Prospective campers have many options for their summers, but here’s why boys seem to love Camp Stewart. ATMOSPHERE: Living in cabins with boys their own age, campers quickly get to know each other and form lasting friendships. INCLUSIVE PARTICIPATION: All campers ages 6-12 participate together as a cabin in all camp activities. Older campers, ages 13-16 specialize in their chosen activities making the camp experience their “own” during the day, but evenings are when we all come together for events or games. Our non-traditional games and events promote teamwork and healthy competition, ensuring everyone is involved—no one is left on the sidelines. LIFELONG SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP: Our philosophy is centered around fun, goal setting, and character building in a safe environment. Campers develop leadership skills and build friendships that last a lifetime.

Absolutely! Stewart is accredited by the American Camp Association and licensed by the state health department. We are also a member of the Camping Association for Mutual Progress and have been recognized as one of the nation’s Top 50 camps. Camper safety and well being are our first priority.

We have a registered nurse on site, a pediatrician available when needed, and counselors certified in CPR and first aid. Our low camper-to-counselor ratio ensures personal attention and a safe instructional environment.

We maintain a low ratio of campers to counselors that exceeds national standards. This ratio ensures that all of our campers receive personalized attention and that we can provide a supportive environment to all of our campers across all camp activities.

ELECTRONICS POLICY: Campers are not allowed to bring electronics. Parents can call us anytime for updates on their camper’s status. Feel free to call the camp office (830-238-4670) for a report or to give us any information on your camper. CALLS TO CAMPERS ARE ONLY ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS AS THEY WILL DISRUPT YOUR CAMPER’S ADJUSTMENT AND CAMP ROUTINE. If you deem a call absolutely necessary, calls to campers should be requested with the understanding that they will be scheduled for a mutually convenient time. To set up a call appointment, call the camp office and they will schedule a time for your camper to come to the office to receive your call. Again, this is NOT recommended. During camp, there are no incoming calls after 6:30 pm, when the phones are switched to an answering service which will contact the Director on Duty in case of any emergency. Emails, however are welcome and encouraged! Please look under the Camp Stamps Section when you log in to Camp In Touch from our website. It will give you instructions on how to buy Camp Stamps which is how you will email your camper. They can even write you back! You just attach another page to your email and they will receive a sheet that they will write back to you on. We send it to your email and you will receive a PDF “letter” back. It is great!

Please do not worry if you get a homesick letter! Homesickness often results from adjusting to a new environment and it is VERY natural and normal. Our counselors are trained to help campers through this adjustment, keeping them busy and supported. If homesickness persists, we encourage parents to contact us for assistance. If you need tips on how to prepare your camper for being away from home, just let us know! We can email you some thoughts on that.

Camp Stewart is known for its friendly atmosphere and there are many new campers every year. Most come without a group of friends. Campers quickly make new friends, and our programs are designed to build confidence and create a supportive environment. Options like charter buses, visits to camp, Open Houses and coming to Mother/Son or Father/Son Weekends help ease the transition.

Our counselors are carefully selected for their experience and qualifications, with some holding college degrees. We prioritize role models who are energetic, motivated, and fun. Quite a few are former campers, and all undergo a rigorous hiring process, including background checks.

Counselors attend an extensive pre-camp orientation covering behavior management, emergency procedures, age-appropriate activities, and leadership training. They also receive certifications in first aid, CPR, and other relevant skills.

If you need to ship your camper’s trunk to camp, it should be shipped at least one week in advance. It should be addressed with camper’s name c/o Camp Stewart for Boys, 612 FM 1340, Hunt, Texas 78024-3024. The best shipping methods are UPS and FedEx as they deliver directly to the camp. We also use Shipcamps.com which is a great option as well. Campers coming by chartered bus may bring their trunks and duffel bags with them. Campers flying should check with the airlines in advance - most will accept camp trunks. For shipping trunks home, you can use any of the above methods but please make any arrangements directly with the shipper.

Camp birthdays are special! Birthday boys enjoy a large cake and ice cream at lunch. Parents can send presents to be held for the special day and can also purchase an ice cream sundae party.

Your camper will not need any cash during his stay with us. Tuition covers all supplies for camp activities, snacks, and laundry. You may provide a deposit with our Canteen for small items like toiletries, postcards, and other trinkets but no cash is needed for camp expenses -- the tuition covers it all.

Yes. Campers wear the traditional white t-shirt with the star and bucking horse logo. The orange uniform shorts can be the mesh or ‘Chubbies’ style, but they should be purchased from our online store. Each camper in the June, July and Two Week Terms is asked to have a two-weeks’ supply of Camp Stewart shirts and shorts (8-12 sets). Camp Stewart shirts (white shirt with camp logo only, please) and shorts are worn all the time, with the exception of activities such as horseback which require long pants, or special theme days.

