This July I went to the South Texas Bobwhite Brigade. It was really fun. We got to play games, shoot skeet, and do all sorts of cool stuff. The food was great. The only downside is that they wake you up at five in the morning, but you get used to that eventually.
I guess I better explain what the Texas Brigades are. The Texas Brigades are a non-profit organization dedicated to promote youth leadership and wildlife conservation. They hold seven camps across Texas, and I went to the South Texas Bobwhite Brigade.
Each Camp teaches you about a different animal. The one I went to was centered on the Bobwhite Quail. They taught about its habitat, diet, and other stuff. They also showed us how to take pictures, shoot clays, and identify plants.
As I said before, Camp was awesome, and I hope to return next year. If you want to apply, go to http://www.texasbrigades.org/
The camp does cost $400, but you can get scholarships from organizations like your local SWCD, quail forever, and other wildlife organizations. I hope you go and have a great time!
