Annual Sporting Clays Classic – April 17-18

Launch Party at Taylor County Expo Ctr Round Bldg – Fri, Apr 17
Sporting Clays Classic at Camp Tonkawa – Sat, Apr 18

Registration is open until April 15. Read More

Friends of Scouting

Thank you for your consideration to become a Friend of Scouting or renew your Friends of Scouting support! Our Friends of Scouting greatly assist the Texas Trails Council in supporting the programs and services provided to each youth, family, scout unit and chartered organization. Donate online

Penateka Lodge - Order of the Arrow

Annual Dues and Season Pass
2015 Penateka Lodge dues are $10. A season pass is available for $100. The pass covers fees for all lodge and chapter events in 2015 (Conclave, NOAC, and section/national events are not included). Pay online
SR2-3N Conclave at Camp Don
Register today for Conclave - April 17-19 at Camp Don in Amarillo, TX
May 8-10 Fellowship at Camp Tonkawa
Ordeal and Brotherhood Candidates welcome; the lodge will prepare camp for the summer

Buy-A-Brick – Texas Trails Council Scouter’s Walk
Create a lasting memory for family and friends by purchasing a brick for the Scouter’s Walk. The bricks will be placed around the flag poles at Camp Tonkawa, Camp Billy Gibbons, and the new Service Center. Proceeds will be designated to the council’s capital funds. Read More

Camp Tonkawa ... in the beautiful hills of beautiful Buffalo Gap. Where every boy deserves a week of summer camp

Boy Scouts: 6/14 - 6/20 and 6/14 - 6/27
Webelos: 6/25 – 7/1
Buffalo Mountain District Cub Scouts: 7/12 – 7/16

Summer Camp booklet, forms, and staff registration now available. Read More

Scoutreach - Making Scouting Available in Schools/Communities

The Scoutreach program gives special leadership and emphasis to urban and rural Scouting programs by ensuring that all young people have an opportunity to join Scouting. The Texas Trails Council's program is named "Texas Trails Stars" and has over 180 Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts at units in Abilene, Brownwood, Coleman, and Santa Anna. This year, Scouts have gone camping, travelled to Corpus Christi, and attended the Tarleton Merit Badge Seminar. Contact Randy Linn, Scoutreach Director, for more information.

Tarleton Merit Badge Seminar Pictures

Over 25 troops and approximately 450 Scouts, Scouters and Merit Badge instructors participated in this year's event, Feb 14-15. See Pictures

Pinewood / Blast Car Derby – Mar 14 – Mall of Abilene
Pinewood Derby for Cubs and Parents, Blast Cars for Boy Scouts - $5 registration due at the door. Order your kit from the Service Center today. Read More

Buffalo Mountain Cub Wars Cub-O-Ree – Mar 27-29
Make plans to attend the 1st annual Cub Wars Cub-O-Ree. Cub Scouts will have fun honing their Jedi Skills at Camp Tonkawa. Early registration deadline is March 13. Read More

Old Commanche Trails District

District Banquet - Mar 28

Details Coming Soon

Pinewood Derby - March 28

Big Country Ford - Brownwood, TX Map

Mountain Man Camporee - April 24-26

San Saba City Park - Read More

Distringuished Eagle Scout Neil Armstrong's Souveniers

Neil Armstrong was one of the first men on the moon. He practiced Scouting's Leave No Trace Policy on the moon and came home with some incredible souveniers. Armstrong's wife recently gave a bag of souveniers to the Smithsonian. Items included the World Scout Badge, Apollo 11 video camera ... Read More

2015 Training Programs at Philmont - Youth and Adults

Did you know training is available for youth and adults at Philmont? The 2015 conference schedule is now available. Philmont Training Center

NAYLE - National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience

The National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) is conducted for older Scouts and Venturers who have the potential for being on the staff of the council junior leader training or youth leader training conference. Philmont Training Center will offer 7 sessions in the summer of 2015. Read More.

2017 National Jamboree The next National Jamboree will be July 19-28, 2017. The theme and logo were recently announced by the BSA. This will be the 2nd National Jamboree to be held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. Jamboree Website Texas Trails Council will be communicating more information in the coming weeks for youth and adult registration. Staff registration will open in April 2015. Contact Alan Clute with questions: 325.691.4217 office, 325.672.1632 home, aclute@hillcrestonline.com

2015 Eagle Scout Directory Update

NESA has retained PCI to create and publish a 2015 Eagle Scout Directory and update NESA's database. You may receive phone calls, postcards, or emails requesting that you provide updated contact info. Please participate in this survey ... Read more

Making A Difference Through Scouting: The Adventure of the Muddy Lions:
Troop 491 developed a video and curriculum to help youth in their community with smnart decision making. The video promotes character, leadership, teamwork, and self-esteem and contains messages that resonate with today’s youth. Download the video and materials. Read More

New Merit Badge: Signs, Signals, and Codes
New merit badge encourages youth members to explore alternative languages, including the increased use of shorthand texts or emoticons Read More

BSA Motorsports: NASCAR and IndyCar
The Boy Scouts of America is a proud sponsor of both NASCAR and

IndyCar. Scott Lagasse, Jr. has joined the BSA for the 2015 race season.Check out this article for more information on BSA Motorsports and Scott Lagasse, Jr. Read More