Family Getaways
Many families have asked about opportunities to spend time at camp to get away from it all, have a change of scenery, and have some fun! Camp Olympia’s new Family Getaways are just that! You and your family have the opportunity to rent a private, air-conditioned cabin at Camp Olympia for a customized vacation! Escape into nature for relaxation or pack in loads of camp activities. Your family sets the pace! From wakeboarding to archery, horseback riding to pool time, there’s so much for everyone in the family to enjoy while staying socially distanced from others.
Your family getaway is private and completely personalized. Your family will have your own cabin and bathroom during your stay, and activities will be scheduled in a way to stay separate from others on the facility. Let our staff work with you to choose the cabin that is the best fit for your family as well as develop an activity schedule based on many of camp’s most popular activities. You select your favorite activities ahead of time, and we’ll have those activities scheduled, staffed and ready just for your family to enjoy together.
OUR STAFF
Nick Deckert leads our Retreats team and is ready to plan the perfect getaway for your family. Complete the Getaway Availability Information form to let us know about your plans. We will check availability and respond quickly. Please feel free to email Nick or call us at 936-594-2541 with any questions.
CABIN CHOICES
Families can choose a cabin from one of the types of cabins below. Rates are per night for a 4-person family. Each additional guest adds $50/night. Meals and all “no cost” activities are included with the cabin stay. All cabins are setup with twin bunk-beds. Linens are not included, but are available upon request.
Check-in begins at 3pm prior to your first night’s stay. Check-out is at noon on the day of your departure. Applicable taxes apply. All cabin reservations must be made a minimum of 72 hours prior to your check-in day.
Yaupon Cabins ($200/night) – These cabins are grouped in clusters of four, if you choose to bring extended family with you. Bathrooms are detached from the cabins, just a few yards outside of each cabin. These cabins have wonderful views of the lake.
Sweetgum Cabins ($225/night) – These cabins are groups in clusters of two, with a bathroom in the middle connecting the two cabins. This gives your family a chance to spread out if desired.
Oak Cabins ($250/night) – These cabins are our most spacious cabins and have private bathrooms attached. Each has a unique view of the forest or lake.
Pine Suites ($300/night) – These cabins are our most private, as they are not in the heart of camp. The interior of these more closely resemble a hotel suite than a cabin, including an economy kitchen, small living area and private bathroom.
ACTIVITY CHOICES
Lake Activities @ “The Point”
Wakeboarding/Waterskiing: (Warm-weather months only) Go out on one of our competition ski boats and take part in a thrilling activity. Choose from Wakeboard, Waterski, or Kneeboarding! Camp Olympia will provide the driver and gear. ($150 for 1 hour and 30 min. $50 for each additional hour on the same day)
Rocketing: (Warm-weather months only) Get the family and experience this camp favorite together! Rocketing at camp is a large inflatable pulled behind a boat. ($100 for 1 hour. $50 for each additional hour on the same day)
Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding: (Paddle-boarding in warm-weather months only) Paddle together and explore Lake Livingston! ($50 per hour. $25 for each additional hour)
Fish from a Kayak or Canoe: (Warm-weather months only) Experience fishing on the water! Reel in a big one from the lake! Camp will provide the equipment. ($50 per hour)
Pool Activities (Warm-weather months only)
Pool Time: Hanging out at Camp Olympia pool is the perfect time to cool off and have fun! The pool has many fun elements including a diving board, water slide, climbing wall, and platform with zipline! ($50 per hour. $25 each additional hour on same day)
Water Wars: Compete at a water balloon battle station! Have a blast shooting water balloons at each other or aim for the target to release a big splash of water! ($5 for 25 balloons)
Land Activities
Biking: Choose your bike and use it for the duration of your stay! Cruise around camp and get some great exercise. Helmets are included and are required to be worn. ($10 per person)
