H. E. Butt Foundation Camp

H. E. Butt Foundation Camp partners with qualifying schools and nonprofit groups to provide retreat facilities free of charge in the Frio River Canyon. It is reserved for nonprofit organizations that serve the common good and bring campers who would not otherwise be able to afford the experience.

Programs

• H. E. Butt Foundation Camp — The program especially targets youth in Texas who would not otherwise be able to afford this life-changing outdoor experience. · Partners with qualifying schools and nonprofit groups to provide retreat facilities free of charge in the Frio River Canyon.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old

About the provider

Since 1954, the camp has partnered with hundreds of churches, nonprofits, and schools each year. Its mission is to provide exceptional retreat facilities, free of charge, for youth and families who normally would not be able to participate in retreat opportunities.

There is no fee for use of the facilities for qualified groups. The program is reserved for non-profit organizations that serve the common good and that bring campers who would not otherwise be able to afford the experience. Family reunions and/or individual cabin rentals are not reserved.

Last updated November 2, 2026.