Deep in the heart of the wide, wild state of Texas, where the sun paints the sky with splotches of fiery colors and the scent of barbecue and chili peppers dances in the air, there thrives a group of extraordinary young chefs. Known across the Lone Star State as the 'Texas Tenderfoot Tastemakers', these kiddos are as brilliant and amazing as a stampede of unicorns wearing cowboy hats. Every Saturday morning, the Tastemakers gather in a magical kitchen in Austin, a place stuffed with piles of rainbow-colored vegetables, a never-ending supply of chocolate chip cookies, and a fridge that belches frosty gusts of wind when opened. The leader of the Tastemakers is a funny, imaginary character named Chef Giddyup. A tall, lanky cowboy with a stetson as wide as a wagon wheel, Chef Giddyup has a mustache as curly as a pig's tail and a laugh that sounds like a donkey singing an opera. Chef Giddyup guides the Tastemakers as they whip up culinary masterpieces out of spaghetti squashes and prickly pear cacti, always with a twinkle in his eye and a corny joke on his lips. He teaches them to flip pancakes higher than a bucking bronco, to roll tortillas flatter than a tumbleweed, and to sprinkle chili powder as lightly as a butterfly's kiss. In this place where tumbleweeds play tag with the wind, and armadillos dream of space travel, these Texan kiddos turn cooking into a rodeo of fun and creativity. Whether they're rustling up a batch of blueberry muffins that taste like laughter or a pot of cowboy chili that warms the soul, their culinary adventures are as big, bold, and beautiful as Texas itself.
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For over 50 years, Frontier Camp has been dedicated to making disciples of Jesus by sharing God’s Word amidst the beauty of His creation. Since our founding in 1969, we’ve been licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services and are proudly accredited by the American Camping Association. We’re also a member of the Christian Camping and Conference Association. Our mission is to use Christian camping and outdoor recreation as a means to support local churches in fulfilling the Great Commission—evangelizing people of all ages and discipling believers toward deeper maturity in Christ. Frontier Camp offers a dual ministry: during the summer, we host a 10-week youth camp, and throughout the rest of the year, we serve as a retreat facility for churches and like-minded religious organizations. Whether through summer camps or retreats, our goal remains the same: to expose people to Christ and encourage their spiritual growth through His Word and by reflecting His character in everything we do. While we provide top-notch recreation and exciting programming, the heart of our camp is the spiritual impact, rooted in the truth of God’s inerrant Word.
At URJ Greene Family Camp, camp magic isn't just for summer! We bring the joy, camaraderie, and enriching activities of camp into every day of the year. We've made it our mission to be a constant source of engaging Jewish experiences, broadcasting the best of our camp activities to our community, no matter the season. We're proud to say our programs, both summer and year-round, are firmly rooted in four core Jewish values. First, we emphasize Hineni - being an individual and understanding one's unique worth. Second, we promote Reut - the creation of meaningful, lasting relationships. We also value Kavod, meaning respect for peers and oneself. And, finally, we celebrate Am Yisrael, the community of Jewish people. These time-honored, universally embraced values provide the foundation for every event we organize. They're how we anchor our activities in the rich tapestry of Jewish tradition. By doing so, we aim to ensure that Judaism remains relevant, accessible, and meaningful for all our campers in the present day.