WELCOME TO OTX
The Premier Texas Hill Country Summer Camp Experience for kids ages 6-17.
Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, our facilities are the best in Texas. Offering an incredible variety of the very best activities, an innovative program that fosters personal growth, skill development, spiritual well being, and tons of good old fashioned fun, Camp OTX is the premier way to experience summer camp.
Camp OTX is a Christian camp, owned and operated by a Christian family. For the past four decades, the entire Torn family has been serving camp families with one goal, one mission in mind–to provide a premier camp environment and experience for kids, through our commitment to excellence in all that we do, while seeking to establish and deepen relationships with Jesus Christ. We are fully committed to always enhancing and always adding new and additional ways to do just that.
Our focus is on individual attention and world class programming. We believe that every camper at Camp OTX should get to participate in the activities that they enjoy most. We offer an extensive Morning Activities Program with over 75 different activities for our campers to choose from. We know that after everything is said and done, what matters most is the individual experience of each and every child.
Prior to arriving at camp, our campers have the opportunity to learn more about their activity options and select their activity preferences to create an individually customized morning schedule that best fits their unique interests.
We invite you to flip through our Summer 2025 Activity Catalog and check out all of our Morning Activities Program options. Whether you want to try a new skill like Archery or Pottery, practice and perfect an old skill like Basketball or Lacrosse, or simply enjoy quality time with favorite friends at the OTX Waterpark or on the OTX High Adventure Ropes Course, we have activities that are sure to provide adventure and fun for everyone!
DAILY SCHEDULE
7:45 AM WAKE-UP
8:00 AM GOOD MORNING OTX
8:15 AM BREAKFAST
9:05 AM TEAM COMPETITION
Campers learn to give maximum effort with maximum enthusiasm while adhering to the honorable traditions of true sportsmanship.
10:10 AM CHILL-OUT
10:50 AM 1ST ACTIVITY PERIOD
With over 75 different activities, Camp OTX has it all!
11:35 AM 2ND ACTIVITY PERIOD
Campers customize their individual schedules by selecting the activities they enjoy most.
12:20 PM 3RD ACTIVITY PERIOD
Campers can try a new adventure, practice a favorite skill, or just spend quality time with friends.
1:05 PM LUNCH
1:50 PM REST PERIOD
3:00 PM STAMPEDE
Everything is open! Campers can choose whatever activities they want to do, for as long as they want to do them.
5:30 PM DINNER
6:15 PM LIFELINE
Campers can participate in age appropriate, upbeat Christian worship services featuring singing, dancing, skits, and bonding with one another.
7:10 PM SPECIAL EVENT
Each camp night concludes with a different themed party, and that means a high energy, super fun end to a high energy, super fun day.
8:45 PM SHOWERS & DEVOTIONAL
WATER ACTIVITIES
Make a Splash with Camp OTX Water Activities!
Get ready for nonstop fun at the Camp OTX Waterpark! From conquering the Wibit to soaring off the blobs, swinging high on the trapeze, and racing down waterslides, there’s excitement waiting around every corner. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or just want to cool off with friends, the Waterpark is the ultimate spot for summer fun!
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Swim Lessons
OTX Waterpark
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8 WATER SLIDES INCLUDING THE BIG TEX LAUNCH SLIDE, 2 BLOBS, TRAPEZE SWING, AND 2 INFLATABLE OBSTACLE COURSES CONTAINING AN ACTION TOWER, FLOATING TRAMPOLINES, AND A FLYING SAUCER.
Campers who love being in the water will have the opportunity to rotate through different elements in the Waterpark and the Water Slides area. Instructors of this class will challenge campers to set goals for themselves and try new things.
Water Yoga (11+)
Relax and do yoga while floating on a raft in our swimming pool! Breathe in, breathe out... Take in the beautiful Bandera scenery!
We encourage our non-swimmers or those who may feel insecure in the water to take this class. You will learn the basics of swimming and water safety under the patient guidance of Camp OTX Lifeguards.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Experience the Thrill of Outdoor Adventure at Camp OTX!
Step into the great outdoors and take on the ultimate adventures at Camp OTX! Whether you’re saddling up in our equestrian program, aiming for the target in shooting sports, conquering the ropes course, or soaring through the sky on our ziplines, there’s no shortage of excitement. Embrace the challenge, discover new skills, and create unforgettable memories in the heart of adventure!
Amazing Race (10+)
Canoe/Kayak (10+)
Learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking in this class that is offered on flat water in Camp OTX’s very own canoe pond. This activity is a great opportunity to master the basics of paddling, navigating gates and other basic skills.
