Sid Richardson Scout Ranch (SR2) is a Texas–size camp with Texas–sized adventure programs and lots of history - 2,500 acres of scenic cliffs, open prairie, heavy forests, and 16 miles of rugged shoreline on Lake Bridgeport just west of Decatur. The historic 1870’s U.S. Cavalry outpost site is a centerpiece of our Chisholm Trail Adventure program. The Devil’s Den cliffs were a hideout for the famous outlaw Sam Bass. Our working Blacksmith’s Shop, Country Store, museum, saloon, and Post Office are official Texas landmarks relocated with their original artifacts from Vineyard, Texas.

SR2 offers a newly expanded air-conditioned dining hall and traditional Scout Camp programs including the Soaring to Eagle first–year camper program, an outstanding Climbing tower and climbing cliffs, a horseback program, theWater Park Fun Dock, Small Boat Sailing, windsurfing, and a sporting clays range for shotgun merit badge, as well as Mile Swim, Snorkeling BSA, and BSA Lifeguard.

High Adventure Programs
Older youth and adults may do the unique and exciting Chisholm Trail Adventure, or spend a week learning wakeboarding at the Steele Island Wakeboard Program. Earn a 50 miler on the Brazos River Canoe Trip. High adventure programs require separate reservations.

Horsemanship Program
Horsemanship Merit Badge at Cowboy Camp is one of our most popular specialty programs. Long pants are required!

Trail to First Class Program
A new Scout’s first summer camp experience is a great indicator of how long he will stay in Scouting. If he has a great experience he is much more likely to stay in Scouting and in your troop for a long time to come! Trail to First Class is intended to supplement the Troop’s skills development training and give young Scouts an introduction to Scouting’s exciting outdoor program. It is not designed to make Scouts First Class during one week of camp - it’s designed to be FUN!
The Patrol Method is at the heart of our Trail to First Class program, in order to prepare young Scouts to be an integral part of their own troop’s program. The activities planned for the program include many of the requirements from Tenderfoot through First Class.

Climbing and Rappelling
Vertical Fun! Climb on our state of the art climbing tower and our rugged cliffs. The camp provides all helmets, ropes, and climbing equipment. We offer Climbing MB, and daily climbing programs.

Shotgun MB & Sporting Clays Range
Shotgun Merit Badge is offered in the afternoons (only) on our Chisholm Trail Adventure sporting clays range. We have 6 Briley Matarelli electric throwers that each hold 300 clay pigeons. Our course is a modified National Sporting Clays Association "5-Stand." Our range set-up enables us to throw considerably more clay pigeons and shoot more shells than at a normal summer camp shotgun range. Participants may shoot additional practice rounds for an extra fee. The course is off limits in the mornings and evenings during Chisholm Trail Adventure program.

Water Park: The Blobs!
The Water Fun Dock at SR2 features two Blobs, water volleyball, a water slide, and other adventures. The Water Park is open in the evenings and late afternoons to campers from SR2, and is a primary part of Chisholm Trail Adventure.
Sailing Base

Our Chisholm Trail Sailing Base offers Sailing Merit Badge and Windsurfing BSA Award classes in the morning for Scouts at summer camp. Evening sailing is available several nights each week.

Pack and Paddle Overnights
For a great overnighter, troops may request canoes and paddle to a campsite, sleep out on the shore, and paddle back to camp in the morning for breakfast. Participants must be Swimmers. leaders must be trained in Safe Swim Defense/Safety Afloat. Bring your own tents.

Recreational Activities
Fishing is available for everyone! Local fishing guides tell us that our marina cove is the best fishing location on the lake. Also available are Sand Volleyball, Horseshoes, swimming, Blobbing, and volleyball.

Parent’s Night Campfire Program
Parents and family are invited to join us on Friday evening for an exciting campfire program. It’s a great way to conclude a week of fun, introduce parents to your favorite staff member, and enjoy the Order of the Arrow ceremony and Closing Campfire. Parents who wish to stay on Friday after the campfire may contact nearby motels in Bridgeport or check with our Lakeview Lodge manager (see our website).

Camps and High Adventure 2006 booklet (1.4 MB)

Sid Richardson Scout Ranch section (340 KB)

Camp Staff Application

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WEBSITE: www.longhorncouncil.org/camp/sid_richardson/