I went to Canp Peniel back in the early 80s for two years in a row. I absolutely loved it. I can actually remember my camp councilor name her name was Catfish. Some of the greatest memories of my life read more

Mother daughter horse camp was amazing. My daughter and I want to make it a yearly tradition. In 48 hours, we got to ride 4 times. The horses were so well taken care of, and the grounds are gorgeous. I appreciated the spiritual emphasis of the camp. Highly recommend. read more

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Love Love Love Camp Peniel! All of my family including friends, cousins, aunts, uncles, parents, daughter, and now granddaughter have all been and love it!! Best Camp ever! read more

Update: 5th year at Camp Peniel overnight camp (Sun 3pm - 10am Sat). Camp Peniel is SO AWESOME! My boys are already looking forward to next yr! (With every yr they attend, they're stronger to voice how much this experience means to them & yes, the camp improves every year!) Incoming high-schooler wants to attend the co-ed high school camp next summer (offered only 1 wk) for the fun, AND 2wks of "work camp" (he'd be a helper/custodian- tuition reduction since working). FYI, from another seasoned parent: HS week is AMAZING! This wk, my boys were about FUN: "Coups" received according to efforts, skills, abilities. Independently chosen 3 areas of focus. Older son: Man's Class, Swimming, & Swords. Younger: Riflery, Swimming, & Archery. Proud of both! Presented & optional further study of the "Tehas" Tribe/Way (God's principles/deeper faith imbedded within Camp Peniel): "Pathfinder" is 1st (offered to every camper, at least for the "resident"/week-long overnight camp) - obtainable achievement for those who dedicate "free time" to study; next level is "Brave," then "Warrior." &, FYI, totally optional experience for ur camper to "dial-in fully" & choose to be Baptized. Sharing this: at least 3 baptisms announced at this week's Pow-Wow Ceremony. Criticisms (of which I've never posted): To me, Pow-Wow Circle (end of camp concluding ceremony) is SPECIAL: 1. My #1 complaint was the OTHER PARENTS! A. Parents crowding the front: PLEASE understand that folks really want to HEAR what's being said; it's WHY we arrive early, and WHY we sit in the front row is to be able to HEAR! PLEASE don't talk when others are (serious problem this yr, and SO RUDE!). Understand if you have young children in your midst, but um - exercise some awareness (& consider excusing yourself + young one), please! B. Driving/parking: Seriously-PARENTS NOT "getting" Camp Peniel's purpose/goal! Someone nearly hit us to "grab" the parking spot next to us AS we were backing out -why not wait? As coaches, we've found it's so much more often issues with the PARENTS & NOT the kids - so apparent this year at Camp pick up. Plz keep that in mind, parents, - don't ruin it for others! This is a WHOLESOME camp, & a cherished moment to pick up OUR kid(s) - not just yours! 2. Feedback for Camp Peniel: A. "MC" didn't give prior explanation that "Mmmmm" (for the Tehas tribe/Camp Peniel, audience) during the "Pow-Wow Ceremony" is equivalent to clapping. Lots of clapping this year... Apparently, lots of new parents. B. Riflery range: Camp Peniel: Elder son said Pow-Wow Ceremony is when "workers" get to "do" the riflery range... but DURING the Pow-Wow Ceremony? Reminder: 1 in our party was hard of hearing. She did what she could to hear counselors/other speakers. Gun shots, but coupled with the family immediately behind her who didn't stop talking made for a VERY challenging experience! My criticism is minimal, but only to be helpful: to Parents, workers, and to positive future "Pow-Wows." Closing comment is about "Roxy," a baby fox who's growing up at Camp Peniel. Heard a "Chief" mention they're planning to relocate her/him soon for insurance reasons for the camp(s). Though I understand insurance liability concerns, just want to point out that obviously "Roxy" has a home at Camp Peniel. To relocate this fox may impend his/her doom. Camp Peniel: Please at least consider rabies vaccine (trapping/tranquilizing her/him) in order to keep him/her healthy! As God ultimately provides amazing Nature & surroundings, so too may Camp Peniel recognize the wonders & "challenges" presented before them (especially with a "member" of Nature who's "adopted the camp" as his/her home)! After watching Roxy's interactions & shyness immediately before the Pow-Wow Ceremony (& everyone's responses), I personally believe that she/he has a LOT to impart to every camper, counselor, guide, and Director. PLEASE consider Roxy's situation & potential before merely relocation! My husband and I were sick with the consideration of relocation vs the positive potentials Roxy could be to Camp Peniel!!! read more

Camp Peniel - Roxy, the Fox checking out/making sure all was as it should be to ensure a great Pow-Wow Ceremony! - Day Camps Near Me - Marble Falls, Texas

We call Camp Peniel the BEST place on the planet. It is the place we go to be with famliy, friends, and most of all, Jesus. I attended camp there as a child and my kids attend every summer! read more

I went here from 11-14 back in the late 90's. While I have always been a child that questioned, and as an adult I am an atheist, I had the most amazing summers here as a kid despite this being a Christian camp. I highly recommend sending your children here. And for those of you that really want a faith based camp, they do talk about the bible, sing bible songs, talk about faith and all that stuff, this camp did NOT turn me atheist... I was already atheist-ish before this. Anyway, I will never forget the summers I had here taking nature, horseback riding, arts&crafts, canoeing, and many other courses. If you send your child here you won't regret it, and they will beg you to send them back again and again! read more