Sherwood Forest Summer Camp
A medieval-themed overnight summer camp offering a variety of activities in a unique historical setting.
▌ Editor's read Sherwood Forest Summer Camp is an overnight camp located in McDade, Texas, offering a unique medieval-themed experience for campers aged 7-17. The camp has been operating for 20 years, founded by Jeff and Jennifer Black, and maintains a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews indicate a strong reputation with a 4.9-star rating from 163 reviews, frequently praising the immersive theme, engaging activities, and caring staff. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Activities include jousting, sword fighting, archery, blacksmithing, and various arts and crafts, all within a medieval setting.
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Since 200620+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–15
Sherwood Forest Summer Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–15
- Hours: 24/7
- Address: 1341 Sherwood Rd, McDade, TX 78650, USA
- Phone: (512) 237-3131
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Sherwood Forest Summer Camp
- What ages does Sherwood Forest Summer Camp accept?
- Sherwood Forest Summer Camp is open to children ages 7–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Sherwood Forest Summer Camp cost?
- Sherwood Forest Summer Camp publishes $1,249/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Sherwood Forest Summer Camp's hours?
- Sherwood Forest Summer Camp runs 24/7. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Sherwood Forest Summer Camp?
- Sherwood Forest Summer Camp is operated by a private business, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Sherwood Forest Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Sherwood Forest Summer Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Planning guides
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