Fishing
Spend some time testing your luck fishing in Commissioner’s Creek. We provide the instruction, rods, reels, bait, and the camera... cast a line!
Race as a team to complete tasks and participate in unique activities as you experience parts of OTX you didn’t know existed. First team to complete the tasks and run to the finish line first wins!
Bouldering & Climbing
Excitement prevails in this activity that teaches campers the skills and techniques of bouldering and climbing. This class also includes time spent learning to Slack Line. This activity is for novices with no prior experience, as well as the seasoned climber. This course is taught on OTX’s 40-foot climbing tower at our Skypark.
High Adventure Ropes Course
This challenging and rewarding activity starts with climbing up the “Pixie Sticks” to the “Tree House” where you can choose three different routes from beginner to intermediate to expert. Once you complete one of these sections you have the choice to zipline over the waterpark or rappel down the “DropZone!” Do you think you can master all three? This activity takes two morning activity periods.
Horsemanship - Arena
Whatever level rider you may be, you will receive small group instruction on Western Pleasure Riding techniques taught in our riding arena. You will also learn how to care for horses, the different tack used, how to saddle a horse, and more.
Journeys Achievement Program
Campers have a blast gaining exposure to all areas of camp by completing the tasks or activities in their very own age-specific Journey’s booklet. This is a unique program that we highly encourage campers to participate in.
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Skeet Shooting (12+)
Ranch Life
Learn how to groom, feed, and care for horses, alongside other ranch animals such as our resident goats and chickens! This is a non-riding class for those campers who are interested in extra time at the Barn learning how to be a wrangler.
Outdoor Survivor
This activity combines several, more advanced outdoor skills, such as fire building, hiking, orienteering, and building shelters. This unique class will teach you the secrets of the wildlife, tree, and plant life that inhabit the Texas Hill Country.
Trail Rides
Sure to be an OTX all-time favorite! In this class, campers will be able to ride one of our scenic trails through the Texas Hill Country. No prior experience is required. Trail rides require long pants and close-toed shoes.
Laser Tag
This class is for the adventure enthusiast! Compete in a variety of team games and competitions at our Outdoor Laser Tag facility. This activity is also offered daily during Stampede.
You will participate in a safety course and learn the basics of using a 20-gauge shotgun. You can even shoot clay targets from traps in the Skeet Arena.
Riflery
Campers who participate in Riflery will learn how to safely handle, shoot, and maintain a .22 rifle as well as have extended time to perfect their marksmanship. They will also have an opportunity to earn patches as they progress in mastery of target shooting.
Archery
Campers who participate in archery are taught safety rules and terminology of this great sport. Then, campers get a chance to learn or practice skills using recurve bows, ultimately working toward earning patches for their marksmanship.
SPORTS
Gear Up for Action with the Camp OTX Sports Program!
Get ready to take your game to the next level! Whether you’re sinking three-pointers on the basketball court, mastering your serve in pickleball, hitting home runs in wiffle ball, or scoring goals in soccer, the Camp OTX Sports Program has something for everyone. With top-notch facilities and endless opportunities for fun and competition, this is where champions are made and memories are created!
Pickleball NEW!
This fun and fast-growing sport combines elements of tennis, badminton, and pingpong to make for a unique experience. Learn the basics of how to play and have fun with friends!
Baseball
Baseball is taught by our handpicked instructor team to ensure fun and formative lessons, whether you are an elementary school beginner or a junior high school player. The class will be grouped according to age and skill level.
Lacrosse
Camp OTX’s lacrosse class is focused on skilled instruction through fun and competitive drills given by an experienced instructor. Campers who are interested in trying out for or playing on a team will gain exposure to non-contact team play.
Basketball
Throughout the week this class will focus on basics: dribbling, shooting, passing, free throws, defense, etc. Team play and scrimmages will occur each day as campers progress in their skills.
Softball
The Softball class focuses on skills instruction and team play. Whether in the cage or on the field, participate in fun drills and improve your softball skills.
Football
Receive instruction from a dedicated football instructor. The football class involves competitive flag-football games, fundamentals of the game and team drills. Football at Camp OTX is no contact.
Soccer
Campers will learn the basics of footskills, juggling, dribbling, passing, shooting, offensive and defensive positions. Team play and scrimmages will be organized towards the end of the class each day.
Tennis
This class will focus on the basics of footwork, ground-strokes, volleying, serves and spins for each individual camper. Help from an OTX tennis instructor is sure to improve your skills and net play!
