Applications and Financial Assistance

Applications

The application deadline for summer 2010 has passed.  If you would like to receive information in the future about Texas Brigade camps, please follow the link below and request that we add you to our prospect list for next year.  Information about 2011 camps will be available in January 2011.

Future information requests click here

Thank you!

• WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS? All students with an interest in biology, wildlife, fisheries, conservation, or the outdoors are encouraged to apply. You must be 13-17 years of age and you should also be willing to commit to conducting a minimum of three educational programs when you return home.
   
• HOW MANY CADETS ARE AT THE CAMP? Each camp is a little different because of facilities. There will be 20-30 cadets at each.
   
• WHERE WILL THE CAMPS BE HELD?

• South Texas Buckskin Brigade - La Bandera, Carrizo Springs, TX
• Rolling Plains Bobwhite Brigade - Centennial Lodge, Coleman, TX
• South Texas Bobwhite Brigade - 74 Ranch, Campbellton, TX
• North Texas Buckskin Brigade - Stasney's Cook Ranch, Albany, TX
• Bass Brigade - Warren Ranch, Santa Anna, TX 

• HOW DO I APPLY? Applications may be submitted online or printed from this website and submitted (available January 2011). Or, you may obtain an application by contacting Helen Holdsworth or Kassi Scheffer.
  Phone: 1-800-TEX-WILD
  E-mail: h_holdsworth@texas-wildlife.org or kscheffer@texas-wildlife.org
  
  Or Snail Mail:
  c/o Texas Wildlife Association
  2800 NE Loop 410, Ste.105
  San Antonio, TX, 78213
  Applications are due April 1.
   
• IS THERE A FEE? Yes. The fee is $300, which covers meals, lodging, and supplies. We encourage you to solicit all or part of your fee from your local Soil and Water Conservation District, bank, civic group, or conservation organization. The Brigades will help you locate a sponsor if requested. Don't let money stop you from applying! We will help you find financial assistance. Interested in applying for a Scholarship to help you get to camp? Click Here to download important scholarship information.