Glen Rose, TX
Camp begins Thursday at 4:00pm and ends Sunday at 10:45am. Thursday: hike to base camp, knot-tying, basic orienteering, shelter setup, dinner, night hike. Friday: orienteering, land nav missions, MRE lunch, swimming hole, set up new campsite, dinner, night hike. Saturday: cook breakfast, return to base camp, hilltop laser tag, MRE lunch, river swim or fishing, dinner, night laser tag. Sunday: clean and turn in gear, breakfast, hike out.
Explore on the camp’s website ↗Campers spend their days hiking, navigating, building shelters, learning survival skills, running missions, and working as a squad. Each day brings something new: tarp shelter building, day and night hikes, basic orienteering, swimming hole dips, laser tag missions, fire building, campfire cooking, fishing, knife handling, basic first aid, and sleeping under the stars.
"This was our son's second summer, and he had a blast! He truly enjoys the leadership aspect and the connections he makes with the other boys and instructors. We highly recommend this program to anyone who has a son that enjoys the outdoors!" — Kyle's parents
"Our son looks somewhat older now. Amazing how experiences can change this little man. Couldn't be more pleased with this opportunity he had! We thank you all for your care and leadership." — Jadyn's parents
2027-06-10 – 2027-06-13
$795
Overnight camp
4-days, 3-nights (Thu-Sun). Price covers food. 14 spots left as of registration page. Ages 16-18 for returning campers only.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-24 – 2027-06-27
$795
Overnight camp
4-days, 3-nights (Thu-Sun). Price covers food. 15 spots left as of registration page. Ages 16-18 for returning campers only.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗Squad STX is a unique military-style overnight adventure camp for boys ages 12–18, with additional father-and-son weekends for boys ages 10-18. Primitive camping, hiking, orienteering and laser tag missions are led by U.S. Army infantry officers. Boys build confidence, teamwork, and gain ROTC-style field skills through less kumbaya and more hooah!
Explore on the camp’s website ↗Due to the rugged nature of our program, we may not be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions. Please contact us before registering to discuss your son's needs and confirm eligibility.
Read more on the camp’s website ↗We serve hearty, high-protein meals cooked outdoors by campers and staff in the field or at basecamp. Breakfast includes eggs, bacon, sausage, tortillas, oatmeal, and apples. Lunch is a military MRE (Meal Ready-to-Eat), and several components can be saved as snacks throughout the day. Dinner rotates between chili, rice and beans, hot dogs, and mac & cheese. Outside snacks are not necessary or permitted.
Read more on the camp’s website ↗Texas heat is our biggest risk. Campers hike 4–8 miles a day and sleep outdoors or under tarps, so conditioning is essential. All campers must complete Heat Training before camp to prevent heat exhaustion and arrive mission-ready. Campers must complete a minimum of four one-hour hikes in the two weeks before camp (two per week). The first time you hike in your boots and backpack should not be the first day of camp.
Read more on the camp’s website ↗Instructors always have phones to contact a camper's emergency contact if needed, but parents should not expect updates during the program. Squad STX is fully unplugged so boys can focus on the experience.
Read more on the camp’s website ↗