Another thing that made me feel like a genuine cowgirl was the location of Camp Waldemar. Hunt, Texas is surrounded by beautiful wildlife and a river. If you look off into the distance, you’ll see nothing but clear skies and tall green hills. At the end of the term, campers participate in a long horse ride through the hill country. You see the beauty of nature surrounding the camp, and it makes you feel connected to the people who founded it. Even the traditional buildings and cabins make you feel like you are in the past.
Trick roping is a popular activity. Campers learn to do tricks with a lasso. This is one of the most traditional activities Waldemar offers. I signed up for trick roping every year, and it was one of my favorite activities.
When I moved to Birmingham, I found that only a couple of my friends attended camp. I had no idea that it wasn’t as popular in other states. That is part of the reason I feel so connected to Texas. Waldemar was always a place where I could be someone different than who I was in the regular world. I love the tradition, the history, and all the cowgirl culture that comes with it.