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Texas Hiking Camps
Teaching Kids About Nature's Beauty and Outdoor Survival
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Texas parents know that your child will discover so much about themselves, while exploring the wilderness with Texas Hiking Camps, where safety is always the #1 priority. Texas Hiking Camps will instill your children with the knowledge necessary to survive in not only a wilderness setting, but in their daily life as well.
With childhood obesity on the rise and video games continuing to take up our children's attention, it is crucial to get them interested in outdoor activities such as Hiking. Texas Hiking Camps will help your child build confidence and self-esteem while gaining an appreciation of the great outdoors.
Hiking camps throughout the country and especially in Texas specialize in providing your children with an adventurous, fun-filled, and life changing experiences in the realm of Hiking.
The following are some highly recommended Hiking programs servicing Texas. These programs have passed 300 stringent standards and thus are accredited by the World Camp Association and the American Camping Association:
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Hiking Camps in the Texas Region are:
Agnes Arnold Conroe,TX http://www.gccjc.org 713-292-0300
GS Scout camp - rustic setting, focus is environment & outdoor skills. Tents & cabins. 1 week & 2 week sessions.
Benbrook Community Center YMCA Benbrook,TX 817-249-0500
Residential and/or Day Camp:
Briarwood Retreat Center Argyle,TX http://www.briarwoodretreat.org 940-455-7002
Briarwood focuses on building Christian community through noncompetitive activities and camper-directed programming.
Camp Aranzazu Inc Rockport,TX http://www.camparanzazu.org 361-727-0800
Camp Aranzazu is dedicated to enriching the lives of children & adults with chronic illness & disabilities by providing camp, environment & retreat experiences.
Camp El Har Dallas,TX http://www.campelhar.org 972-298-3873
Christian camping 15 minutes from Dallas. Day & overnight camps,outdoor ed., equestrian & Wilderness tripping programs.
Camp El Tesoro Granbury,TX http://www.firsttexascampfire.org 817-831-2111
Located 45 min. SW of Fort Worth, Texas. Many activities to choose from. Warm supportive staff; outstanding camper/staff ratio. Beautiful surroundings.
Camp Grady Spruce YMCA Graford,TX http://www.campgradyspruce.org 214-319-9944
YMCA Camp Grady Spruce on beautiful Possum Kingdom Lake offers water skiing, horses, sailing, the blob and more. The experience that lasts a lifetime. Come see.
Camp Stewart for Boys Inc Hunt,TX http://www.campstewart.com 830-238-4670
Exciting 83rd summer. Multi-skills, personal development. Excellent staff & facilities. Texas Hill country. Top USA Camp
Camp Summit Argyle,TX http://www.campsummittx.org 972-484-8900
The mission is to provide a residential camping experience for children & adults with disabilities. We concentrate on camper's Abilities, not disAbilities.
Camp Whatchawannabe Fort Worth,TX 817-237-7237
The Day Camp program focuses on traditional activities such as arts & crafts, games, sports, skits, special projects, archery & exploration. Indoor & outdoor.
Camp Young Judaea Wimberley,TX http://www.cyjtexas.org 713-723-8354
educate, inspire, and enrich.
Eastside Branch YMCA Fort Worth,TX 817-451-8276
Residential and/or Day Camp:
Ebert Ranch Camp Harper,TX http://www.crosstrails.org 830-257-6340
Ebert Ranch focuses on building Christian community through camper directed programming and experiencing the ranch lifestyle in the Texas Hill Country.
Frontier Camp Grapeland,TX http://www.frontiercamp.org 936-544-3206
An exciting, quality, Christian camp in beautiful East Texas where your child is more than a number.
Girl Scout Camp Kiwanis Amarillo,TX http://www.gs-fsc.org 806-356-0096
swimming, horses, tennis.
Girl Scout Camp Texlake Spicewood,TX 512-264-1044
450+ acres on beautiful Lake Travis offering horses, sailing, sports, kayaks, canoes, nature, arts & crafts, water-skiing, swimming, ropes challenge course.
Growing Together Diabetes Camp Tyler,TX 903-531-8645
A day camp with an emphasis on the diabetic child. Medical staff on site. Children sharing their life experiences.
Heart O' The Hills Camp Hunt,TX http://www.hohcamp.com 830-238-4650
Beautiful Guadalupe River. Air-conditioned. Christian atmosphere, myriad skills & fun family-style dining, etiquette.
Hermann Sons Youth Camp Comfort,TX 830-995-3223
Scenic hill country. Hilltop for boys, Riverside for girls. Membership only.
