Those camps are definitely like the greek system tailored to kids. They do a great job of providing coming-of-age experiences and connectivity for the next generation of Texas bankers, businessmen, socialites, politicians, etc... And the families of means looking to move into those circles. You can view that as cynically as you want, but the last names of campers there read like a list of surnames of those with power and influence inside the state of Texas. Cost insures its exclusivity. This is one reason I don't think this will all be hand waved away like Uvalde. When people with last names like Hunt or Kroenke or Kerr have questions, they will get answers.
I come from some privilege and went to La Junta for 4 summers in the late 70s/early 80s, and it was an absolute blast. For me personally, it was a great growth opportunity and I got a shit ton of confidence out of the experiences. I never parleyed it into any sort of adult status, I spent most of my 20s ripping the silver spoon from my mouth, but for those lucky/connected enough to go, they are better for the experiences they had at these camps.