Weekend Camping Reservations

For a copy of the Short Term Camping Information sheet and Roster Form click here:

To help support and assist your unit with planning your weekend camping reservations for Camp Strake, El Rancho Cima, Camp Brosig, & Hamman Scout Camp. Weekend camping reservations and day only reservations for these Sam Houston Area Council camps will be made through the Camp Strake Camping Services Office. Camp Strake Camping Services will help you with your reservations and questions. Call them at (936) 756-7411, (936) 756-1387 or Toll Free 1-877-272-2267(1-877-BSA-CAMP).
(See Bovay information)

Please note that Sam Houston Area Council long-term camp reservations (All Summer Camps) will continue to be made at the Sam Houston Area Cockrell Scout Center at 713-756-3303.

Guidelines for making reservations for all Camps except Bovay:
· Reservations are made by Adult Leaders Only. (936) 756-7411, (936) 756-1387 or Toll Free 1-877-272-2267.
· Reservations must be in the name of the Registered Leader in camp (this is the first person to arrive and the last person to leave).
· Individual Unit reservations will be taken no more than 3 months in advance. (This will “insure” an active and current reservation)
· All Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venture Crews or Explorer Posts, District Events or Council Committees must make reservations with written approval (should be at least TWO WEEKS in advance) and receive a confirmed reservation before using any Council Camp Facility. 
* All reservation request made less than 2 weeks in advance will require additional approvals. Please make reservations in advance and consider the "lead-time" to process the reservation. Thank You.
· Reservations will not be accepted more than (12) months in advance for any district or council activity or event.
· Requests may be made by person, by phone, or by mail. Alternate dates must be included in requests made by mail since first choice may not be available.
· All reservations must be confirmed at 30 days prior to date by the unit, district or council committee. (By doing so, cancellations will help other units desiring facilities use. Please RSVP)
· Reservations on the phone recorder prior to opening on the dates posted are not accepted.
· Camp Strake Cub World reservations will be taken starting on the first Thursday of the month 3 months prior to date.                                 

Phone calls for reservations are listed in the order we receive them and returned within approximately 2 hours. Reservations on the phone recorder prior to opening on the dates posted are not accepted. In fairness to all, please honor. Thanks.

CAMPS CLOSED
All Camps are closed for all of the following Holiday Weekends: Good Friday Weekend, Memorial Day Weekend, Labor Day Weekend, Thanksgiving Weekend, Christmas Weekend, New Years Weekend. All Camps except for Brosig are closed during the months of June, July and August for the Summer Camp Programs. Camp Strake Cub World and Grand Lake is closed to unit reservations during the month of December for Winter Camp. El Rancho Cima is closed during the months of November, December and January due to hunting season for safety reasons. Hamman may be closed at times during the months of hunting season for safety reasons. NOTE: “Weekend Camping Opportunities” may be CLOSED due to registrations of committed attendance and financial feasibility.

Please have the following information available when making a Reservation:
Name of Registered Leader in Camp (Leader in charge…First person to arrive and last person to leave)
Leaders Home Address & zip code
Home & Work Phone numbers (Please include area code)
Your unit number and district name (Sam Houston Area Council is our Council name and not the district name)
Arrival and departure day(s) and times
Approximate number of people (youth & adult)

Confirmation of your reservation request will be mailed to the registered Leader in camp and will include camp policies and procedures.
It is not uncommon to fill up a month on the first day of reservations, be sure to call by the dates posted above for the appropriate month you are requesting..

Call Toll Free: 1-877-272-2267 or 936-756-1387 or 936-756-7411

Strake(GL), Brosig, Cima, Hamman: First Wednesday (Work Day) of the Month: Three Months in advance.

Camp Strake (GL), Brosig, Hamman, Cima Reservations For:

For the Entire Month of	Year	Call on or After	Date	Status or Notes
October	2007	Wednesday	July4, 2007
November	2007	Wednesday	August 1, 2007	Not Cima
December	2007	Wednesday	September 5, 2007	Not Cima
January	2008	Wednesday	October 3, 2007	Selected Weekends Only
February	2008	Wednesday	November 7, 2007
March	2008	Wednesday	December 5, 2008
April	2008	Wednesday	January 2, 2008
May	2008	Wednesday	February 6, 2008	Selected Weekends Only
June	2008	Wednesday	March 5, 2008	Summer Programs
July	2008	Wednesday	April 2, 2008	Brosig Only=Selected Wknds
August	2008	Wednesday	May 7, 2008	Brosig Only=Selected Wknds
September	2008	Wednesday	June 4, 2008
October	2008	Wednesday	July 2, 2008
November	2008	Wednesday	August 6, 2008	Not Cima
December	2008	Wednesday	September 3, 2008	Not Cima

