Thirteen-year-old Stella Thompson packed her bags for Camp Mystic, expecting a summer filled with laughter, late-night stories, and river swims. Nestled in Texas Hill Country, the all-girls camp draws hundreds of families each year.

What stands out most to Schmid are the values Mystic instilled in her, particularly during her final year as a camper, when she served as an “Aide,” helping with every meal for the younger girls, and was honored with a spot in the camp’s “War Canoe” race.

Founded in 1926 by Doc Stewart, a former University of Texas head football coach, Camp Mystic has welcomed generations of notable Texans to its cabins over the decades. Below is a list of Texas names who have connections to the beloved camp.

A Love Letter to Camp Mystic At least 27 of the people killed in the Texas floods were at a century-old summer camp. One former attendee explains what the camp meant to generations of girls.

UTSA cancels classes Friday for ‘Day of Reflection’ The university says classes were canceled based on the ‘stress, anxiety and uncertainty’ felt among the university’s community

Stephen F. Austin’s football coaching staff returned to Tyler on Thursday for its “Camp of Champs” at Tyler Legacy High School. The Lumberjacks held a camp last year at Tyler High School ...

MYSTIC, Conn. (WTNH) — A sea shanty wakes up the crew on board the Joseph Conrad. The 111ft vessel is over a century old. Today she’s full of students from across Connecticut and New England.