John Knox Ranch Fischer,TX http://www.johnknoxranch.org 830-935-4568
Located in the heart of the Hill country, John Knox Ranch is one of the most unique and beautiful camp and retreat centers in Texas.
Kachina Belton,TX http://www.bluebonnetgsc.org 979-823-3411
Camp Kachina gives girls the opportunity to work with others, discover their independence & develop their self-esteem.
La Jita Utopia,TX http://www.sagirlscouts.org 210-349-2404
Hill country, river camp. Horseback riding. Camping skills. Aquatic and nature activities. Non girl scouts are welcome.
Lone Star Camp Cherith Rosebud,TX http://www.texascherith.com 254-583-2020
Christ-centered camping. Skill building opportunities. Beautiful 300 acre wooded facility. Separate weeks girls - boys.
Lutheran Camp Chrysalis Kerrville,TX http://www.crosstrails.org 830-257-6340
Chrysalis focuses on building Christian community through noncompetitive activities and camper-directed programming.
Lutherhill Camp & Retreat Ctr La Grange,TX http://www.lutherhill.org 979-249-3232
Lutherhill focuses on building Christian community through noncompetitive events & camper-directed programming.
Midsouth Covenant Camp San Antonio,TX 210-543-9903
A Christian camp providing opportunities for Spiritual growth, fun activities, developing friendships and leadership training.
Misty Meadows Conroe,TX http://www.gssjc.org 713-292-0300
Girl Scout camp focus on riding, arts & crafts, swimming. Cabins & dorm facilities. 1 & 2 week sessions.
MO Ranch Camps & Outdoor Educ Hunt,TX http://www.moranch.com 830-238-4455
Beautiful Texas hill country. Caring Christian environment. Enhances development of self-esteem and leadership.
Pantego Camp Thurman Inc Arlington,TX http://www.campthurman.org 817-274-8441
Since 1969 Camp Thurman has been providing a fun in-the woods Christian day-camp experience for kids 4-12.
Prude Ranch Summer Camp Fort Davis,TX http://www.prude-ranch.com 432-426-4406
Prude Ranch has offered a true Southwest camping exp. since 1951. Wide open spaces, mile high air and real ranch life.
Rocky River Ranch Inc Wimberley,TX http://www.rockyriverranch.com 512-847-2513
1-2 wks, Aug.
Sky Ranch Van,TX http://www.skyranch.org 903-569-3482
Impacting lives forever with real fun, real friends, real heros.
Stevens Ranch On The Brazos Nemo,TX http://www.circletgsc.org 817-737-7272
Rustic setting with western pleasure horeseback riding,photographer,woodworking,hiking,cabins,tents,cookouts,primitive camping and more. Girl Scout emphasis.
Texas Elks Camp Gonzales,TX http://www.texaselks.org 830-875-2425
Safe, fun, free camp serving only-Texas children with special needs-in a therapeutic recreation setting.
Texas Lions Camp Kerrville,TX http://www.lionscamp.com 830-896-8500
TLC is a camp for children w/ physical diabilities & Type 1 Diabetes. Campers attend at no cost. The goal of the camp is to create a 'can do' atmosphere.
The Pines Catholic Camp Big Sandy,TX http://www.thepines.org 214-522-6533
The Pines provides quality experiences through programs that promote physical, intellectual, moral, and character growth.
Timberlake Azle,TX http://www.circletgsc.org 817-737-7272
Sailing, canoeing, covered wagons. Girl Scout program.
Westside YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth,TX http://www.westsideymcafw.org 817-244-4544
Residential and/or Day Camp:
WOW SE Texas Youth Camp Bellville,TX 281-364-0764
a 66 acre camp located just outside Bellville Texas. Youth summer camp for 8-15 year old members of Woodmen youth lodges. Cost is very reasonable.
YMCA Camp Cullen Trinity,TX http://www.ymcacampcullen.org 713-758-9275
Campers can enjoy over 20 different activities on the water front horseback trails or on the ropes course. Camp Cullen is about fun for the camper.
YMCA Camp Flaming Arrow Hunt,TX http://www.ymcacampflamingarrow.org 830-238-4631
Great YMCA Texas Hill Country Camp. Challenging individuals & groups to grow in Spirit Mind and Body. Build strong character with focus on the YMCA care values.
YMCA Camp Pine Tree Spring,TX http://www.ymcacamppinetree.rog 281-353-6229
A special camp for younger children. A special camp for younger children. Serves the Houston area.
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