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The Art of Slowing Down
The holiday season is upon us, and while this time of year rings in so much joy, it can also bring so much busyness! Many of our days, and the days of...
It’s National Camp Day! Here’s Why We’re Celebrating...
I have to confess something to you guys: I love camp. Now, you may think that goes without saying because I work at Camp Huawni, but seriously, camp r...
Friendships That Last a Lifetime
Ms. Ada’s Fried Chicken will forever be my favorite meal, Slip ’n Slide on Flag Pole Hill is the best in the world, and I can’t eat watermelon without...
The Parents Have Spoken! This Was Our Best Summer Yet!
We’ve come to believe, in over 50 years of camping, that the experience our parents have with sending their kids to Camp Huawni is just as important a...
Work, Play, and Change Lives at Camp Huawni
Summer of 2020 is officially in the books, and we are already excited for the summer of 2021! College students - yes, I am talking to you - can be a p...
Introducing Lainey!
The Camp Huawni tribe keeps growing! We’re thrilled that Lainey Buchanan has joined the full-time team as our Executive Administrator! She’s a summer ...
How 2020 Became Our Best Summer Ever
With the summer season officially approaching its end, we can’t help but reflect and marvel on these past several months. We feel extremely blessed to...
A Tale of Two Tribes
Reported by Counselor Emily M.: We had a completedly action-packed day yesterday because it was ALL-DAY TRIBAL COMP!!! The Blue Tejas and Red Caddo ha...
Session 4: Tribe Announcements
Tribal Competition has begun! Last night, the following campers were initiated to the Blue Tejas or Red Caddo tribes: BLUE TEJAS: Eli A. Genevieve T.O...
Playday All The Way!
Reported by Counselor Missy B.: We mixed things up yesterday with Playday and Uprising! We kicked off the day by surprising campers with a silly and c...
Capture the Flag
Reported by Peyton K.: Last night, campers came together to play Capture the Flag. This event is special because it embodies the fun spirit of Huawni ...
Swim, Bike, Run, Repeat!
Reported by Shanelle C.: Yesterday, we had the all-camp-encompassing Triathlon, a multisport race that involves swimming the Critter Pond, biking the ...
A Home Run Evening
Reported by Counselor Antonio D.: Following Huawni Soccer, our Wiffleball World Series really seemed to kick off the Red Caddo and Blue Tejas rivalry ...
Session 3: Tribe Announcements
One of the biggest and most exciting traditions at Camp Huawni is our Tribal Competiton, a week-long event where campers compete for the coveted Golde...
Fishing on a Thursday Night
Reported by Counselor Dakota J.: Because of rain this past week, we had cane pole fishing on a Thursday instead of a Tuesday. But the excitement for t...
A Fun and Sticky Situation
Reported by Counselor Sally F.: Last night, our campers got to experience Messy Fight, which is a special time where kids get to have fun and be silly...
Camp Huawni in 5 Songs
Music has always been a big part of Camp Huawni. The drama-musical film “Eddie and the Cruisers” was released in 1983. That was the same summer Direct...
The Talent Within
The world has been a very unpredictable place as we face the changes of attending school and sporting events, going out to eat, and even spending time...
Hikes, Mud Fights, and Lots of Watermelon
Working at Camp Huawni, I love that I have the great outdoors as my “office”. How refreshing it is to wake up every morning to the smell of pine needl...
One Tribe
Camp Huawni is more than just a summer camp for boys and girls. Camp Huawni is a place of belonging. When campers enter our gates, where they’re from ...
Recap: Friday, June 5th, 2020
Recap by Counselor Abby D.: We kicked off our Friday at Camp Huawni with Connect, meaning campers got to participate in a morning activity of their ow...
My First-Year Camper Experience
Recap by camper Anna S.: Coming from a first year camper, I would say that this place is unforgettable. Like the camp song says, a part of my heart wi...
Recap: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020
Recap by Counselor Sarah M.: Out here at Camp Huawni, we had a bright and sunny Wednesday. Kids went to their activities in the morning before getting...
Summer 2020 Is Finally Here!
The summer of 2020 is finally here! We are so excited that camp has begun and that we are still able to run camp as safely as possible. We just kicked...
A Letter to Our Campers
To our campers, If you’ve been here before, we’ve missed y’all so much and are glad y’all are back. If you’re a first year camper, we’re so excited to...
It's Okay That Times Are Changing
This year has certainly been one of many changes. Camp Huawni alumna and current camper parent Lauren Liles shares how we can communicate change to o....
Meet Your 2020 Staff!
Can you believe that this year has gone by so fast and summer is just around the corner? I bet your camper is super eager to finally get out of the ho...
Favorite Camp Memory?
With everyone at home, we want to give you a refreshing break from the chaos to share your favorite camp things. Today we want you to share your favor...
Made to Play
On a whopping 600+ acres of piney woods, Camp Huawni has private waterfronts, miles of biking and hiking trails, and seemingly neverending outdoor act...
From Huawni With Love
One of the things that we believe strongly in and say frequently is “LTK”, which means Love The Kids. It is at the heart of all that we do. Our purpos...
You've Got a Friend (and More) in Huawni
Camp Huawni is all about campers leaving its gates knowing their true signifigance and purpose. One great way for campers to experience such things is...
5 Reasons Why Parents Send Their Kids to Camp Huawni
If there’s anything to know about me, it’s that I’m a huge movie nerd. Watch a movie with me and I can recite all the random trivia I know about the a...
April 2020 Update
Hello Huawni Tribe, We are devoted to giving your campers consistency and a sense of belonging in the chaotic environment we are all experiencing. As ...
Welcome to Campus, Drake!
Meet the big man on campus! Drake O’Bryant has joined the full-time Huawni team as our Campus Director! Drake is a wonderful, servant-hearted leader w...
Laughter, Sunshine, & So Much More
When I first applied to be a counselor at Camp Huawni my freshman year of college, I had no idea the impact that decision would have. Since my first s...
From the Concrete Jungle Back to the Piney Woods
We are estatic to announce that alumae Jessie Trespeses has joined the full-time Huawni team as our Director of Marketing. Jessie is a gifted storytel...
Staff Sneak Peek!
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been counting down the days until Summer 2020, (128 days until Staff arrive for Orientation, 142 days unti...