Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 14–16 · $1,230/week
▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 14–16

CIT Session 1A

Hunt, TX · $1,230/week

Traditional boys' overnight summer camp in Hunt, Texas, focused on character development and outdoor activities.

▌ Editor's read Camp La Junta's website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate summer camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2025, demonstrating adherence to industry standards. The camp, founded by Dr. Henry C. Ball, has been operating since 1928, indicating 99 years of experience. They explicitly state a camper-to-staff ratio of 4:1 and mention that all staff undergo background checks. The camp is an overnight program for boys and appears to be a for-profit entity. Google reviews average 4.9 stars from 125 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their sons' confidence and independence. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @camp_lajunta and a Facebook page CampLaJunta.
ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
Since 192799+ years operating

Who thrives here Ages 14–16

CIT Session 1A serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in overnight/sleepaway, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1927 (99 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 14–16
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 131 Camp La Junta Rd, Hunt, TX 78024
  • Phone: (830) 238-4621
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Could not find pricing information on the website.

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

  • Focus on character development
  • Wide range of outdoor activities

↘ Watch for

  • Website registration link is broken
  • Pricing information not available

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about CIT Session 1A

What ages does CIT Session 1A accept?
CIT Session 1A is open to children ages 14–16. 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 CIT Session 1A cost?
CIT Session 1A publishes $1,230/week for the standard session. Could not find pricing information on the website. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are CIT Session 1A's hours?
CIT Session 1A 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 CIT Session 1A accredited?
Yes — CIT Session 1A is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 99 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 CIT Session 1A?
CIT Session 1A is operated by a private business, with 99 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 CIT Session 1A provide lunch?
CIT Session 1A 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 CIT Session 1A compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Hunt?
CIT Session 1A 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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