Camp Waldemar - Short Term 1
Camp Waldemar is a historic, all-girls overnight camp in Texas, offering a wide range of activities focused on...
▌ Editor's read Camp Waldemar is an ACA accredited overnight camp for girls, with accreditation valid until 2025, as confirmed on their website's 'About Us' page and the ACA search tool. The camp has been operating for over 100 years, founded by Ora Johnson in 1926, indicating a long-standing tradition in camping. They maintain a favorable camper-to-staff ratio of 1:4, as stated on their 'Staff' page, suggesting good supervision. The camp explicitly mentions conducting background checks for all staff on their 'Staff' page. Their program is exclusively overnight, catering to girls. Social media presence includes active Instagram (@campwaldemar) and Facebook (@campwaldemar) accounts.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1926100+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–10
Camp Waldemar - Short Term 1 fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given overnight/sleepaway program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1926 (100 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–10
- 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 - Short Term 1
- What ages does Camp Waldemar - Short Term 1 accept?
- Camp Waldemar - Short Term 1 is open to children ages 7–10. 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 - Short Term 1 cost?
- Camp Waldemar - Short Term 1 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 - Short Term 1's hours?
- Camp Waldemar - Short Term 1 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 - Short Term 1 accredited?
- Yes — Camp Waldemar - Short Term 1 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.
- Who runs Camp Waldemar - Short Term 1?
- Camp Waldemar - Short Term 1 is operated by a private business, with 100 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 Waldemar - Short Term 1 provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Waldemar - Short Term 1 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 - Short Term 1 compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Hunt?
- Camp Waldemar - Short Term 1 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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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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