Events

On March 24, 2024 Scouts will cook and serve breakfast to the members of the First Presbyterian Church of Mesquite's Men's Council. This annual breakfast allows us to not only serve the members of our Charter Organization, but it also allows our Youth Leadership Team an opportunity to share with the COR all of the adventures and projects they have completed over the course of the previous year.  

March 26, 2024 Scouts and Leaders are invited to attend the Pack 548 Blue and Gold Ceremony and Awards. AOL Scouts from the pack will be crossing over and should be welcomed and accepted by representatives from our unit

Scouts will participate in the 66th Annual Mesquite Rodeo Parade.  Scouts who sign up will be placed into various roles of carrying banners and representing the Rising Sun District and Scouts BSA. 

Scouts will volunteer to assist the show with unloading and set up prior to the show as well as packing up at the end of the event. 

Scouts will participate in a weekend full of friendly competition, activities, and camping as they put their skills to the test in this 80s games themed multi-district camporee. 

Don't forget to get signed up for Summer Camp 2024. Scouts and Scouters will be heading out of state for the first time to enjoy summer camp in the Great Smokey Mountains of Tennessee June 9 - 16, 2024. There is a $50 deposit required now to hold your spot with 1st payment due January 31st, 2nd payment due March 15th, and final payment due April 19th (for camp only). Travel expenses can be paid separately and must be paid by June 1st.

Scouts and Leaders took on a project to install a flag pole at the home of a local disabled Army Veteran who has always wanted a flag pole to proudly display our nation's colors from. Scouts raised the funds, purchased the materials, installed the flag pole, and completed the project with a Flag Ceremony for the first raising of the flag.

Scouts and Leaders had the privilege of attending the Blue & Gold Ceremony for Cub Scout Pack 1115 as we welcomed their six AOL Scouts into our unit and congratulated them on earning their AOL rank and graduating the Cub Scout Program. 

Scouts and AOL Scouts spent the weekend at Lake Whitney State Park. During this campout, Older Scouts instructed AOL Scouts on conducting an outdoor flag ceremony, taught them skills on how to set up camp and assist with camp duties, and spent some time cycling and fishing amongst other activities.

At this Open House meeting for AOL Scouts and potential new recruits, Scouts participated in a patrol competition designed to show new scouts what it's like working as a Patrol. Scouts had to work as a team to erect a tent and then build a survival shelter using rope, trek poles, and a tarp. 

Designated by Boy Scouts of America to take place on the Sunday that falls before February 8 (Scouting Anniversary Day), this primary date is an opportunity for our Charter Organization to recognize the contributions of young people and adults in Scouting. 

Scouts and Leaders embarked upon a 10 mile trail ride around White Rock Lake as part of the Cycling Merit Badge.

At our 2nd Annual Winter Court of Honor/Holiday Party, Scouts were recognized for all of their accomplishments since Summer. The night was complete with a potluck dinner, Secret Santa gift exchange, games, and more. 

Scouts and other Volunteers will be assisting our Chaplain Aide and Patrick Patrol Leader, Kaiden, as he works on his ESSP project benefiting Mesquite Animal Shelter. Kaiden is seeking to provide the shelter with some much needed food, towels, and blankets to help make the shelter a more comfortable place for stray animals.

Yes folks, we are headed back for year two of Campsigiving. Four days out on Possum Kingdom Lake at the beautiful Camp Constantin Scout Camp. Scouts will have the opportunity to take part in merit badge classes, movie/game night, t-shirt tye-dye, Bob Ross painting, night time orienteering, shooting sports and more. It gets a bit chilly this time of year so be sure to bring the right gear and be prepared for fun!

Scouts and Scouters took a break from the hustle and bustle that is rank advancement, merit badges, camping, and community service to have a little fun.  Not that everything else isn't fun, but sometimes you just need a change of pace and a little fun competition. Who do you think won in the final race...scouts or scouters?

Our SPL, Diego, completed his ESSP benefitting The Buddy League. For this project Scouts and other Volunteer's assisted Diego as he helped run the opening day ceremonies for the league. Volunteers were teamed up with a Buddy to help and cheer them on as they played America's favorite pastime sport...baseball. In addition to assisting with opening day activities, Diego was also able to raise funds to donate a new speaker system to the league as well as a pallet of water. 

Our ASPL, Cayden, completed his ESSP benefiting Children's Health Dallas. For this project Scouts and other volunteers helped Cayden collect cans and other scrap metals from around the community to sell so that he could purchase and donate video game systems, video games, tablets, and accessories to for the usage of patients at Children's Health Dallas as they recover during hospital stays. Total raised was $2,011.46.

During our first annual Greenhorn Campout Scouts worked with new members and  Webelo Scouts on a series of activities and events designed to teach those in attendance the basic knowledge and skills that they must have as a Scout.  From basic knowledge and knot tying to fire building, knife safety, and hiking, those in attendance got a little taste of everything. 

