Search Underway at Texas Christian Summer Camp Following Devastating Flood
A desperate search is ongoing for individuals missing in a severe flood that struck a Texas all-girls Christian summer camp, which has historically served the daughters of the state’s political elite since its establishment nearly 100 years ago.
Camp Mystic, located alongside the Guadalupe River in the small town of Hunt, has long been a cherished summer getaway for some of the most prominent young women in both Texas and the broader political landscape, as highlighted in a 2011 feature by Texas Monthly.
Former Texas Governor Dan Moody’s daughters, along with Price Daniel and John Connally—who was infamously shot beside President John F. Kennedy during the Dallas assassination in 1963—have all experienced the camp’s offerings. Moreover, the daughters, granddaughters, and great-granddaughters of Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson, JFK’s successor and a significant figure in Texas politics, also spent summers at Camp Mystic, according to Texas Monthly.
Additionally, James Baker, who held the position of chief of staff for Republican Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, entrusted his daughter and granddaughter to the camp’s care.
Laura Bush, who would later become the First Lady, served as a counselor at Camp Mystic while she attended Southern Methodist University, long before marrying George W. Bush, who would later govern Texas and become president.
Attendees at the camp have gone on to accomplish notable feats, including leadership roles at Neiman Marcus, performing with London’s Royal Ballet, owning franchises in the former Soviet Union, or becoming dedicated volunteers with aspirations to lead as CEOs, as detailed in the Texas Monthly article.
“I may not concern myself with where my goddaughter attends college, but I am certainly particular about her summer camp,” shared Camp Mystic alumnus Catherine Jones in an interview.
Founded in 1926 by EJ “Doc” Stewart, a former head football coach at the University of Texas, Camp Mystic will mark its 100th anniversary next year. Its stated mission is to foster a wholesome Christian environment for young girls, helping them cultivate strong personal characteristics and self-esteem.
Apart from a brief period during World War II, when the federal government utilized Camp Mystic as a recovery site for Army Air Corps veterans from 1943 to 1945, the camp has been continuously operational since its inception, according to the Texas State Historical Association.
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