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Pack 217 goes on a campout twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring. Campouts are a great time for scouts to get to know each other better, go on a hike, learn more about nature and how we can protect it, enjoy s'mores by a campfire, and have a ton of fun!
Never camped before and need a primer? Watch our "Let's Go Camping!" video.
Mission Tejas State Park
Mission Tejas State Park
Enjoy the peace of the Pineywoods and glimpses of the past at Mission Tejas State Park.
When: March 27-29, 2026 (Friday optional)
Where: Mission Tejas State Park (park maps)
19343 State Highway 21 E.
Grapeland, TX 75844
Cost: Free for scouts; others are $5/person for dinner (pay Jeremy)
You will also need to pay the entrance fee for the park.
Required to Attend: BSA Medical Form must be turned in to Kyle, if not already
What to Bring: Camping Checklist
Food:
The Pack will provide dinner on Saturday night. The planned menu is spaghetti and salad. You are responsible for the rest of your meals at the campout. If people want to share or do a potluck for any of the other meals, feel free to do so with your den.
Tentative Schedule:
Friday (Optional)
Evening: No agenda other than setup camp, enjoy a campfire, and visit.
Saturday
Morning: Breakfast, continue with setup, and free time/play
12-1pm: Lunch
1-2:30pm: Hiking
2:30-3pm: Snake Exhibit with Rangers
3-6pm: Den Time (work on skits/camping advancements) followed by free time/play
6-7:30pm: Dinner (provided by the pack)
7:30-8:30pm: Campfire Ceremony, Flag Retirement, and dessert
9:30pm: Bedtime
10pm: Lights out
Sunday
Morning: Breakfast, clean up, and breakdown camp
More Information:
This is a family friendly event so a scout's siblings and parents are all welcome and encouraged to come out and join in the fun!
Safety! Please use the buddy system with all scouts and make sure to turn in your scout’s BSA Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for any Scouting event).
Make sure your scout brings good shoes for running and hiking.
Parents are responsible to supervise their children except during official Den Time. If you see inappropriate behavior from other children, please intervene or notify their parents.
Running around the campsite - We fully expect the kids to play and have fun, however we need to use caution around the tent area where there are metal stakes, tie downs, a fire pit, etc.
Nighttime can obviously be hazardous because of limited vision in the woods (tripping or running into a low hanging branch that could injure an eye). Remind your scout to use caution.
Campfire rule: If a stick goes in the fire, it stays in the fire.
No pets are allowed.
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