Why choose Camp Olympia for your child?

1. Safety Record - Camp Olympia has gone above and beyond many private camps to demonstrate our commitment to safety by complying with the 226 health, safety, and program quality standards necessary to be an accredited camp through the American Camping Association (ACA).
2. Location, Location, Location - Camp Olympia tucked away in the pine-covered hills of East Texas, on the shores of Lake Livingston.
3. Leadership - Tommy and Kathy Ferguson have led Camp Olympia for over 30 years. We have one of the largest year-round staffs because of weekend groups and Outdoor Education Programs during the school year.
4. Air Conditioning - Cabins and other camp buildings have air conditioning and fans to help stay cool in the Texas summers.
5. Parents can experience camp too - Via a password protected area of our website, parents receive a daily update from our Director and can view hundreds of photos updated each day.
6. Facilities - Outstanding facilities that includes the Nicklaus Designs 18-hole golf course, Whispering Pines.
7. Activities - We have individualized scheduling, meaning that campers get to choose their activities from our over 40 that we offer.
8. Ownership - Founded in 1968, Chris Gilbert and Corby Robertson are committed to making Camp Olympia the best camp in the world.
9. Counselors - We have a ratio of 1 counselor to every 4 campers. Average age of our counselors is 21.
10.Waterfront - Camp Olympia has 5 miles of private shoreline on Lake Livingston which allows us to have one of the largest aquatic programs in Texas.

It is true, a summer camp experience at YMCA Camp Flaming Arrow is fun, exciting and adventurous! However, it is also true that summer camp is much, much more. A summer camp experience is one of the most formative experiences in a young person's life. At camp, values are acquired, relationships built and new skills learned. From the moment campers arrive they are welcomed, appreciated and cherished. All camp activities are designed to build self-esteem, promote cooperation, and model healthy relationships. Campers leave camp with new friends, increased self-confidence and memories that last a lifetime!

The Experience
It is true, a summer camp experience at YMCA Camp Flaming Arrow is fun, exciting and adventurous! However, it is also true that summer camp is much, much more. A summer camp experience is one of the most formative experiences in a young person's life. At camp, values are acquired, relationships built and new skills learned. From the moment campers arrive they are welcomed, appreciated and cherished. All camp activities are designed to build self-esteem, promote cooperation, and model healthy relationships. Campers leave camp with new friends, increased self-confidence and memories that last a lifetime!

Character Development
Campers have the opportunity to grow spiritually while at camp. Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith are core YMCA values that are the focus of our daily devotionals. Campers come together to discuss these values in an inclusive and participatory format each morning during POW WOW and each evening with their cabin group during devotionals.

Our Goal
To provide a summer camp experience rich in tradition centered on our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith, and allowing campers to gain independence, a higher self worth and life long, positive memories.

Camp Life
Each camper is assigned a cabin group with nine other campers of the same gender and similar age. Cabin groups form close bonds as they eat meals together, participate in evening activities and share cabin responsibilities. Each cabin has two or three counselors, depending on the age of the campers, who live in the cabin with the campers and facilitate a fun, inclusive and safe atmosphere. Campers are also assigned to an activity group with eleven other campers of similar age and mixed gender with two staff members. This activity group spends time together each day participating in all the exciting camp activities.

Camp Rio Vista is the oldest, private residential summer camp in the Southwest and has a long-time reputation for quality camp programs. Generations of young men have experienced our traditions and proven programs, and have developed lifelong friends and lasting memories. Campers select their own activity schedule from a list of over 30 exciting choices and have the opportunity to try more during the summer. Cabins are unique rock buildings complete with electricity. Beautiful and well-maintained facilities. Camper-counselor ratio is 4 to 1 and our staff is selected based upon their moral character, references, skills, enthusiasm and dedication to children and their growth. A summer spent at Rio Vista will last a lifetime. Join us this summer and see for yourself!

Camp Sierra Vista is a traditional, residential camp, established in 1982. Girls, ages 6-16, enjoy the variety of activities offered each summer and develop life-long skills. Campers select their own activities from a list of 30+ choices and have the opportunity to try others while here. Cabins are comfortable rock buildings with electricity and bathrooms. Camper-counselor ratio is 4:1 and our staff are selected upon their moral character, references, skills, enthusiasm and dedication to children and their growth. A summer spent at Sierra Vista is an unforgettable opportunity that will last a lifetime. Enrollment is limited and terms have filled by early Spring, so early registration is recommended.

Located in Trinity, TX, just outside of Huntsville, YMCA Camp Cullen is fortunate to reside on beautiful Lake Livingston. The location is only 1.5-2 hrs from anywhere in the Houston area.

