Camp Longhorn
is a summer camp in the Texas Hill Country founded by Tex and Pat Roberston. While the camp began on the shores of Inks Lake, the camp has grown to three branches and welcomes thousands of campers every summer.
Filled with nearly 85 years of tradition, children are taught the value of manners, teamwork, and gaining confidence through daily activities as well as a variety of programs. Campers can age from ages 9 to 17, and come from across the nation
Many of these values and traditions the camp preaches are passed on through their counselors, who are commonly alums that come back year after year.
The "campfire lighter" board at Camp Longhorn Indian Springs. Campers are picked nightly by counselors and are honored as "campfire lighters" for exhibiting merit and good charchter.
Counselors cheer on their campers for "Longhorn Cup". The event held only during three-week terms, encourages teamwork across the camp through a series of mini-games.
A camper and counselor pose for a picture together in between activities. During the day, campers have activities with a wide variety of counselors, providing more opportunities to find friends and mentors.
Counselor Davis Eastman covers a camper in mud during "Marine and Marina Mud". Eastman as served as a "general" for the Marine and Marina program, which teaches incoming high school freshman courage and how to work as a team.
Counselor Shane Walker poses for a picture with a plastic frog on "Frog Day". Taking place every Friday of every term, part of the day honors one of the founder's history with the Navy Seals.
Counselor Zoe Montoya welcomes campers on the first day of second term. At the beginning of every term, counselors will gather near the bus drop-off point to welcome campers back.
Counselor Luke Centani gets a bucket of water dumped on him while lifeguarding in between activities. When campers forge friendships with other counselors, fun will often occur in between activities.