Camp Strake Office Hours and Phone Numbers
The Camp Strake Camping Services office is open Tuesday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The office is always closed on Sunday and Monday and most holidays. The phone numbers for Camp Strake Camping Services are (936) 756-7411, (936) 756-1387 or Toll Free 1-877-272-2267 (1-877-BSA CAMP)
CUB CAMPING
Only 2nd year Webelos may camp at Grand Lake, Camp Strake as the guest (no exceptions) of a sponsoring troop. Cub Scout and Webelos camping is not permitted at El Rancho Cima or Hamman Scout Camp.

CANOE RESERVATIONS
Are taken up to 12 months in advance, you must have a Sam Houston Area Council Flatwater or whitewater Canoe Card on file to rent Council canoes. The person making reservations with the canoe card must accompany unit on canoe outing or activity. Canoeing is not an approved Cub Scout or Webelos, Den or Pack activity off property. The National Policy for Cub Scouts: Canoeing or rafting for Cub Scouts (including Webelos Scouts) is to be limited to Council / District events on flatwater ponds or controlled lake areas free of powerboats and sailboats.

ON PROPERTY RENTAL
To reserve canoes on property you must fill out an application to conduct a canoe trip (second leader info must be completed to confirm) with the rental reservation request completed. The fee is $30.00 per day per trailer of six canoes, no damage deposit required.

OFF PROPERTY RENTAL
To reserve canoes off property you must fill out an application to conduct a canoe trip (second leader info must be completed to confirm) along with a local tour permit. Tour permits are approved only when all requirements are met. (Please read insurance requirements on back of tour permit form). The rental fee is $150.00 for flatwater canoes, trailer of six, and $180.00 for whitewater canoes, trailer of six. The damage deposit is (3) times the rental fee per trailer. Tour Permits for Off Property Canoe Rentals MUST be sent with the application to conduct a canoe trip. All requests to rent canoes must be accompanied by the rental fee. Deposit is paid when you pick up the canoes. The rental of Whitewater Canoes does not necessarily permit a Whitewater Canoe Trip.

OFF PROPERTY CANOE RENTAL OTHER THAN SHAC CANOES & EQUIPMENT
Units that use rental canoe equipment other than SHAC canoes and equipment MUST FILE an APPLICATION TO CONDUCT A CANOE TRIP and a tour permit. Both must be approved by SHAC before your canoe trip.

COUNCIL ADULT CANOE TRAINING
Reservations and information for Sam Houston Area Council adult canoe training is available from Camp Strake Camping Services at (936) 756-7411, (936) 756-1387, or toll free 1-877-272-2267 (1-877-BSA-CAMP).
NOTE: An Application to Conduct a Canoe Trip Must accompany a Local Tour Permit even if you have your own canoes. (This includes Troop owned canoes)

2006 CANOE RENTAL FEES
(OFF PROPERTY USE)
$150.00 per Trailer (6 canoes) Flatwater
$180.00 per Trailer (6 canoes) Whitewater
Deposit is 3X the amount of rental
(ON PROPERTY)
$ 30.00 per trailer (6 canoes) per day
Prices are subject to change without notice

CONFERENCE CENTER RESERVATIONS
Are taken up to 12 months in advance. The Center is open to All non-profit groups and organizations. This includes YWCA, YMCA, Red Cross, Church groups, Art Clubs, Rotary Clubs, 4-H Clubs, etc. They must be an organized group and non-profit. Reservations are available through Camp Strake Camping Services at (936) 756-7411, (936) 756-1387 or Toll Free at 1-877-272-2267 (1-877-BSA-CAMP)

CANCELATIONS PLEASE CALL: If for some unforeseen reason, your unit has a change of plans for a weekend activity or event and have already made a camp reservation (i.e. facility, campsite, canoe rental) and have received confirmation for its usage, please extend the courtesy call and make a cancellation prior to your activity. If your unit should have a change of plans AFTER Friday please call Camp direct and cancel. Thank you.

CAMP STRAKE SCOUT SHOP
Phone number 1-800-864-1568 is a National run Scout Shop. For the most up to date accurate information call them direct. Camp Strake Camping Services cannot transfer your call to the Scout Shop; remember to write it down 1-800-864-1568. Hours are Tuesday thru Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 10:00AM to 3:00 PM.

BOVAY RESERVATIONS
Bovay Scout Ranch weekend and summer reservations for: Cub Adventure Camp and Camporee/Activity use are made at:
713-756-3380 or Fax 713-865-9199