Volleyball
Camp OTX’s volleyball program involves instruction from an experienced instructor. Campers will learn the basics of passing, setting, hitting, and serving. Team play and tournaments will occur on the final day for friendly competition.
Dude Perfect Trick Shots
Execute trick shots of your own design all around camp using basketballs, ping pong balls, golf balls, or whatever else your group’s creativity generates!
Track and Field
Learn a combination of different track events such as hurdles, shot put, etc. Spend the session practicing your newly developed skills and preparing for next year’s track season.
9 Square
Have fun in a Camp OTX 9-Square competition; Learn the rules of the game and then create your own variations!
High School Hopefuls
This innovative program is for serious middle and high school athletes who need to stay sharp for their sport while at camp. It includes individualized, sport-specific workouts with highly qualified Instructors and individually tailored training regimens administered by personal trainers.
Ultimate Frisbee & Disc Golf
It’s like golf...except with a frisbee! Have fun attempting different throws and tricks as you play disc golf all around Camp OTX’s property and also participate in a game of Ultimate Frisbee!
Camp Combat
This signature Camp OTX original pits two teams against each other in an ongoing series of daily competitions. Throughout the week you’ll play Capture the Flag and face off in a Camp OTX favorite known as Battle.
Smashball
If you haven’t tried this game yet, you are missing out! This class is great for kids to hone in on their skills at this unique and creative game. To be honest, it’s hard to describe, easy to play, and a whole lot of fun.
CREATIVE ARTS
Unleash Your Creativity at Camp OTX!
Express yourself and explore your talents in our Creative Arts program! From designing a creation in the Crafts Center to whipping up delicious masterpieces in Belba’s Bistro and Pops’ BBQ, there’s no limit to what you can create. Whether you’re acting, dancing, drawing, or cooking, this is your chance to learn new skills, showcase your passions, and let your creativity shine!
Newspaper NEW!
Learn writing techniques and design layout. Decide the content of your article, conduct interviews with Camp OTX staff, and then print and distribute the Daily News.
Digital Photography
Learn the basics of camera operation, composition, and photo editing. Work as a team, with an instructor, to create an online gallery of photographs, traveling all around OTX to capture photos of the native flowers, birds, deer, and even exotic antelope.
Dance - Hip-Hop
This class features fun hip-hop music with a street-dance flair. Campers who take this class learn unique techniques and moves taught by a qualified Dance Instructor.
Acting
Ready... ACTION!!! You and a team of aspiring actors/actresses will learn important trade techniques through acting and improvisation games. You will then apply those techniques to your own creations and performances of your favorite movies!
Guitar
Are you interested in learning how to play an instrument? If so, take Guitar! For campers who want to try their hand at guitar, this class teaches the basics of strumming patterns, chords, and more. Guitars are provided for each camper interested in this class.
Cheerleading
GO O-T-X! Calling all cheerleaders! Campers who take this class learn regulation NCA cheerleading techniques and skills. This class focuses on stretching exercises, cheers, routines, and pyramid basics.
Gymnastics & Tumbling
In this class, campers will learn basic tumbling skills that can be used for cheerleading, gymnastics team or just for fun. Somersaults, flips, round-offs, and handsprings are all skills this class aims to teach.
Dudes Baking (10+)
Guys, are you ready to bake and eat some amazing food? In this class, you will learn baking techniques for some tasty treats! Come hungry!
Grill Masters (10+)
Improve on your grilling skills in our Bistro while making hamburgers, tasty quesadillas, steak skewers and more! Grill Masters will focus on meat storage and preparation, temperature control, and the fine art of grilling meat. This class is sure to be a hit!
Baker’s Delight (10+)
Girls, are you ready for Baker’s Delight taught at Camp OTX? In this class, girls will learn baking techniques and preparation for some yummy treats as you learn details of nutrition and food safety while you are at it! Come hungry!
Wacky Waffles
Make amazing and delicious waffles such as chicken and waffles, tie-dye waffles, and of course, Sam Torn’s famous secret recipe waffles.
Walking Sticks
Cake Decorating (9 and Under)
Learn fun cake-decorating techniques created by one of the best cake decorators around! Campers can let their creativity run free and create a masterpiece worthy of a Great Bandera Baking Show!
Derby Cars
Campers who take this class get the opportunity to design, build, and paint their own derby cars. Then, they get to test the laws of force, by racing their cars against each other to see whose construction is the fastest.
Make hiking more fun with your own personalized walking stick! Carve, paint, or Woodburn to make it one of a kind. See you out on the trails!
