Join 150 other college students from Texas State and UTSA in the beautiful Texas hill country for a weekend (September 29 - October 1) where you will be challenged to go deeper in your relationship with God and enjoy time to connect with new friends.
WEEKEND OVERVIEW
SEPT. 29 - OCT. 1 , 2023
H.E. BUTT FOUNDATION CAMP
$55
(AFTER SEPTEMBER 15th PRICE GOES UP TO $70)
(Price includes bed, 4 meals, and use of camp facilities.)
FRI
SEP
29
SEP
SAT
30
Arrive Friday, October 4th between 5-7pm to get settled in before we get started up.
Coffee House and snacks later that night
Saturday afternoon is all your own!
Free Time to meet new friends, go deeper with old ones, and enjoy the activities at the camp
Saturday night after the meeting is the Dance!
This years dance theme is... Senior Citizen
OCT
SUN
01
Wake up Sunday morning for breakfast and last meeting.
Pack up and leave before noon.
FALL GETAWAY
SEPT. 29 - OCT. 1, 2023
ACTIVITIES
BASKETBALL
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
FRISBEE GOLF COURSE*
SOCCER/KICKBALL
SWIMMING
(FRIO RIVER)
SAND VOLLEYBALL
CANOEING
HIKING
FISHING*
TENNIS*
BOARD/CARD GAMES
HAMMOCK*
SPIKEBALL
KAN JAM
(* you will need to bring your own frisbee golf disks, hammock, or fishing gear if you wish to participate in those activities)
PACKING LIST
You and a FRIEND!
Bible | Pen | Journal
Flashlight or Headlamp
Bedding | Pillow | Towel
(Sheets or Sleeping Bag for a Twin Sized Bed)
Toiletries
Epi Pen (If you need one)
Swim suite and athletic clothes
Long sleeves for cool nights
Dance Party Costume
(Senior Citizen)
IMPORTANT
INFO
CAMP LANDLINE - (830) 291-8624
(This rings in the camp kitchen. Use to contact staff during the retreat, mainly for emergencies)
GOOGLE MAPS
***ON GOOGLE MAPS TYPE IN "Echo Valley HEB River Road Leakey TX" and it will take you straight to the camp! But you must type it in EXACTLY as it is written! If you just type in HEB Camp it WILL take you to the WRONG PLACE!
GATE CODE: #4341
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
For TEXAS STATE CRU
***IF LEAVING FROM SAN MARCOS***
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It will take you 3 hours to drive to the camp
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Eat dinner before you arrive
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You WILL lose cell coverage after Kerrville.
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Arrive at the camp between 5:30 and 7:00
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If you know you will arrive later than 7:00pm please notify Trevor Burleson at 325 203 6840 by noon on Friday 09/29.
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If you have trouble contact the Cru Staff using the CAMP LANDLINE
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Once you are in the camp itself you will follow the road down to the river and then you will actually drive down the river bed.
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At the river turn right toward Echo Valley - LOOK FOR SIGNS
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
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IH-35S towards San Antonio
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In San Antonio take Loop 1604 West
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(Go about 17 miles)
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Take I-10 West towards El Paso (Also towards Kerrville)
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(Go about 66 miles)
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Take Exit 490 for HWY 41 towards Mountain Home
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Left on HWY 41
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(Go about 23.5 miles)
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Left on US-83 S
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(Go about 15 miles)
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Look for HEB Foundation Camp sign
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Turn left into the camp
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Drive slowly down the river. Once at the river, turn right into the river bed. Then out of river to the left. We are at ECHO VALLEY
FAQ'S
I don't have a car. How do I get to Fall Getaway?
A couple of weeks before Fall Getaway we will put together a carpool list. We will make it easy for you to find a ride there!
It shows a sleeping bag on the packing list but I don't have one. Can I just bring sheets and a blanket?
For sure! The beds are twins beds so any sheet twin or bigger will work for the weekend!
Do I need to bring a flashlight?
The camp has lights at night but it can still get pretty dark. Having a flashlight would not be a bad idea. If you plan to go on the Sunrise Hike then a flashlight is recomended!
Will dinner be provided for me on Friday night?
Unfortunately, we will not be providing dinner for you on Friday night. Please be sure to eat before you arrive at the camp.
I see that the camp is in a remote area. Is there a close gas station?
The nearest gas station is 20miles away. Just be sure to have enough gas when you come to the camp.
My parents want to know that I made it safely. Is there cell service?
Cell service is not good at the camp. You will most likely not have any. There is a camp phone that you can use to let them know that you made it.
Have other questions?
We are here to answer any questions you may have! Email trevor.burleson@cru.org for any other questions you may have.
