Try a Screen-Free Summer with Huawni
Why a Screen-Free Summer at Camp Huawni Is One of the Best Gifts You Can Give Your Child
In today’s digital world, kids spend more time on phones, tablets, and computers than ever before. Between online schoolwork, video games, social media, and streaming, many children average hours of daily screen time. That’s why more families are searching for a screen-free summer camp that helps kids unplug, reset, and reconnect.
At Camp Huawni, our overnight summer camp in the Piney Woods of Texas, we believe that getting kids off screens and outside is one of the healthiest choices parents can make. Here’s why a screen-free summer camp experience is so powerful for your child’s growth.
The Benefits of a Screen-Free Summer Camp Real Friendships Grow at Overnight Camp
Without phones or tablets in hand, campers at Camp Huawni build meaningful, face-to-face relationships. Sharing meals, playing games, singing songs, and talking in the cabin all help kids form real friendships — not just digital connections.
Many parents choose an overnight summer camp because it encourages social skills, teamwork, and communication. At Huawni, campers leave with lifelong friends and a stronger sense of belonging.
Outdoor Play Improves Confidence and Independence
One of the greatest benefits of summer camp is time spent outdoors. At our Texas summer camp, kids explore the beauty of the Piney Woods through swimming, canoeing, hiking, sports, and creative activities.
Being active in nature helps children:
Build confidence
Develop independence
Learn problem-solving skills
Reduce stress and anxiety
A nature-based summer camp gives kids the chance to grow physically, emotionally, and socially — all without a screen in sight.
Less Screen Time Means Better Sleep and Focus
Research shows that too much screen time can affect children’s sleep, attention, and emotional health. At Camp Huawni, full days of fresh air and physical activity lead to better sleep, stronger focus, and improved mood.
Parents often notice that after a week at our screen-free overnight camp, their children come home calmer, happier, and more confident.
Tradition and Simple Fun Create Lasting Memories
Camp Huawni is built on rich tradition and old-fashioned camp fun. From campfire songs and evening programs to cabin bucket lists and shared laughter, our unplugged environment allows kids to experience the joy of simple living.
This kind of traditional summer camp experience helps children develop character, resilience, gratitude, and leadership skills that last far beyond the summer months.
Why Families Choose Camp Huawni for a Screen-Free Summer
Located in the Piney Woods of East Texas, Camp Huawni has been a trusted overnight summer camp for generations of families. Our mission is to provide a second home where kids experience personal growth through simple fun, rich tradition, true friendships forged in love, and time surrounded by nature.
If you’re looking for:
A screen-free summer camp
An overnight camp in Texas
A place where kids build confidence and friendships
Camp Huawni may be the perfect fit for your family.