Cockrell River Camp

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.

The Council's Camping Committee is pleased to announce that Derek Spier will serve again as the Camp Director in 2011. Derek is an experienced Scoutmaster of  Troop 557 in the Texas Skies District. He retired as a Peace Officer 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.

Opened in 2009, "J.C. Walter Family Shooting Sports Complex" is 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 gives experienced shooters a new challenge.

If you have any questions regarding Cockrell River Camp and its summer program, please contact the council office for Brett Lee at 713-756-3306, brett.lee@shac.org or contact the program services department 713-756-3309.

Our 2012 Cockrell River Camp fees are $250 per Scout.

ONLINE MERIT BADGE REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AT 9:00am ON APRIL 1^st. To save time, the Troop Registrar should enter Scout’s name on registration in preparation for Merit Badge selection prior to April 1st.

VERY IMPORTANT: ONLY THE PERSON THAT SIGNED UP THE TROOP (THE TROOP REGISTRAR) CAN REGISTER FOR MERIT BADGES AS IT REQUIRES A USER NAME AND PASSWORD THAT THEY SETUP DURING REGISTRATION. EACH SCOUT CANNOT REGISTER FOR THEIR CLASSES!!

Attached is the 2012 Merit Badge Schedule for Cockrell River Camp. Each Troop Registrar was sent the” How to register using the Double Knot System” document. To help you prepare for the online merit badge registration please read the following information.

1. Have each Scout select 8 merit badges they would like to earn at camp by priority
2. Each Scout must be named in the Double Knot system to select merit badges for them. (Troop Registrar must do this)
3. You can select up to 5 merit badges for each Scout, but this will provide a couple of alternatives just in case some classes are full
4. Eagle Scout required merit badges and Shooting Sports fill up fast.
5. There are no waitlist for classes
6. At Cockrell River Camp, if you have Scouts participating in Blanco Blast (First Class Emphasis Program), select Blanco Blast and they will need to select 2 Merit Badges to take in the afternoon.

ONLINE MERIT BADGE REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AT 9:00am ON APRIL 1^st. Make sure all your Scouts are named in the double knot system. (Troop Registrar must do this)

If you are not familiar with locations of the campsites, click here to see a map. Click here to register.

Want to be a Camp Staffer? If you are 16+, fill out the Staff Application and send in now. Interviews will be held in 2012. Please call 713-756-3309 to set up your interview.

 If you are 15 and want to work on staff, please fill out the Jr. Staff Application and send in now.

Important Forms
2012 Camp Leader Guide
Registration Access
Special Requests Form
Summer Menu
River Camp Merit Badge Schedule
How to Register for Merit Badges
Annual Health Form
Campership Application
Refund Policy
Staff Application
Jr. Staff Application
Adult in Camp State Compliance Form
Special Dietary Needs Form
Super Troop