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Texas Skies District Roundtable

August 13, 2026  |  7:00 pm

roundtableRoundtable is not being held in July.

Roundtable is a district monthly meeting typically held the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm at Houston Community College in room 101 A/B ( 22910 Colonial Parkway, Katy, TX 77449) 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 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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Posted by Darlene Scheffler Monday, January 1, 2024 3:27:00 AM

Cuboree

October 23-25, 2026

cuboreeCuboree is a weekend campout for Cub Scouts and their families. Let the games begin! Test your Scout skills at this weekend event for Cub Scouts (kindergarten through 5th grade) and their families, marking the start of the Scouting year. Scouts and their families can camp with their pack for the weekend or attend the Saturday activities.

Scouts will participate in games, field events, STEM-related activities, and range and target activities. Each pack will compete to earn points, with awards being given at the campfire. 

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Posted by Darlene Scheffler Wednesday, July 1, 2026 10:42:00 PM

Merit Badge Fair

September 19, 2026

Merit Badge FairThe Merit Badge Fair is an opportunity for Scouts in troops, crews, or ships of any rank, to work on one or two merit badges. These are not giveaway merit badges, and this is not a merit badge factory. Each Scout is expected to prepare ahead of time (by reading the merit badge book and completing prerequisites), and to participate fully during the course in order to receive credit for the requirements completed. 

Volunteers and Merit Badge Counselors Needed: Adult participation is required to offer this event. Every unit with Scouts participating is expected to provide at least one volunteer for every six Scouts attending. Adults (with YPT training) are needed to assist merit badge counselors and serve in additional roles such as check-in. 

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026 9:49:00 AM
Campsgiving

Campsgiving

November 21-24, 2025

Campsgiving, held during Thanksgiving break, is the turducken of camps for troops —an three-in-one experience combining a traditional camp (Turkey Camp), STEM Camp, and Mission Lone Star. Whether you're a Scout seeking merit badges, scientific discovery, or high-adventure thrills, there's something here for everyone.

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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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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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