Austin Sunshine Camps is a nonprofit that has provided free overnight summer camp to lower-income Central Texas youth since 1928. Traditional residential sessions of 7–10 days serve about 1,200 children ages 8–15 who qualify for free/reduced lunch or are in foster care, at two sites in Zilker Park and on Lake Travis. Activities include hiking, swimming, fishing, canoeing, ropes courses, archery and arts, alongside conflict-resolution and self-regulation skills.
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★★★★★Ninya SaenzI’ve been going to this camp since I was 8 and my sister and brother to my brother was a counselor and good money the Camp is very organized and has very nice staff and there are a lot of stuff to do there and the staff really care about the children. Everyone there is so nice and kind on my first few days there I was sad, but the counselor helped me out shout out, Alexa
★★★★★Orlando GunnSHINE!!! THEY ARE NOTHING BUT SERIOUSLY ABSOLUTELY AMAZING 🤩. THE GREATEST HOST YOU CAN ASK FOR! THE BEST STAFF AND MOST PHENOMENAL CUSTOMER SERVICE! THEY LEAD WITH A SERVANTS HEART, ARE VERY THOROUGH AND VERY PROFESSIONAL! EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS HERE! THEY MADE MY VERY FIRST CAMP LAUNCH A LEGENDARY SUCCESS!
★★★★★Trey Ruizman i remember coming to this camp when i was like 7 good times. I’m also in one of the pictures with one of the staff members in front of the play ground. i’m 13 now man times have changed. also what is this staffs name again if anyone knows him.
★★★★★Averylle -Ave- SmithLOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS PLACE! The staff is amazing, kind, and really seem to enjoy working with the kids. My kids always have a great time here and they never want to leave. They took precautions during COVID and even after it seemed to die down a bit. This is a wonderful organization and I'm grateful for what they offer to the community of Austin.
★★★★★ChrissieMy kiddos love this Camp. The staff is so much fun. We love Ms. Sarah and Ms. Jessica and Alex. They have so many great opportunities for these kids and what they do is amazing.