DOK’s Tower
Lost Pines Boy Scout Camp (on the LCRA Lost Pines Scout Reservation)
Program for: Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Venture crews
Climbing has become one of the fastest growing extreme outdoor adventures, and the Capitol Area Council is a leader in this thrilling program area with DOK’s Tower. You won’t find anything like it anywhere in our great state. The tallest man-made climbing tower in Texas is located at Lost Pines Boy Scout Camp, on the LCRA Lost Pines Scout Reservation near Bastrop. Scouts can learn something new about themselves on every trip to DOK’s tower, by choosing different challenge levels each time. This “challenge by choice” system makes it possible for all young people to enjoy this unique program, whether they are just getting started in Cub Scouts or 18-year-old Venturers.
Calendar
This shows general availability throughout the year, and does not show whether units have signed up to use DOK’s Tower. Until we finish our online reservation and payment system, please click here to see the most updated reservation chart.
January 1-May 31 |
- Open for weekday, weeknight and weekend use except on major holidays (units must have their own instructors for weekday and weeknight use)
- Not available during instructor training weekends, spring Hornaday weekend in March
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June 1-July 31 |
- No use while summer camp in session |
August 1-November 30 |
- Open for weekday, ,weeknight and weekend use except on major holidays (units must have their own instructors for weekday and weeknight use)
- Not available during instructor training weekends, fall Hornaday weekend in October
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December |
- No use while winter camp in session |
Program requirements
Instructors (unit provides; see below*) |
- Unit must have at least one DOK’s Tower certified instructor for every six Scouts (minimum of two certified instructors) |
BSA Climb on Safely guidelines |
Access through this site’s special skills links
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Registration and fees |
- Must register at least one month prior to usage
- $100 charge per group for full day usage (8-10 hours)
- $25 per DOK’s Tower certified instructor if supplied by the Council (one instructor for every six Scouts, minimum two instructors required); no cost if you provide your own DOK’s Tower certified instructors
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Camping |
- There is no charge for Capitol Area Council or out of Council units to camp at Lost Pines Boy Scout Camp
- Units must complete and submit a short term camping permit to the Capitol Area Council office two weeks prior to camping for approval
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*The best way to ensure your program will happen is to have some of your adult leaders become certified as trained DOK's Tower instructors. For information on DOK's Tower instructor training, please click here to see the page under the "Training" section of the website.
How do I reserve a spot?
- Units must register at least one month in advance of use
- We are still building the website’s online reservation and payment system, so for now please click here to complete the old online registration form. You will be contacted to confirm your registration and payment.
- If you are camping overnight as part of your DOK’s Tower program, remember to complete and submit a short term camping permit to the Capitol Area Council office two weeks prior to camping for approval
- All units must satisfy BSA two deep leadership standards
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