You can't find a camp that screams "SUMMER" more than Camp Cullen. The camp is packed with tons of tradition but also lots of new facilities and activities. With tall, beautiful pine trees for shade and a great waterfront area, your sure to build wonderful memories with new or old friends.

Campers stay in cabins with air conditioning.
Bath house facilities are only a short walk away.

Our senior counselors must have completed their freshman year of college, pass a drug test, criminal background check, three personal reference checks and an intense interview process.

The camp is from Sunday afternoon through Saturday morning, allowing the campers to stay 6 nights away from home.

YMCA Camp Cullen is a Christian organization that welcomes people from all backgrounds. Core values of focus include Faith, Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Caring. For more information, please find them under the YMCA of Greater Houston's association web page.

As Dr. Harlin Roper and a group of Christian leaders prayed under a tree on a hill in south Dallas, they felt a call from God to found a camping ministry. On that spot November 11, 1937, Camp El Har, “Hill of God” was founded. Early camp leaders envisioned that all who entered the gates would be ministered to by God’s word in the midst of His beautiful creation. Their dream became a reality as the camp began to grow, becoming the first independent Christian camp in the state of Texas.
Today the facility is owned and operated by the Assemblies of God and functions as a nonprofit, year-round Christian camp and retreat center. It is beautifully nestled on 52 acres of wooded hills near Joe Pool Lake in southwest Dallas, and offers a variety of unique programs for both day and overnight campers.
The horses have been at the heart of Camp El Har since the very beginning. No matter what your experience level we have a horse that is appropriate for everyone. All of our horses are safe and friendly and our trained wranglers will welcome you with open arms.
At Camp El Har groups, ages 10 and up, can work together to improve communication and problem solving through our exciting team building ropes course! The course includes challenging activities both on the ground and in the air designed to keep everyone involved and engaged. We have seasoned instructors who work hard to ensure your group has a great time and is able to safely expand their boundaries.
Contact us with any questions. We hope to schedule your adventure with us soon!

Our goal is to provide a safe and accepting environment that allows bereaved children to recognize appropriate and healthy ways to express grief. Camp Conquer encourages stafety, sharing, learning, trust and lots of fun together. Camp Conquer 2007 will be held May 4th through May 6th, 2007.

Helping kids explore, laugh & grow for 80 years!

A traditional overnight camp experience helps build lifelong friendships, treasured memories and teaches girls and boys of all ages new skills and increases self-confidence.
Camp Fire's Camp El Tesoro provides a range of summer camp options from a four-day session, perfect for a younger camper, to a 13-day session and a number of options in between.

Located on the Brazos River near Granbury, Texas, El Tesoro offers a variety of challenging activities for each skill level. From hiking, canoeing and horseback riding to swimming, a high ropes challenge course and crafts, campers enjoy a full spectrum of activities designed to build respect - for themselves, others and the environment.

Deer Creek Camp is a Christ Centered, Adventure Camp for kids ages 7-16. We offer 1 and 2 week sessions with a variety of specialty activities offered each week. High School age campers are involved in Leadership Legacy through the TREK (after 9th) and Summit (after 10th) Programs. We also have a COR Team Program (after 11th/12th) that focuses on Servant Leadership.

YMCA Camp Carter is a traditional, co-ed summer camp for children ages 6-16. We offer a wide range of programs, including Resident Camp, Day Camp, Leaders-In-Training, and a specialty day camp for children with visual impairments. Camp Carter also offers year-round programs such as Family Camp, Winter Camp, Conferences and Retreats, Equestrian Lessons, Outdoor Education, and Teambuilding/Leadership Development.

Located just ten minutes from downtown Ft. Worth, Camp Carter lays on 350 acres along the Trinity River. Our beautiful terrain includes forests, hills, a private lake, and miles of hiking trails. YMCA Camp Carter...a place to grow, to learn, to share. A place to remember and return.

Charis Hills is a Christian, co-ed, residential summer camp specifically designed to help kids with learning differences find success. We welcome kids with ADHD,LD, and Asperger’s. We offer one to two week sessions with the option of "piggy backing" sessions to make a three week stay. We provide exciting and fun camp activities in a Christian atmosphere. Campers will participate in a daily education program instructed by an experienced professional staff. Our focus is on building self confidence, social skills, and independence in a loving environment. At Charis Hills your child will experience healing, education, and growth. We are located in the beautiful Texas Cross Timbers area, just west of Dallas/Fort Worth. Contact us today to reserve a spot for your child, camp space is limited.

