Skill-building majors
Majors such as archery, basketball, soccer and tennis allow repeated practice across a session.
2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / Camp Balcones Springs
Marble Falls, Texas
Camp Balcones Springs
A Christian residential camp alternating skill-focused majors with cabin-group activities, including watersports and creative projects.
Set in the hills near Marble Falls, Camp Balcones Springs serves boys and girls. Campers who have completed third grade choose skill-building majors, while younger Travelers rotate through experiences with counselors. The program welcomes families of different faiths while retaining an explicitly Christian daily and Sunday framework.
ACA-accredited camp
CAMP-TX-004
Courses & activities
Creative projects
Ceramics, cooking, jewelry, painting and woodworking give campers several practical creative choices.
Cabin-group challenges
Minor periods bring cabinmates together for ropes challenges, paddleboarding, swimming and group games.
Riding and wakeboarding
These two special programs carry additional fees and should be arranged before camp begins.
Camp features & life
Age-sensitive structure
Younger Travelers follow supported rotations; older campers alternate chosen majors and cabin activities.
Air-conditioned cabins
Air-conditioned cabins and chef-prepared meals provide a settled home base between outdoor activities.
Three-week creative tradition
Term 3 includes cabin-made music videos and an opportunity to change majors halfway through.
Who might enjoy this camp?
- Campers who like a stable cabin group and activity choices
- Children interested in arts, sports and watersports
- Families comfortable with Christian discussions and Sunday worship
Christian PowWows, S.O.S. gatherings and Sunday Baseline worship are part of the program; late-night worship is optional. Families of all faiths are welcome. Riding and wakeboarding cost extra.
2027 dates & tuition
2027 dates & tuition
2027-05-30 to 2027-06-12Term 1 · K–10
2 weeks
USD 4,150
2027-06-13 to 2027-06-26Term 2 · K–10
2 weeks
USD 4,150
2027-06-27 to 2027-07-17Term 3 · K–10
3 weeks
USD 5,450
2027-07-18 to 2027-07-31Term 4 · K–10
2 weeks
USD 4,150
2027-05-30 to 2027-06-06One Week 1A · K–4
1 week
USD 2,350
2027-07-18 to 2027-07-25One Week 4A · K–4
1 week
USD 2,350
2027-07-07 to 2027-07-1710 Day 3B · K–5
10-day program (camp designation)
USD 2,850
Deposit: USD 500. Tuition includes a camp-store allowance; card payments add 3%. Riding and wakeboarding are extra, with charges to confirm.
Balance is due April 15, 2027. Cancellations must be written; refunds decline as camp approaches and stop within 14 days. Deposits are non-refundable after January 31, 2027, with a one-time rollover option.
Travel & participation
Cabins and meals: air-conditioned shared cabins; confirm allergy, dietary and medication arrangements in advance.
International families: an International Liaison supports international campers and staff. Confirm individual language needs, travel documents and transfers separately.
Session choice: short programs are limited to K–4 or K–5. Space must be confirmed for the specific session and camper.
Past-program photos (6)
Enquiries & Applications
Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.
Enquiries & Applications