T Bar M Camps & Retreats
Overview
Expert Summary
Detailed Insights
T Bar M Camps & Retreats is highly recommended for group events, especially for student groups (elementary through college-aged) and families seeking a simultaneous retreat and recreational experience. It stands out for its elite, well-trained, and supportive staff, consistently high-quality food, and comfortable, recently renovated facilities. The venue fosters personal challenge and positive group interaction through outdoor activities in a beautiful setting.
Key Highlights
- ✓Elite, well-trained, and supportive staff, including specific mentions like Zack, Lily, Chase, Brody, Ally, and kitchen staff Pepe, Elizabeth, Alyssa, Shayna, Daniel, Deidra.
- ✓Consistently high-quality, timely, and well-prepared meal offerings, described as 'amazing' and 'on point every year'.
- ✓Cabins have been recently renovated and are described as very comfortable.
- ✓Beautiful grounds and perfect conference facilities capable of hosting diverse group needs.
- ✓Unique ability to accommodate both kids/families and adult retreat/conference time simultaneously.
- ✓Offers various outdoor activities that help kids challenge themselves, supported by staff.
- ✓Demonstrates strong customer loyalty with groups returning for over 10 years and planning future bookings.
Standout Features
- ⭐Staff's servant hearts and ability to lead well, offering kind words and support to participants.
- ⭐High-quality food that is considered 'really good for a camp' and consistently excellent.
- ⭐Comfortable and recently renovated cabin accommodations.
- ⭐Beautiful and well-maintained grounds that enhance the retreat experience.
- ⭐Versatility to cater to various group types, including student groups, families, and adult professional retreats.
- ⭐Emphasis on facilitating interaction and personal growth through engaging activities.
Perfect For
Ideal For
💡Pro Tips from Reviews
- →Expect a highly engaged and supportive staff team dedicated to ensuring a positive experience for all participants.
- →Anticipate consistently good food that exceeds typical camp expectations, prepared and delivered efficiently.
- →Be assured of comfortable and recently updated accommodations, particularly the cabins.
- →Ideal for groups seeking outdoor activities that encourage challenge and foster positive interaction among participants.
- →Consider for multi-generational or family-focused events where adults also require dedicated time for conferences or retreats.
Price & Value
Reviews consistently highlight excellent value through stellar service, elite and well-trained staff, consistently high-quality food, and renovated facilities. While no specific pricing is mentioned, the high satisfaction levels and repeat business (e.g., 'attending for over the last 10 years', 'can’t wait to return in 2026') strongly suggest that the services provided offer a strong return on investment for groups and families.
♿Accessibility & Special Needs
- •No specific accessibility accommodations are mentioned in the reviews.
🍎Food & Drink Policy
- •On-site catering provides timely, well-prepared, and consistently good meal offerings by an 'amazing' chef's crew and kitchen staff.
- •No information available regarding outside food policies or specific dietary accommodations from these reviews.
🚗Parking Info
- •No specific information about parking facilities is available in the reviews.
👥Crowd Levels
- •Reviews are from private group events, so no information on general crowd levels for open public attendance is available.
- •One review mentions a 60-adult event being 'on the smaller size for their team', suggesting the capacity to comfortably handle larger groups.
🛡️Safety Features
- •While not explicitly detailing specific safety features, the consistent praise for 'well-trained staff' who 'helps kids challenge themselves' while 'always offering a kind word or support they need' implies a highly supervised and supportive environment for activities.
- •The presence of elite staff with 'servant hearts' suggests a high level of care and attention to participants' well-being.
Pricing/Package/Events
Events & Schedule
Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)
The T Bar M Classic
Not specified
Sponsorship opportunities available (email theclassic@tbarm.org)
Annual event to raise need-based scholarships for camper tuition.
🍎Food Policy
- • Families are welcome to pack letters or small packages inside their Camper’s trunk BEFORE coming to Camp (please do not pack food).
- • Accommodating food allergies is a medical safety priority.
🛡️Safety Policy
- • Relational Safety: All staff complete a state-approved Abuse Prevention Program (Ministry Safe). Campers receive age-appropriate talks on spotting/preventing inappropriate behavior. All staff are trained on bully prevention and helping with homesickness. Post-Camp Contact Policies are provided for staff and parents.
