Camp Olympia - Two-Week Session
A two-week overnight camp for ages 7-16 with individualized activity schedules.
▌ Editor's read Camp Olympia's website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering a variety of programs for campers aged 6-16, including two-week sessions. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2025, and holds Texas state license number 83610. The camp was founded by Chris and Kathy Bates and has been operating for 56 years, indicating a long-standing presence. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Camp Olympia has an impressive Google review rating of 4.9 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, with many reviewers praising the wide range of activities, caring staff, and positive impact on their children. The camp is active on social media with Instagram handle @campolympia and Facebook handle CampOlympia. It operates as a for-profit entity.
Who thrives here Ages 7–16
Camp Olympia - Two-Week Session 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
- 1970 (56 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 723 Olympia Drive, Trinity, TX 75862, USA
- Phone: (936) 594-2541
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Term 2B and 3B are $4800 for 14 days
Runs 24-hour residential, 8 sessions (2 one-week, 6 multi-week blocks), from May 31 to Aug 7.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 May 31 – Jun 13, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,660
- Session 2 Jun 14 – Jul 4, 2026 · 3 weeks · $6,000
- Session 3 Jun 14 – 20, 2026 · 1 week · $2,385
- Session 4 Jun 21 – Jul 4, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,800
- Session 5 Jul 5 – 25, 2026 · 3 weeks · $6,000
- Session 6 Jul 5 – 11, 2026 · 1 week · $2,385
- Session 7 Jul 12 – 25, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,800
- Session 8 Jul 26 – Aug 7, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,325
↗ What parents like
- Individualized activity schedule
- Tech-free environment
↘ Watch for
- Deposit is partially non-refundable
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Olympia - Two-Week Session
- What ages does Camp Olympia - Two-Week Session accept?
- Camp Olympia - Two-Week Session is open to children ages 7–16. 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 Olympia - Two-Week Session cost?
- Camp Olympia - Two-Week Session publishes $2,400/week for the standard session. Term 2B and 3B are $4800 for 14 days Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Olympia - Two-Week Session's hours?
- Camp Olympia - Two-Week Session 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 Olympia - Two-Week Session accredited?
- Yes — Camp Olympia - Two-Week Session is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 56 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 Olympia - Two-Week Session?
- Camp Olympia - Two-Week Session is operated by a private business, with 56 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 Olympia - Two-Week Session provide lunch?
- Camp Olympia - Two-Week Session 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 Olympia - Two-Week Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Trinity?
- Camp Olympia - Two-Week Session is one of 5 overnight/sleepaway camps in Trinity 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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