Camp La Junta
A traditional overnight summer camp for boys in the Texas Hill Country, focusing on outdoor activities, character...
▌ Editor's read Camp La Junta is an ACA-accredited overnight camp for boys, with accreditation valid through 2025. The camp has been operating for 95 years, founded by H.R. Coffin, and is located in the Texas Hill Country. Their website states that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 133 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their sons' confidence and independence. The program emphasizes traditional camp activities like riflery, archery, horsemanship, and water sports, fostering character development and leadership skills.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 193195+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–16
Camp La Junta sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1931 (95 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 131 Camp La Junta Rd, Hunt, TX 78024
- Phone: (830) 238-4621
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: 4 weeks (Grades 1 - 8) - $7200
Runs 24-hour residential, 6 sessions (0 one-week, 6 multi-week blocks), from Jun 2 to Jul 30.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1A Jun 2 – 14, 2026 · 2 weeks
- First Term Jun 2 – 27, 2026 · 4 weeks
- Session 1B Jun 15 – 27, 2026 · 2 weeks
- Session 2A Jul 5 – 17, 2026 · 2 weeks
- Second Term Jul 5 – 30, 2026 · 4 weeks
- CIT Session 2A Jul 18 – 30, 2026 · 2 weeks
↗ What parents like
- Over 90 years of tradition
- Focus on self-confidence
↘ Watch for
- No lunch provided
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp La Junta
- What ages does Camp La Junta accept?
- Camp La Junta is open to children ages 6–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp La Junta cost?
- Camp La Junta publishes $1,800/week for the standard session. 4 weeks (Grades 1 - 8) - $7200 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp La Junta's hours?
- Camp La Junta runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp La Junta accredited?
- Yes — Camp La Junta is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 95 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp La Junta?
- Camp La Junta is operated by a private business, with 95 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp La Junta provide lunch?
- Camp La Junta does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Camp La Junta compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Hunt?
- Camp La Junta is one of 30 overnight/sleepaway camps in Hunt that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp La Junta with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
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