All of the lastest news from camp during the summer and beyond.
Term 1, Week 1 has wrapped, and we can’t believe how much fun we’ve had already! First, some activity highlights …. In our jewelry-making activity, campers made freshwater pearl rings by hand! Each camper sized her own ring and learned how to shape and twist the wire just right. It was a thoughtful, creative project — and everyone left with a beautiful ring to keep and wear with pride. Read more.
Happy Summer 2025! Term 1 at Camp Balcones Springs is officially off to the races and more PHUN than ever. 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, Silver Spurs. Read more.
Term 4 at Camp Balcones Springs has kicked off with a ton of PHUN! On Sunday night, we began camp with our classic camp tradition – team initiation – where old campers put on their red, green, purple, or blue to welcome new faces to Camp Balcones Springs onto one of four camp teams, the Texas Rangers, Rough Riders, Silver Spurs, or Lone Stars. Boys and girls will compete in various games and events over the course of the term with their teams, all leading up to the camp-wide Amazing Race competition on the final day of camp (more on... Read more.
We wrapped up the last few days of Term 3 with a series of ceremonial and traditional events all CBS campers look forward to every summer. First came Cabin Hangout Night, where each set of cabin counselors creates a unique experience specifically for their cabin. Campers spend dedicated time together with their fellow bunkmates and counselors on one of the last night’s of the term, solidifying their friendships and reflecting on the wonderful memories they have made together over the past few weeks. Then, after an exhilarating day of Team Competition for the Amazing Race, all of camp joined together... Read more.
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.