Balcones Blog

All of the lastest news from camp during the summer and beyond.

Term 4: Christmas in July & Harry Potter Night!

August 02, 2025

On Friday, July 25, we celebrated Christmas in July at Camp Balcones Springs! “Santa” fulfilled cabin wishes for special snacks, delivering requested treats, and cabins enjoyed a family-style meal in a festively-decorated Rio Grande Dining Hall. Other highlights included a live nativity scene at flagpole, Santa visiting activities throughout the day, a snowball fight with shaving cream at the blob dock, cookie decorating, and so much more! Read more.

Three Cheers for Term 4

July 24, 2025

Opening Day for Term 4 saw 88 new-to-camp families enter our gates! On Sunday night, we began camp with our classic summer tradition – team initiation – where old campers put on their red, blue, green, or purple to welcome new faces at Camp Balcones Springs onto one of four camp teams, the Texas Rangers, Rough Riders, Lone Stars, or Silver Spurs. Boys and girls will compete in various games and events over the course of the term with their respective teams. Read more.

Term 3 Endings

July 24, 2025

Term 3 wrapped up with all of the special events and traditions that mark the successful close of one summer and start the countdown for the next! Read more.

Term 3: Outlaws vs Bandits + The CBS Music Video Awards!

July 19, 2025

This last week of camp has been packed to the brim with exciting activities. Read more.

Term 3: Baseline, the CBS Talent Show, & Backwards Day at Camp!

July 19, 2025

Last weekend began with talent show tryouts for Sunday night’s big event. Singing performances dominated the entry list, and we were so impressed with everyone’s abilities! Read more.