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Camp El Tesoro

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Camp El Tesoro
TypeOvernight Camps
Established1934
Address
7710 Fall Creek Hwy
Granbury TX 76049
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Campus228 acres (0.92 km²)
NicknameET
Websitewww.campeltesoro.org

Camp El Tesoro is a 223-acre (0.90 km2) year-round overnight camp located in Granbury, Texas southwest of Fort Worth. It has been accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) for over 50 years and its main purpose is to enhance the growth of campers (ages 6–16 yrs.) socially and emotionally.

History

Camp El Tesoro (Spanish for "The Treasure") was first established in 1934 near the Cordova Bend of the Brazos River, an area rich in legends and history. It has since then offered activities such as swimming, canoeing, horseback riding (for summer camp only), fishing, archery, high and low ropes challenge course, etc. Summer programs include resident camp, day camp, horse day camp and a grief camp for children that have experienced the death of a loved one. Year round programs include Outdoor Environmental Education, family camping weekends,day camps, homeschool programs and more. The camp is also available for group and retreat rentals.

El Tesoro is owned and operated by Camp Fire USA First Texas Council.

Camp El Tesoro was featured on the August 15, 2009 edition of WFAA-TV's "Good Morning Texas" program

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