Ora Johnson established Waldemar in 1926. Her vision was to build the finest girls' camp in the nation. Aunt Ora's niece, Doris Johnson, carried on that dream during her 47 years as the camp director. These two remarkable women created Camp Waldemar that is today one of America's finest girls' camps.     Their dream was continued and enhanced by Marsha English Elmore who directed the camp from 1979 to 1998. Their program that builds character, refinement and self-esteem in young women, along with the exceptional beauty of Waldemar, sets this camp apart.     
    Today, the styles may have changed, but the Elmore family continues to run Waldemar by preserving the camp legacy set forth by its early founders. Meg Elmore Clark, Marsha and Dale's daughter is the Camp Director, while Teak Elmore, their son, serves as Business Manager for the camp.

    “I believe in the girls of today. In this age of transition they have already accomplished much, but with greater possibilities opening every day for physical, mental, and moral growth, there is almost no limit to their achievements. Camp Waldemar was founded to create opportunities for developing the best in every girl.   
     Encouraged by the unusual success of the past seasons, it has become my ambition with the aid of my counselors and girls to build in Texas one of the best camps in the United States.”                                                                                             - Ora Johnson, 1926