Camp Mystic says it won't reopen Texas camp this summer
Summary
Camp Mystic announced it will not reopen its Texas camp for summer 2026 after a flash flood last year killed 25 campers and two counselors. The camp withdrew its license application to allow time for investigations and to respect the families and communities affected.Key Facts
- A deadly flash flood hit Camp Mystic on July 4, 2025.
- The flood caused the deaths of 25 girls and two teen counselors.
- The camp director also died in the flood.
- Camp Mystic planned to welcome over 800 girls to its Cypress Lake location in 2026, but no one there died in the flood.
- The camp informed the Texas Department of State Health Services that it is withdrawing its summer 2026 camp license application.
- The camp wants to avoid moving forward while investigations and grief continue.
- Camp Mystic said it will keep cooperating with investigations and support recovery efforts.
- The camp stated this decision honors the concerns of grieving families and Texas officials.
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