Check out the 2010 Summer Camp Promo Packet!

Summer Camp Scoutmaster Orientation will be held on Tuesday, May 11 beginning at 7 PM at the Cockrell Scout Center. This is an important meeting to get all of your summer camp questions answered and a chance to learn about what will happen at El Rancho Cima this summer. See you there.

Cockrell River Camp is located on the south end of El Rancho Cima just 2 miles from the main gate. The breath taking views are endless as you make your way down towards your campsite on the Blanco River. Each campsite has its own spectacular view of the river. The Blanco River provides unique swimming, canoeing, rowing, kayaking, and even tubing. On a hot summer’s day, relief is just steps away as you submerge yourself in the 68 degree year round Blanco River.

Ironwheel Mesa is partnered with Cockrell River Camp with all its programs.
The uniqueness of Ironwheel Mesa is that it is nestled high atop the Blanco
River on the Mesa. Scouts have a short walk down
the Mesa towards the program area which is a part of Cockrell River Camp. Ironwheel has its own dining hall and unique spectacular views.

The Council's Camping Committee is pleased to announce that Derek Spier will serve as the Camp Director in 2010. Derek is an experienced Scoutmaster of Troop 557 in the Texas Skies District. He retired as a Peace Officier and has started a second career as a school teacher. Derek brings to the camp a wealth of experience in summer camp operations, NYLT staff leadership and 21st Century Wood Badge staff.

New for 2009, “J.C. Walter Family Shooting Sports Complex” a state of the art
facility, located just below the dining hall. A new rifle range, shotgun range and archery range will provide any novice shooter a chance to learn and become an expert marksman and experienced shooters a new challenge.

If you have any questions regarding Cockrell River Camp and its summertime program, please contact the council office for Mike Sheets at 713-756-3306, mike.sheets@shac.org or call contact the program services department 713-756-3303.

Our 2010 Cockrell River Camp fees are $230 per Scout. Following our payment schedule, each Scout can receive a discount resulting in a fee of $210. Please click here for 2010 Fees.

Our new updated Camp Leaders Guidebook is available to provide you with information to prepare your journey to Cockrell River Camp. Click here for a Program Overview.

There are still spaces available. Please click here to see availability. If you are not familiar with locations of the campsites, click here to see a map . Click here for reservation form. Weeks 1, 2, 3 and 5 are full at River Camp.

Want to be a camp Staffer? If you are 16+, fill out the Staff Application  and send in now. Interviews for Summer Camp Staff will be held at Winter Camp - Camp Strake on Dec. 28 & 29; at the Cockrell Scout Center on Jan. 9 and 30 from 9 AM to 2 PM; at El Rancho Cima on Feb. 6 from 1 PM - 3 PM; and at the OA Spring Fellowship at Camp Strake on Feb.27. Call 713-756-3303 to set up an appointment for interviews.
If you are 15 and want to serve on Jr. Staff, please fill out the Jr. Staff Application.

Reservation Form

El Rancho Cima Leader Guide

Program Overview

2010 Fees

Cima Odyssey Program for Older Scouts

Cima Odyssey Program Commitment

Adult In Camp State Compliance Form

Merit Badge Listings

Campership Application

Refund Policy

Evening Program Listings

Staff Application

Jr. Staff Application

Program Department Names, Phone Numbers and Emails