The Diocese of West Texas is blessed with three camping and retreat facilities: Camp Capers in the Texas Hill Country, Mustang Island Conference along the Texas Gulf Coast, and Duncan Park in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The diocesan camping program is dedicated to bringing children and young people of all ages and backgrounds to Jesus Christ so they may reach into the world in his name. Each facility also serves adults of all ages through various spiritual retreats and conferences. The program is flourishing with tremendous support from across the diocese, leading to new construction and new programs.
The vision of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas Camps and Conference Centers is to remain a premier provider of experiences in the outdoors, grounded in the Christian faith and Episcopal tradition, where children, youth, and adults work, play, and grow together as they develop a community of trust, openness, and sharing.
Camp Capers is a riverside camp and conference center, nestled on 188 acres in the Texas Hill Country, 40 miles northwest of San Antonio on the banks of the Guadalupe River. Camp Capers offers summer camp programming for youth 8 to 18 years of age, and attend sessions within age groups. Sessions activities include kayaking, team building challenges, a high ropes course, crafts, Bible based teaching and devotional times, and more. Through God’s grace, Camp Capers is committed to offering fun, life-changing experiences to children and youth in a safe, Christian community.
Mustang Island Conference Center is a seaside retreat center on 22 acres between Corpus Christi Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The conference center provides a sacred place that offers our guests rest, reflection, and renewal surrounded by God’s coastal creation. Mustang Island Family Camp sessions take place in the summer, beginning on Thursday afternoons and concluding with Sunday Worship and lunch. As a family, enjoy swimming, sand castle building, surfing, arts and crafts, family-style meals, beach games, campfire on the beach, worship, biblically based teaching, and much more. The conference center is also open year-round, and serves all God’s children as a ministry of Christian hospitality to all.
Duncan Park is a mountaintop get away, located 20 miles west of Boulder, Colorado. This alpine jewel captures the rugged beauty of the surrounding mountains and allows for a true respite from the hustle and bustle of modern life, existing completely off-the-grid with solar panels for electricity, no cell phone service, and drinking water drawn from its own well. Duncan Park offers summer camp sessions for junior high, high school, college students and adults, plus several Family Camp sessions, and hosts retreat weekends for churches, family reunions, and other groups.
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Camp Capers Office:
Phone: (830) 995-3966
Fax: (830) 995-2393
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9; Waring, TX 78074
Physical Address: 418 FM 1621; Waring, TX 78013 (map)
Johnson Jeffers, Site Director
Sarah Carlson, Program Director
Lisa Wray, Office Manager
Mustang Island Office:
Phone: (361) 749-1800
Fax: (361) 749-1802
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 130; Port Aransas, TX 78373
Physical Address: 6981 State HWY 361; Port Aransas, TX 78373 (map)
Kevin Spaeth, Director of Operations
Tammie Shelton, Mustang Island Family Camp Director
Lynn Corby, Office and Registration Manager
Kathy Jansen, Food Service Director
Duncan Park Office:
Phone: (210/888) 824-5387
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6885; San Antonio, TX 78209
Physical Address*: 2992 James Basin Rd; Ward, CO 80481 (map)
Latitude/Longitude: 40°05'27.7"N, 105°31'34.7"W
Hannah Anderson, Co-Director
Lisa Wray, Registrar and Office Manager
Questions about Duncan Park can also be directed to Rob Watson, Director of Camps & Conferences
*Currently, Duncan Park does not receive mail at its physical address. For information about sending mail to Duncan Park, contact Lisa.
Rob Watson
Director of Camps & Conferences
Phone: (210/888) 824-5387
Fax: (210) 824-2164
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6885; Attn: Camps & Conferences; San Antonio, TX 78209
Each year, approximately one-third of all camper families rely on partial or full scholarships in order to participate in this vibrant ministry of our diocese. Help Camps & Conferences make sure that no child or family misses out on the amazing experiences of Christian community and God’s love found at camp.
Camp Sunday is an annual opportunity to celebrate and be thankful for the shared ministry of our congregations and our diocesan camping program, while encouraging others to sign up for a summer camping session. It’s also an opportunity for people to give financially so the monetary obligations of camp never hinder participation. Click here for Camp Sunday information and liturgy resources.
July 10-13, 2025
Spend a long, summer weekend with your family on the beach at Mustang Island Family Camp! Enjoy swimming, singing, surfing, arts & crafts, delicious meals, a buried treasure hunt, beach games, worship, building sand castles, fishing, resting under a beach umbrella, a campfire, and more. Programming begins Thursday afternoon/evening and continues through Sunday lunch. Each day ends with worship, music, and a family-centered Bible teaching.
Your family will have opportunities to unplug, relax, and reconnect with each other, faith, community, and God’s glorious creation. Each room has a private deck view of the sea and boardwalk access to beach.
Family of 1: $460 For a Family Larger than 4:
Family of 2: $620 Additional Child $190
Family of 3: $800 Additional Adult $285
Family of 4: $990 Infants 24 months & younger at time of session, no charge
Scholarships are available.
