9 Best Overnight Summer Camps in Texas for 2026

Looking for an unforgettable overnight summer camp for your kids or teens in Texas for 2026? From classic traditional camps to specialty wilderness camps, we hand-picked nine of Texas’ most incredible sleepaway camps that are sure to give your kids the best summer ever. Want more options? Browse all overnight camps in Texas. 🤠

Camp	Location	Age Range
Camp Champions	Marble Falls, TX	5-17
CYJ Texas	Woodcreek, TX	6-17
The Pines Catholic Camp	Big Sandy, TX	7-17
Camp Balcones Springs	Marble Falls, TX	6-17
Squad STX	Glen Rose, TX	10-18
Camp Eagle	Rocksprings, TX	6-17
Texas Arts Project	Austin, TX	14-18
Sugar and Spice Ranch	Bandera, TX	8-17
Camp Hook Spit	Bay City, TX	12-17

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Camp Champions – Marble Falls, TX

Camp Champions is a coed overnight camp on Lake LBJ offering 1- to 5-week sessions for ages 5-17. With over 50 activities to choose from across water, ropes, outdoors, sports, and fine arts, high-quality staff, and a focus on camper growth, Camp Champions consistently ranks as one of the best overnight summer camps in Texas. They blend a classic summer camp feel with state-of-the-art facilities to help kids thrive, grow strong, and create unforgettable summer memories.

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CYJ Texas – Woodcreek, TX

Camp Young Judaea (CYJ) is a Jewish overnight camp for ages 6-14, nestled in the Texas Hill Country. With high-end facilities, campers enjoy sports, arts, outdoor adventures, and Israeli culture in a warm, inclusive setting. CYJ blends fun and friendship with Jewish values, helping kids grow in independence, identity, and community while making lifelong memories. 1-, 2-, and 3-week sessions.

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The Pines Catholic Camp – Big Sandy, TX

The Pines is a joyfully Catholic camp nestled in 130 acres of East Texas pine forest. Campers ages 7-16 enjoy swimming, archery, ropes courses, and daily Mass in a Christ-centered community. With 1- and 2-week sessions, The Pines blends outdoor adventure with faith formation, helping kids deepen their relationship with God while making lifelong friends.

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Camp Balcones Springs – Marble Falls, TX

Camp Balcones Springs is a coed Christian camp for ages 6-17, set on a private lake in the Hill Country. With 1.5-, 2-, and 3-week sessions, campers enjoy water sports, ceramics, drama, survival skills, and more. CBS blends faith, fun, and friendship in a vibrant, inclusive community where kids grow in confidence, creativity, and connection to nature and others.

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Squad STX – Glen Rose, TX

Squad STX is an outdoor military-style boys’ camp for ages 10-18, run by U.S. Army infantry officers. Set in Dinosaur Valley State Park, campers learn survival skills, land navigation, shelter building, and leadership through squad-based missions and laser tag. It’s a rugged, screen-free alternative to traditional camps, focused on grit, teamwork, and personal growth.

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Camp Eagle – Rocksprings, TX

Camp Eagle is a Christian adventure camp in the Texas Hill Country offering weeklong sessions for ages 8-18. Campers unplug and dive into ziplining, rock climbing, mountain biking, and swimming in natural springs. With a focus on faith, relationships, and outdoor challenge, Camp Eagle inspires spiritual growth, resilience, and unforgettable summer experiences.

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Texas Arts Project – Austin, TX

Texas Arts Project (TAP) is a performing arts sleepaway camp for ages 9-18, hosted at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School. Campers dive into musical theater, acting, dance, and voice with professional instructors, culminating in a live showcase. With 1- and 2-week sessions, TAP offers serious young artists a chance to grow creatively, build confidence, and shine on stage.

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Sugar and Spice Ranch – Bandera, TX

Sugar and Spice Ranch is a girls-only horseback riding camp in the Cowboy Capital of the World. Campers ages 8-16 learn to groom, tack, and ride their own horse while bonding with others in a rustic, empowering setting. With 1- and 2-week sessions and a small enrollment size, it’s a unique blend of horsemanship, family atmosphere, and adventure.

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Camp Hook Spit – Bay City, TX

Camp Hook Spit is a 5-day overnight fishing camp for ages 12-17, held at Rusty Hook Ranch in Matagorda. With just 25 campers per session, it offers hands-on instruction, friendly competition, and outdoor adventure. Led by expert anglers, Hook Spit blends conservation, sportsmanship, and mentorship for young Texans who love the water and want to sharpen their fishing skills.

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