Camp Young Judaea Texas

Camp Young Judaea Texas was established in 1952 by Young Judaea.^[1] In its initial year, approximately 100 children from across Texas attended the camp, which was then rented from "Camp Christian" in Center Point, Texas.^{[citation needed]} The camp was founded with the goal of strengthening religious identity and fostering Zionist beliefs.^[1] The establishment of the camp was made possible through a combination of bank loans and donations from concerned Jewish individuals throughout the state.^{[citation needed]}

In 1971, the camp moved to its current location in Woodcreek, Texas.^{[citation needed]}

The camp's 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.^[2]

In 2024, the camp offered scholarships to 16 Israeli campers, in response to the October 7 attacks on Israel in 2023.^[3]

CYJ Texas is situated on a campus in Woodcreek, Texas. Key facilities include:

• Dining Hall (Chadar Ochel): The 10,400-square-foot dining hall has a seating capacity for 600 campers and staff^{[citation needed]}
• Camper Cabins (Tzrifim): The camp has 22 cabins, designed to accommodate up to 28 campers and eight staff per session^{[citation needed]}
• Auditorium (Bar Yadin Beit Ha'am): A 15,000-square-foot auditorium used for communal gatherings and events.^[4]
• The Jodi Braham Center for Arts, Crafts & Design (Merkaz Omanut)^[4]
• Aquatic Center: Features a large free-form pool with a mushroom water feature and two waterslides (one open, one closed).^{[citation needed]} The camp also offers waterfront activities at a lake, including paddleboarding, boating, and fishing. Future plans include an expanded Aqua Park.^[4]
• Ropes Courses: includes both a low ropes course for teamwork and a high ropes course (approximately 50 feet high) with three different levels and a zip-line element^[1][4]
• Sports Center: An 18,000-square-foot facility with a basketball court and an indoor soccer pitch. The camp also has outdoor sports facilities.^{[citation needed]}

The camp also serves as a retreat center outside of the summer season, hosting events such as family reunions, corporate conferences, and religious retreats. In 2017, the camp announced plans to build a new "retreat village," which would add 42 rooms to the campus.^[5]