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Camp Niwana offers activities such as fishing, canoeing, kayaking, basketball, soccer, archery, arts and crafts, cooking, dance, hiking, trailblazing, swimming, and other water activities. Campers also take part in team-building competitions, cardboard boat building, treasure hunts, decoding treasure maps, obstacle courses, pirate-themed games, water battles, and rafting during week-long sessions throughout the summer.
• Ages: 5–17 years old
• Schedule: Week-long sessions throughout the summer
Camp Niwana has been providing a safe and exciting environment for kids from grades K–12 for 70 years and has been in operation for over 70 years. The camp features cozy cabins, each with a dedicated counselor, and has experienced counselors and instructors. Camp Niwana is led by Kelly Gonzales and has a Camper Scholarship Fund. The camp has welcomed generations of young people from all walks of life, and campers come from all over East Texas and beyond. The program focuses on leadership, teamwork, and self-confidence while inspiring a love of nature and a sense of community, and it highlights its rich history and legacy over the past 70 years with the phrase “Nowhere Else But Camp Niwana!”
Last updated February 4, 2026.
• Ages: 5–17 years old
• Schedule: Week-long sessions throughout the summer
Camp Niwana has been providing a safe and exciting environment for kids from grades K–12 for 70 years and has been in operation for over 70 years. The camp features cozy cabins, each with a dedicated counselor, and has experienced counselors and instructors. Camp Niwana is led by Kelly Gonzales and has a Camper Scholarship Fund. The camp has welcomed generations of young people from all walks of life, and campers come from all over East Texas and beyond. The program focuses on leadership, teamwork, and self-confidence while inspiring a love of nature and a sense of community, and it highlights its rich history and legacy over the past 70 years with the phrase “Nowhere Else But Camp Niwana!”
Last updated February 4, 2026.
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