Dates

Basic Cowboy Camp

June 5-10 - Session 1
June 12-17 - Session 2

Advanced Cowboy Camp

June 19-24 - Session 3
June 26 - July 1 - Session 4

Hunting Camps

June 5-10 - Session 1
June 12-17 - Session 2
June 19-24 - Session 3
June 26 - July 1 - Session 4

Adventure Camp

July 3-8 - Session 5

Junior Guide School

July 10-22 - Session 6

Hunting Camp teaches the necessary skills to be a knowledgeable outdoors person. Each camper will qualify for the Texas Hunter Education Card, expand their knowledge of firearms, archery, outdoor survival skills and culminate in a hunt. Your child will graduate
from this program with respect for firearm safety and a sense of responsibility for our world’s natural heritage.

Cowboy Camp was born from the childhood dream of being a real working cowboy. The camp teaches ethics, team work, and personal strength of a working cowboy while having fun. Campers will learn basic horsemanship skills, grooming, saddling, roping, equine science, cattle work and other facets of the cowboy life. The whole week will be spent on horseback complete with an overnight trail ride in the pasture.

Advanced Cowboy Camp will further expand the horizons of the campers. It is a more in depth experience with horsemanship abilities. The participants will have more opportunities to demonstrate their horsemanship abilities.

Adventure Camp is the perfect program for the camper that wants to experience as much as possible. While here at the Y.O. All campers will go through basic hunter education and safety, archery, shot guns, rifles, basic horsemanship safety, trail riding, team
building, high ropes course and a climbing tower.

Junior Guide School is for our advanced and return hunting campers to learn more in-depth process to hunting and guiding. Campers will receive similar instruction as in Hunting Camp, but will spend time
learning in the field from one of our Y.O. Ranch Guides. They will also have the opportunity to guide their own hunt for their trophy.

Camp Rio Blanco is an all girl residential overnight summer camp. Camp Rio Blanco is operated by Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains, Inc., but girls do not have to currently be Girl Scouts to attend.

Just off the Caprock, east of Crosbyton, TX, Camp Rio Blanco was established in 1959 and has 118 acres. Camp Rio Blanco has approximately 50 – 75 campers per week ages 6-17. Hiking, swimming, crafts, archery, drama, puppetry and nature studies are just a few of the program activities campers have to choose from.

Camp Rio Blanco offers “mini sessions” for girls going into 1st - 3rd grade so they try out summer camp and aren’t quite ready for a full week. Week long sessions are offered for girls going into 3rd grade and up. Each week has a special "theme". Campers are grouped in units by age and the entire camp takes part in themed activties and meals!

While at camp, girls learn something about themselves, broaden new skills and even show their parents they can survive a few days away from home! Late night talks, plenty of new friends, a safe environment where girls rule and a place to cool off when the summer sun gets hot. These are just a few of the reasons many girls come to Camp Rio Blanco.

CrossView Christian Camp raises funds through individuals, foundations, and grants to bring "at-risk" kids and youth, who qualify, to camp for $15/week. Our cost is aproximately $270/camper. We beleive the Christian Summer Camp experience is very valuable and should be available to everyone. Our camps are small (36 campers/week), so we can have a high adult-to-camper ratio. CrossView Christian Camp is reaching children and youth with the life-changing truth of the Gospel.

Camp Stewart is Traditional Resident Summer Camp for over 84 years offering fun and friends for boys age 6 to 16. Located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country on the cool banks of the Guadalupe River. Campers come from all over the United States, Mexico, and Europe. Activites include horseback, polocrosse, equitation, show jumping, swimming, ceramics, tennis, basketball, sports of all types, baseball, fencing, target sports, skeet shooting, golf and many more. Everyone is welcome.

Registration is on Sundays afternoon. Sessions run from Monday through Friday. We offer two options for you to choose; sign up for either day camp or week-long.

All you do for 5 days is … RIDE, RIDE… and RIDE!

We will visit different parks, up and down hills, crossing creeks, camp-out under the stars, and learn all we need to know about trail riding and horsemanship. Choose one of our horses to be yours throughout that week or you are welcome to bring yours, too.

Choose any of the following sessions:

Camp 911 - Introduction wilderness camp for ages 9 to 11
June 16-21 / Level: beginner to intermediate

Camp 1Y - Basic wilderness camp for ages 12 to 17
June 30-July 5 / Level: beginner to intermediate

Camp 2Y - Intermediate wilderness and introduction to endurance camp for ages 12 to 17
July 7-12 / Level: Intermediate to advanced

Camp 3Y - Endurance camp for ages 12 to 18 (includes competition if dates allow)
July 21-27 / Level: High intermediate to advanced

If this sounds like fun to you and you think you’ve got the strength to finish this program, then visit our website or send us an email for more information on dates, registration deadlines and pricing.

