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

Mother daughter horse camp was amazing. My daughter and I want to make it a yearly tradition. In 48…read morehours, 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.

Great summer program! My daughter will be attending her third year this summer and she can't wait…read more They keep them busy all summer long with field trips every week, swimming twice a week and various on campus activities.

From the owner: Fun activities all summer long!read more

My son has been attending HGG since November 2024. As a single mom, this is EXACTLY the type of…read moreenvironment and role models I want in my son's life. My son is learning respect, teamwork, and discipline. He is growing physically and mentally. My son attends a weekly class, and has attended a birthday party and participated in numerous no school day camps. I recommend this gym to anyone and everyone any chance I get! We have always been welcomed and respected. I know that my son is in good hands with Justin and crew. The owners are amazing individuals who have provided our community with a much needed service.

My child has attended Hot Ground Gym since their Grand Opening and takes multiple classes per week…read more She has gained strength, resilience and confidence under the leadership of Justin and Tyson. The classes are challenging yet achievable for children of any fitness level. We love how the obstacle course changes every week to keep the kids interested and curious. The teamwork challenges are fun to watch as a parent. The gym is clean, the classes are structured, and the business owners care about each child. I highly recommend HGG and have enjoyed seeing my friends and patients bring their kids into such a motivating environment and community.

Lorie is an amazing. She cares not only for her dogs but for every dog that she looks after. It is…read morea truly great place to leave your cavalier King Charles Spaniel there. My Lancelot spent 8 nights there and he was really well taken care of and LOVED! Thank you, Lorie for caring for my dog.

I cannot say enough good things about this camp. Both my 8 and 12-year-olds had a wonderful time…read more They made great friendships, bonded with the counselors, had an amazing time, and cannot wait to return next year. Oh, and they came home exhausted!! I only wish we would have started sooner.

We had our wedding at Camp Tecaboca and it was an amazing experience! When deciding where to have…read moreour wedding several locations came to mind but nothing was more exciting than Tecaboca. In college, I went to retreats here and have wonderful memories of the Marianist Brothers and the staff. Now, years later, I hoped to find the same love and Marianist spirit that once managed this property. I was so happy to find that Tecaboca is still going strong! Kay and the team were great at communicating with us to make sure all our needs were met leading up to the wedding. They also connected us with Fr. Jim Mueller who was amazing and perfect for our wedding. We rented Tecaboca for the weekend and were able to give our guests a mini-retreat with a beautiful wedding on the lake. Everyone kept talking about how beautiful, relaxing and perfect everything was. We are so grateful for Camp Tecaboca and the amazing people that keep it going!

I went to this camp twice when I was a youngster. The first time, I was six and very homesick…read more The second time, I was 10 and my male cousin went with me. It taught me a lot of skills such as making my bed like in the service, cleaning the toilet and sink of our bath, etc. Every morning, we had to go to mass early and kneel on the concrete floors. The second time I went, on my last day, they said since I was not Catholic, I did not have to kneel. Great timing. Seriously, a very nice place, archery, swimming, riflemanship, were taught with the student having respect for himself and his game. This was nearly sixty years ago, and I remember it like yesterday. The entrance, driving over the one lane bridge over the water sticks in my mind. Prepare your son for the loneliness at first, but it will be worth it.

I learned about MO Ranch on a Facebook ad. Because only a small part of our family is in this…read morearea, we thought their Thanksgiving buffet made sense for us. I called and purchased tickets for the buffet with no problem. Later, I went to their web page, and learned about all their wonderful amenities and activities, and we decided to book an overnight stay. Boy, were we glad we did! It was everything we could have wanted. We stayed in one of their "hotel" rooms at the Wynne/Flato Lodge. The granddaughter would probably say that we didn't have everything -- There was no TV in our room, and no cell reception. BUT, we did have a great internet connection. Once you're settled in, you won't miss TV or phones. In fact, I think it is a blessing that allows you to use your brain and think about what you'd like to DO. At night, there was a hayride up the hill to a fire pit, supplied with fixin's for s'mores, hot chocolate and hot cider. Yes! After the hayride, we went back to the Registration building to watch a family movie, "Beauty and The Beast." Someone even came to bring us popcorn! There are also board games in this area. This same building houses a library and gift shop on the upper level, and art classrooms on the lower level, back side. The next morning, we had breakfast - basic, but very doable, with hot food, a hot bar: oatmeal, gravy & biscuits; and a cold bar: yogurt, fruit, etc., along with the required coffee. Next, the granddaughter went zip lining and rode The Big Gulp (yeah, you'll have to check this out); later, we went back to the Registration building for a painting class and a trip through the gift shop for Christmas gifts. What a great trip! We can't wait to go back! You gotta do MO!!

We went to a Christian family retreat here, and the place is so, so big and cute. They have a pool…read moreand a river where you can enjoy time with your family. The only thing I didn't enjoy as much was the cabins. There were big cockroaches in our room, and it smelled old and damp. I understand that it might be because the accommodations are in a rural area; however, it was still unpleasant to find so many cockroaches inside our room.

