A Solution to Embracing Childhood: Camp Huawni (a Summer Camp in Texas)

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Life sure has changed since I was a child (over 16 years ago). Cell phones were just coming into the everyday scene for adults, and kids didn’t spend their time in front of a television; instead, you could find me playing outdoors with my friends – often testing the weather with swimming in March. Today’s scene is a little different. I know children Read more [...]

Why is Camp Huawni Still THE Summer Camp in Austin, TX? Camp Jewelry and A Family Tradition

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A little girl in an Austin elementary school wore her James Avery "Log H" jewelry to school every day.  The teacher kept thinking, "That really looks like a Log H, surely it can't be."  You see, the teacher had experienced the Huawni Magic years ago, and she really hadn't heard much about Camp since her younger years.  One day she finally asked the Read more [...]

My Daddy Won The Miss Pinson Creek Contest (And He Showed Me Pictures To Prove It)

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Turn on the spotlights – roll out the red carpet – the stars gathered at The Huawni Film Festival in Henderson on last Tuesday night.  Twenty or so Huawnians and future Huawnians assembled in the yard of the Adams home for a rollicking “kick ball around the pool.”  Carter Pace and Taylor Corley captained their teams to a close finish (incidentally, Read more [...]

Huawni Memories, New & Old

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Getting old is an odd experience, one I recommend to young people. When I think of Camp Huawni, I think of the campers in my cabin when I counseled and the counselors I worked with when I directed.  I remember hot days, cool shows, intense competitions, and lots of laughter. When I think of off-seasons, I remember our old Huawni Pizza Parties Read more [...]

What Does Calf Rope Mean? Camp Huawni Word of the Week

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Hello Campers, Counselors, and Alumni! The Huawni Word of the Week took a short break for a while, but it's back! And for those of you who are just joining in...I'll speed you up to date. Summer camps in Texas love to hold their own traditions; Camp Huawni is no different. Not only do we like to have our own traditions, we also LOVE to have our own Read more [...]

Who Moved the Little Red Church to Longview?

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Subscribe to our blog - SmokeSignals, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter! Huawni spirits were kindled the other night in Longview as tribe members gathered to recall memorable camp experiences and discuss heart-warming eagerness about the upcoming summer. The Pinkerton family graciously opened their doors to more than twenty guests. As Read more [...]

Huawni Film Festival Lands in Fort Worth!

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Last night was my first Texas Traditional Camp Party/Huawni Film Festival hosted by the wonderful Wiley Family, and can I just say, "WOW!!!" Reconnecting with Harper Wiley, the Mayfields, and other campers that I first met a couple of months ago at the Fort Worth Huawni Circles Party. Getting another glimpse of summer camp at Huawni was such a blessing, Read more [...]

Summer Camp Fun Coming to You from Marshall, Texas

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In the words of alumnus David McGinnis...the Marshall party "ain't no fun".  Obviously- we are just kidding.  The Marshall Party/Film Festival was like a cold piece of watermelon on a warm Sunday afternoon hike. Last night we turned Sue Belle Lake (the Palmer's Lake) into the Critter Pond Mixer of January with a great game of "Kickball Around the Read more [...]

Camp Huawni Shares Summer Camp with Colorado

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[youtube BQ-onLTjbb0 nolink] Camp Huawni traveled to Colorado Springs, Colorado this past week to visit the Jones and Chaston Families who make the 19 trek to summer camp at Huawni every year. We had a great time meeting their friends who will be joining us at Camp this upcoming year, playing games, and viewing Tanner and Hunter's highlight video that Read more [...]

Shreveport Camp Party – Where the Summer Camp Fun Never Stops

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This past Friday evening, Shreveport rocked out the Camp Party with the Moore Family and friends from the surrounding area. After an exciting night of Camp fun and traditions, the winner of the Shreveport Huawni Film Festival was announced - Zoe Moore! Below are a some pictures from the party and Zoe's highlight video. Vinny, Carolin, Zoe, Emily, Read more [...]