Camps
2008 Cub-O-Ree Reminders
April 10, 2008 ·
Weather: This weekend is supposed to be pleasant; however there is a some chance of rain and the lows will drop into the 50’s. Please make sure your Scouts have the proper clothing and are prepared for slightly chilly weather at night. It really should be a nice weekend, however this is Texas, so let’s be prepared for whatever the gulf winds throw at us! Snakes: As a reminder, no open toe shoes are allowed to be worn while at Camp. The snakes are now waking up from their winter sleep and they are getting active.... [Read the full story]
Events
Cub Frontier Project Update
April 9, 2008
Hello my Fellow Scouters and Scouts: This is a friendly reminder and request for the Conservation Project on April 19th. Camp will be available. We are looking for: Folks with large yard mowers or bush hogs to help with the mowing. Folks who are carpenters or handymen for making signs. The signs for the twelve points of the Scout Law need replacing and Chuck would like our group to handle that. Plumbers to help with the water leak (we have a mini excavator coming to help with the task). We are also in need of materials... [Read the full story]
News
Camp Karankawa Patch History
March 25, 2008
The History of Camp Karankawa in patches will be added soon. Read More →
Training
Campmaster Training
March 23, 2008
Campmaster Corps Training Again In The Fall Of 2008 (TBA) For more information contact Ranger Jerry Phone: (979) 345-3964 E-mail: rangerjerry at campkarankawa.com Click the following link for the Camp Master Corps Training Flyer We apologize for the inconvience of not displaying email addresses in their clickable form. This is done to protect the privacy of the email addresses. This method prevents automated harvesting of mass email addresses by spammer robots. Read More →
Important Notices
Main Gate At Camp
March 25, 2008
The front gate at the Rangers home closes at 10:00 pm nightly. While Campers are in Camp the gate is left unlocked in case of an emergency, but the gate must be kept closed. Read More →
Camp Activities
Camp Karankawa Orienteering Course
April 2, 2008
This is a great orienteering course for scouts to tryout their skills. Before you get started don’t forget to carry plenty of water and tell your scout leder what your are doing. Where to get started? Go to the covered Pavilion (#13 on camp map) near the Leaders Lodge and Dining Hall. Calibrate our pace using the pavilion foundation. The foundations 80′ x 80′. For instance, if it takes you 32 paces to walk the 80′ across the pavilion, then your pace is 2.5′ per step (80/32=2.5). Record your... [Read the full story]
Category
Camp Karankawa Patch History
March 25, 2008
The History of Camp Karankawa in patches will be added soon. Read More →
News
Camp Karankawa Patch History
The History of Camp Karankawa in patches will be added soon. Read More →
Cub Frontier Conservation Project
April 18th, 19th & 20th 2008 Calling all Scouts of Thunderbird and Cradle of Texas Districts!! (1) A Conservation Project to help fill requirements for ranks and awards. (2)... [Read more]
Camps
Scout Training
Campmaster Training
Campmaster Corps Training Again In The Fall Of 2008 (TBA) For more information contact Ranger Jerry Phone: (979) 345-3964 E-mail: rangerjerry at campkarankawa.com Click... [Read more]
National Youth Leader Training
National Youth Leadership Training or NYLT is a leadership development training program of the Boy Scouts of America conducted at the council level for youth. It is intended to... [Read more]
Events & Projects
Recent Camp Karankawa Updates
Weather: This weekend is supposed to be pleasant; however there is a some chance of rain and the lows will drop into the 50’s. Please make sure your Scouts have the proper... [Read more]
Hello my Fellow Scouters and Scouts: This is a friendly reminder and request for the Conservation Project on April 19th. Camp will be available. We are looking for: Folks with... [Read more]
This is a great orienteering course for scouts to tryout their skills. Before you get started don’t forget to carry plenty of water and tell your scout leder what your... [Read more]
Bug Description Habitat Problem Chigger Oval with red velvety covering. Sometimes almost colorless. Larva has six legs. Harmless adult has eight and resembles a small spider.... [Read more]
Ground Fire Alert Status
Current Ground Fire Alert Status - LOW
Current ground fire alert status for Camp Karankawa is LOW Supervised ground fires in designated... [Read more]