Woodworking
Learn to use plans, design your own patterns, measure and cut the needed supplies, and construct a project in the woodshop. For those who already have woodworking experience, take this class to learn new techniques and build some awesome projects.
Duck Call Design NEW!
Join this hands-on class to design and build your own custom duck call from scratch! We’ll start with basic materials, and you’ll shape, sand, and assemble each piece to create a one-of-a-kind duck call that’s truly yours. By the end of the class, you’ll have a fully functional call to take home, plus the skills to tweak and adjust it to get that perfect sound!
Woodburning NEW!
Learn basic woodburning strokes and techniques to draw designs on wood. Just like the Bandera landscape, your woodshop creation will be branded with Hill Country flare!
Acrylic Paint Pouring
Learn a new painting technique where fluid paints are poured over canvas By using various paint pouring techniques, you can create pools or puddles of color, as well as create marble-like effects for a one-of-a-kind piece for your room!
Bracelet Stacks
Campers can make traditional Friendship bracelets or make popular stack-style bracelets using multiple mediums. If you want to stick to the classics or try new techniques, this class has a little something for everyone.
Door & Room Decor
Use a variety of materials to create a one-of-a-kind decoration for your door or room that reflects your personality! Bring a little piece of OTX home with you!
Airbrushing
Let your inner-artist run wild! The camper will then develop his or her own creative design that will be transferred to a t-shirt using an airbrush run by a compressor.
Ceramics
Campers who take this class enjoy the opportunity to choose from a variety of ceramic greenware pieces to design and paint. After you are done with your creation, fire your piece or pieces in one of our kilns to take home! Let your imagination run wild in ceramics!
Drawing & Painting Techniques
Campers will learn different stroke techniques and spend time painting the beautiful Camp OTX scenery, portraits, and abstracts! Using either acrylic or watercolor paint along with perspective and shading, campers will be able to create their very own masterpiece!
Art Journaling & Doodling
Whether you want to doodle about your day, make lists of your favorite things, or just write down goals and daydream, Art Journaling is for you! Combine images with words and different art techniques to make your own personal journal.
Concoctions
Learn about science through mixing different ingredients and seeing their reactions. Campers who take this class create something new every day. Some favorites include Funny Putty, Slime, Worms, and Lava Lamps!
Duct Tape Design
Campers who take the Duct Tape Design class will allow their creativity to flourish! In this class, campers will be able to create a wallet, purse, vest, backpack or their own project using only - you guessed it - colorful duct tape!
Flower Art
This class is all about silk flowers. Make adorable flower animals using floral form or make popular flower-based crafts such as flower crowns. Campers get to pick their project, so there is something for everyone - beginner to advanced!
Lighted Letters
Campers can create a show-stopping, eye-catching addition for their room! Make your initials or monogram, or a star, heart, moon, anchor, or arrow in lights!
Mask Making
Using plaster bandaging, a willing face model or face form you can create a plaster mask in no time. You can also decorate your finished plaster mask with paint, feathers, and many other items to really make it your own!
Hand Lettering & Calligraphy
Hand Lettering is the art of drawing letters, making each letter a different piece of art. Calligraphy is the art of writing letters in relation to penmanship. Campers will create a unique art print and get a workbook to take home for continued practice.
Macraweave
Macraweave is a growing trend in the yarn world. It combines the crafts of macrame knotting with weaving to create eye-catching projects that really pop with texture and color!
Mosaics
Piece by piece, discover how easy it is to create colorful mosaic designs on a number of projects. Campers who take this class will learn to combine mediums of tile, glass, and stone to come up with their own, unique creations to take home.
Kumi Bracelet Design
Come join the ever-so-popular Kumi braiding class! You will use a foam disk and your choice of cord to form a round or flat braided bracelet or necklace. The choices are endless and the end products are amazing!
Marshmallow Launchers
During this class, campers will learn how to construct and then customize their own marshmallow launcher from PVC pipe. After completion, campers will be able to practice shooting their launchers through a series of target and distance tests.
Pottery - Hand Building
Let your creativity go wild! In Camp OTX’s pottery classes, campers will learn different pottery techniques from experienced instructors. Once campers have created their masterpieces, they will glaze and fire their products. The outcome will be amazing!
Pottery - Wheel
Take the next step in pottery arts! Learn wheel techniques to throw, shape, and finish various clay pot designs. Combine techniques to create your own masterpiece.
