Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy almost a year after deadly Texas floods
Summary
Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian camp in Texas, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy nearly a year after floods killed 28 people at the camp. An investigation found the camp lacked proper emergency plans and failed to evacuate in time during the deadly July 2025 floods.Key Facts
- Camp Mystic filed for bankruptcy with debts over $10 million and assets between $100,001 and $500,000.
- The camp is owned by a family corporation with no prior bankruptcies in the last eight years.
- The bankruptcy filing lists 1,000 to 5,000 unsecured creditors who may receive payment.
- Four related companies are connected to the camp’s financial filing.
- Investigators found Camp Mystic did not have state-required emergency plans and poorly handled the flood evacuation.
- The floods on July 4, 2025, caused 28 deaths, including 27 girls, two counselors, and the camp's director.
- Texas lawmakers criticized the camp’s operators after the disaster and the camp withdrew its 2026 license application.
- The incident caused chaos and trauma for families trying to reunite with campers after the flood.
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