THE STX EXPERIENCE

Squad STX is a back‑to‑basics, military‑style Texas overnight camp for boys craving real outdoor adventure. Boys learn camping, leadership, and survival skills from experienced Army officers in a fun, supportive environment. They leave more capable, more confident, and ready for what comes next.

Back to Basics

100% outside. Campers sleep outside, cook over stoves, and navigate by map and compass—not GPS.

Small Squads, Real Responsibility

Campers work together in small squads with clear roles and responsibilities. They learn to lead missions, make decisions, and look out for their teammates.

Real Adventure & Skills

Laser tag missions, night hikes, shelter building, campfire cooking, land navigation. Real outdoor skills that build focus, teamwork, and grit.

ROTC Prep

Gain basic experience for future ROTC field training exercises (FTX), including field craft and land navigation.

Group of boys walking in a line through a grassy outdoor area, carrying laser tag guns.
A group of campers and staff on a nature trail, gathered around studying a map.

Unplugged, Dirty, and Happy

Our camp is fully outdoors from start to finish. Campers sleep under the stars or tarps, cook over stoves or fires, eat MREs, carry their own gear, and build genuine camaraderie as they work together. It’s simple, tough, and incredibly rewarding. Boys return home dirty, sweaty, and tired, but with a greater sense of self and the confidence to tackle any challenge.

No Experience Required

Squad STX is a voluntary, high‑intensity outdoor adventure camp in Texas for boys who want a tough, fun experience. No prior camping or outdoor experience is needed, just a can‑do attitude. Many boys attend Squad STX to build field skills that support future JROTC or ROTC goals.

Safety Is Always the Priority

Our camp is intentionally rugged. Campers hike miles in real Texas heat, carry their own gear, and sleep outdoors. At the same time, every mission is supervised, every activity is planned, and every boy is supported. Our staff are trained in wilderness first aid and follow strict safety protocols.

Night time laser tag group
Two smiling boys by their tarp shelter
Boy aiming laser tag gun

Boys Camp Schedule

Camp begins Thursday at 4:00pm and ends Sunday at 10:45am.

Thursday

  • Hike to base camp

  • Knot-tying

  • Basic orienteering

  • Establish base camp

  • Shelter setup

  • Dinner

  • Night hike

Friday

  • Breakfast

  • More orienteering

  • Land nav missions

  • MRE lunch

  • Swimming hole

  • Set up new campsite

  • Dinner

  • Night hike

Saturday

  • Cook breakfast

  • Return to base camp

  • Hilltop laser tag

  • MRE lunch

  • River swim or fishing

  • Dinner

  • Night laser tag

Sunday

  • Clean & turn in gear

  • Breakfast

  • Hike out

“My son learned so many valuable skills, and even more about himself and the person he wants to be. Thank you for providing this amazing experience every summer!”
- Debbie, Happy Parent
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