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For Boy's 7 to 15 years The Texas Catholic Boys Camp is Tecaboca's history as well as its present and future. Started in 1951 by the Society of Mary (Marianists), the camp gave Tecaboca its name (the first two letters of each word creates the name: TExas CAtholic BOys CAmp and built for it a fine international reputation. General Details For half a century now, Marianists and their lay associates have staffed a camp where youth experience the outdoors under the skilled direction of caring adults. Camp Tecaboca has full-time licensed medical personnel on site 24 hours a day, and the entire staff is well versed in health and safety procedures. Children of all faiths enjoy the camp, and all campers are encouraged to attend and participate in religious services, though participation is not required of non-Catholics.
Tecaboca has 2 two-week summer sessions. For an additional
fee campers can sign up for a 1 week session. Registrations are excepted for
boys 7 to 15. Campers are grouped by age, and
they sleep in bunkhouses with adjacent shower and restroom facilities; younger
campers bunk closer to the “Main House,” while older boys are privileged
to bunk in the cabins on “The Hill.” Staff members are responsible for the
welfare and recreation of the campers 24 hours a day. A professional food
service team maintains a balanced diet for all, and once a week staff and
campers have an outdoor cookout.
Activities Tecaboca is fun! The horseback program is a favorite, run by experienced counselors who maintain a safe, enthusiastic environment that even the younger campers can enjoy. Campers participate in archery and riflery programs, which teach precision skills and give campers a chance to qualify for awards. Concentration and a strict adherence to safety are components of all of our programs. Red Cross-qualified lifeguards oversee a buddy system during swimming and canoeing periods. (There’s nothing like the cool Johnson Creek on a hot Texas afternoon!) Campers often return home with items they have made in leather craft, bead craft and wood shop. And the fishing is great! Some campers spend hours in the evening trying to land “the big one” in our beautiful river. Evenings include two activity periods or special events like Frisbee Football, an extended trail ride, or the “Ranger Run,” a short distance marathon held once a week for campers who want to test their skill. Tecaboca is definitely the place to do some stargazing! You haven’t really seen the Milky Way spread across the sky until you’ve seen it away from city lights!
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Location Tecaboca is located just northwest of Kerrville, 3 miles south of Mountain Home, in the Texas Hill Country. Situated on 100 acres along Johnson Creek, a tributary of the Guadalupe River, the Camp’s natural beauty can be seen from the scenic overview on Highway 27. Click here for map and driving directions. FEES AND PAYMENT Tecaboca Campers enjoy summer camp at one of the lowest fee rates in the state of Texas. Being not-for-profit means rates can be established that are within most budgets, and payment plans as well as some camperships are available. 2007 CAMPER FEES: Fees for a two-week session are $800.00 per child, or $500.00 per week per child in the event of one-week stays. This fee includes meals, lodging, and all activities. Not included are items bought at the camp store, meals for other family members or telephone calls. For campers registering after November 1, payment in full must be received prior to, or on the same day, camp opens for the session or sessions each boy is to attend. A minimum deposit of $50.00 is required to reserve a space for each boy with the balance payable at any time up to the opening date of the session he plans to attend. For your convenience, Camp staff can easily arrange payment plans to fit your needs. CAMPERSHIPS There are a limited number of CAMPERSHIPS available for boys who might need financial assistance. Applicants should contact the camp director for information on how to apply for camperships and partial assistance. PLEASE NOTE: a minimum of $50.00 per camper must be paid by the applicant, even with a Campership. Staff suggests you start the process early when applying for camperships. Camperships for the first session will have priority to those of later sessions. Travel Fee: $25.00 per child per trip for any child who is picked up from, or taken to the San Antonio Airport. Arrangements must be made in advance for this service. Please contact us for more information.
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Camp Employment OpportunitiesEach summer Tecaboca seeks qualified staff to assist with the various sessions of the Boys Camp. If you love the outdoors as well as working with young people, Camp Tecaboca may be a great place to spend part of your summer. Click for Employment Application
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