During our end of summer court of honor Scouts were recognized for all of the achievements they have earned from April through August. During this Court of Honor we recognized 6 rank advancements, 26 merit badges earned, 6 special awards, 5 O/A Ordeal completions, and 16 individual awards earned from Philmont Scout Ranch. 

Scouts and parents attended a presentation hosted by our Advancement Coordinator designed to help everyone understand requirements a Life Scout must meet to earn their Eagle Scout Rank. This presentation covered everything from rank requirements and merit badges to the process involved with the Eagle Scout Project and Eagle Application. 

Philmont Scout Ranch is a High Trek adventure that older scouts can attend. Scouts from our unit teamed up with two other units from our area to embark on a 9-day hiking trek through the back country of Cimarron, NM. They hiked more than 60 miles and 

At NYLT Scouts spend a week learning what it means to be a leader. This youth program is equivalent to the adult Wood Badge Program, in that it teaches those who are becoming leaders all about the patrol method, team work, and leadership. 

Scouts attended Summer Camp at Circle Ten Council's Camp Constantin in Graford, TX. During this weeklong camp Scouts participated in merit badge classes, enjoyed hike's to Johnson Peak and a boating trip out to Hell's Gate. They also participated in games, campfire programs, water sports and activities, and much more. 

We were honored to have five Scouts and two Scouters complete their Order of the Arrow Ordeal in May 2023 and become members of the Order of the Arrow Mikinakawa Lodge and Tlanuwa Chapter. 

Scouts from the Troop got up early to cook and serve breakfast to the Men's Council of our Charter Organization. During this breakfast, Scouts also give a presentation to the members of the Men's Council on our program and the things they do as Scouts. 

Scouts assisted the event coordinators and planners in hosting the activities of the day. Duties included fish weigh-ins and measuring, pole setup and distribution, and teaching youth of the community about fishing and caring for our city's waterways. 

At our quarterly Court of Honor events, Scouts are recognized for their achievements in rank advancement, earned awards, and merit badge completions. 

March 2023, our Troop attended Camporee with other troops from Rising Sun, Post Oak, East Trinity Trails, and Soaring Eagle Distrists for a weekend of camping, fun, and competition. Scouts competed in The Amazing Scout Race, road ATV's, participated in Shooting Sports, and so much more. 

This was a fun filled weekend in the open air and under the stars at Trevor Reese Jones Scout Camp. Scouts and Scouters participated in a Horse Trail Ride and other activities such as hiking, fishing, and bike riding. 

Designated by Boy Scouts of America to take place on the Sunday that falls before February 8 (Scouting Anniversary Day), this primary date is an opportunity for our Charter Organization to recognize the contributions of young people and adults in Scouting. 

There's nothing better in December than a Court of Honor and Holiday Party combination. Scouts were recognized for their accomplishments and afterwards celebrated with fellowship, food, fun, and some friendly gingerbread house competition. 

Each year we open up our Scout Hut to potential recruits and Scouts who may be interested in Scouts BSA and our Troop Program. This a great time for our Scouts to showcase their talents and skills and an even better time for others to get to know our Scouts, our Leaders, and what we do. 

Scouts spent 4 days and 3 nights at Circle Ten Council's 1st Annual Campsgiving Camp. Activities included merit badge courses, video game tournaments, night sky viewing, hiking, biking, and so much more.

During this weekend campout at Camp Wisdom our Scouts served as leadership and guides for Webelo Scouts of Rising Sun District. Responsibilities included assisting Webelo Scouts in creating paracord bracelets as well as leading them on a 3 mile hike and scavenger hunt. 

Scouts spent the weekend camping out at Fort Parker State Park. During this campout, Scouts were able to participate in a canoe trek across the beautiful Springfield Lake and up the Navasota River. 

Scouts participated in the City of Mesquite's Annual Addressing Mesquite Day. During this event we helped a local homeowner with a project that she was not able to do for herself. In addition to laying a new brick patio, Scouts also assisted the homeowner by cleaning up her flower beds in front of her home. 

Some of our Scouts spent the weekend camping and learning all there is to know to become certified as a Climbing Level I & II Instructor. Skills learned during this event included how to belay, the proper wear of helmets and harnesses, how to tie climbing knots, how to rig a climb, and how to rig a releasable rappel. 

Scouts spent the morning learning the fundamentals about archery, the different shooting elements, and how to properly shoot a bow and arrow in competition. Upon completion of the course Scouts also earned their Archery Merit Badge.

Our Scouts spent six days and five nights canoeing a total of 78 miles on the waters of Northern Minnesota and sleeping beneath the stars. 

Scouts spent a fun filled week of summer camp at Camp Constantin.  From merit badges to water activities, adventure outings, hiking, biking, games, and free time, our scouts stayed busy and had fun.