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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 9–16

Camp Waldemar - 1st Term

Hunt, TX · ★ 4.9 (26 reviews)

Camp Waldemar is a historic all-girls overnight camp in Texas, offering a wide range of activities focused on...

▌ Editor's read Camp Waldemar has been operating for over 100 years, founded in 1926 by Ora Johnson, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, as confirmed by the ACA search portal. They maintain a strong staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, as noted on their 'Staff' page. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks on their 'Staff' section. Camp Waldemar offers a wide variety of activities, including equestrian, water sports, and arts, designed to foster independence and character development, as described throughout their website. Their social media presence is active, with links to Instagram and Facebook found in the footer.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1926100+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 9–16

Camp Waldemar - 1st Term is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1926 (100 years)
Operator
Not listed
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 9–16
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 1005 FM 1340, Hunt, TX 78024
  • Phone: (830) 238-4821
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Cost not available on website.

Runs 24-hour residential, 4 sessions (2 one-week, 2 multi-week blocks), from May 22 to Aug 2.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 May 22 – 27, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 2 May 29 – Jun 26, 2026 · 5 weeks
  • Session 3 Jun 28 – Jul 26, 2026 · 5 weeks
  • Session 4 Jul 28 – Aug 2, 2026 · 1 week

↗ What parents like

  • Historic all-girls camp
  • Strong sense of community

↘ Watch for

  • Cost not readily available
  • Third-party registration form

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Camp Waldemar - 1st Term

What ages does Camp Waldemar - 1st Term accept?
Camp Waldemar - 1st Term is open to children ages 9–16. 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 Waldemar - 1st Term cost?
Camp Waldemar - 1st Term doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost not available on website. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Camp Waldemar - 1st Term's hours?
Camp Waldemar - 1st Term 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 Waldemar - 1st Term accredited?
Yes — Camp Waldemar - 1st Term is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 100 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.
Does Camp Waldemar - 1st Term provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Waldemar - 1st Term includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Camp Waldemar - 1st Term compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Hunt?
Camp Waldemar - 1st Term 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.

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