The Sweeney Connection

When you attend a Sweeney Five concert, you hear songs and lyrics that are unique to Camp...

Lake Dealey is the heart of Camp - it's Lovely Blue waters beckon campers to return each summer to bask in it's glory...

The All-Camp Hike is an amazing evening.  And Meditation Mountain is deserving of a little chat and it's own episode on 'Connection Clips'.

Two epic Daytime Activities are Archery & Riflery - Bob & Chad discuss them in this episode of 'Connection Clips'.

Four Wheelers are all over Camp Sweeney in the Summer.  From the Program Assistants, to the Maintenance Staff, to Bob and Ernie...there are a variety of vehicles used to run and manage the day to day operations of Camp...

Camp Sweeney is a beautiful place.  From rolling hills to amazing valleys and everything in between...

Bri Hulsey is a former camper, counselor and continuing advocate for Camp Sweeney. She discusses her life with Type 1, her journey through Sweeney and a special relationship she has with one of our Camp 'Legends'...

So many amazing nighttime events at camp...Bob and Chad discuss them and reminisce on how incredible a Sweeney evening can be.

Camp Sweeney's Daytime Class Activities are epic...and the subject of this 'Connection Clips' episode.

Bob & Chad discuss the origins and details of the PFC LIFE program.

Join Bob and Chad as they discuss the history of Camp Sweeney in this quick-hit episode of the Sweeney Connection that we call 'Connection Clips'.

Dr. Ernie on the evolution of Sweeney's Summer Program.

Keith Rigsby, Camp Sweeney Facility Director, on the work that goes in to getting camp ready for a Sweeney Summer and a behind-the-scenes look at offseason projects and repairs.

Mark Rigsby has been taking care of the Sweeney grounds for over 20 years.  He shares his thoughts on the camp, the work to maintain it year-round and his favorite moments and events that he has been a part of for more than two decades.

Gabrielle Rowland, former Sweeney Camper, shares her Sweeney experience and her life today working for Tandem, serving children with Diabetes.

In this episode, Bob & Chad riff on 'Cool Camp Stuff' - all things Sweeney that are the ultimate in Cool!

Dr. Kathy Sumpter, a member of Camp Sweeney's amazing team of Medical Directors, discussed Diabetes, providing some history, past and present treatments, technology and more.

Bob & Chad take a look back at last Summer and a look ahead to Summer 2026.

Our 2025-2026 Off-Season Associate Program Directors discuss the ins & outs of the off-season program and preparations for Summer 2026.

One of our amazing young campers, Lauren Uribe, on how camp has given her the friendships and support that sustain her in her daily struggle with facing Type 1 Diabetes.

The Sweeney 5 - Camp Sweeney's 'House Band', is gearing up for yet another amazing Summer in the woods of Sweeneyland.  We are joined today by all of the current members of the band as they talk the music, magic and mayhem of a Sweeney Campfire...and so much more!

Camp Sweeney's long-standing relationship with Callisburg ISD is our subject in this Podcast.  Camp Sweeney's KPFC plays a vital role for both Camp Sweeney and Callisburg High School, where the Radio station is home to Callisburg Sports broadcasts as well as the online program for Callisburg High School's Broadcasting Class.  We are joined by two of Callisburg High School's bes...

Matti Olson is a High School Senior and Sweeney Camper, looking forward to her final summer at Camp and to a future in College and beyond.

Keith Rigsby, Camp Sweeney Facility Director, on maintaining the Sweeney Property, what a Sweeney Summer of maintenance activity looks like and what off-season work is currently underway as we begin to prepare for Summer 2025.

Camp Sweeney Business Manager, Billie Hood, on off-season projects, the new Jay Sutton Camper Center and much more.