Space is very limited and registration deadline is May 1, 2013!

Thank you for reading about our camp
Monica and the horses at Black Mustang Ranch =)

Camp Gambill is a beautifully wooded 54-acre facility located in Sumner, Texas. Featuring a sandy private waterfront, this camp has a swimming area protected by a floating pier, up-to-date canoeing, kayaking, a sand volleyball court and other outdoor activities.  
Hiking trails weave amid the trees that cover the inland camping areas and a tranquil pond offers opportunities to discover aquatic life.
Modern cabins provide housing for campers, with showers and latrine facilities nearby. Cabins are cooled by gentle Texas breezes and ceiling fans. Central to the camp is air-conditioned Gander Hall - the dining and kitchen facility.
The camping program at Camp Gambill focuses on first-time camp experiences. Seeds will be planted to encourage development of healthy choices in activities and diet. Girls will discover a strong sense of self while at camp, connect with nature to enhance their appreciation of the outdoors, and take action to educate and inspire others to act.

Since 1955 Sky Ranch Summer Camp has provided thousands of children with both excitement and encouragement. Our program is designed to promote character development and foster spiritual growth, and our summer staff is especially recruited for their leadership abilities and strong Christian faith.

Adventure lives at Sky Ranch! “The Blob”, Super Slide, Zip-Lines, Horseback riding, Rock Climbing, Paintball, Jet Skis and more are all waiting to be experienced. Kids from 6 to 16 will enjoy our beautifully wooded campus that contains a private 90-acre lake and sits only 72 miles east of Dallas near Tyler, Texas.

Wellspring Camps are the most fun, effective and affordable summer programs for weight loss. Campers at Wellspring programs achieve average weight loss of 4lbs. per week. More importantly, Wellspring campers not only maintain this weight loss after returning home from camp, they go on to lose more weight! In evaluations that occurred 6-9 months after the conclusion of camp in 2004, 2005 and 2006 Wellspring campers continued to lose weight after the end of camp, averaging 5 - 8 lbs. of additional weight-loss. This summer, choose from twelve Wellspring programs with locations in the United States, Canada, and the UK.

Wellspring currently has 12 programs:

1. Wellspring Wisconsin — Located on a beautiful 820-acre campus, Wellspring Wisconsin takes advantage of expansive state-of-the-art facilities for swimming, fitness, basketball, volleyball, tennis, personal training, weight lifting, and aerobics. Boys and girls ages 11 – 18 enjoy exciting activities on campus and in the surrounding region. Sessions run four, six, and eight weeks, starting June 13, June 27, and July 11.

2. Wellspring Adventure Camp North Carolina — Perhaps the most effective weight loss program ever developed, Wellspring Adventure Camp in North Carolina enrolls boys and girls ages 11-18, combining weight loss and behavioral change with adventure: whitewater rafting, rock climbing, rappelling, kayaking, hiking, camping, and a range of team sports and traditional camp activities. The Adventure Camp is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, nestled in a picturesque mountain valley with a river running through camp. The Adventure Camp is always one of Wellspring's most popular programs. Four, six, eight, ten, and twelve week sessions available, with start dates every week beginning June 6 through August 1.

3. Wellspring La Jolla, Ca — At Wellspring Camp La Jolla, you’ll enjoy breathtaking beaches that stretch for miles, the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean, sunny days and pleasant nights. Wellspring Camp La Jolla is one of the oldest and most respected fitness and weight loss camps in the world. Our setting is the world-famous University of California, San Diego and the campus provides outstanding facilities, dining, and accommodations. From the $35-million Fitness Center to the huge aquatic center, multiple weight rooms and fitness studios, and expansive fields, Camp La Jolla campers get fit in state-of-the-art facilitieOff-campus we take advantage of the best of southern California – beaches and surf for swimming, surfing, bonfires, and boogie boarding, scenic hikes, and field trips to nearby attractions like Disneyland, Sea World, Magic Mountain, Knott’s Berry Farm and the world famous San Diego Zoo. Sessions begin June 20th through August 14th, running two, three, four, five, six, seven and eight weeks.

4. Wellspring Family Camp —Located at the four-star Pinehurst resort, famous for its golf and southern hospitality, families with 1-3 children ages 5-15 attend Wellspring Family Camp for one or two-week weight loss vacations and transformations. Families take advantage of all the amenities that Pinehurst has to offer, including personal training, hiking, fitness classes, swimming, and a wide variety of sports, games and other fun and energizing activities. At the end of the session, all family members will look back on a week of fun and togetherness, gaining skills, knowledge, and support necessary for initial and long-term success. Weekly sessions begin June 20 through July 11.

