Balcones Blog

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

Term 3: Lights, Camera, Action: CBS Music Video Awards!

July 23, 2024

Today we will be talking about the Music Video Awards, one of the most unique and celebrated traditions for kids at Camp Balcones Springs! Every summer, during Term 3 (our three-week session) only, we celebrate the CBS Music Video Awards, or MVAs. During the three weeks of summer camp, boys and girls work with their cabin mates and counselors to develop an idea for a music video they will script, direct, and film to be edited by our outstanding camp media team. Campers work with their cabinmates and counselors to choose a song, develop a concept and narrative structure, write... Read more.

Term 3: Camp’s Got Talent, Mission Impossible…2, & The Wizard of Oz

July 23, 2024

What makes Term 3, the lone three-week session at Camp Balcones Springs, so special are the unique events that occupy the added week of time that third term provides. One of these events is the CBS Talent Show. This year, Dan Kent stole the show with an incredible Frank Sinatra solo. The evening also featured two magic shows, a lip sync battle between the Senior Camper girls and the Senior Camper boys, a beautiful piano performance, and our first ever telepathy talent from camper Cruz! The last event of the evening was a duo comedy act between two of our... Read more.

Term 3: Night Team Competition & Mission Impossible!

July 13, 2024

Saturday night at Camp Balcones Springs was a night to remember! After a full Camp Gameday during which campers competed against each other on their camp teams, including a thrilling flag football game between the Senior Camper girls (Lone Stars versus Silver Spurs), we capped off the day with a night-time basketball game between the Senior Camper boys. The game was fast-paced, filled with full-court pressing, off-ball screens, and even some reach-in fouls, only due to the high effort at play, of course. Counselors ran a concession stand during the game for the observing campers, offering grape and cherry snow... Read more.

Term 3: Happy 4th of July!

July 06, 2024

The Fourth of July at Camp Balcones Springs is always a special occasion. We interrupt our regular programming to ensure our camp Fourth of July is an event like no other! This year, we had an epic parade during Phunanza, featuring 10 camp vehicles – golf carts, mules , convertibles, trucks, and trailers all decorated for the festivities. Candy and red, white, and blue beads were thrown to parade watchers at the Thicket area. The second time the parade marched through, onlookers were greeted with popsicles – AND water balloons! Read more.

Term 3: Boys’ Cookout, A Night in Paris, & Kayaking Class Highlights!

July 06, 2024

This term’s Boys’ Cookout was especially special because it was held at our brand new Papa’s Pool! Boy campers enjoyed all-beef hot dogs and the new cook-out favorite, grilled pita pizzas. As always, the real thrill came from our legendary chili cook-off. This year, the boys got creative with their chili recipes, selecting from an array of ingredients and some exciting mystery items: hot dog meat, pepperoni, and even caramel sauce! Watching the boys experiment and craft their unique chili concoctions was a true delight. It was an evening full of laughter, delicious food, playful swimming, and unforgettable memories that... Read more.