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Camp
Thicket, located in deep South Texas on 30 acres of
brush land, is just a few miles from the Texas/Mexico
border. Camp Thicket is owned and operated by the of
the Southwest Texas conference of the United
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Available for mission, church and community groups, along
with business/corporate groups, Methodist Camp Thicket is proud to
provide a Christian setting for conferences, retreats, camps and
reunions for any nonprofit organization. |
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MISSIONS for MEXICO |
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Situated near the Mexico border, stay with us
while helping others in Mexico. (read more) |
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Conferences ~ Retreats
~ Reunions |
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Camp Thicket is proud to provide a Christian setting
for conferences, retreats, camps and reunions for any nonprofit
organization. It is also available for community groups and
business/corporate groups. (read more) |
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Worship in the Wilderness
Chapel |
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Our spacious chapel with beautiful stained glass windows is
available when a structured worship time is desired.
(read more) |
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Room to EAT ! Room to
MEET ! |
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The two Multi-purpose buildings
each house a fully equipped kitchen and seat comfortably 75 to 80 people
for workshops and meals. Used classroom style, these rooms are
adequate for 100 people. Of course, these buildings are air
conditioned and heated.
(read more) |
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Join in the Fun ! |
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Swimming pool, open
pavilion, volleyball courts, barbecue pits and campfire areas are all
ready and waiting for your enjoyment.
(read more) |
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Nature Trails... |
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Our native brush and trees
include mesquite, Sabal palm, Texas ebony, prickly pear, and Montezuma
bald cypress. Walking among the natural settings, these trails
wind around the beautiful Texas wilderness celebrating God's Glory with
his sensational creations.
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Birds and Butterflies
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Camp Thicket is located in the Rio
Grande Valley, an area that is known internationally for spectacular
birds and butterflies.
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The Beauty Of Texas Flora
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The Rio Grande Valley plants and
landscape provide discovery and excitement with each new find.
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Camping with Amenities |
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From Campgrounds to our Lodge, to bunkhouses, to
cabins with Kitchenettes - we aim to please even the most particular
guests. (read more) |
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Wildlife in the Camp |
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The speckled racer, southern yellow
bat, Kemp's Ridley turtle, white-tailed deer, and collared peccary are
but a few of the species found in the lower four counties of Texas.
(read more) |
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Questions? Contact Us: PO Box 696, Weslaco, Texas 78596
Phone: 956-565-6006
Camp Director: Bill Friend Email:
director@campthicketumc.com
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