Camping

Cub Scout Family Camping

Well-planned, organized family camping at the pack level help fulfill the promise made to our Cub Scouts.
Packs and Webelos dens may register.
Family camping is available at Bovay Scout Ranch, Camp Strake or Camp Brosig.

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.

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.
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 Extreme is a weekend campout for 4th and 5th grade Webelos at Bovay Scout Ranch.
Fast paced, fun-filled weekend
Webelos work on Arrow of Light requirements
Webelos are introduced to basic Boy Scout skills.

Day Camp is open to all registered Cub Scouts (including kindergarten graduates).
Activities typically include BB guns, archery, sports, crafts, nature and Scout skills.
Scouts make new friends and earn rank advancements.

At summer camp, Boy Scouts can earn merit badges, learn and practice their Scouting skills, follow the patrol method and work towards advancement.
Cockrell River Summer Camp includes swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing, just to name a few.
Horseshoe Bend Summer Camp offers horseback riding, backpacking, climbing, swimming, and much more.
Rough Riders is a high adventure summer camp experience with zip lining, a horseback trek, whitewater adventure, rock climbing, rappelling and much more.

Troops can camp at one of our council camps: Camp Strake, Bovay Scout Ranch, El Rancho Cima and Camp Brosig.
The Getaway at El Rancho Cima is a program available for Units who are camping at El Rancho Cima. Units can shoot rifle and shotgun, ride the horses, or zip down the longest zip line in Texas.

Winter Camp is held each year at Camp Strake between Christmas and New Year's Day
Winter Camp is a wonderful opportunity for troops to camp and Boy Scouts to earn merit badges.
Merit badge classes are taught by Scouters with real-life experiences in the field.

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 contingent 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.

Weekend Camping is available for crews at Camp Strake, Camp Brosig, Bovay Scout Ranch and El Rancho Cima. The Getaway at Cima is a program available for units who are camping at El Rancho Cima. Units can shoot rifle and shotgun, ride the horses, or zip down the longest zip line in Texas.
Rough Riders is a high adventure summer camp experience at El Rancho Cima. Venturers and adults will experience zip lining, a horseback trek, whitewater adventure, rock climbing, rappelling and much more. Scouts and Scouters can sign up individually.

For additional information or questions about camping, contact the district camping chair.