Camp Waldemar has been a place of growth, tradition, and lifelong friendships along the banks of the Guadalupe. Founded in 1926 by Ora Johnson, Waldemar has shaped generations of young women who have carried its spirit into the world. As we celebrate this milestone, we honor our past and look ahead to the future—commemorating a century of adventure, sisterhood, and timeless memories in the Sea of Woods.
To provide a wholesome and fun atmosphere where each girl can grow, spiritually, mentally, and physically in becoming her finest self.
The weeks since the July 4th flood in Kerr County have been filled with a loss and grief that words simply cannot express. It has shaken our community, and all of Texas, to its core and changed our beloved Hill Country forever.
The safety and protection of our campers has always been, and will remain, our top priority. As such, Waldemar applauds lawmakers for their diligence and commitment to safeguarding the well-being of children across our great state by passing Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act (SB 1).
For more than a century, camper well-being has guided every decision at Waldemar. Our founder intentionally built cabins on higher ground, and we’ve proactively strengthened our emergency protocols across generations.
With the recent passage of legislation such as SB 1, HB 1 and others, Waldemar is moving forward with plans to build new cabins in accordance with the law and will continue to work with the legislature to reach the strongest solution. This transition is an opportunity to carry forward our camp’s legacy of safety and stewardship, ensuring Waldemar remains a place of joy, tradition and sisterhood for the next 100 years.
Build lifelong friendships, create memories you’ll relive for decades, grow skills in activities you never knew you loved, and live to your highest ideals like four generations of women all over the world. Let the Waldemar flame at this all-girls, residential summer camp in the heart of the Texas Hill Country ignite the you, you want to become!
Get ready for summer 2026! Summer dates, form and payment due dates and application.
Waldemar wouldn’t be the same without our outstanding staff. Apply now for 2026!
Celebrate 100 summers of Waldemar with our exclusive James Avery 100-Year Charm, a timeless keepsake honoring a century of tradition, friendship, and memories.
Note: This charm is only available through the Waldemar Camp Store.
With over 30 activities to choose from, Waldemar campers can explore new interests, develop lifelong skills, and enjoy the simple fun of trying something different. Whether it’s horseback riding, ceramics, trick roping, or synchronized swimming, each activity is part of the experience that makes summers at Waldemar so special.
Since 1926
“Waldemar was an incredible gift in those formidable years of my life where I began camp as a young girl and left as a young woman; I am sincerely grateful for all the life lessons and friendships that I carry with me to this day.”
We are a proud member of C.A.M.P. and licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services