My son had the best experience! Each day was a unique adventure in Austin. It was a perfect blend…read moreof indoor and outdoor activities. The camp itself is well organized and provides lunch and snacks each day. It's a great camp to meet new kids and hang out with friends. We will definitely be back!

I can't say enough about Camp 512's founders and counselors, Blake Pankonien, Brooke Alkire and…read moreCourtney Rimkus. All are former Eanes ISD elementary school teachers with a love and a passion for working with children. The low staff-camper ratio makes for a special and engaging experience. Each Camp 512 week hosts its own unique and fun-filled theme. The well thought out yet flexible schedule includes exploring Austin favorites such as Mount Bonnell, the Blanton Museum and the State Capitol as well as introduces the children to local food resources, cooking and baking and animal adventures to name a few activities. Guaranteed fun!

This is the best camp EVER! I have been going here for 2 year's and I will defiantly come every…read moreyear that I can. This camp help's you become a better person by practicing the 4 R's (Responsibility, reaching out, reasonable risk, and respect). Everybody there is nice and kind. My first day ever going, I was so nervous that I wouldn't make any friends but when I first met my cabin mates, I felt like we've been friends for ever. The cabins don't have any air conditioning but they do have fans and on the bright side it's cold in the morning but that's the fun of it. The bathrooms are grows but that stuff does not matter. What does matter is the fun of camp. Their is always so much to do. You could never get bored. From sitting at the hearth (the place were fine arts is) too climbing the rock wall, your always having fun. There are also many water activity such as pool, paddle sports, free swim, ski, knee boar, tubing, blobbing, etc.

Our 9 year old son just finished his second summer session (3 straight weeks of sleep-away camp in…read morenon-air conditioned cabins with no direct parental contact or tech devices allowed) at Camp Champions on Lake LBJ in Marble Falls and before we even left the property, he was asking us to sign up for next year. That right there is a glowing endorsement, folks. As budget-minded, practical parents, it was a tough sell for us at first. This camp, while phenomenal on the surface with a long history of success since 1967 and amenities & growth experiences galore, costs almost an arm & a leg. I'm saying our whole family of 3 could go to Europe for the cost of the 3 weeks for 1 kid here (an hour's drive from Austin). Why would we make the sacrifice and commit to this quite pricey annual tradition? As Brian J mentions in his excellent review, it's the 4 Rs that Camp Champions models in every staff member and enforces every day in all of the campers: Responsibility, Respect, Reasonable Risk, and Reaching out to others. You will never find another summer program with such enthusiastic and caring owners, staff members, teen counselors, and youth participants. Sure, it all looks great on paper, but it's truly fantastic in practice. Participants learn how to: live with 8 other "siblings"; share responsibility for their living space; maintain a caring community; manage conflict; support others in need; self-regulate; appreciate nature; honor elders; step up as a leader; and try something new & challenging every day. Yes, these are all lessons that we teach within our family, but there's nothing like having these kinds of experiences in an environment outside of the group of people who have to love you because you're a blood relative. The maturation that I see in my singleton child each year after the Camp Champions experience is priceless to me. What else? Fun, of course! The property is gigantic, with every kind of summer activity you can imagine, from swimming (lake & pool) to ropes course to skiing to sailing to climbing to archery to horses to go carts to arts/crafts to gaga & pickle ball. You can tour the camp virtually here: http://www.campchampions.com/campers/video-map-tour. There are also the Trojan/Spartan color battles, evening torch lighting, Sunday vespers, and hundreds of other little inside jokes, rituals, and traditions that make campers feel that they are a part of special tribe for the rest of their lives. Parents are kept informed about their child during the camp session via daily photos and owner Steve Baskin's inspiring blog. We also have access to a system where we can send as many emails as we'd like to our campers, but if your child is like mine, you won't be receiving many letters in return. Both years, we've received a measly 2 postcards the entire time -- he was having too much fun to write home! A note on diversity. This is a desirable quality which needs improvement at Camp Champions, and efforts are underway to do just that. During Summer 2016, campers and counselors from 7 different countries were represented, with about 1/3 of my son's cabin speaking a first language other than English. Recently, a foundation was started to help fund scholarships for campers who could not otherwise afford to attend. There's more to do, but I appreciate that the Baskins recognize this issue and are acting to address it.

Adventures galore! Camp Rough offers a blend of outdoor education, sacred ceremony, and creative…read moreexpression. Brian and Stephanie work with children, adults, and families as a whole. My family and I have participated in a number of awe-inspiring experiences in the great outdoors: day camps, hikes, tipi gatherings, sweat lodges, swims... I'm sure my kids will agree that these activities are: safe, strengthening, fun, and helpful in building a sense of well-being. Even more impressive to me is the way these activities help to build a higher sense of awareness and reverence in each of us.