April 30, 2026

Camp Mystic drops summer reopening plan over outrage by families and Texas lawmakers

Camp Mystic on Thursday halted plans to reopen this summer on the Texas river where floodwaters killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors, backing down in the face of outraged families and investigations that accused the all-girls Christian camp of dangerous safety and operational deficiencies.

Camp Mystic drops summer reopening plan over outrage by families and Texas lawmakers

TL;DR

  • Camp Mystic has halted plans for a summer reopening.
  • The decision follows a flood that killed 25 girls and two counselors.
  • Families and lawmakers expressed outrage over the reopening plans.
  • Investigations revealed dangerous safety and operational deficiencies at the camp.