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That 70’s Blog: Catching Up with Teri Albright

How many summers did you spend in the Canyon? I started in 1970-72 as a camper, back in the days of Frog’s Airstream by the river; 1973 was my Work Crew summer, and in 1974/5 I was a counselor. I worked alongside Ted Williams for 2 years as a lifeguard and swimming/CPR instructor. Fast forward, […]

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Swine ’09

When we think of camp, we think blue skies and laughs. But sometimes it rains or people get sick or someone breaks a bone. This is called a wrench and sometimes one gets thrown into the summer. In the summer of 2009, however, a full on hardware store was plopped on the Canyon when the […]

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Creating Quiet Space for Campers to Consider their Faith

So many everyday distractions battle for our kids’ attention—some good, some not so good. As parents we try to help them navigate these life distractors, but we  could all use a little help (and a good dose of anchoring hope) on this parenting journey. At  LLYC our kids have opportunity to be part of a […]

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Becoming LLYC Camper Parent Alums: Reflections from a final camper drop-off

What is special about LLYC to your family? LLYC was introduced to our family in a variety of ways. At one time, my husband was the roommate of Kevin Mayne in Corpus Christi. Kevin left CC to begin his ministry at LLYC. His enthusiasm made me want to send my kids there (and this was […]

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Christi Tullos

How many summers did you spend in the Canyon?  I spent 11 incredible summers in the Canyon! I started coming to Laity Lodge as a camper at Singing Hills. I was a camper at the Hills for two summers, in Delta Babes and Tri Love, then moved over to Echo Valley where I spent five […]

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Passing through Kerrville on Your Way to or from Camp?

Check out some of our local H. E. Butt Foundation community’s recommendations for dining, outdoor fun, and last minute shopping options. Family-Friendly Variety Fare Pint & Plow (breakfast/lunch/dinner, dog-friendly, near downtown, closed Tuesday) A great selection of locally sourced and organic snacks, sandwiches, salads, and pizza. A fantastic microbrew rated #15 in the U.S. by Travel […]

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The Makings of a Great Care Package

Whether you’ve got a first timer or veteran LLYC camper, care packages are always a special part of the camp experience—a welcomed reminder that they are missed while away. Big or small—campers love getting them and uncovering the fun surprises inside.   What makes the best care package for your LLYC Camper? Here are some […]

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Deep Thoughts on Work Crew

It’s a rite of passage. You’re too old to pay to be a camper, but too young to get paid to be on staff. Oh, that magical summer before your senior year in high school known as your crew summer. All work. No pay. In the old days, they guys and gals all pitched in […]

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LLYC Alumni Work Weekend

Bright yellow and orange flowers lined Highway 83 as former LLYC-ers entered The Canyon for Alumni Work Weekend. We all gathered for dinner at the Echo Valley Ranch House, exchanging stories of which years and positions we’d all spent in this special place. A light rain later lulled us to sleep, before we rose to […]

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Rounding Up in Elgin (Again)

They’ve done it again! The LLYC Alumni Elgin Crew pulled off another successful gathering in late April. The weather couldn’t keep these old camp friends from coming together and enjoying every second of this reunion just east of Austin. A huge thank you to Brian Glenn for all of his hard work organizing the event! […]

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