Seat Weaving
Campers who take this class will learn the basic weaving technique to create a stool with a frame and ribbon. A popular class because the finished product is beautiful and sturdy and always a great project to take home.
Water Gun Picasso
Calling all Nerf and Water Gun Fans! This class combines the use of Water Guns and paint to make a one-of-akind creation. Campers will be able to shoot paint on their canvases to create a truly unique and fun piece of art.
Robotics
Build a motorized creation using one of our various Robotic Kits. Construct a car, dinosaur, crane, or other robot just the way you want it. Then use simple electronics to bring it to life!
Shrinky Dink Creations
Use Shrink Plastic to make jewelry, mobiles, airplanes... the list goes on. Draw your design, color it in, cut it out, pop it in a toaster oven and within seconds it will start to curl, shrink, and then lay flat. It comes out thicker and smaller than it began.
Lego Building
Join forces with fellow campers to design and construct massive Lego creations! Using the coolest, biggest, and most advanced Lego sets available, you’ll unleash your creativity while building epic structures that amaze.
Rocketry
3-2-1 Blast Off! In rocketry, campers will learn the dynamics of force and propulsion by building their very own rockets. On the last day of the class, campers will actually get to launch their rockets!
String Art and Macrame
Campers will have the opportunity to make a wall hanging using String Art or Macrame technique. There’s a little something for everyone as campers create their designs from start to finish.
Jewelry Making
Make fun, quirky, artsy jewelry using resin, leather and metal stamping blanks. Mix these techniques together or use them separately to form necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and key chains.
SPECIALTY/ELECTIVES
Choose Your Own Adventure with Camp OTX Specialty Activities! Choose Your Own Adventure with Camp OTX Specialty Activities! Make your summer uniquely yours with our specialty and elective activities!
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You Decide (12+)
Can’t decide what you want to do with your morning activity? You Decide is the class for you! As a class, you pick from over a dozen different options each day. Campers in this class will work together to select the activity for each period.
Breakaway (11th & 12th Grade)
Designed for our oldest campers, Breakaway is divided into activity and discussion periods. You’ll spend time in some fun, but low-key, activities as well as discuss contemporary issues from a Biblical perspective.
Debut (6-8 Years Old)
We strongly encourage young campers who have never been to camp before to sign up for this Introduction to Camp. Campers in DEBUT will move through their activities as a group with their friends and assigned counselors.
Mountain Biking (11+)
Hop on a Mountain Bike and hit the trails! Learn proper riding techniques, and proper care of the bike, and experience the fun of mountain biking on Camp OTX trails.
Nowhere else in Texas can you have this much fun. Nowhere but Camp OTX!
We want to be a place where kids can come and be exactly who and how God created them to be, a place where they are always loved, always appreciated, and always protected, a place where kids can be kids.
We want our campers to have the confidence to try new activities and learn how to select their favorite things. To provide a fully customized camp experience, our campers are able to make their own Morning Activity preference selections two weeks before arriving at camp, request schedule changes when they arrive at camp on Opening Day, or even request a schedule change on Monday afternoon during Stampede after experiencing their activities once.
And to top it off, Stampede, our structured free time in the afternoon when every area of camp is open, is the perfect chance for campers to experience it all. The options are endless. During Stampede, campers love to coordinate plans with friends and cabinmates to double the fun!
Whether it’s our amazing setting in the Texas Hill Country, our unparalleled facilities, the thrills and lessons of team competition, our unmatched fun and instructive activities, our one of a kind OTX spirit, or our unbelievably fun theme nights… all of these together ensure a premier OTX experience and continue to build the amazing OTX tradition.
We can’t wait for you to join us for the GREAT ADVENTURE this summer!
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ACTIVITY PLANNER CAMP OTX
Use the planner below to remember the activities you want to do at Camp OTX this summer!
ACTIVITY PREFERENCES
YOUNGER
Smashball, Laser Tag, Camp Combat, Lego Building
Gymnastics, Wacky Waffles, Ranch Life, Acting, Cheerleading
Majority of our activities are open to all campers. Below you will find some common activity preferences based on camper age and gender.
MIDDLE OLDER
Baseball, Archery, Mountain Biking, Smashball
Softball, Volleyball, Journeys, Baker’s Delight, Horsemanship
Breakaway, Football, High School Hopefuls, Fishing
MORNING ACTIVITIES IDEAS
SUGGESTED STAMPEDE ACTIVITIES
STAMPEDE IDEAS
Select your 2025 Morning Activity Preferences on your myOTX Dashboard.
Breakaway, Water Yoga, Volleyball, Pottery Wheel
