In 1990, a group of women (mothers and educators) from across Texas got
together to talk about their concerns for the education of girls. They
wanted to provide a forum in which girls could enjoy their summer
vacations as well as grow in the virtues necessary for a happy and
wholesome life. The summer of 1991 saw the birth of "Camp" at
Featherock Conference Center in Schulenberg, Texas, with 42 campers and
10 counselors/senior staff.
The number of campers grew steadily, quickly outgrowing the
facility. In 1997 the camp moved to a facility in Hunt, Texas at which
point "Camp" became Camp Bluebonnet. By 1999, Camp Bluebonnet had 89
campers and 20 counselors/senior staff. Camp Bluebonnet applied for and
received nonprofit status (501c3). Word spread, Camp Bluebonnet kept
growing, and in 2002 moved to its current location in Huntsville,
Texas. Many of the first campers in our pioneer stages have now
returned as counselors. Grateful for what they received during their
summers over the years, they now share the vision opened up to them at
a young age.
Camp Bluebonnet is open to all girls entering 5th-8th grades, regardless of race, creed, or ethnic background.
