Texas Hill Country Summer Camps Your Child Won’t Want to Miss Out On

Every once in a while, we may lament the fact that we never went to summer camp as a kid. There could be any number of reasons why we didn’t go – from family budget to timing, to the necessity to stay home with younger siblings. If you were among the group that did, however, then good on you! But those that didn’t often wonder what it would have been like, and a handful are able to live vicariously through their own children; passing that opportunity to them right here in the Texas Hill Country, where some truly amazing summer camps exist. The chance to pitch a tent, build a fire, canoe or make crafts, or make long-lasting friendships and memories is something you grow up to realize you really enjoyed, and oftentimes becomes a large part of summer holiday memories. If you’re looking to plan that opportunity for your own child or grandchild this summer, here are some great Texas Hill Country summer camp options your child would love to attend.

Camp Champions, Marble Falls

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Camp Champions focuses on respect, accountability, consistency, and building a positive, supportive community for the kids that attend their camp. Designed for girls and boys from 6-18 years of age, and offering a number of activities such as horseback riding, water-skiing, archery, and sports activities (to name only a few), Camp Champions is a great place for your son or daughter to build bonds and develop their own summer traditions in an environment designed to help them flourish.

Camp Longhorn, Burnet

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Camp Longhorn is a Texas Hill Country gem of a summer camp experience located on gorgeous Inks Lake (with a mailing address for Burnet). In existence since 1939, it has a long and positive history of offering sessions of varying lengths for both boys and girls, with a number of different activities including swimming, crafts, rappelling, and even scuba! In all, there are some 25 unique summer experiences the kids can participate in, and we’re already jealous!

Camp Lonehollow, Vanderpool

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Camp Lonehollow’s mission is to offer your child or grandchild a remarkable experience in which to “discover, empower, and inspire” their greatest self. Promoting through the words “unplugged” and “unforgettable” actually makes us want to sign up as well! They offer sessions of varying lengths to both girls and boys in a co-ed setting, featuring over 60 activities. And they identify a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3, helping them to ensure your child’s individual needs are met, in a safe way. That allows them to experience summer camp fully, and you to breathe a little easier!