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Camp Millican offers activities such as canoeing, fishing, swimming, discovery hikes, arts and crafts, water fun, tie-dye shirts, time with horses, paddle boarding, and Camp Millican songs and games. Explorers and Pathfinders have access to horses, while paddle boarding is available for Young Rangers only. Electronic devices are not allowed during camp, though they can be stored in campers’ backpacks without being used during camp hours.
• Ages: 4–14 years old
• Schedule: Week-long day camp sessions, with Explorers Camp running four days per session and Pathfinders and Young Rangers Camps running five days per session
Camp Millican is a week-long day camp for kids ages 4–14 that promotes healthy discovery and outdoor adventures. Explorers Camp is a four-day camp, while Pathfinders Camp and Young Rangers Camp are five-day camps that meet Monday through Friday. In 2026, Explorers Camp sessions run May 26–29, June 22–25, and July 20–23 with drop-off from 8:00–8:30 am and pick-up from 12:00–12:30 pm. Pathfinders Camp 2026 sessions run June 1–5, June 15–19, and July 6–10 with drop-off from 8:00–8:30 am and pick-up from 2:00–2:30 pm. Young Rangers Camp 2026 sessions run June 8–12 and July 13–17 with drop-off from 8:00–8:30 am and pick-up from 2:00–2:30 pm. Explorer’s Camp is for 4–6 year olds, Pathfinder’s Camp is for 7–10 year olds, and Young Rangers Camp is for 11–14 year olds. Young Rangers in their final year at age 14 may have the opportunity to participate as young leaders in Pathfinders Camp sessions, with limited availability. There is a waitlist if a desired session is sold out, and families can cancel registration up to two weeks before the start of the session with a $12 cancellation fee. Camp information is emailed to the registered email address two weeks before the start of the session and again one week before the session begins. Counselors must be 18 years or older, and the program has facilities to accommodate inclement weather. Scholarships are not available at this time.
Camp Millican is a program of the Millican Reserve Land Conservancy. The Millican Reserve Land Conservancy’s mission is to maintain, restore, and educate the community about the remarkable landscape of Millican Reserve. Pathfinders Camp promotes healthy discovery and outdoor adventures and provides a fun, enriching experience aimed at strengthening a child’s sense of well-being and cultivating a bond with nature. Young Rangers Camp is centered around adventure, leadership, communication, and team building.
Camp Millican’s Camp Director, Dr. Chad Nelson, received his Master of Science degree in Sport Management from Texas A&M University in 2015 and a Certificate in Non-Profit Management from Texas A&M University The Bush School of Government and Public Service. In 2019, he received his Ph.D. in Youth Development in the Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Science from Texas A&M University, and he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in experience design, youth programming, youth camp management, and leadership. He served from 2015–2022 as the Camp Director for a Texas A&M affiliated nonprofit organization, Deerfoot Youth Camp. Assistant Camp Director Carly Herndon will be graduating from Texas A&M with her Master’s in Applied Youth Development in May of 2026 and has served as the Assistant Director at two different camps in Oklahoma.
Parent and camper feedback includes comments such as, “Have You Ever Seen This Much Grass Before!?” and “I made a friend this week.” One parent shared that both of their boys “had the time of their lives” and that it was “their favorite” camp of the summer. Another parent noted that their son was anxious to go at first but felt relieved because of the friendly personalities of the counselors. A parent also reported that their camper was excited to go every day, found something new that excited her about being outdoors, made new friends, and that the family was grateful for the counselors and the safety they felt in going to camp each day, and said they would definitely return.
Last updated July 22, 2026.
• Ages: 4–14 years old
• Schedule: Week-long day camp sessions, with Explorers Camp running four days per session and Pathfinders and Young Rangers Camps running five days per session
Camp Millican is a week-long day camp for kids ages 4–14 that promotes healthy discovery and outdoor adventures. Explorers Camp is a four-day camp, while Pathfinders Camp and Young Rangers Camp are five-day camps that meet Monday through Friday. In 2026, Explorers Camp sessions run May 26–29, June 22–25, and July 20–23 with drop-off from 8:00–8:30 am and pick-up from 12:00–12:30 pm. Pathfinders Camp 2026 sessions run June 1–5, June 15–19, and July 6–10 with drop-off from 8:00–8:30 am and pick-up from 2:00–2:30 pm. Young Rangers Camp 2026 sessions run June 8–12 and July 13–17 with drop-off from 8:00–8:30 am and pick-up from 2:00–2:30 pm. Explorer’s Camp is for 4–6 year olds, Pathfinder’s Camp is for 7–10 year olds, and Young Rangers Camp is for 11–14 year olds. Young Rangers in their final year at age 14 may have the opportunity to participate as young leaders in Pathfinders Camp sessions, with limited availability. There is a waitlist if a desired session is sold out, and families can cancel registration up to two weeks before the start of the session with a $12 cancellation fee. Camp information is emailed to the registered email address two weeks before the start of the session and again one week before the session begins. Counselors must be 18 years or older, and the program has facilities to accommodate inclement weather. Scholarships are not available at this time.
Camp Millican is a program of the Millican Reserve Land Conservancy. The Millican Reserve Land Conservancy’s mission is to maintain, restore, and educate the community about the remarkable landscape of Millican Reserve. Pathfinders Camp promotes healthy discovery and outdoor adventures and provides a fun, enriching experience aimed at strengthening a child’s sense of well-being and cultivating a bond with nature. Young Rangers Camp is centered around adventure, leadership, communication, and team building.
Camp Millican’s Camp Director, Dr. Chad Nelson, received his Master of Science degree in Sport Management from Texas A&M University in 2015 and a Certificate in Non-Profit Management from Texas A&M University The Bush School of Government and Public Service. In 2019, he received his Ph.D. in Youth Development in the Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Science from Texas A&M University, and he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in experience design, youth programming, youth camp management, and leadership. He served from 2015–2022 as the Camp Director for a Texas A&M affiliated nonprofit organization, Deerfoot Youth Camp. Assistant Camp Director Carly Herndon will be graduating from Texas A&M with her Master’s in Applied Youth Development in May of 2026 and has served as the Assistant Director at two different camps in Oklahoma.
Parent and camper feedback includes comments such as, “Have You Ever Seen This Much Grass Before!?” and “I made a friend this week.” One parent shared that both of their boys “had the time of their lives” and that it was “their favorite” camp of the summer. Another parent noted that their son was anxious to go at first but felt relieved because of the friendly personalities of the counselors. A parent also reported that their camper was excited to go every day, found something new that excited her about being outdoors, made new friends, and that the family was grateful for the counselors and the safety they felt in going to camp each day, and said they would definitely return.
Last updated July 22, 2026.
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