Questions? Contact Lynn Corby, Registrar, at lynn.corby@dwtx.org.
Are you ready to be challenged in a way you never have? Backpacking is an incredible experience that gives you the opportunity to learn about yourself and grow in your relationship with God on the trail. Duncan Park guides will teach you all the skills a person needs for the trail. Then we'll spend four days and three nights backpacking through the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Step out of your comfort zone into a land of possibilities! (Duncan Park provides hiking pack, tents, sleeping bag, and cooking equipment. Campers provide hiking boots and weather appropriate clothing for the trip. Email duncan.park@dwtx.org for suggestions regarding hiking boots or other personal gear.).
Duncan Park is committed to offering fun, life-changing experiences to families and youth in a safe, Christ-centered community. Leadership at camp is provided by program staff and counselors, as well as a priest from the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, serving as chaplain for the week.
Registration cost is $900, which includes roundtrip airfare from the San Antonio International Airport; scholarships are available. Backpacking Camp is for rising 10th through graduated 12th graders, college students, and adults.
Each session at Duncan Park is unique and activities change from week to week. Sessions begin with an acclimation day to allow campers to adjust to the higher elevation, but the rest of the week is action-packed.
Here’s what you can expect on a typical day at Duncan Park:
Backpacking sessions will spend Days 1 and 2 learning backcountry basics, like how to set up a tent and best way to carry everything you'll need in your backpack, then hike out of Duncan Park for a four-day continuous trek through gorgeous mountains, wildflower filled valleys, pine forests, and alpine streams.
If you have questions about Duncan Park, feel free to contact Duncan Park at duncan.park@dwtx.org.
Explorers Camp is for rising 10th through graduated 12th graders; activities include outdoor rock-climbing, an overnight backpacking and camping excursion, group activities and games, and hikes in the surrounding National Forests. Duncan Park is committed to offering fun, life-changing experiences to families and youth in a safe, Christ-centered community. Leadership at camp is provided by program staff and counselors, as well as a priest from the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, serving as chaplain for the week.
Registration cost is $900, which includes roundtrip airfare from the San Antonio International Airport; scholarships are available.
Each session at Duncan Park is unique and activities change from week to week. Sessions begin with an acclimation day to allow campers to adjust to the higher elevation, but the rest of the week is action-packed.
Here’s what you can expect on a typical day at Duncan Park:
If you have questions about Duncan Park, feel free to contact Duncan Park at duncan.park@dwtx.org.
Summer Camp for rising 8th & 9th graders at Camp Capers offers the opportunity to experience the unconditional love and friendship of a Christian community while attending a one-week session.Through God’s grace, Camp Capers is committed to offering fun, life-changing experiences to children and youth in a safe, Christ-centered community.Activities include kayaking, team-building challenges, a high ropes course, crafts, Bible-based teachings, devotional times, and more.
Registration cost is $585; scholarships are available.
Questions? Contact Camp Capers at camp.capers@dwtx.org.
July 17-20, 2025
Spend a long, summer weekend with your family on the beach at Mustang Island Family Camp! Enjoy swimming, singing, surfing, arts & crafts, delicious meals, a buried treasure hunt, beach games, worship, building sand castles, fishing, resting under a beach umbrella, a campfire, and more. Programming begins Thursday afternoon/evening and continues through Sunday lunch. Each day ends with worship, music, and a family-centered Bible teaching.
Your family will have opportunities to unplug, relax, and reconnect with each other, faith, community, and God’s glorious creation. Each room has a private deck view of the sea and boardwalk access to beach.
Family of 1: $460 For a Family Larger than 4:
Family of 2: $620 Additional Child $190
Family of 3: $800 Additional Adult $285
Family of 4: $990 Infants 24 months& younger at time of session, no charge
Scholarships are available.
Questions? Contact Lynn Corby, Registrar, at lynn.corby@dwtx.org.
July 24-27, 2025
Spend a long, summer weekend with your family on the beach at Mustang Island Family Camp! Enjoy swimming, singing, surfing, arts & crafts, delicious meals, a buried treasure hunt, beach games, worship, building sand castles, fishing, resting under a beach umbrella, a campfire, and more. Programming begins Thursday afternoon/evening and continues through Sunday lunch. Each day ends with worship, music, and a family-centered Bible teaching.
Your family will have opportunities to unplug, relax, and reconnect with each other, faith, community, and God’s glorious creation. Each room has a private deck view of the sea and boardwalk access to beach.
Family of 1: $460 For a Family Larger than 4:
Family of 2: $620 Additional Child $190
Family of 3: $800 Additional Adult $285
Family of 4: $990 Infants 24 months& younger at time of session, no charge
Scholarships are available.
Questions? Contact Lynn Corby, Registrar, at lynn.corby@dwtx.org.
