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Camp Olympia’s Mission

Camp Olympia is dedicated to having fun together, helping people grow in body, spirit and mind.

Camp Olympia’s Staff

The Camp Olympia staff is committed to providing an outstanding experience for each retreat group. Chad Peter heads up the Olympia Retreats program and works closely with group leaders to plan a full-service, customized retreat for each group. Chad and his staff are hands-on and flexible to meet the needs of the participants.

Camp Olympia’s History

Camp Olympia was established in 1968 by Chris Gilbert and Corby Robertson, Jr. while they were student-athletes at the University of Texas, and both remain dedicated to Olympia today. Originally a summer camp for boys, Olympia has grown into a year-round facility with its summer camp for boys and girls ages 7-16 and weekend retreats. It is one of the largest camps of its kind in East Texas.

Activities – Variety of fun activities for every group

Is your group looking for an action-packed weekend or a low-key, relaxing escape? Is your group comprised of all adults or are you bringing a youth group out to camp? Our Weekend Retreats Director will work with each group to select activities that meet the goals of your retreat group. Camp Olympia is a playground for people of all ages. Don’t worry about packing all of your sports equipment. Camp Olympia has all equipment necessary for all of the offered activities.

Camp Olympia Retreats offers a wide-variety of fun choices, including:

Lodging

Retreat groups find that our cabins make a relaxing place to sleep. Our cabins are setup in clusters of either 2 or 4 cabins, which gives retreat groups a great opportunity to bond. All cabins are equipped with bunk beds that can sleep between 14 and 16 people. Included inside each cabin is an air conditioner and/or a heater to ensure each of our guests is comfortable for the duration of the stay. Each cabin is located near a centralized bathhouse. Almost all of our cabins also have a beautiful view of Lake Livingston.

Menus

Let us cook for you... and do the dishes! All of our meals are prepared by our on-site Chef and staff. Meals from our menu below may be requested the week prior to your arrival. If no menu is chosen, our chef selects the menu based on the size and dynamics of the group. You may contact our Weekend Director, Chad Peter, with any questions.

FAQs

Q. What is the minimum number of people required to reserve a weekend?

A. Due to the size of our facility, we require a minimum of 75 people to reserve a weekend. There are occasions where we can accommodate a second smaller group. Contact our Retreats Director, Chad Peter, with any questions.

Q. Are meals available?

A. Yes. We have an on-site, full-service chow hall staff that prepares all of our meals. We are available to prepare meals from Dinner Friday night through Lunch on Sunday. Meals may be selected from our menu the week prior to your arrival. The number of meals you choose is reflected on your price. Our kitchen facilities are not available for use by the group.

Q. What are the accommodations?

A. There are 26 cabins containing either 7 or 8 bunk beds, which equates to 14-16 beds per cabin (400 beds total). The cabins are grouped in clusters of either 2 or 4 cabins with a shared bathhouse. Groups can choose which type of cabin clusters best meet their needs. Each cabin is equipped with air conditioning as well as heat for your comfort.

Q. What should I bring with me?

A. The most important items are bedding and toiletries. We do not provide linens for the beds or towels for the bathhouses. We also recommend bringing a flashlight, rain gear, and a second pair of shoes.

Q. Does your facility have meeting areas?

A. We have an upstairs meeting area called the Top of the O’Dome. This facility has room for over 300 people with Wi-Fi for Internet access and wiring for multi-media presentations. Chairs and tables are available for use. Additionally, our chow hall and covered, open-air Bottom of the O’Dome provide additional meeting areas. We also have an outdoor chapel site that can seat over 300 people. We do not have smaller indoor meeting rooms.

Q. Is Wireless Internet available?

A. Yes. We have wireless internet available at our O'Dome, our centrally located, two-story meeting facility.

Q. Do we have access to sound/ video equipment?

A. In the Top of the O’Dome, we have a DVD player, VCR, and satellite television that are connected to a mounted projector. This room is also equipped with theatre-quality sound. This is ideal for movies or instructional films. If you would like access to portable sound equipment, please contact our weekend director.

Q. How old does a child have to be to participate in the activities?

A. We allow parents to choose whether or not their child is ready for an activity or not. Our general guidelines are 5 years old for activities such as horseback, challenge course, riflery and archery.

Q. Can parents participate in our activities?

A. Our program is designed to encourage parents and children to interact in the activities. Therefore, we allow our parents to participate alongside the children. The exception is horseback, where parents are encouraged to walk alongside their child’s horse.

Q. How much does a weekend cost?

A. Please contact our weekend director or request a brochure for our latest pricing information. Pricing depends on the number of people in the group, length of stay and number of meals.

Chad Peter Retreats Director -  1-800-735-6190