Camps and Conferences

Welcome to the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas Camps & Conferences program. Our camping program can be experienced in three locations and is dedicated to bringing children of all ages to Jesus Christ so that they may reach out into the world in His name.  

A word from Rob Watson, Director of Camps and Conferences

The summer was a smashing success! All three programs, Mustang Island Family Camp, Camp Capers, and Duck Lake, had healthy enrollments; the staff was wonderful – all summer long; the clergy led us, challenged us, and fed us; and the campers made it all worthwhile as they played, sang, swam, hiked, and prayed.

I love Marge Piercy’s quote about transformation and the image of dancing through and with each other. What a beautiful metaphor for the camp experience and our life together as a diocese. Camps and Conferences, as a department, is in the midst of transformation and change. To read more of Rob's article, please click here.

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• Camps and Conferences Video page
• Camps & Conferences Newsletter - Sign up online
• Donate to the Camps Annual Fund
• Camp scholarships, click here.

 Stacy Dowdy Says Good-bye...   

In some ways, it is hard to believe I have already completed five years in this job.  In other ways, it feels like a lifetime! It is an understatement to say that quite a bit has happened over those five years.  One of the greatest joys of this job has been the opportunity to re-connect and work at Camp Capers, the place that impacted my own spiritual growth and formation more than any other.  Coming back to it as an adult was a great joy and privilege.  To read more of Stacy's article, please click here.

Diocesan Staff Contacts:

Rob Watson, Director of Camps and Conferences	rob.watson@dwtx.org
Jean Beere, Administrative Assistant	jean.beere@dwtx.org  or call the diocesan office at 888/210-824-5387