While camp is an investment, it offers invaluable benefits. The tangible aspects include diverse activities and great food, while the intangible benefits include socialization, emotional growth, and exposure to role models. We offer early payment discounts and flexible payment options.

Packages at camp are limited to gift bags purchased from our Canteen. You can order these in several increments on the camp store. No mailed packages are allowed and will not be delivered. ‘Christmas at the South Pole’ will be celebrated June 25 and July 25 and most parents bring Christmas stocking stuffer gifts. If your camper will be here on these dates, please bring their Christmas gift on opening day of your camper’s term. Please also mark your camper’s name and cabin name on this package and all letters. Packages are limited to one per week of term with Christmas counting as one package. Any packages ordered over this limit will not be delivered. All gift bags ordered through the Canteen must be purchased before your camper’s term begins. Snail mail letters and postcards are fine! Please address them as Joe Camper, Cabin Name (please add this-it helps tremendously!) Camp Stewart for Boys 612 FM 1340 Hunt, TX 78024

Stewart wants parents to share in the camping experience! Not only can you email your camper as much as you like with our Camp Stamps program, they can write you back and have their response uploaded and emailed back to you! Blogs with camp life updates are also written under the News Section on Camp In Touch throughout the term. There are daily photos there for you to view as well. Photos remain up for some time after camp is over and you may download or purchase the photos if you like. Stewart also uses an app called Campanion which is a great way to send your emails, look at photos and has a facial recognition feature, too. Download the app from the App Store before the term begins! Another way for them to contact you is snail mail. You can send stationery with your camper and they MIGHT write you back. No promises! PLEASE pre-address the envelopes to yourself or any relatives if you can. There is a much better chance of them actually arriving if they are pre-addressed. Thank you!

All clothing and articles that are brought to camp should be well marked with camper’s name. This is very important. The camp cannot assume responsibility for lost items. Along this same line, expensive or sentimental items have no place at camp. Do not send sentimental or valuable sports equipment or other items as they are always the ones lost or left in the rain.

Stewart provides many unique experiences, from bonding with family members and friends to gaining confidence and making new friends from different backgrounds. It’s a place for growth, exploration, and making lasting memories.

DO NOT BRING OR SEND food, phones, ipads, cash, jewelry, knives, electronics, electronic games, ammunition, firearms or fireworks. If you have a question concerning this, please call the office.

Laundry is sent out weekly (three times) during the June and July Full Terms (usually once for Two Week Term Campers). If the camper sends out more than one bag of laundry each week, his Canteen account will be charged for the extra laundry.

Visit the camp store to order camp clothing. Clothing should be ordered prior to camp and it will be shipped to you (except non-US campers). We recommend that campers living outside of the United States have their clothing held in the Canteen for pickup on Opening Day. Orders needing to be held can be placed on the website. Please mark ‘Hold At Camp’ upon checkout to have order held.

We pride ourselves on our healthy, home-style meals prepared by an international kitchen staff. Fresh fruits and vegetables are served daily, and our tradition of homemade ice cream after lunch is a favorite! DAILY OFFERINGS: Breakfast includes a variety of options like pancakes, scrambled eggs, and bacon. Lunch and dinner feature diverse, nutritious choices, with supplemental salad bars and snacks provided. NO CANDY POLICY: To support a healthy lifestyle, we limit candy and non-nutritious snacks. We ask parents to avoid sending food items to camp. Any food or candy will be taken and donated. Thank you for your cooperation with this!

Cabin life is fun! Campers bunk with other campers in their age groups with about 10-15 boys in each cabin. Campers are also responsible for the Daily Inspection of their cabin. The floor must be swept, beds must be made, and trash taken out daily. The cabins who win Inspection each day are given double scoops of ice cream at lunch. Cabin life teaches skills of working together and compromise. It also gets them ready for dorm life!

Assignments are made according to camper’s age, year in school, size, and maturity.

If campers have a bunk request, it needs to be submitted in writing and mutually agreed upon. It is our policy to do our best to honor mutual requests but we cannot promise or guarantee any such special cabin arrangements. We must be able to focus on the overall success of each and every camper at all times.

Our cabins are open air, built specifically for camp life. The Hill Country is much cooler than many parts of Texas and the campers quickly adapt to open air living! Each bunk does have electrical outlets so personal, clip on fans are easy to use if desired.

Campers ages 6-11 take all our activities and travel together from activity to activity as a group with a Cabin Leader. From ages 12-16, campers may select activities and 13–16-year-olds choose a specialty. These include Sportsman, Outdoorsman, Ranchman and Campmaster.

