Scouts!

WE’VE SUPPORTED SCOUTING ORGANIZATIONS FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS!

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For many years, scout troops from all across Texas have come to us for the excitement that rock climbing offers. Texas Climbing Adventures believes that climbing encourages life skills that are in line with the mission that scouting organizations aim to promote in today’s youth. Goal setting, problem solving and growth in self-confidence stretch the minds of young climbers just as agility, balance and muscle strength build their bodies. Socially, rock climbing supports team building, trust, and self-esteem.
Texas Climbing Adventures is proud to offer climbing programs for the Boy Scouts of America. Our course offers instruction designed to provide participants with solid rock climbing and rappelling techniques and teach critical safety procedures. Qualified BSA Merit Badge Counselors are on staff to assess for the Climbing Merit Badge. Our guides have a willingness to answer questions, demonstrate techniques, and delight in introducing young climbers to the sport.
​PROGRAM
  • Group instruction in harnessing, knots, climbing movement, belaying, rappelling and communication
  • Top-roping on novice and intermediate routes
  • Belaying and back-up belaying
  • Rappelling on vertical rock faces and overhangs
  • Merit Badge assessment for prepared scouts (we cannot guarantee that everyone will complete all requirements for merit badge). Our owner is a merit badge councilor and can sign off on cards if needed. email [email protected].
  • Instruction generally begins by 8:30 a.m. and finishes up between 3 and 4 p.m. however, we can be flexible according to your group's needs.
  • Minimum age 8
  • Please advise us at the time of your booking if your scouts will be climbing for their badge. 
GROUP SIZE
  • We maintain a guide to climber ratio of 1:6
  • Limiting total group sizes to at most 15 climbers allows for adequate supervision and participation while respecting environmental impact concerns and permit restrictions. Please contact for groups larger than 15. 
  • We focus on scouts only for climbing instruction for the day.  If Dads or other adults want to climb, we suggest booking a separate course for that. We ask that we limit the adult group to scout leaders, guides, and chaperones. Parents will need to stay at the campsite or go on a separate hike. This is because of limited space at the climbing areas. Furthermore this helps to insure safety, and most importantly overall experience for the scouts.  
WHAT TO BRING/WEAR
  • water (water bottle), snacks, bug spray, sunscreen, sunglasses, a back pack, comfortable athletic clothing, and closed toe shoes (hiking or tennis shoes).

LOCATIONS
  • Enchanted Rock Natural Area, Fredericksburg, Texas. These awe-inspiring pink granite domes have a mystical quality that has drawn climbers for decades
  • Milton Reimer’s Ranch, Dripping Springs, Texas. Considered by the local climbing community to offer amazing single-pitch climbing
  • Barton Creek Greenbelt, Austin, Texas Diverse limestone routes offering challenge to both beginner and advanced climbers                                                               Enchanted Rock will be closed for hunting on the following dates:
  • From 3 pm Oct. 17th until 2 pm Oct. 21st
  • From 3 pm Nov. 7th until 2 pm Nov. 11th
  • From 3 pm Dec. 5th until 2 pm Dec. 9th
  • From 3pm Dec 19th until 2pm Dec. 22nd
  • ​From 3 pm Jan. 30 until 2 pm Feb. 3
COST
  • Enchanted Rock Natural Area-$85 per scout.​
  • Reimers Ranch-80$ per scout.
  • Barton Creek Greenbelt-$80 per scout.
  • Please email [email protected] a copy of your EIN Number or Non-Profit Charter in order to take advantage of these reduced rates.
  • Cancellation and Payment Policy:
    ​For large groups and non-profits, due to the administrative costs and use of other resources, We require a deposit of $200. and payment in full within 7 days of your scheduled date.  To cancel, you will need to notify us within 7 days before your climbing date (s) for a refund of your deposit minus a service fee or reschedule the date (s),  We will work with you to reschedule to a new date.   If you need to cancel entirely  or do not show up, your deposit will not be refunded, and we will reschedule your trip or provide you with a gift card.  If we have to cancel due to weather, we will make that call within 24 hours and we will reschedule or provide you a gift card.  For special circumstances, contact us and we can extend the expiration of the gift card. 
  • Tips to our amazing guides are appreciated! 
CAMPING
  • Camping is available at Enchanted Rock Natural Area and provides the perfect opportunity to emphasize minimizing impact along with camping and outdoor skills.
TCA PROVIDES
  • Helmets
  • Harnesses
  • Climbing shoes
  • All ropes and climbing gear necessary​                                                                                    
  • ​Guides and instruction.

-For larger groups, 15 or more, please have final climber participant count at least two weeks in advance. Participants can be added once reservation is made with at least two weeks notice. Email [email protected] to add participants.  
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-Please contact for groups larger than 15 climbers. 
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Tips to our amazing guides are appreciated! ​​

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