Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Camp Huawni located?

Camp Huawni is nestled in a little safe-haven known as the Pineywoods, or more specifically, Shelby County, Texas. Our location is favorable as far as summer camps in Texas go – plenty of pine trees and lots of shade. We’re between the small towns of Timpson and Center, Texas, to be exact. By design, the campus is situated well off the beaten path on land that has been in the Adams family for three generations, going on four.

I’m looking at teen summer camps…is Huawni a teen summer camp?

Yes, part of our specialty as a teen summer camp is welcoming in teenagers who’ve never been to Camp Huawni and don’t know anyone in their cabin. We’d be happy to put you in touch with some other moms and dads who’ve sent their teenage daughters and sons to Huawni and seen them really blossom. They’ll likely tell you that Huawni is one of the best teen summer camps they know. We also have some phenomenal counselors who started off looking for a teen summer camp, maybe just like you, and ended up glad they chose Camp Huawni.

How far is Camp Huawni from where I live?

Camp Huawni is about 3.5 hours from Dallas. We are also about 3 hours from the Houston area. From Austin it takes about 5.5 hours to drive to Camp and about 6.5 hours from San Antonio. In relation to other summer camps in Texas, we’re easy to get to. Campers may fly into several near-by airports. Check out the airport details here.

Where do the majority of campers live?

Kids literally come from all over to catch the magic of Huawni. For instance, we have kids come from places like Colorado, California, Mexico, and South America. That being said, many of our campers come from the states of Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. We’re so close to Louisiana that we’re a top choice for summer camps in Louisiana. If you drew a big circle from Camp out to Austin, San Antonio, Dallas-Ft. Worth area, Longview, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Nacogdoches that would make up the area where most of our campers live. We do have a good number campers as well from out of state and out of country.

Is Camp Huawni accredited?

Camp Huawni holds two major accreditations as a summer camp for girls and boys – one with Texas and one with an outside accrediting agency, the American Camp Association. ACA goes beyond basic requirements for health, cleanliness, and food service into specific areas of programming, including Camp Staff from director through counselors, emergency management plans, health care, and management. ACA applies separate standards for activities such as waterfront, adventure, and travel.

Camp Huawni is also a licensed resident summer camp for girls and boys under the Texas Youth Camp Health and Safety Act. The oversight agency is the Texas Department of Health. The Camp is inspected regularly with its food preparation, water system, staff requirements, facility requirements, and health care to ensure it is always in compliance.

What is Camp Huawni’s faith affiliation?

While Camp Huawni is a non-denominational Christian summer camp, we serve children and families from all walks of faith and denominations. Although many of our campers consider themselves Christian, many of our families come from various faith backgrounds. As a Christian summer camp, our goal is to love kids unconditionally, which is what Jesus taught. We have seen kids from all faith backgrounds blossom in their own faith while attending Camp Huawni. We offer several opportunities for campers to gain enrichment in this area:

• Every other morning before the staff meeting, we hold a gathering called SOJ (Spiritual Orange Juice), where a leader offers up a devotional for the day to all who would like to listen.

• During two-week sessions, we hold true to tradition at Camp Huawni, and offer a service at The Little Red Church for campers and staff.

• Camp Huawni’s mission statement of “Love the Kids” ties in with how our faith plays into all that we do. This is best summed up by Matthew 22:37-39, which says “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind…(and) love your neighbor as yourself.” We specialize in loving our neighbors….your kiddos!

What are the cabins and bathhouse facilities like?

Our summer camp for girls (we call it Girls Camp) is located on the South campus and our summer camp for boys (we call it Boys Camp) is located on the North campus. Campers lodge at Camp Huawni in open-air, naturally cooled cabins. Sleeping is in spacious double bunk beds, and 8 to 14 campers are assigned to each cabin, and there are usually 3-5 counselors that stay with campers in each cabin. Concerned about not having air conditioning? No worries – go here to see why it’s not a problem.

Bathhouse facilities are located just outside the cabins with two to four cabins assigned to a separate bathhouse. Showers are equipped with hot and cold water. Campers keep soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and personal items in a kit that they take with them to the bathhouse.

What payment plans are available?

Parents may choose to pay the balance for Camp in full by check or credit card or divide their payments out into an easy autobill payment plan of 3, 6, or 9 payments where a portion of the balance each month is charged. Payments begin as soon as you enroll, and you get a 100% refund before April 1st if you’re not able to attend Camp. After April 1st, no refunds are available but you can rollover your balance for a future summer (popular option).

What if we register and have a conflict and need to cancel?

Life happens, and we understand that fully. That’s why we offer a 100% refund up until April 1st each year. After April 1st, you can rollover your balance for a future summer.

Are there any discounts available?

Yes and yes! For returning campers, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up for Priority Enrollment, which gives you the exclusive right to save a bunk for next summer, lock in this year’s pricing, and save hundreds of dollars. We make it easy on closing day to sign up for Priority Enrollment, which has a hard-end date on September 15th. Open enrollment for new families begin on September 16th.

For first-time campers, we offer a multi-sibling discount (5% off each child) and also a discount for signing up for Early Bird enrollment. Be sure and check your email (the one you originally requested information from) to see if/when this is available.

Do you have scholarships available?

We do have scholarships available that are awarded based upon merit. Scholarship recipients are chosen through the CHAA (Camp Huawni Alumni Association) Board in April of each year. If you’d like a scholarship, please email the camp office.

What if my camper wants to bunk with a friend?

You may make a request during the online enrollment process for your children to bunk with friends. If friends are close to the same age we usually can put them together if we know ahead of time. If there is quite an age difference, it is more difficult.

What kind of footlocker/trunk should I get?

The most popular and practical Camp luggage is the foot locker. It is handy, slides under the bunk bed, and can take moderate abuse. Suitcases are acceptable as well. Please label all clothes and belongings. There is no way for the Camp staff to ensure that items are claimed if they are not properly labeled. To find a footlocker trunk, clothing labels, laundry bags, or anything else that you might need for Camp Huawni, Everything Summer Camp is a great place to find it. If you find something you need, use Promo code trail295HN for extra savings! Parents please feel free to send care packages to your children while they are at Camp. Visit eswak.com to find care packages already prepared for you!

Do I need money?

Attending Camp Huawni is also one unusual instance where you don’t need money! In fact, our currency as a summer camp in Texas is kids’ smiling faces! Snacks and meals are covered by the Camp tuition. Camp wear purchased during the session, stamps, and emergency items (lost toothbrushes, etc.) can be charged and paid for by parents on closing day.

Have more questions? Looking at other summer camps in Texas?

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We will contact you ASAP (usually within 48 hours). Also feel free to contact our Camp Office at any time via phone at 817-768-3854 or via .

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