Registration for Summer Camps begins Feb. 1

On February 1, parents will be able to enroll their children for four of Camp CommUnity’s summer camps. The first camp, called “Blueprint for Fun,” which focuses on architecture, construction and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, which is known by the acronym STEAM, meets the week of June 24 through 28.

The second camp, called “Superhero Helpers,” meets July 8 through 12 and introduces kids to the extraordinary powers of real-life Superheroes. “Superhero Helpers” camp is followed by “Game On,” which uses video games to introduce kids to graphic design, videography and podcasting. It meets the week of July 15 through 19.

The last camp, which meets July 22 through 26, is called “Let’s Grow.” It teaches kids about agriculture, farming, food and natural resources.

To raise money for the summer camps, fundraising is underway in the form of dinners, with the goal of providing a total of 600 spaces for children who want to attend camp.

On February 10, the first “Little Taste of Heaven” event will feature a pasta dinner at the Duchman Family Winery in Driftwood. The Italian buffet, a glass of wine and beautiful music by the Hill Country Honeys is included in the ticket price. Adult tickets are $35 and $15 for kids under ten years of age. Children under three get in free.

On February 22, the second “Little Taste of Heaven” will be held at the Wimberley Supper Club. It will feature a four-course dinner with wine pairings and the cool sounds of the Jazz Messenger Boys. Tickets are $150 per person.

Tickets for both events are available online at campcommunity. org/littletasteofheaven.

Camp CommUnity was created in 2023 to fill a gap in the Wimberley Independent School District’s enrollment area. The non-profit organization provided a summer camp for WISD students in grades one through six led by paid WISD teachers. Community volunteers taught elective “breakouts,” which included classes on how to build a computer, weaving, podcasting and other subjects. Last year, the organization filled 363 camper slots over a period of three weeks; 296 of the slots were funded by scholarships. In addition to classes, students were fed hot meals and snacks.

For more information about Camp CommUnity, visit their website at campcommunity.org.