Family Camp Spring 2026
RSVP
RSVP number of people in your party on WhatsApp.
This fee for this campout-TBA.
Time & Location
The dates of the campout are 6pm April 2nd to April 4th.
We are going to Trevor Reese Jones Scout Camp near Athens, TX. The pack should plan to arrive at (or after) 6pm on Friday (or whenever you like on Saturday). (Keep an eye on WhatsApp for any updated information.)
About Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp
11217 FM 2970, Athens, Texas 75751
From Athens, go South on State Highway (SH) 19 for 3.4 miles, turn right on Farm-to-Market (FM) 753 and travel 3.9 miles. Turn left on (FM) 2970 and travel 2.4 miles until you come to the ranch entrance. The Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp is about 98 miles southeast of Dallas from the John D. Murchison Scouting Center.
We are NOT car-pooling. Meet us there. If you are arriving on Friday evening, please bring your own dinner (or eat it on the way).
Sunset comes at 7:00 pm. Late arrivals may be setting up in at least partial darkness. That’s ok! Bring a flashlight, and we’ll all work together.
Sites will have access to latrines and running water.
There is no camp-side parking. We will be camping at Hickory Hill . Drop off your items, then return your car to the lot before setting up your tent.
THERE IS NO BURN BAN. We will be able to cook and retire flags normally.
Medical Forms
All attendees must have annual medical forms on file for the duration of this event (even if they are not staying overnight). Forms are only valid for one year, so unless you filled out a new one for the Fall campout, then you probably need to give us an updated copy.
See the Medical Forms page for PDFs and additional information.
Equipment
We have a recommended packing list with it’s own page: Packing List. Everything you need, you already have at home. You can borrow a tent, and might also be able to borrow sleeping bags or a cot depending on availability. Talk to George to make these arrangements.
Branding
As usual, we will have brands available. The following items brand well:
- Camp mugs
- Ball caps
- Nalgene bottles
- Wood disks
- Smooth dowel rod hiking sticks
Weather
TBA when we get closer to the event.
Agenda
Friday
- 6pm – Beginning of campsite arrival and setup
- 8pm – Eat/Snacks on your own
- 10pm – Lights out
Saturday
- 8am – Start preparing breakfast
- 9am – Breakfast
- 10am – Trail Mix
- 10am- 12pm Canoes and Den Activities
- noon – Lunch
- 1pm – Activities
- 4pm – Parent Pow Wow, Youth Free Time
- 5pm – Start preparing dinner
- 6pm – Dinner
- 7pm – Pack Up Kitchen
- 8pm – Campfire, Skits and Songs
- 10pm – Lights out
Sunday
- 7am – Start preparing breakfast
- 8am – Breakfast
- 9am – Scout’s Own Service
- 10am – Clean up
- 12pm – Exit camp by this time
Agendas are merely to give you an idea of what to expect… we may adjust the schedule based on what is happening in camp.
Food
Families can bring their own snacks, whatever you need for your family to be happy! Coolers are allowed. Families are strongly encouraged to keep food in a latching plastic container and move it to the kitchen area overnight.
Never bring food inside your tent! (Or else you may get ants and raccoons as roommates.)
Families are responsible for cleaning their own personal dishes. We will teach you how, but we expect families to do their own dishes. It would be great to include the scouts in this activity to teach them responsibility.
We will assign other kitchen duties when we arrive in camp.
Friday
- Dinner – Bring your own or eat on the way
Saturday
- Breakfast – TBD – Example: Waffles, Eggs, and Bacon
- Trail Snack – Bring your own snack to carry with you
- Lunch – TBD – Example: Sandwiches (Ham & Turkey)
- Dinner – TBD – Example: Burgers & Hot Dogs
- Dessert – TBD – Example: S’mores
Sunday
- Breakfast – Grab and Go
- Lunch – Camp is over, eat on your own
Water
We will have running water.
If you are sensitive to the taste of water, consider bringing water (or a water filter) for your family and limit sugary drinks. You will need to drink a lot of water, more than you would at home. Even though the weather is mild, scouts should be drinking water constantly.
The chart below is for young adults, but will serve as a guide.
Toilets & Showers
We will have access to toilets. Some are wooden latrines, and others are real porcelain toilets. There are some showers as well.