Sending your Scouts to camp is an excellent investment in their future. They can learn new skills, make new friends, and have fun. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity for your child. Camp experiences are created with your Scout’s ability and interests at the core of the program:
Fall Camp
November 22-25, 2025
Scouts BSA Troops
(resident camp)
With cooler temperatures, Scouts can earn less-common Merit Badges all while experiencing the adventures of Scouting at McGimsey Scout Park in beautiful San Antonio.
Ranger Camp
June 8-14, 2025
Scouts BSA Troops – First-Year Scout Program
(resident camp)
Since 1957, the Alamo Area Council has been running Texas’s most comprehensive First-Year Camping program for Scouts on their way toward First Class. Our Ranger Camp has had a redesign and has become our main focus for summer. Ensure your brand new scouts attend this camp to learn everything they need to get a head start on reaching the rank of First Class in a small group instructional design to ensure they learn everything well. REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!
Aquatics Camp
June 8-14, 2025
Troops, Crews, and Ships
(resident camp)
Dive into an unforgettable summer experience centered around building leadership skills and having a blast in the water. Our comprehensive program is designed to incorporate all the training and merit badges mentioned, providing a fully developed and immersive aquatic experience. Scouts attending this camp will work towards earning the National Aquatics Award. REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!
Akela Adventure Camp
June 4-7, 2025
Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts
(resident camp)
Each summer, Bears who’ve just entered Webelos and Scouts who moved up into Arrow of Light Den are invited to a camp designed especially for them! This camp is different than Day Camp, you work in a rotation with your Patrol and all classes are taught by our amazing summer camp staff. This serves as a shorter version of a Scouts BSA Summer Camp to introduce our Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts to what they can experience at a Scouts BSA Summer Camp – the comradery and friendships that are built at a resident camp designed just for them. REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!
Cub Scout Day Camp
June 2-5, 2025 – New Braunfels
June 16-20 and/or June 23-27, 2025 – McGimsey Scout Park
June 24-26, 2025 – Boerne
Tiger – Arrow of Light Scouts
These camps are designed to engage scouts while allowing them opportunities to complete some of their elective rank requirements. Day camp consists of activities, swimming, range and target activities, crafts, games, and exploring the outdoors each day. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
All Ages Day Camps
June 30- July 4, 2025
July 7-11, 2025
July 14-18, 2025
July 21-25, 2025
July 28-August 1, 2025
We’re excited to announce the launch of our new day camp experience for youth ages 7-17 at McGimsey Scout Park! Our camp offers a unique blend of adventure, creativity, and learning, all while allowing campers to return to the comfort of their homes each night. Each week, campers will dive into exciting topics designed to spark their interests and unleash their creativity. Our diverse program may include: Dungeons and Dragons, 3D Printing, Coding and Programming, Animation, Handicrafts, Pioneering and Tools, Range and Target Activities, Card Games, Game Design, Graphic Arts.
Staff!
We Are Hiring Staff for Summer Camp! If you are interested in working at any or all of our above summer camps and will be 16 by 1 June, 2025 – we ask that you CLICK HERE TO APPLY
We plan to keep our staff employed from May 30 to August 2, 2025 by staffing all of our different camps. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Adventure@AlamoAreaBSA.org
Counselor in Training Applications – Coming Soon!
Camperships
The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council (AAC) offers scout youth financial support of up to 50% of the early bird registration fee at Council owned properties and controlled summer camp events like Fall Camp, Scouts BSA Summer Camp, Ranger Camp, Aquatics Camp, Akela Adventure Camp, Cub Scout Day Camp, All Ages Day Camp and even some of our smaller Fall events. These are available to any youth Scout from the Alamo Area Council, South Texas Council and Rio Grande Council.
FUNdraisers for Scouts: Many Scouts earn their way through fundraising. Each year, the Alamo Area Council offers youth two opportunities to build skills and confidence while preparing for their next adventure: The Adventure Card Fundraiser kicks off in the spring, and the Popcorn Fundraiser starts in August.
