Who We Are
Austin Sunshine Camps' History
In 1928, The Young Men’s Business League of Austin recognized the serious community threat of youth tuberculosis and established the Austin Sunshine Camps in Zilker Park, as it was said that exposure to sunshine could promote healing from the disease.
The park provided a space in which local, economically disadvantaged children could gain weight, grow strong, and spend time outdoors. Today, Austin Sunshine Camps is still serving youth living near or below the poverty line.
Our programs enrich the community by encouraging and facilitating the power to succeed through education and healthy living. Austin Sunshine Camps renders the space and comfort kids need to look beyond their current situation and dream big.
Zilker Park Camp Features
Our Zilker Park camp is located inside Zilker Park near Barton Springs Pool. The camp program, under the supervision of experienced counselors, offers activities such as swimming in Barton Springs or Deep Eddy pool, canoeing, arts and crafts, nature study, hikes, games, and a ropes course with a variety of elements including a team wall and trust fall.
Lake Travis Camp Features
Our Lake Travis camp is located on Lake Travis between Lago Vista and Marble Falls. The camp program, under the supervision of experienced counselors, offers activities such as swimming in Lake Travis, canoeing, arts and crafts, nature study, hikes, games, archery and high ropes course with a variety of elements including a climbing wall and zip line.
Zilker Lodge Retreats & Events Center
