Check out the Summer Camp 2010 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.

Horseshoe Bend is located a half mile due west of the main gate
of El Rancho Cima. At Horseshoe Bend, life here is a little more laidback as in the days of the Old West. Your transportation here is a little different from city life, with over 50 horses to choose from. You may encounter many cowboys that will always greet you with a friendly “Howdy”.

Horseshoe Bend has a variety of unique programs that include
horseback riding, rodeo, trips to the meadow, and of course the spectacular
hike to Sentinel Peak. Our merit badge program includes shooting sports,
ecology, conservation, aquatics (pool only), handicrafts and much more.
On-line merit badge registration will begin in early April.

The Council's Camping Committee is pleased to announce that Bob Stewart will serve as the Camp Director in 2010. Bob is an experienced Scoutmaster and staff member for 21st Century Wood Badge and Venturing Kodiak. He excels in summer staff development and overall camp operations. 

If you have any questions regarding Walter Horseshoe Bend, please contact Mike Sheets at 713-756-3306. Or you can call the Council Office at 713-756-3303.

Our 2010 Walter Horseshoe Bend fee is $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 Camp Leader Guidebook is available to provide you with information to prepare your journey to Walter Horseshoe Bend. Click here for the Program Overview.

Weeks 1 & 2 are full, but there are still spaces available for weeks 3 & 4. 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 a reservation form.

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 want to work as Jr. Staff and are 15, 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