About Camp Niwana Camp Niwana provides quality swim activities each day for campers including individual swim lessons, free swim every afternoon, and special evening swim parties. Campers will enjoy the thrill of outdoor cooking. Cookouts include everything from roasting marshmallows and hot dogs, to Dutch oven cooking and foil dinners. Each cabin group will cook out on "all camp cook out" night. Special events during the week may include watermelon eating contests and team relays, cabin skit night, theme dinners, or fun at the famous "Niwana mud pit."  Council fire is a big tradition every Friday night. From woodworking and leather punching to bead work and nature crafts, boys and girls will enjoy a great variety of craft projects. Youth may choose to participate in activities such as archery, outdoor living, canoeing, drama, hiking, fishing, or "explore and discover." Youth from diverse backgrounds develop important life skills through Camp Fire camping. Socialization, problem-solving, and a committed appreciation for the natural environment often result from the experience. Through a group living experience, young people learn about themselves and others. Individual character is built from friendships which exercise understanding, acceptance, and trust. Campers have an opportunity to make personal decisions, experience adventure, and have fun. They return home with increased self-esteem, a greater sense of responsibility, and a greater sense of independence. Boys and girls may choose from a day camp session, a 4 day mini camp session, a one week or a two week resident camp session. Day camp is Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. during regular sessions. Day campers participate in daytime camp activities, including swim lessons and lunch.

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Discounts Discounts will be available on camp fees for campers who meet the following criteria: • $10 if child is a currently registered member of the Camp Fire USA Southeast Texas Council, Inc. •  $5 for each additional child of the same immediate family.

Refund Policy The deposit is nonrefundable unless the session is filled or cancelled. Camp fees are refundable only under the following conditions: • If the session is filled or cancelled. • In the event of severe illness or death in the family. • Medical reasons, if written documentation is received from a physician. • If Camp Fire USA Southeast Texas Council, Inc. receives a written cancellation of the camp registration at least two weeks prior to the beginning date of the session for which child is registered.