Our Summer Campers are challenged to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Opportunities abound for making new friends, meeting Summer Camp for rising 3rd-5th graders at Camp Capers offers the opportunity to experience the unconditional love and friendship of a Christian community while attending a one-week session.Through God’s grace, Camp Capers is committed to offering fun, life-changing experiences to children and youth in a safe, Christ-centered community.Activities include kayaking, team-building challenges, a high ropes course, crafts, Bible-based teachings, devotional times, and more.
Primary Camps will begin on Sunday and end with closing on Friday.
Registration cost is $555; scholarships are available.
Questions? Contact Camp Capers at camp.capers@dwtx.org.
July 31-August 3, 2025
Spend a long, summer weekend with your family on the beach at Mustang Island Family Camp! Enjoy swimming, singing, surfing, arts & crafts, delicious meals, a buried treasure hunt, beach games, worship, building sand castles, fishing, resting under a beach umbrella, a campfire, and more. Programming begins Thursday afternoon/evening and continues through Sunday lunch. Each day ends with worship, music, and a family-centered Bible teaching.
Your family will have opportunities to unplug, relax, and reconnect with each other, faith, community, and God’s glorious creation. Each room has a private deck view of the sea and boardwalk access to beach.
Family of 1: $460 For a Family Larger than 4:
Family of 2: $620 Additional Child $190
Family of 3: $800 Additional Adult $285
Family of 4: $990 Infants 24 months & younger at time of session, no charge
Scholarships are available.
Questions? Contact Lynn Corby, Registrar, at lynn.corby@dwtx.org.
Summer Camp for rising 6th & 7th graders at Camp Capers offers the opportunity to experience the unconditional love and friendship of a Christian community while attending a one-week session.Through God’s grace, Camp Capers is committed to offering fun, life-changing experiences to children and youth in a safe, Christ-centered community.Activities include kayaking, team-building challenges, a high ropes course, crafts, Bible-based teachings, devotional times, and more.
Registration cost is $585; scholarships are available.
Questions? Contact Camp Capers at camp.capers@dwtx.org.
August 7 - 10, 2025
Spend a long, summer weekend with your family on the beach at Mustang Island Family Camp! Enjoy swimming, singing, surfing, arts & crafts, delicious meals, a buried treasure hunt, beach games, worship, building sand castles, fishing, resting under a beach umbrella, a campfire, and more. Programming begins Thursday afternoon/evening and continues through Sunday lunch. Each day ends with worship, music, and a family-centered Bible teaching.
Your family will have opportunities to unplug, relax, and reconnect with each other, faith, community, and God’s glorious creation. Each room has a private deck view of the sea and boardwalk access to beach.
Family of 1: $460 For a Family Larger than 4:
Family of 2: $620 Additional Child $190
Family of 3: $800 Additional Adult $285
Family of 4: $990 Infants 24 months& younger at time of session, no charge
Scholarships are available.
Questions? Contact Lynn Corby, Registrar, at lynn.corby@dwtx.org.
August 29- September 1, 2025
Spend a long, summer weekend with your family on the beach at Mustang Island Family Camp! Enjoy swimming, singing, surfing, arts & crafts, delicious meals, a buried treasure hunt, beach games, worship, building sand castles, fishing, resting under a beach umbrella, a campfire, and more. Programming begins Thursday afternoon/evening and continues through Sunday lunch. Each day ends with worship, music, and a family-centered Bible teaching.
Your family will have opportunities to unplug, relax, and reconnect with each other, faith, community, and God’s glorious creation. Each room has a private deck view of the sea and boardwalk access to beach.
Scholarships are available.
Questions? Contact Lynn Corby, Registrar, at lynn.corby@dwtx.org.
A Weekend for Mothers and Daughters.
Mothers, Daughters and Grandmothers of all ages are invited to a weekend at Camp Capers that centers on growing and kindling that unique and special bond that mothers and daughters have while participating in fun and faith-centered activities such as swimming, high ropes, kayaking, gardening, arts and crafts, hiking, worship services, Bible lessons, and so much more.
The retreat costs $175 per adult and $125 per child (ages 6 - 18 years old). Experience Camp Capers through the eyes of your daughter!
Mother and Daughters will stay in cabins together with other families by age. If you have a request for someone you would like to room with, please contact Camp Capers to complete a roommate request one-week prior to your retreat. Should Lodge Rooms be available for the weekend, you can upgrade to a lodge room.
Scholarships are available; contact camp.capers@dwtx.org for more information.
This work retreat is for adults to come help us better the beautiful camp that is Duncan Park! Attendees will participate in group activities that range from site beautification to building and maintenance.In the mornings we will divide and conquer our work projects. In the afternoon, we will come together for an activity, such as hiking or traveling to our nearby mountain town.
Tools are not required, but if you have some that might be useful, please contact Hannah at Duncan.park@dwtx.org. .Lodging, meals, and snacks will be provided, but your transportation to camp is up to you. If you choose to fly and need a shuttle to and from camp, contact Hannah.We look forward to adventuring with you!
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