Balcones Blog

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

Term 3: June 28th Recap

June 29, 2026

June 28th officially marked the start of Term 3! We loved welcoming your campers to spend this term with us. Read below for the insider scoop on what your camper is up to daily! Read more.

Term 2: June 25th Recap

June 26, 2026

CBS Eats At camp, we are proud of our nutritious and diverse meals that fuel your campers! Take a look at our menus of the day! We start our day strong with breakfast! In addition to our daily selections of creamy oatmeal and toppings, fresh fruit medley, a toast bar, and scrambled eggs with salsa and cheddar, every morning at breakfast we serve featured breakfast menu items! On Thursday, your campers also enjoyed: Ham & Egg Sliders Biscuits Cantaloupe We refuel midday with lunch! For lunch, we always have a salad bar, sandwich station, and buttered noodles open to our... Read more.

Picking Up Your Camper on Closing Day

June 26, 2026

You made it. Two (or three!) weeks ago, you dropped your camper off in their cabin, gave them a hug, and drove off. Now it’s time to pick up your camper. You don’t need me to tell you all the logistics. There’s plenty of that on the website and in your inbox. This is about what to really expect when you pick up your camper and how to manage your expectations and their emotions. The anticipation of driving through the gates to pick up your camper is singular. They are already little change machines, so who are you going to... Read more.

Term 2: June 24th Recap

June 25, 2026

CBS Eats At camp, we are proud of our nutritious and diverse meals that fuel your campers! Take a look at our menus of the day! We start our day strong with breakfast! In addition to our daily selections of creamy oatmeal and toppings, fresh fruit medley, a toast bar, and scrambled eggs with salsa and cheddar, every morning at breakfast we serve featured breakfast menu items! On Wednesday, your campers also enjoyed: Plain and banana pancakes with nutella Bacon Bananas We refuel midday with lunch! For lunch, we always have a salad bar, sandwich station, and buttered noodles open... Read more.

Term 2: June 23rd Recap

June 24, 2026

CBS Eats At camp, we are proud of our nutritious and diverse meals that fuel your campers! Take a look at our menus of the day! We start our day strong with breakfast! In addition to our daily selections of creamy oatmeal and toppings, fresh fruit medley, a toast bar, and scrambled eggs with salsa and cheddar, every morning at breakfast we serve featured breakfast menu items! On Tuesday, your campers also enjoyed: Kolaches Chocolate croissants Grapes We refuel midday with lunch! For lunch, we always have a salad bar, sandwich station, and buttered noodles open to our campers! Additionally,... Read more.