We live for this! Our year round staff are dedicated to upholding the traditions, values and programs that have made Camp La Junta one of the premier summer camps in Texas for over 95 years.
Their journey at Camp La Junta began in 2006, and after years of dedication and hard work, they became the proud owners and directors in 2022. Together, they have continued a camp experience that focuses on character-building, leadership, and creating lifelong memories for campers and staff alike. Together, Scott and Katie’s leadership at Camp La Junta is grounded in a love for the outdoors, a commitment to youth development, and a focus on building a supportive environment for all involved. With decades of hands-on experience and a deep-rooted commitment to both the camp and their local community, they continue to inspire future generations to grow, lead, and thrive.
Originally from Dallas, Scott’s love for camp began early. He spent his childhood attending camp, worked his way through college at various camps, and earned his degree in Recreation Management at Baylor with the goal of returning to camp. A dedicated leader, Scott is currently a member of the Hunt ISD School Board has served as the President of C.A.M.P. and the Young Men’s Business League. He is also the Director for La Junta’s DreamKamp, a program that helps make camp accessible to underprivileged youth. In addition to his work at camp, Scott has served his community as a Sunday school teacher, youth sports coach, and school mentor.
Katie, who grew up in Temple, also attended Baylor University, where she and Scott’s paths first crossed. After college, Katie spent several years in the business world in Dallas, before transitioning to managing the business side of Camp La Junta. With her keen financial and organizational expertise, she ensures the camp runs smoothly while maintaining its mission and values. Katie has been deeply involved in the Kerrville community, serving as the past President of the Kerrville Service Guide, President of the Kerrville Public School Foundation, and as a Sunday school teacher.
Scott and Katie’s dedication to Camp La Junta is further reflected in their family. They have two sons, Caleb and Asher, who have grown up at the camp, each contributing to its success over the years as campers, counselors, and program staff. Caleb is currently a Senior at Middlebury College in Vermont, while Asher is a Junior at Wake Forest University in North Carolina.
Email: Scott scott@lajunta.com and Katie katie@lajunta.com
William joined the Camp La Junta family in 2006. He went on to spend the next eight summers as a camper, and subsequent five on the summer horseback riding staff. William is a San Antonio native, a graduate of Alamo Heights High School, and The University of Texas at Austin. While in Austin, he was a Human Dimensions of Organization Major, Business minor, and was active in the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. Following his graduation, William worked for years in the Dallas/Fort Worth real estate market before moving to Peru to work for the La Calera organization in Chincha. While abroad, William realized his true home was back at La Junta where he now lives and serves as the Assistant Director.
Email: william@lajunta.com
Brandon joined Camp La Junta in the fall of 2024. With an extensive background in camping, he grew up in Boy Scouts and worked at Camp Lonehollow as a Division Director and Crew Leader throughout college. Originally from Friendswood, Brandon graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor’s in Recreation, Park and Tourism Science, focusing on Youth Development. He is also an alumnus of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. After college, Brandon served as the Assistant Director of Camp Kubena before transitioning into consulting and guiding high adventure trips in the Rockies with his own company, Camp Ember. During this time, he also worked as a Lieutenant for Fayette County EMS. Ultimately, Brandon decided to return to his true passion—traditional Texas summer camping.
Brandon’s wife, Madison, is originally from Washington state and a graduate of the University of Washington. She is a special needs teacher and looks forward to working in one of the local school districts after completing her year at the Rosedale School in Austin.
Email: brandon@lajunta.com
Cindy Zastrow has been a vital part of the Camp La Junta team since joining as the Registrar in September 2015. A native of Kerrville, Cindy is deeply connected to the local community. She is the go-to person for all things enrollment-related, handling registration and phone inquiries with a warm and organized approach to ensure families are prepared for an unforgettable camp experience. With her experience and dedication, Cindy is always ready to assist families, guiding them through the logistics of camp and making sure everyone feels at home before they even arrive.
Cindy attended Southeast Missouri State University on a basketball scholarship, where she honed her skills both on and off the court. She and her husband live in Hunt with their three children: Noah and Micah, who both grew up as Camp La Junta campers, and Aaralynn.
Email: Cindy cindy@lajunta.com
Larry first attended Camp La Junta in 1948, when his father, Luther Graham, was in charge. After serving as a Navy SEAL and spending three years in the Amazon River Basin designing and building jungle hospitals, Larry returned to the camp in 1968 to take over as Camp Director. In this role, he succeeded his father and began shaping the camp’s unique activities and core philosophy, which continue to define Camp La Junta today. Blake, a Trinity University student, joined the staff in 1982 as a Junior Counselor and became Program Director in 1984. Cheryl, soon to be Blake’s wife, joined the La Junta family in 1985. David, a La Junta All-Around Cowboy, began his journey at camp as an eight-year-old camper in 1968 and later progressed through roles as a counselor and owner. Together, Blake, David, and Cheryl took the helm from Larry, working to ensure Camp La Junta remains a place where young people can explore the outdoors, build confidence, and create lifelong memories.
Handpicked role models. Energetic. Engaging. Supportive.
Each summer, our team expands by more than 70 staff members. Counselors and support staff are carefully selected based on their character, commitment, and ability to serve as positive role models.
We seek to hire the very best people we can find at Camp La Junta, and our thorough hiring process reflects this. Each new applicant is interviewed and screened before contracted to work in the summer. The process includes a complete application, an in-depth interview, background check and references.
Our summer team is a healthy balance of return staff, fresh new staff and a valuable complement of counselors who grew up at camp, themselves.
After selection, our staff participates in an extensive staff training which covers the total camp experience from camper/staff interaction policies to dealing with homesickness to teaching a fun and safe activity class. In addition to safety, it is our intention that our college aged staff excel at providing admirable role models. We expect staff to be committed to putting their talent and energy into all aspects of each boy’s camp experience, from cabin life to class and play time. Training assures our staff are well-equipped to handle the days’ challenges and make an enthusiastic, nurturing team for our campers.