Welcome to award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique areas of Texas. Join Tom as he explores the people, places and their activities of the Texas Hill Country.
Join Tom Fox in this heart-warming interview with Kathy Ragsdale, the owner of Camp Stewart, in the beautiful Hill Country. Discover the magic of Camp Stewart, which has been running since 1966 under the same program developed by Kathy’s late husband, Si Ragsdale. With over 725 campers this year, the camp offers an array of sports, crafts, music, and more, with the boys assigned to cabins based on their age groups. Kathy reflects on last year’s session, which surprisingly saw an increase in interest, despite COVID-19 restrictions. Discover the creative aspect of the camp’s activities, where boys can develop their skills and imaginations. Experience the laughter of young boys, the beauty of nature, and the significance of the 100th summer of Camp Stewart in 2023 with different logos and honoring its traditions. Kathy believes that camp experiences make a real difference in shaping people’s lives- such as her son and her late husband. Listen now and learn more about the magic of Camp Stewart and its generational ties and memories!
Key Highlights
· Benefits of summer camp during pandemic
· Summer camp activities and diversity
· Camp Stewart’s Natural Charm and Upcoming 100th Summer
· The impact of summer camp
Notable Quotes
“While initially, everyone thought COVID would be bad for camping, it was very good for camping because parents realized when they couldn’t go to school and they weren’t getting the socialization. How much their children had missed it.”
“Last summer, a couple of boys, 1 made a violin, a couple made guitars, And they worked. I mean, they made some amazing things.”
“Our ceramics program dates back to 1967 when Jay brought Miller, doctor Miller, was Dean of the College of Final Arts at Texas Woman University, came down and spent a month and set up our kilns and the ceramics program.”
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