Let’s go camping!
Bring your family to learn & practice camping skills. You’ll experience authentic community, outdoor skill-building, & quality time with your family.
This is a perfect first-time camping experience or for someone looking learn how to be more comfortable with a family in the outdoors!
Cost = $55 per person
Register your entire family with $75 deposit (nonrefundable)
Optional add-on "FAMILY CAMP" sunshirt at check-out
*LIMITED REGISTRATION — Limited spots available! Register now!
Now for the details…
WHEN?
Saturday, May 27 through Monday, May 29, 2023 (Memorial Day)
Arrive Saturday AFTER 4:00pm — Our team will arrive early & begin setup, but check-in for campsites starts at 4:00pm
Depart Monday BEFORE 11:00am — On Monday, we must check out of the campsite by 11:00am, even if you would like to stay & enjoy the park or lake longer.
Meals provided are Saturday dinner (and s’mores) through Monday breakfast.
Note: If you need to arrive late or depart early, just let us know in advance, so we know how to best serve you!
WHERE?
Black Rock Park on Lake Buchanan
3400 TX-261, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
Black Rock Park is an LCRA park on Lake Buchanan. It’s very beautiful, clean, and our favorite family-friendly camping destination. There are full restrooms with flushing toilets & showers very close to the campsite. The lake is nearby with a nice sand gravel beach & kayaks for rent, but far enough from our chosen site to not have to worry about toddlers. Even more, there’s a playground & even a miniature golf course! Campsites include water, but please contact us if you plan to bring a camper or RV and we’ll assist you with a reservation.
WHAT?
This family camping adventure equips you to bond as a family unit in the outdoors, camp with your family, & hang out around the campfire (weather permitting)
Skills learned & practiced:
Camping Trip Planning — We’ll talk through how we plan our own trips with kids, what to look for in campsites, & how to get out there to explore.
Outdoor Cooking — Learn to cook delicious, easy meals on a camp stove.
Gear Recommendations — What’s worth spending money on (and more importantly, what isn’t!) to make your family comfortable outside.
Leave No Trace — How to reduce your impact on the outdoors while you enjoy it, including LNT for kids!
Quality Time — This is NOT an over-programmed event; We’ll make space for your family to enjoy downtime.
Optional activities (some are additional cost): yard games, swimming, kayaking, mini golf, & hammocks (bring your own!)
COST
$55 per person
Registration covers campsite reservations, food, snacks, water, program equipment.
Note: LCRA entrance fee is covered in your registration.
PACKING LIST
We strongly recommend families provide their own tents, sleeping bags, & inflatable beds or sleeping pads. If you need to rent these items, please be sure to indicate this upon registration as our rental gear is limited.
LIMITED RENTAL GEAR AVAILABLE:
4-person tents ($20 each)
RidgeRest foam sleeping pads ($5 each)
30 degree adult-size sleeping bags ($10 each)
Please email us if you need to rent a tent or other camping supplies & we will be happy to help!
QUESTIONS?
Contact our Director of Programs Claire Turner at claire@summitlead.org with any questions, special accommodation requests, etc.