappelling, horseback, boating, camping, marksmanship, swimming, team sports and paintball. Team building courses, military adventure games, leadership activities. Field trips to water parks and military installations. Canoe trip for two-week campers.
Kickapoo Kamp for Girls
Residential girls' summer camp
For 80 years, generations of families have enjoyed the traditions and shared the memories of their summers spent at Kickapoo Kamp. Our history and our smaller size set us apart from other private girl's camps. Limiting our enrollment to around 110 campers, ages 7 to 17, allows us to emphasize the "family" atmosphere we feel is so important. Kickapoo offers a fun environment that helps to build self-confidence, self-awareness and self-acceptance. Our counselors are wholesome role models who share common values and are dedicated to children. One, two or three week sessions available.
Activities include: horseback riding, swimming, water skiing, gymnastics, arts & crafts, cheerleading, riflery, archery, tennis, ping pong, dance, fishing, drama, canoeing, flags, aerobic dance, etc. One, two and three week sessions available.
Rocky River Ranch
Residential girls' summer camp
Rocky River Ranch has been committed to inspiring independence in girls and young women since 1953. Our mission is to create an engaging environment where girls can discover their strengths, learn leadership skills and try something new everyday while making life-long friendships. The ranch's brand, the Triple-R, stands for respect: respect for self, respect for others, and respect for nature. Through our leadership program, RRR is where strong girls become strong women. A Rocky River girl is given opportunities on every level for success. This is a creative, challenging and nurturing place, where each child is encouraged and celebrated.
We are a small, private camp offering one-week, ten-day, and two-week sessions to campers ranging in age from 7 - 14 years old.
Camp Coyote
Residential coed summer camp
The Tradition Continues...Camp Coyote, A Texas Tradition where cabin mates become pen pals, best friends, and college roommates. Camp activities include High and Low Element Challenge Course complete with 50 foot climbing wall and dual zip lines, water skiing on our private 55 acre lake, western horseback riding on 2300 acres of rolling hills and towering pines. Golf, scuba and much more!
Air conditioned cabins. Offering 1, 2, 3 week sessions. Sibling discounts. Camp Coyote - where memories last a lifetime!
Camp La Junta
Residential boys' summer camp
Camp La Junta for boys is located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, alongside a mile of the Guadalupe River. An all-boys program, we specialize in individualized programming, innovative activities and fostering self-confidence through success.
Camp La Junta was founded to provide an opportunity for young boys to get away from the rigors of city life, to excel at exciting activities, appreciate the outdoors, gain independence and build self-confidence and an enhanced self-image.
Camp Olympia Junior Golf Academy
Residential coed summer camp
At Camp Olympia's Junior Golf Academy, boys & girls ages 8-16 receive PGA instruction and have access to the nationally acclaimed Whispering Pines Golf Club. All skill levels are welcome. Golfers will also experience the fun of Camp Olympia by participating in a variety of activities, like waterskiing & horseback, and nightly camp programs.
In addition to comprehensive golf instruction, golfers can choose activities from the over 35 Camp Olympia activities. 2 & 3 week sessions available.