Jump Pad: Jump around and have all sorts of fun on this massive inflatable! (No Cost)
Arts and Crafts: In your downtime choose to do a variety of crafts! These include: Perler beads, friendship bracelets, friendship pens, and coloring. (No Cost)
Courts and Fields: Camp has fields, courts and designated areas for the following sports and activities: Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball (sand and hard court), Football, Soccer, Baseball and Softball. Camp Olympia will provide the equipment, you provide the fun! (No Cost)
Leisure Time Camp Favorites: Bag-O, Carpet Ball, O-O, and Sky-9. Camp staff will be happy to teach you how to play these camp classics! (No Cost)
Ping Pong: See who has the quickest reflexes in your family! (No Cost)
Mini-Golf: Get ready for some putting at the 9-hole Li’l Pines mini golf course, complete with a fountain and bridge! (No Cost)
Horseback: Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced rider, our arena gives everyone a chance to show off their skills! Come meet our horses! Pants are required while riding. Camp will provide, if needed. ($40 per hour)
Archery: Participate in this longtime camp favorite. See if you can hit a bull’s-eye! ($15 per hour)
Riflery: Learn gun safety and take part in this exhilarating activity. The whole family can compete to see who can get the most bull’s-eyes! ($25 per hour)
Skeet Shooting: Take target shooting to the next level! ($50 per person – includes use of guns, ammunition and clays)
Atlatl (Spear-throwing): Learn this Native American hunting technique and have fun seeing how far you can throw. ($20/per hour)
Fishing: Relax and enjoy some family bonding. Use a choice of baits to see who can catch the biggest fish! Camp will provide the poles and bait. Two fishing options are available.
Garcia Pond– Aimed at beginners. Garcia Pond is a smaller pond and within walking distance from main camp. ($20 per hour)
Gazebo Lake– Aimed for more experienced anglers. Gazebo Lake is a larger body of water next door at Whispering Pines Golf Club. Camp staff will shuttle your family to the lake for some O-mazing fishing. ($30 per hour)
Nature Hike: Enjoy the roughly 2 miles of scenic trails at Camp Olympia and become one with nature! Admire the back creeks of Lake Livingston and keep an eye out for the different animals our ecosystem has to offer. We’ll provide your family all the tools and guides you need to explore! (No Cost)
Scavenger Hunt Extreme Bingo: For those wanting to learn more about the ecosystem around Camp Olympia and have fun doing it! Do this as a family or split up compete among family members to see who can spot everything first in this exciting version of a nature-themed favorite! (No Cost)
Challenge Course Activities
Giant Swing: Get ready to soar through the trees! It doesn’t get much more exciting than the Giant Swing! The swing is over 50 feet tall and is an awesome adventure that allows three people to swing at once. Guest must be (48″ and above) to ride. ($30 per hour)
Power Pole: This is a partner activity in which participants climb to a platform on 24-foot pole. Once on top of the pole, the harnessed participants jump off and out, reaching for a suspended trapeze. Then, the participants are lowered carefully back to the ground. Not only is this a thrill, but this activity brings out the height of emotional, mental and physical challenge! ($30 per hour)
Zip line: For the risk-takers and those looking for the ultimate ride, our 2-person Zip line is just for you! Soar over 200 feet on this thrilling ride that always turns in to a friendly competition to be the first one to the end! ($50 per hour)
Rockwall: Climb High! Choose from 3 different routes, each one challenging your climbing ability! ($15 per hour)
Evening Activities
Movie in our Movie Room: Relax and choose from one our kid-friendly movies the whole family can enjoy! Let us know and we can add this to your schedule! (No Cost)
Campfire: There’s no better way than ending the day sitting by the fire with the entire family. Share stories and talk about the fun you had that day! Choose to have a campfire setup near your cabin or at one of our designated campfire sites. (No Cost)
S’mores: For those with sweet tooth, let us know if you want to indulge in the perfect camp dessert with your campfire. ($10 per family)