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Earth Month 2026
2026-04-01 - 2026-05-02 | TX
This April, Longhorn Council, Scouting America is proud to launch our First Annual Earth Month Celebration, a month-long commitment to conservation, service, and stewardship. Instead of focusing on a single Earth Day, we are inviting our Scouts, Volunteer Leaders, parents, and supporters to dedicate the entire month of April to making a lasting impact in the communities we serve.
Our goal is bold: 20,000 logged Community Service hours in one month. Together, we can protect natural spaces, restore local environments, and demonstrate the power of Scouting through meaningful action.
Throughout April, units and families are encouraged to participate in conservation projects such as park cleanups, waterway restoration, recycling drives, habitat improvement, and other environmental initiatives that strengthen our communities and protect our planet for future generations.
To amplify our impact, Scouts are also encouraged to participate in at least one of the following conservation initiatives:

Scouting for Clean Waterways – Protecting rivers, lakes, and streams through cleanup and pollution prevention.
Plastic Tide Turners Challenge (World Scouting) – Raising awareness and taking action to reduce plastic pollution worldwide.
Scouts Trash the Trash Day – A global cleanup event taking place on May 2, 2026, uniting Scouts in a powerful, visible day of service. (Yes, we know it’s in May, but it’s so close to April)

Earth Month is more than a project; it is a movement. It is our chance to show leadership, live the Scout Oath and Law, and leave our world better than we found it. Join us this April as we serve with purpose, protect our planet, and make history with Longhorn Council’s first Earth Month.
Instructions for logging Service Hours: https://help.scoutbook.scouting.org/knowledge-base/activitylogs/
This event is supported by Longhorn Council’s Outdoor Ethics and International Scouting Committes

District Committee Meeting
2026-04-02 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-08-06 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-09-03 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-10-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-11-05 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-12-03 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Waco Scout Office, 300 Lake Air Dr., Waco, TX, 76710
Monthly meet-up for the District Key 3 and the District Committee to come together and review current happenings and planning efforts. Contact District Chair,
Curtis Brown to ask any questions or to request needing to be on the agenda.

District Commissioner Meeting
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Waco Scout Office, 300 Lake Air Dr., Waco, TX, 76710
The District Commissioners come together every month to review how best to support all units. Contact Flip Alexander, District Commissioner, to ask any questions about the meeting and/or to be on the agenda.

District Recognition Dinner
2026-04-09 18:30 - 22:00 | TX
REGISTER HERE!
Please help us celebrate you and your accomplishments this year at the Heart O’ Texas District Recognition Dinner.
Lee Lockwood Library & Museum
Thursday 04-09-2026
6:30 PM CT to 10:00 PM CT
Awards to be presented include the District Award of Merit, Cubmaster and Scoutmaster of the Year, Training Awards, and many others. Send in your pictures to help us highlight your unit in our YEAR IN REVIEW presentation.

Certified Angling Instructor Training
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-12 | Camp Tahuaya, 2603 Tahuaya Dr, Belton, TX, 76513
“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime” – Lao Tzu.
Join our Certified Anging Instructor Class. Learn how to inspire the next generation by teaching a lifelong skill. Fishing is one of the most popular youth activities, but do you know how to explain the basics? Let us show you!
The Cub Scout program is going to be introducing more opportunities for fishing adventure advancement. This is the perfect class to learn how to take your youth on a fun & successful fishing outing.
Our Certified Anging Instructor Class introduces you to equipment, knot tying, tackle assembly, casting, fishing skills; fish ID and habitats; regulations and ethics, safety and stewardship through fun hands on activities and lessons.
Who should attend? Anging educators can be anyone, age 15 and older, parks and recreation staff, teachers, summer camp staff, home school providers, youth group leaders, fishing club members, Scouting leaders for all ages.
This Certified Anging Instructor Class is being hosted by the Longhorn Council Fishing Committee & TPWD and will be held in person. Class is January 23rd. 6:00pm to January 25th. 12:00pm. Meals and lodging in family suites included with registration.
Adults (18+) will be certified through Scouting America & TPWD If you’d like to earn TPWD Certified Angler status, please complete the additional registration at the link below—there’s no extra cost. TPWD Angler Class
Teams Scouts (15+) will be certified through Scouting America.
Participants will earn their Anging Education Certification, get some free swag and information on how to gather additional resources. Spread the word and invite others to join in on the fun!

Holocaust Remembrance
2026-04-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Temple Rodef Sholom, 1717 N New Road, Waco, TX, 76707, United States
Join us for the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day event featuring guest speaker and author Ron Schwarz. The grandson and son of survivors, Ron will share insights from his family memoir, The Quiet Strength of Resilience. His presentation documents his father’s journey of survival and explores the enduring legacy of hope and strength passed down through generations.
Sponsored by Temple Rodef Sholom, Congregation Agudath Jacob, and the Greater Waco Interfaith Conference

Spring Camp-o-Ree
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-19 | Camp Tahuaya, 2603 Tahuaya Dr, Belton, TX, 76513
Viking’s adventure & voyages led them to discover, explore, and
navigate from Asia to America. They lived in communities formed by families, and they gave the
world as much as any other civilizations. Vikings globalized their world, across Europe and
beyond.
Let us navigate this VIKING Adventure together.

IOLS/BALOO-Southern Service Area
2026-05-02 - 2026-05-03 | Camp Tahuaya, 2603 Tahuaya Dr, Belton, TX, 76513
Calling all adventurous souls and dedicated leaders! Are you ready to take your Scouting journey to new heights? Look no further than IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills) and BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation). Prepare to embark on a transformative learning experience that will empower you as a Scout leader like never before!

District Committee Meeting
2026-05-07 18:30 - 20:00 | TX

In-Person Roundtable
2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:00 | TX

Heart O' Texas Cub Camp
2026-06-10 - 2026-06-12 | The Master’s Workshop Camp, 179 Church Camp Ln, Robinson, TX, 76706
If your Scouts had fun last year, just wait until the 2026 Cub Scout Day Camp arrives! Join us for an unforgettable Twilight Camp experience featuring aquatics, range and target activities, and exciting dinosaur-themed adventures. We can’t wait to welcome your Scouts for evenings full of fun, friends, and discovery — stay tuned for more details coming soon!
June 10 – 12 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Heart O' Texas Merit Badge College
2026-08-08 | TX
Registration is open to everyone.
This is a 1-day event only, August 8, 2026 from 8am to 5PM. Check-in starts at 7:00 a.m.

In-Person Roundtable
2026-08-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Waco Scout Office, 300 Lake Air Dr., Waco, TX, 76710

Wood Badge at Philmont – Registration is Open!
2026-09-20 - 2026-09-25 | Philmont Scout Ranch, 17 Deer Run Rd, Cimarron, New Mexico, 87714
Join this national Wood Badge course sponsored by Longhorn Council at Philmont Scout Ranch. Train alongside Scouters from around the globe and grow your leadership impact. The purpose of Wood Badge is simple: to strengthen units by developing skilled leaders.
As Baden-Powell said, it’s about thinking deeply about Scouting, sharing experiences, and living the Scout Oath together.
All participants must complete the Annual Health & Medical Record (Parts A, B, C) and meet Philmont medical requirements. This is not a trek.
Spots are limited — submit your deposit today!

District Commisser Meeting
2026-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 | TX

Annual District Business Meeting, TBS
2026-12-10 | TX