Advanced classes such as English jumping and polocrosse are offered, with participation based on skill demonstration and tryouts.

No, there are no additional charges for any activities at Camp Stewart. All activities included in our camp programs are covered by the standard camp fee. This means that campers can enjoy a wide range of activities—from adventure sports and performing arts to waterfront fun and creative arts—without any extra costs. We believe in providing a comprehensive and enriching camp experience without the burden of additional expenses. The only exception is costs for Chief project materials and is discussed beforehand.

Applying to camp early has its advantages! We limit the number of campers in each session so we can give all of our campers personal attention. Applying early ensures that the session you want is still available. Also, all campers that register before Christmas will receive a limited-edition Camp Stewart ornament as our gift. We think camp is important enough that the rest of your summer should be planned around it!

Deposits and payments may be made with any major credit card, cash, or check. Monthly payment plans are available, or you can log in and make payments at your convenience as well. If you have questions, call Meredith at our office, at 1-830-238-4670.

Tuition is priced to cover laundry, linen service, yearbook, special art supplies, lessons, ammo, and all other activity expenses. Camper families are requested to keep a credit card on file (with prescribed spending limit) for stamps and other personal purchases. Soft drinks and snacks are not sold. Rather, a treat is given to campers each day at the end of rest period as a part of the regular camp fee. Transportation (if riding the bus or being picked up at the airport) and clothing are additional expenses.

Deposits are 80% refundable until March 1 of the year registered to attend. Deposits are not refundable after that date although a one-year courtesy carry-forward will be offered. Deposits are not transferable other than to immediate family. Fees are fully refundable until 30 days prior to the first day of the registered-for term. After that time, fees are not refundable except for medical reasons per written doctor's orders. Should the camp physician recommend withdrawal because of an injury or illness occurring during camp, one-half of the remaining pro-rated fees will be refunded. In the event of a dismissal or withdrawal for homesickness, misconduct, inability to adjust to camp life, or any other reason, there is no refund. There are no fee reductions for late arrival or early departure. All fees are due and payable the first week of May of the year attending. Early pay options during the year offer discounts for fees paid in full.

Some limited camperships are awarded at Stewart, thanks to the Camp Stewart Alumni Association, a 501(c)3. Contact Valarie for details (valarie@campstewart.com).

We have to have up-to-date information on every detail about our campers! The state mandates that all health information is updated each year. Plus, things change and campers may have different needs. So, please fill out and submit new forms each year!

Sorry, no. Every camper is required by law to have a medical examination within 12 months prior to his arrival at camp.

You can upload completed forms on CampInTouch, or you can upload them on the Campanion app by taking a picture of them. The forms are barcoded with your camper's name ensuring that they will be attached to her account.

All forms are due on or before April 25th. This may sound early to you, but getting the paperwork filed away before campers arrive here helps us to focus on the campers while camp is in session. As camp approaches, we'll send email reminders about the forms. Let us know if you need help!

There are lots of options for getting to Stewart and the best one for you probably depends on where you are coming from. On the first day of our regular terms, we offer a charter bus from major Texas cities. Some camper families drop off their camper by car, and others travel by plane. Just let us know what your plans are so we'll be prepared for your arrival!

You may do as little or as much as you want! We’re giving you a chance to experience a number of activities that we offer during camp, such as horseback riding, canoeing, arts and crafts, and a bunch of other fun activities. A schedule is provided to everyone upon arrival, and you can pick and choose what you like.

You will sleep in a cabin with at least one other parent and son. They are open air with two sides. There are private restrooms and showers.

Yes! Just like at camp, we gather in the dining hall three times a day and eat together. After lunch and supper, we sing camp songs and make announcements about the next round of activities. It’s a special time to interact with other parents and sons.

No! Our weekends are open to everyone! Many people come to get an up-close look at Stewart before enrolling, so we do have a good number of first-time campers. But others return each year to share the excitement of camp together and experience fun, rewarding mother/son or father/son time. Not all attendees are campers or perspective campers, and it is not a hard-sell for camp. It is just a fun weekend with your son.

We’ll provide all bedding and bath towels for Mother-Son (Father-Son boys will only have beds made for dads-sons bring a sleeping bag), so don’t worry about packing those items. Here’s what we recommend: play clothes, swimsuit, shoes for walking in the river, beach towel, camera, flashlight (optional, but fun), long pants and boots for riding (a must if you want to go horseback riding), a hard hat for riding, it you have one, and leisure reading.

Do as much or as little as you please! We find that the more things you try your hand at, the more fun you’ll have!