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DISCOUNT: Reserve for 2011 by September 30th and get 2010 prices ($10 off for youth & adults).
Sid Richardson Scout Ranch (SR2) is a Texas–size camp with16 miles of rugged shoreline on 10,000 acre Lake Bridgeport. SR2 has lots of history, and 2,500 acres of scenic cliffs, prairie, and heavy forests. The camp’s historic 1870’s U.S. Cavalry site is a centerpiece of Texas High Adventure Base. Our working Blacksmith’s Shop, Country Store, museum, saloon, and Post Office are official Texas landmarks relocated with original artifacts from Vineyard, Texas.
SR2 offers an air-conditioned dining hall, large pool, new computer center, Flight Simulation Center with 16 F-16 cockpits, horsemanship program, Space Shuttle Simulator, Sailing Base with 24 sailboats, sporting clays range, Viking Ship, Trail to First Class first–year camper program, Climbing tower and cliffs, 2 Blobs, windsurfing, Mile Swim, Snorkeling, BSA Lifeguard, and over 50 Merit Badges.
 F-16 Flight Simulator Center
Earn Aviation Merit Badge in one of our 16 F-16 simulator cockpits. Each simulator is networked to allow Scouts to communicate and fly missions individually or as opposing teams. Simulators have large displays and the same Hands On Throttle and Stick (HOTAS) used in most military simulators.
A week-long Aviation MB Flight Simulator Week is offered in July.
 SR2 Multi-Media Program
The new Multimedia Center has 8 new Dell workstations and waterproof video cameras. The program was designed by videographer Rob Oakley and graphic artist Damian Harrelson and includes Graphic Design, Cinematography, Photography, Computer Merit Badges. Cinematography and Photography are taught together. Each week the best class video will be shown at the Friday night campfire.
 Adult Wilderness First Aid & Red Cross CPR
Our Red Cross and American Heart Association Certified Trainer will once again offer Wilderness First Aid, Basic First Aid, & CPR for adults at summer camp. In 2010 we will also offer Wilderness First Aid for Scouts age 15 and older (Red Cross requirement).
 High Adventure Intern Program
Individual Scouts and Venturers age 14-20 can apply for the new High Adventure Intern program. Spend a week doing living history and fighting battle reenactments as a Viking at the Viking Ship Outpost, or as a Cavalry soldier or Texas Ranger on the Texas frontier. Limited to 6 Scouts per week, 1st come-1st served. T-shirt included. High Adventure Intern Program application.
 Outstanding High Adventure Options!
Sid Richardson Scout Ranch is the home of the Texas High Adventure Base. Groups of older youth and adults may do the unique and exciting Chisholm Trail Adventure, the Steele Island Wakeboard Program, or the Brazos River Canoe Trip 50 miler. Older Scouts can also sign up for a week in the new High Adventure Intern Program.
 BRONCO PATROL - Trail to First Class
Bronco Patrol supplements your Troop’s skills development training and gives young Scouts an introduction to Scouting’s exciting outdoor program. The First Class program concentrates on the Patrol Method, Tenderfoot to 1st Class requirements, and FUN! A new Scout’s first summer camp experience is a great indicator of how long he will stay in Scouting. If he has a great experience he is much more likely to stay in Scouting and in your troop for a long time to come!
Individual Scouts - Maverick Troop
SR2 will offer a Maverick Troop for individual Scouts who could not make their Troop’s camp trip or who need an extra week of camp. The Maverick Troop will be staffed each week by experienced volunteer Scouters. See the Individual Scout Maverick Troop application.
Shotgun MB & Sporting Clays Range
Shotgun Merit Badge is offered in the afternoon on our Chisholm Trail Adventure sporting clays range. We have 6 Matarelli electric throwers - each can throw 300 clay pigeons without reloading.
The Blobs
SR2 features two Blobs, water volleyball, jousting, and will add water polo in 2009. Water Park is open late afternoon and evening to campers from SR2, and is a primary part of Chisholm Trail.
Sailing Base
The Sailing Base offers Sailing Merit Badge and Windsurfing BSA Award classes. Evening sailing is available several nights. We have over 24 sailboats and catamarans and 20 sail boards for Scouts to use as they learn to sail and windsurf.
Merit Badges Offered
Archery, Art, Astronomy, Aviation, Basketry, Bird Study, Camping, Canoeing, Cinematography, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Climbing, Communications, Electricity, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Science, Fingerprinting, First Aid, Fish and Wildlife Management, Fishing, Geology, Graphic Arts, Horsemanship, Indian Lore, Insect Study, Leatherwork, Lifesaving, Mammal Study, Metalwork, Motorboating, Nature, Oceanography, Orienteering, Photography, Pioneering, Public Speaking, Reptile and Amphibian Study, Rifle Shooting, Rowing, Sculpture, Shotgun Shooting, Small-Boat Sailing, Soil and Water Conservation, Space Exploration, Swimming, Theater, Watersports, Weather, Wilderness Survival, Wood Carving.
 Horsemanship Program
Horsemanship Merit Badge at Cowboy Camp is one of our most popular specialty programs. Long pants are required for ALL participants in the horse program. Horsemanship is offered in the afternoons.
 Climbing and Rappelling
Vertical Fun! Climb on our state of the art climbing tower. Climbing Merit Badge includes a trip to the high adventure climbing outpost on our rugged cliffs. The camp provides all helmets, ropes, and climbing equipment. We offer Climbing MB, as well as daily open climbing programs.
 Recreational Activities
The SR2 Dodgeball elimination tournament is a big hit. Troops battle it out for the right to beat the staff! Fishing is available for everyone! Local fishing guides tell us that our marina cove is the best fishing location on the lake. Also popular are Sand Court Volleyball, Horseshoes, swimming, and Blobbing. Each night we do scheduled Troop swims at the Blob and the Pool.
Parent’s Night Campfire Program
Parents and family are invited to join us on Friday evening for an exciting campfire program. It’s a great way to conclude a week of fun, introduce parents to your favorite staff member, and enjoy the Order of the Arrow ceremony and Closing Campfire. Parents who wish to stay on Friday after the campfire may contact nearby motels in Bridgeport or check with our Lakeview Lodge manager (see our website).
Camps and High Adventure Guide 2011 2.2 MB
Fees, Schedules, and General Information,439 Kb
Summer Camp & High Adventure Registration Form, 144Kb
Worth Ranch section (303 KB)
Camp Staff Application
Click here for: Merit Badge Registration Page (system activates at 9 PM Central, May 20, 2010)
Click here to request our Texas High Adventure Video by U.S. Mail: camping@longhorn.org
If you have high speed internet, you can download the video. It's a BIG 83 Megabyte file.
Download Texas High Adventure Base Video -83 MB
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We have two Blobs at our main marina.
SR2 is home to the Texas High Adventure Base, inlcuding Chisholm Trail Adventure and the Steele Island Wakeboard Program.
Archery Merit Badge Class.
The climbing tower at SR2.
Making rope in the First Year Camper program.
Sunset on Lake Bridgeport.
Lifesaving Merit Badge class.
Horsemanship Merit Badge is offered in the afternoons at SR2.
Sailing Merit Badge Class.
Climbing merit badge class.
We have 60 kayaks.
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