Council Camping Opportunities
Cub Scout Family Camping
Well-planned, organized
family camping
at the pack level helps fulfill the promise made to Cub Scouts.
Packs and Webelos dens may register.
Family camping is available at
Bovay Scout Ranch
and
Camp Brosig
.
Cub Scout Adventure Camp
Adventure Camp
is a weekend camp out for Cub Scouts and their families at
Bovay Scout Ranch
.
Admission covers three meals in the air-conditioned dining hall.
Activities include BB guns, archery, water park (weather permitting) and one or two program areas (e.g., BMX bikes, dino dig, mine, nature center, Indian village).
Packs, dens and individual families may register.
Cub Scout Resident Camp
Resident Camp
is a three-night camp held in July for all registered Cub Scouts (including kindergarten graduates)
Resident Camp is held at
Bovay Scout Ranch
near Navasota, TX.
Activities include BB guns, archery, swimming, BMX bikes, sports, nature and more.
Advancements offered supplement those offered at
day camp
.
Packs, dens and families may register.
Webelos Coyote Extreme
Webelos Coyote Extreme
is a weekend campout for 4
th
and 5
th
grade Webelos Scouts at
Bovay Scout Ranch
.
A fast-paced, fun-filled weekend
Webelos Scouts work on Arrow of Light rank requirements
Webelos Scouts are introduced to basic Scouting skills needed when joining a troop.
Cub Scout Day Camp
Day camp
is open to all registered Cub Scouts for Scouts entering 1
st
- 5
th
grade the next school year.
Activities typically include BB guns, archery, sports, crafts, nature and Scout skills.
Scouts make new friends and earn rank advancements.
Scouts BSA Summer Camp
At
summer camp
, Scouts can earn merit badges, learn and practice their Scouting skills, follow the patrol method and work towards advancement.
Summer Camp Staff
- The council is looking for a few dedicated individuals to serve Scouting by being a staff member at one of the council's camps.
Weekend Camping
Troops, crews and ships can conduct
weekend camping
trips at one of our council camps:
Tellepsen Scout Camp
,
Camp Brosig
, and
Camp Strake
.
Winter Camp
Winter Camp
is held each year at
Camp Strake
between Christmas and New Year's Day for Scouts in troops, crews and ships.
Winter Camp is a wonderful opportunity for troops to camp and Scouts to earn merit badges.
Merit badge classes are taught by Scouters with real-life experiences in the field.
High Adventure
Troops and crews can sign up for one of four exciting BSA's
High Adventure Bases:
Florida Sea Base
in Florida;
Northern Tier
in Minnesota;
Philmont Scout Ranch
in New Mexico;
Summit Bechtel Reserve
in West Virginia.
Philmont Council Contingent
: Each summer, the council sends several contingents to Philmont Scout Ranch.
National Scout Jamboree
is a gathering of approximately 45,000 Scouts that showcases everything that is great about the BSA.
OA High Adventure Programs
are a unique opportunity for Arrowmen to spend two weeks at a high adventure base for a life-changing experience.
Venturing Camping
Weekend camping
is available for crews at
Tellepsen Scout Camp
,
Camp Brosig
, and
Camp Strake
Contacts
For additional information or questions about camping, contact the
district camping chair
.
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