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Camp Sierra Vista for Girls
Residential girls' summer camp
Come experience exciting and challenging activities, meet new friends and develop lifelong memories all in a fun, wholesome and gorgeous environment. Located along the crystal clear Guadalupe River in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, our private residential camp is hidden among the Texas hills, beckoning with fun-filled programs and life-changing opportunities which will last a lifetime. Dedicated staff, your choice of activities, comfortable and modern rock cabins, delicious meals, good times, positive influences and a 4:1 camper-counselor ratio all come together at Sierra Vista. Camp season runs from early June to early August. One, two and four week sessions are avialble for girls ages 6-16. Don't miss out on one of the best experiences of your life and register today!
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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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Camp Rio Vista for Boys
Residential boys' summer camp
Experience summer camping at the oldest private summer camp in the Southwest, located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Rio Vista, along the crystal clear Guadalupe River, has provided thousands of boys, ages 6-16, with a wholesome, fun-filled, learning experience since 1921. Traditions, beautiful and well-maintained facilities, exciting programs emphasizing confidence, success and fun, your choice of activities, and lifelong friends and memories await you here. Our dedicated staff reinforces the ideals and philosophies of the camp and instructs and leads in a fun, wholesome environment. Camp season runs early June through early August. One, two, and four week sessions available. Don't miss out on one of the best experiences of your life and register today!
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
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Charis Hills
Residential Coed Special Needs Summer Camp
Charis Hills is a Christian, co-ed, residential summer camp which helps kids with learning differences build confidence and find success. We have one to three week sessions serving campers ages 7 to 18. We welcome campers with ADHD, learning disabilities as well as high functioning Autism and Asperger's. Campers also receive academic tutoring & enrichment for one activity period a day by certified teachers. Campers discover a highly persoalized, fun filled and nurturing environment while filling their heart's desire to be acceptd and succeed in new activities.
Charis Hills is located one hour NW of DFW International Airport in the beautiful Cross Timbers area! Activities include: swimming, canoeing, kayaking, archery, riflery, therapeutic horseback riding, photography, arts & crafts, animal care, nature crafts & study, Bible study, campouts, Geocaching, drama, dance, team sports and and many, many more! We also have Family Camps during the fall and spring.
Camp Stanislaus
Boys' Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
The mission of Camp Stanislaus is to provide campers and counselors a safe and enjoyable recreational and learning experience in the Catholic tradition and according to the charism of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.
Camp Stanislaus effectively combines recreational and learning activities during its three-week operation. Activities include: Sailing, Water Skiing, Archery, Rifles, Hobbies, Baseball, Dances, Beach Games, Tennis, Basketball, Swimming, Arts and Crafts, Weightlifting, Volleyball, Bonfires, Fishing, Movies, Soccer, Barbecues, Skit Nights, Football, Reading, Karaoke Shows, and various Beach Activities.
Campers also enjoy weekly "Mystery Trips" on Sunday afternoons. Some of these trips include: Global Wildlife, Skate Parks, Audubon Zoo, the Aquarium and IMAX Theater, Stennis Space Center, the USS Alabama Battleship, and Bowling. There are also special trips to Ship Island, Zephyrs Baseball games, and Offshore Fishing.
Campers also participate in a 2-hour a day enrichment program, which can include: reading, math, robotics, art, weight lifting, sports instruction, computers, and much more.
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 Woodmont
Residential coed summer camp
A smaller-sized traditional summer camp with extremely close owner supervision. Camp owner Jane Bennett, along with her two children, camp directors Tyran Bennett and Alyson Bennett Gondek are hands-on camp directors with extensive qualifications (see below).
All counseling staff are college students and undergo extensive interviews, background checks and on-site director-led training including five days of climbing and high ropes training led by nationally known trainers, a four-day American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certification class led by camp director and Red Cross instructor Tyran Bennett; and Archery certification. Both directors are certified horseback riding instructors and we also send staff to a horseback safety clinic. We top off all this specialty training with a full week of camp policy and activities training immediately prior to camp start.
Our family-type atmosphere means we can get to know every camper; it gives younger campers a feeling of reassurance and belonging and older campers a chance to grow and contribute in a community of support. Our traditional program includes extensive arts/crafts and performing arts as well as sports, aquatics, horseback riding, high adventure and much more.
Website: www.campwoodmont.com(706) 398-0833 or (770) 457-0862 or (423) 472-6070
Established in 1981
Pinebrook Farms Horsemanship Camp
Residential Coed and Girls Horsemanship CampThe goal of our co-educational, resident camp is for youngsters ages 7-15 to safely learn good horsemanship, while having a great time in a family oriented atmosphere. Activities and programs also teach responsibility, cooperation, courage and self esteem
Camp activities may include: daily riding lessons, horse shows, safe horsemanship instruction, guest lecturers, games & sports, archery, art lessons, crafts, swimming, fishing, trail rides, photography, cookouts, hayrides, and awards.
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.
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 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 Shield
Residential camp for boys
Here at Camp SHIELD, we strive to teach today's boys to become tomorrows' leaders. Through leadership training, fellowship and various outdoor activities, Camp Shield will give your son valuable tools to navigate life successfully.
Activities include: Paintball, Strategy Games, Survival Skills, Rappelling, Team Sports, Archery, Riflery, Camping, Swimming and Water Activities, Obstacle Course, Physical Training and much more. . .
Summer Institute for the Gifted
Coed Camps with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Gifted students in grades K-12 can participate in the renowned Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG) program. Hosted at some of the most famous colleges and universities in the country such as Princeton University, Dartmouth College and UC Berkeley, SIG has the best well-rounded program for gifted students as it combines academics, social, cultural and recreational opportunities. Students live and learn on campus for three-weeks, leaving with the additional confidence gained by an experience that is all their own.
Because of our small classes, low teacher-student ratio, and teaching assistants, SIG is able to individualize the program for each and every student. Student safety, security and health are our top priority as SIG programs are well staffed for careful supervision. Ten day programs are available for younger students and most of our residential programs have a commuter option. Our more than 25 years of experience have made us the leading organization in the field.
The Summer Institute for the Gifted is the program of the National Society for the Gifted (www.nsgt.org), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) foundation.
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 Sierra Vista for Girls
Residential girls' summer camp
Come experience exciting and challenging activities, meet new friends and develop lifelong memories all in a fun, wholesome and gorgeous environment. Located along the crystal clear Guadalupe River in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, our private residential camp is hidden among the Texas hills, beckoning with fun-filled programs and life-changing opportunities which will last a lifetime. Dedicated staff, your choice of activities, comfortable and modern rock cabins, delicious meals, good times, positive influences and a 4:1 camper-counselor ratio all come together at Sierra Vista. Camp season runs from early June to early August. One, two and four week sessions are avialble for girls ages 6-16. Don't miss out on one of the best experiences of your life and register today!
