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Orion District Roundtable

July 9, 2026 | 7:00 pm

roundtableRoundtable is a district monthly meeting typically held the second Thursday of the month at Church of Good Shepherd (715 Carrell St, Tomball, TX 77375) at 7:00 pm to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. Roundtable is a form of supplemental training for volunteers. The objective of roundtable is to give leaders program ideas; information on policy, events, and training opportunities; and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. As a result of the roundtable experience, unit leaders will be inspired, motivated, informed, and able to provide a stronger program for their Scouts.

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Monday, January 1, 2024 7:01:00 PM

Trail to Troop

October 16-18, 2026

Webelos WoodsTrail to Troop is a campout for Scouts in 4th and 5th grades. This awesome weekend event includes patrol-method camping and Scout activities. 

Learn more about the transition to Scouts BSA and questions to ask troop leaders at shacbsa.org/transition-to-scouts-bsa. Find area troops at shacbsa.org/join-troop. 

Early-bird fee: RSVP, pay the deposit, and provide estimated registration numbers by August roundtable to receive a special early-bird registration fee for the number of estimated Scouts and adults.

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Posted by Darlene Scheffler Wednesday, July 1, 2026 7:29:00 PM

Bobcat Day / Rocket Day

September 26, 2026 | 9:00 am - noon

Rocket Day

Rocket Day is an exciting event packed with activities for all Cub Scouts in kindergarten through fifth grade. This come-and-go event offers a variety of fun options, including rocket launches, BB gun shooting, archery, and other fun activities. Scouts will also have the chance to work on several requirements of the Bobcat requirements.

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Posted by Darlene Scheffler Wednesday, July 1, 2026 1:45:00 PM

BALOO

September 26, 2026

​trainingTraining is an important part of learning to become an effective leader. Trained leaders impact the quality of programs, leader tenure, youth tenure, and a whole lot more. A trained leader is better prepared to make the Scouting program all it can be! Every Scout deserves a trained leader. See the council training schedule for a list of additional trainings offered around the council. 

BALOO is the Cub Scout leader training required for any Cub Scout pack outdoor event, including pack camping, and Webelos and Arrow of Light den overnighters. BALOO training is comprised of two components – an online training, and a practical in-person training conducted during an overnight campout. Both components must be completed to qualify as a “Trained” Cub Scout outdoor leader and to receive the BALOO recognition patch. The online component contains introductory and basic information and must be completed prior to the practical component at my.scouting.org. The practical component is an overnight campout and 16 hours of onsite training. 

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Posted by Darlene Scheffler Tuesday, June 16, 2026 7:58:00 AM
Winter Camp

Winter Camp

December 26-31, 2026

Winter camp is a wonderful opportunity for troops and individual Scouts to camp and earn merit badges and participate in fun evening programs and activities. There are over 80 merit badge classes taught by Scouters with real-life experiences in the field. 

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Popcorn Fundraiser

Popcorn Fundraiser

Power your unit's program with our fall popcorn sale. Raise more money with less work in less time! Learn more about the upcoming popcorn sale and how to make sure your unit is successful. 

Popcorn Kernel Training prepares volunteers to run the annual fundraiser and covers setting unit budgets, tracking inventory, managing the Trail's End portal, and running Scout-focused sales incentives.

July 7, 2026 RSVP for Popcorn Training via Zoom
July 11, 2026     RSVP for Popcorn Training in-person  (Cockrell Scout Center)  

 

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Space U Odyssey

Space U Odyssey

July 12-17, 2026

Space U Odyssey is a five-day, hands-on STEM experience inspired by real NASA missions that puts students in the role of NASA scientists, engineers, and astronauts.

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Super Troop

Super Troop

July 5-11, 2026

Super Troop is an opportunity for Scouts in troops to attend camp individually if they can't attend camp with their unit, or for those Scouts who just like to camp. 

Aquatics Summit

Aquatics Summit

August 7-9, 2026

Aquatics Summit is a fun-filled event for Scouts in troops, crews, and ships. Participants attend two merit badge classes.  In addition, there will be opportunities to try climbing and paddleboarding. Sea Scouts and Venturers can participate in survivor-inspired adventures. Troops, crews, and ships can camp for the weekend. 

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Lifeguard Training

Lifeguard Training

August 14-16 or 28-30, 2026

The American Red Cross lifeguard class teaches participants to recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies through hands-on training in skills like water rescue, First Aid, CPR, and AED use. The program includes a prerequisite swim test and ends with final skills assessments, resulting in a nationally recognized certification that satisfies workplace requirements. The course for Scouts ages 15+ and adults lasts 23-27 hours, comprising both online and in-person components,

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Full Throttle

Full Throttle

September 18-20, 2026

Full Throttle is a weekend event for Scouts in troops, crews, ships, and individual Scouts. Scouts spend a half-day participating in program areas such as shooting sports, climbing, swimming, ziplining, and boating. Scouts will spend a half-day working on a merit badge. Full Throttle is a great way for Scouts to have fun, learn essential skills that could be useful in a survival scenario, and earn survival-related merit badges.

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