Balcones Blog

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

Team Competition at CBS

June 17, 2026

All on property are assembled. The sound of drums beating grows steadily in your ears. The hum of conversation deflates into a hush. A loud voice begins an annual tradition, “Many years ago, four dusty roads converged on this spot…” It’s the first night of camp, and you are about to be initiated into a team. Play and games are ways for humans to experience new forms of agency or motivation. The counselors at CBS are challenged to consider how they are going to create new experiences for the campers. What are they planning to teach them through their actions,... Read more.

CBS Glossary

June 11, 2026

When you first ask your campers about their time at Camp Balcones Springs, they will probably be silent. After a quick thaw back into normal life, the stories will begin to leak. After your initial excitement, you will experience an immediate challenge; your camper is speaking in a new language. The following blog is an attempt to help you interpret those stories. In an attempt to organize this glossary, I will collect the terms into four groups - Locations, Activities, Apparatus*, and Terms and Phrases. In each group, terms will be listed alphabetically, and I will do my level-best to... Read more.

How to Send Packages to Campers

May 28, 2026

It’s true campers love getting mail, but getting packages is another level. If you are able, please try and send at least one care package. It doesn’t need to be big, but it’s always received by your camper as a big, “I love you.” Boring important stuff out of the way first - Yes, camp receives packages from all major carriers. Camp Balcones Springs may be far from a strong cell signal, but FM 1431 is well-traveled by the FedEx, UPS, and the US Postal Service. You can send packages from Amazon. They will arrive, but a package is always... Read more.

How to Send Email to Camp (and what to write)

May 22, 2026

By Jimmy Miller CBS Alumni & Parent Read more.

Summer 2026 Theme Nights

May 11, 2026

One of the greatest parts of camp are our THEME NIGHTS!!! Start planning your costume for the theme nights below. Read more.