Rivers Edge

Building Authentic Relationships

You're never too young to learn the values of life-long friendship. Campers build community and trust with 11 other campers and 2 counselors. Without the distractions of phones, campers have the opportunity to engage in adventures that bond them together and teach them how to engage with each other authentically. Time and time again we see campers start the week as total strangers and leave camp as best friends. Giving campers the gift of Christ-centered friendships that grow over the years is just another way that we seek to inspire Christ-like change.

FAQs

Preparing Your Camper

We want your camper (and you) to enjoy Camp Eagle. So, here's our advice on how to prep your camper for adventure at camp!

Start Talking Now

If your camper has never been away overnight, try a weekend at a friend's house. This will also give you time to talk through any concerns or anxiety you or your camper may have about camp.

Get Active!

If your camper is unaccustomed to lots of physical activity, prepare for camp adventures by slowly increasing their activities in the weeks leading up to camp.

What to Pack & What to Leave Behind

Download our full packing list and parent packet here! It includes all the information on what to bring for your camper to be fully prepared for a Camp Eagle summer experience.

Here is a quick look at what NOT to pack:

You’ll need your cell phones for the trip but once you’re here, we suggest you leave it in your room.
Walkie Talkies
Knives, weapons, or anything sharp
Pets—not even little cute pets.
Alcohol or drugs
Your Own Harness / Helmet
MP3 players
Electronic Devices

Parent Packet

Food Allergies + Picky Eaters

Campers need a lot of fuel to power them through their adventure activities each day. Our Director of Food Services plans a diverse menu to meet the cravings of all of our campers. The dining hall provides 3 meals a day plus dessert. A special diets room is available for campers to store food allergy-friendly meals and snacks when necessary. Fruit is available at all meals and a salad bar is open during lunch and dinner. Gluten and dairy-free meal alternatives will be made available for campers upon request.

Campers get a chance each day to stop by The Nest to purchase snacks, smoothies, and treats.

Squirrel Bags + Camper Credit

Squirrel Bags

Check your account for this fun add-on feature. Upon arrival to camp, your camper will receive a swag bag with Camp Eagle gear that you've picked out to help get them right into the theme of the summer from day one. Camp Eagle gear options include:

backpack
hat
water bottle
sweatshirt
summer theme shirt
journal

Camper Credit

Help your camper get the most out of their time at The Nest and protect your wallet from overcharges by buying your camper Camper Credit. This is a set amount of credit that your camper will get to use at The Nest over the course of their week at Camp Eagle. Once the credit is used up, your camper won't be able to make any additional purchases unless you decide to add more $ to their Camper Credit. Click here to apply this add-on to your River's Edge registration.

Writing to Your Camper

Camper Mail

We encourage you to email your child daily. We provide a “Camper Mail” service for $10 that you can find on your account under “Purchasable Add Ons”. Instructions for using this service will be emailed to you just before your camper arrives. The one-way email service will be active the day your camper arrives at camp. Messages are delivered every day at lunch. We find that the best messages are ones where you tell your camper how proud of them you are and how you are looking forward to hearing about their time at camp. Refrain from telling your camper how much you miss them, or other phrases that might make them homesick. It’s always good to close with, “See you on Saturday!” Remember, campers do not have access to computers at camp and won’t respond to your email (unless they write a letter home).

Getting to Camp + Bus Info

Getting Here

Our address:

6424 Hackberry Rd

Rocksprings, TX 78880

Your adventure begins when you turn off the pavement at HWY 41 and Hackberry Road, where you will travel eight miles down our dirt road.

Rides to Summer Camp

Parents can meet our staff at the following locations for Rides to Camp. All times are subject to change. Rides to Camp are a one-way trip to Camp Eagle, except for Session #6, which will have the option to purchase a return trip. Parents MUST pick up their campers at Camp Eagle on Closing Day for all other sessions. The cost is in addition to normal Summer Camp fees. All registration and payments must be completed before the child’s week of camp. No refunds will be available. Rides will not be available for Sessions 1 and 7. Rides to Camp must be purchased the Thursday before your session starts.

Houston

Bass Pro Shop – Katy Mills

5000 Katy Mills Cir Suite 415

Katy, TX 77494

9:00 am Pick Up

Cost $160/camper (includes lunch)

San Antonio

Bass Pro Shop – The Rim

17907 I-10

San Antonio, TX 78257

1:00 pm Pick Up

Please feed campers before they arrive

Cost $75/camper

What is 2x the Adventure?

Twice the Adventure is a 2-week-long summer camp session. Campers spend the first week at Camp Eagle taking part in our regular programming. In the second week, campers head into our Camp Eagle backcountry for a backpacking trip that is fully outfitted by Camp Eagle and facilitated by our summer Wilderness Guides. It's a chance for campers to dive deeper into the scripture they learned during week one and to solidify the new friendships that have been made. Twice the adventure, twice the fun, memories that last forever.