5. Wellspring Florida — Located on a beautiful waterfront campus in St. Petersburg on the Gulf Coast, Wellspring Florida campers enjoy a range of outdoor watersports, as well as a variety of climate-controlled athletic facilities, including swimming pools, indoor and outdoor athletic fields, fitness centers, weight rooms, cardio rooms and gyms. Wellspring Florida is a summer of fun and sun for boys and girls ages 11-18. Sessions run four, six and eight weeks, with start dates of June 20, June 27, July 4, and July 18.

6. Wellspring Hawaii — Surrounded by the natural wonders abundant on the Big Island of Hawaii, Wellspring Hawaii offers activities as diverse and exciting as Hawaii itself. Young men and women ages 11 – 24 learn to surf, climb ancient volcanoes, enjoy outrigger canoe competitions, and hike through tropical rainforests. Housed at a private yoga retreat center, campers share solar-powered cabins in a lush tropical setting close to the beach. Campers from Asia, Australia and North America convene at Wellspring Hawaii for a truly life-changing experience. Sessions run four, six, and eight weeks, with start dates June 20, July 4, and July 18.

7. Wellspring New York — The only weight loss camp exclusively for young women (ages 11-24), Wellspring New York offers a wide variety of fitness classes and activities specifically geared for women to lose weight, get in shape and significantly improve their level of fitness. Located on the historic 100-acre campus of Union College, one of America’s oldest colleges, campers enjoy beautiful, world-class facilities and comfortable air-conditioned rooms in a renovated hotel on campus. Plus, it’s only a couple hours from New York City. Wellspring NY has transformed the lives of thousands of young women. You could be next. Four, six, and eight week sessions starting June 20, July 4, and July 18.

8. Wellspring Pennsylvania — Based at a private boarding school in a quiet town just east of Pittsburgh, Wellspring Pennsylvania is the only scientifically based co-ed weight loss camp in Pennsylvania, the Poconos, or New York. Campers experience Wellspring’s fitness and weight loss approach through a range of sports and adventure activities including basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball, hiking, and canoeing. Boys and girls ages 11 – 18 come to Wellspring Pennsylvania for a transformative summer in an exceptionally beautiful environment. Sessions available in four, six, and eight weeks, with start dates June 13, 20, & 27, July 4, and July 18.

9. Summer Session at Wellspring Academy — Lose weight, get in shape, and earn academic credit! Summer session at Wellspring Academy of California provides young men and women ages 12 - 24 the opportunity for lifestyle changes while getting ahead in school. An expansive 68-acre campus, experienced staff, and a year-round boarding environment provide the perfect summer home for children and young adults looking to lose weight while earning credits – whether for high school or college. For those seeking continued weight loss, summer session students often continue at Wellspring Academy for the fall semester. We are currently enrolling!

10. Wellspring Texas — Set in the heart of the Lone Star State, amid the rolling grasslands, lakes and rivers of the famous Hill Country, Wellspring Texas provides boys and girls ages 11-18 with exciting weight loss, sports, and activities such as swimming, biking and Nordic walking. Based on the 200-acre campus of San Marcos Baptist Academy, Texas campers enjoy comfortable dormitories and athletic facilities while traveling to nearby rivers and magnificent state parks for exciting adventure activities. Four, six, eight, and ten week sessions available. Start dates are June 6, June 20, July 4, and July 18.

11. Wellspring UK — Europe’s only scientifically-based summer programme for weight loss is located on the campus of Exeter University, in the heart of the beautiful county of Devon in the South West of England. Designed for young people ages 11-24, students travel from across the UK, Europe and the Middle East to partake in the many traditional sports, fitness classes and outdoor activities offered at Wellspring UK. Our campus features first-rate facilities, including extensive playing fields, courts, swimming pools, and outdoor areas for hockey, tennis, netball, and other sports. We also venture to the wild countryside and beautiful coastline. Four, six, and eight week programme start dates are 4 July, 18 July, and 1 August.

12. Wellspring Vancouver —- Located near Vancouver, British Columbia, Wellspring Vancouver is unique among Wellspring programs for providing campers with access to mountain and ocean activities. Enjoy sea kayaking on the Pacific. Then climb a snowcapped mountain. At Wellspring’s first program in Canada, Canadian and American campers ages 11-18 attend Wellspring Vancouver for remarkable weight loss and lifestyle change. Sessions start July 4, July 18, and August 1, with sessions running four, six, and eight weeks.