monthly campoutS

2025 - 2026

Check out our troop's awesome camping schedule! We've got trips planned year-round, so there's always an adventure waiting for you. Join us as we explore the great outdoors and make memories that will last a lifetime!

Friday, October 17, 2025 TO Sunday, October 19, 2025

Location: Lost Pines Scout Reservation

Remarks: THIS IS NOT A TROOP EVENT
Description: The Capitol Area Council invites all Scouts to come learn about Conservation from professionals in the field and begin their join to earning various conservation awards, including the BSA Distinguished Conservation Service Award, Scouting’s highest conservation award available.

Scouts can sign up for up to 4 Conservation related merit badges. There are also opportunities for conservation hours and classes to learn to completed any of the numerous different conservation awards available via BSA.
https://scoutingevent.com/564-81022

Friday, October 24, 2025 TO Sunday, October 26, 2025
Location: Bandera, TX - Twin Elm Ranch
Remarks: Horseback Riding
Description: Horseback riding + hiking; there will be free time for requirement sign-offs.

Friday, November 14, 2025 TO Sunday, November 16, 2025

Location: 
Remarks: Survivor Woman
Description: Wilderness survival campout; only materials available overnight must be packed in a quart-sized sandwich bag; challenge by choice

Saturday, December 05, 2025 TO Sunday, December 06, 2025

Location: Westlake Presbyterian Church
Remarks: Lock-in
Description: Troop sleeps over in church gym; bonding exercises; s'mores + campfire; movie night.

Saturday, December 27, 2025 TO Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Location: Lost Pines Scout Reservation
Remarks: Winter Lost Pines Session 1
Description: Winter Camp is considered an Eagle Badge Camp; Merit Badge Camp.

Friday, January 02, 2026 TO Monday, January 05, 2026

Location: Lost Pines Scout Reservation
Remarks: Winter Lost Pines Session 2
Description: Winter Camp is considered an Eagle Badge Camp; Merit Badge Camp.

Friday, January 23, 2026 TO Sunday, January 25, 2026

Location: McKinney Falls State Park
Remarks: TBD
Description: TBD

Friday, February 20, 2026 TO Sunday, February 22, 2026

Location: Bastrop State Park
Remarks: Scoutmaster Chef!
Description: Patrol cooking competition; mystery cooking ingredients.

Friday, March 27, 2026 TO Sunday, March 29, 2026

Location: TBD
Remarks: TBD
Description: TBD

Friday, March 27, 2026 TO Sunday, March 29, 2026

Location: TBD
Remarks: TBD
Description: TBD

Friday, April 10, 2026 TO Sunday, April 12, 2026

Location: Smilin' V Scout Ranch
Remarks: Camporee - THIS IS NOT A TROOP EVENT
Description: Camporees are held on a district basis. The program includes contests and demonstrations of outdoor Scouting skills as well as campfires, games, and field events. These activities show Scouting at its best.

Friday, May 01, 2026 TO Sunday, May 03, 2026

Location: TBD
Remarks: TBD
Description: TBD

general Packing list

1. Sleeping bag

2. Tent

3. Mess Kit

4. Sleeping pad

5. Pillow (optional)

6. Toiletries 

7. Scoutbook

8. Swimsuit (if needed)

9. Weather appropriate clothes (Jacket if needed)

10. Socks

11. Towel (if needed)

12. Sunscreen

13. Bug spray

14. Flashlight/headlight

15. Water Bottle

16. Water Shoes (if needed, must be close toed, not crocs)

17. Cooler (IF you are Grubmaster you have to HAVE a cooler)

18. Poncho/Rain Jacket

19. Pocketknife (if totin’ chip only)