- • Emergency Safety: Procedures for missing child, utility outages, medical emergencies, fires/explosions, adverse weather, and violent perpetrators. Strict visitor protocol.
- • High Risk Activities Safety: Ropes Course has an ACCT Accredited Level 1 Practitioner on site while in use; courses inspected annually by Adventure Experience and quarterly by an in-house ACCT Accredited Level 2 supervisor. Staff are trained and pass written/skills tests; campers wear harnesses and helmets. For other activities, staff are trained/tested, protective gear is worn, and 'big toys' receive annual state certification.
- • Water Safety: Lifeguards on duty whenever campers are in the pool or lake (1 lifeguard + 3 non-lifeguard staff per 35 campers). All water safety staff hold American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard certifications. Every camper takes a swim test; if not passed, the camper (and their coach) wears a life jacket. All boaters have a Texas Boater License. US Coast Guard approved life jackets must be zipped and buckled before campers enter water at Camp Travis.
- • Medical Care: A medical professional (RN, LVN, MD, PA, EMT or Paramedic) is always available and lives on camp property. Access to first responders and hospitals. Focus on hydration and sunscreen. Medication Policy requires dropping off all medications on Opening Day. Electronic health information form and uploaded health insurance card are required for registration.
- • Staff Hiring and Training: Staff undergo a 9-day intensive training covering Camp Policies and Procedures, Camp Crisis Management Protocol, safe operation of activities, leading Bible Study curriculum, camper care and investment, and basic abuse prevention.
📅Booking Policy
- • Registration is open for T Bar M Discover Camp.
- • Friend Request Policy: Limits requests to four campers linked in a group to prevent cliques. Campers not requesting friends are confident to make new ones, coaches facilitate friendships.
- • Shuttle reservations are first come, first served and can be made via the camper's online account.
- • Store Card: An online account that can be set up for campers to have funds available for purchases at the Camp store.
🚗Parking Information
- • Base Camp, Camp Travis, Ultimate Swim Camp: Parents stay in car for drop-off.
- • New Braunfels Day Camp: Parents stay in their car all week until Closing Ceremony.
- • Discover (Traveling Camp): Parents on property for Opening Day and afternoon pick-up everyday.
What People Say
What's Great
- Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 2 reviews)
- Spacious play areas (mentioned in 2 reviews)
Recent Reviews
Kent Redding
2 months agoAs camp coordinator for numerous events across Central Texas over the past 20+ years, I have had the great fortunate of working with many super organizations. For us TBarM set a new high mark with their stellar service and elite staff. We had a four day event for approximately 60 adults. Which is probably on the smaller size for their team but there was nothing small about their delivery. I wish I could recall all the high level team members we interacted with but Zack, Lily and Chase come to mind as leading well with servant hearts. Our food was prepared and delivered very well and kitchen staff of Pepe, Elizabeth, Alyssa, Shayna, Daniel, Deidra and others were amazing with timely well prepared meal offerings. Our group can’t wait to return in 2026!
De Wysocki
2 weeks agoWe have been attending TbarM for over the last 10 years!! The ground crew Brody and wife Ally have just been amazing and welcoming as well as the team that works with each year. The chef's crew have been amazing and the food has been on point every year.
Santos Gutierrez
4 months agoThank you for hosting Palo Alto College! Our student leaders had a great experience and it was great for them to be involved and interact with each other. We will definitely plan for another date next semester. Thank you again from the staff of Office of student Life.
Marty Thompson
in the last weekT Bar M is a wonderful place to take student groups. Their well-trained staff helps kids challenge themselves through various outdoor activities, always offering a kind word or support they need. The food is really good for a camp, and the cabins have recently been renovated. All in all, it's a wonderful retreat space for elementary and middle school-aged students!
Brian Rodriguez
2 months agoOur group absolutely loved our time this past weekend at T Bar M Camps & Retreats! The grounds are beautiful, the conference facilities were perfect for what we needed, and the cabin rooms were very comfortable. It's hard to find a place where kids and families can be comfortable and adults can still get in some good retreat and conference time simultaneously.