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Wood Badge 2025 - Sid Richardson Weekend 1
2025-10-10 07:00 - 2025-10-12 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Sid Richardson Scout Ranch, Boy Scout Rd, Runaway Bay, TX, 76425
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WB 25-2 at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch
Weekend 1: October 10-12, 2025
Weekend 2: October 24-26, 2025
Purpose of Wood Badge
The purpose of Wood Badge is to develop skilled leaders who can strengthen Scouting units in achieving the mission of Scouting America.
When we accomplish the mission of Scouting, we do it in the units. Therefore, the short form of the purpose is, the purpose of Wood Badge is to strengthen units.
Every staff member and participant must complete a Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record – parts A, B, and C.
Although the course is different today, what Baden-Powell said in 1919 still applies:
“One of the purposes of Wood Badge training is to get Scouters to think about the practice of Scouting, to meet together, to exchange experiences, and to live together in the spirit of the Scout Oath.”

Roundtable Meeting
2025-10-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Waco Scout Office, 300 Lake Air Dr., Waco, TX, 76710
Join us on the 2nd Thursday of each month (except June and July) for our monthly Leaders Roundtable. This is a space to share information and support for leaders, volunteers, committee members, and parents with the BSA-Longhorn Council-Heart O’ Texas District. All BSA unit reps are welcome, especially Cubmasters, Den Leaders Committee Chairs, Scoutmasters, and Assistant Scoutmasters. Discussing programming, hot topics, activities, and scouting needs for networking, fun, and fellowship.

Poison Ivy Clearing - Conservation Hours
2025-10-05 15:00 - 18:00 | The Master’s Workshop Camp, 179 Church Camp Ln, Robinson, TX, 76706
In preparation for the Tri District Fall Camporee, we need help clearing Poison Ivy at the campgrounds!
Make sure to bring closed toe shoes, long pants, a long sleeved shirt, gloves, and hedge clippers/shears!
This will count as 3 conservation hours.

Limestone Bluff Paddling Trail Cleanup
2025-09-27 08:00 - 12:00 | Fort Parker State Park, 194 Park Rd, Mexia, TX, 76667
On National Public Lands Day, join us at Fort Parker State Park in Mexia, TX from 8am-noon to remove trash from the Limestone Bluffs Paddling Trail. Canoes/kayaks provided by the park on a limited basis. Advance registration required. Please contact leah.turner@tpwd.Texas.gov for more info. See you there!
Crew 376 is inviting all Crews to participate!

Wood Badge 2025 - Philmont Scout Ranch
2025-09-21 18:00 - 2025-09-26 08:00 | Philmont Scout Ranch, 17 Deer Run Rd, Cimarron, New Mexico, 87714
Wood Badge Courses 2025
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WB 25-1 at Philmont Scout Ranch September 21-26, 2025
*Participants must check-in at Philmont Scout Ranch by 6 PM on September 21st*
Every participant and staff member must complete a Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record – parts A, B, and C and meet height, weight, and blood pressure requirements upon arrival and be approved for participation by the on-site Philmont medical staff.
Please Note: Staff and Participants who do not meet these requirements upon arrival should contact the Course Director, Chris Gonzalez.

Purpose of Wood Badge
The purpose of Wood Badge is to develop skilled leaders who can strengthen Scouting units in achieving the mission of Scouting America.
When we accomplish the mission of Scouting, we do it in the units. Therefore, the short form of the purpose is, the purpose of Wood Badge is to strengthen units.
Every staff member and participant must complete a Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record – parts A, B, and C.
Although the course is different today, what Baden-Powell said in 1919 still applies:
“One of the purposes of Wood Badge training is to get Scouters to think about the practice of Scouting, to meet together, to exchange experiences, and to live together in the spirit of the Scout Oath.”

Den Leader Training
2025-09-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Waco Scout Office, 300 Lake Air Dr., Waco, TX, 76710
Join us at the Waco Scout Office for a quick Training meeting where we distribute resources for and talk about how to be a successful Den Leader! Current and prospective Den Leaders and Cub Parents are more than welcome to attend!

District Commissioner Meeting
2025-09-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Waco Scout Office, 300 Lake Air Dr., Waco, TX, 76710

District Committee Meeting
2025-09-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Waco Scout Office, 300 Lake Air Dr., Waco, TX, 76710
This is a meeting for the District Committees and any Unit Leaders that would like to participate in guiding the direction of the District.
The primary purpose of this meeting is for the various Committees to discuss their reports for each month, but anyone is welcome to attend and bring ideas and/or concerns you may have. The District team will do their best to support you and your units!

NYLT Banquet
2025-08-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Methodist Church of Joshua, 114 Paula St, Joshua, TX, 76058
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All NYLT graduates, Staff, their families and friends are invited to the NYLT- Annual Banquet!
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Methodist Church of Joshua
$28.00 per person
**No meal tickets will be sold at the door**

Fall Recruitment and Popcorn Training
2025-08-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Waco Scout Office, 300 Lake Air Dr., Waco, TX, 76710
Join us at the Waco Scout Office for a quick Training meeting where we distribute resources for and talk about Fall Recruitment efforts and how to sell Popcorn in your units! Leaders in Cubs and Scouts BSA as well as youth leaders are more than welcome to attend!

Camp Tahuaya Community Service Day
2025-08-16 09:00 - 16:30 | Camp Tahuaya, 2603 Tahuaya Dr, Belton, TX, 76513
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Camp Tahuaya Community Service Day
Let’s Tidy Up the Trails & Tame the Wilderness—Together!
Camp Tahuaya is up and running, but we’ve got a few projects that could use your elbow grease! From pulling weeds to clearing trails and organizing the warehouse, there’s something for everyone—and it’ll be more fun with you there.
Ready to jump in and make things happen?
All skills and trades are welcome—whether you’re a toolbelt pro or just love being outdoors, we’ve got a job for you.
Schedule:
9:00 AM – Check-in with coffee, refreshments & project assignments
12:00–1:00 PM – Lunch (on us, if you register!)
4:30 PM – Project wrap-up and high-fives all around
Stay as long as you like—an hour, an afternoon, or the whole day. Every bit helps!
Thinking about camping overnight? Contact Becca Kowalski at becca@camptahuaya.org to make arrangements.
Please note: Camp Tahuaya will be an active work site during this event.

Commissioners Meeting
2025-08-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Waco Scout Office, 300 Lake Air Dr., Waco, TX, 76710
Unit Commissioners, this monthly meeting is for you. We have a short meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Waco Scout office, 300 Lake Air Dr., Waco, TX 76712. Unit Commissioners are a Friend of the Units they serve. Come find out how to be the best friend and resource possible and find out what’s going on in the District that you can pass on to your units.

District Committee Meeting
2025-08-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Waco Scout Office, 300 Lake Air Dr., Waco, TX, 76710
Hosted by: HOT
