North Shore Scouting News
August 2025 | Volume 11 Issue 8
A Scout is Cheerful
Calendar
August 2025
- 1 – Registration OPEN for STEM Adventure and Conservation Award Weekends
- 1,2,9 – NRA Pistol Instructor Course
- 3 – Scout Day: Round Rock Express vs El Paso
- 7 – District Committee Meeting – all leaders are welcome!
- 9 – Council Popcorn & Membership Kickoff
- 14 – Roundtable training & fellowship
- 14 – Order of the Arrow NS Chapter meeting
- 22,23,Sep6 – NRA Shotgun Instructor Course
- 29-Sep1 – Labor Day: Scout shop and office closed
September 2025
- 4 – District Committee Meeting – all leaders are welcome!
- 6 – San Gabriel District Merit Badge University
- 6 – Scout Day: Texas A&M vs Utah State
- 11 – Roundtable training & fellowship
- 11 – Order of the Arrow NS Chapter meeting
- 17,19-21 – Tower Climbing Instructor Training
- 19-21 – STEM Adventure Weekend
- 20 – BB & Archery Rangemaster Training
- 27 – Cub Kite & Rocket Festival
Save the Date
- Oct 17-19 – Conservation Award Weekend
- Oct 24-26, Nov 8-9 – Wood Badge adult leadership training (Sign up NOW! Only a dozen spots remain!)
- November 8 – Scouterday Speedfest: Council Pinewood Derby+ at COTA
- November 14-16 – North Shore Fall Camporee @ Smilin V (Game On!)
- December 6 – Leander Old Town Christmas Festival, Parade, and 5K – Scout Volunteer Opportunities
- December 27-January 1 – NYLT Winter youth leadership training
- March 6-8, 2026 – North Shore Spring Camporee @ Lost Pines (Yes!)
Call to Action
You Can Support any of 35 Opportunities to Join Scouting
North Shore District Determined to Accomplish Ambitious Goal Working together we will ensure that every young person in our district has the opportunity to become a scout by holding a “Join Scouting Night” this fall at every elementary school in Lago Vista ISD &...
Featured Stories
New Community Events & Volunteering Sign-Up Form!
Calling All North Shore District Units: Get Involved Here! Fellow Scout Leaders — we’ve got your next step in making a difference in our community! The North Shore District has launched a brand-new sign-up form to make it easier than ever for units to get involved in...
Able Scouts – Scouting with special needs
Scouting America's Vision: Scouting America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law. What do leaders do when Scouts need extra help? Find resources! Scouting...
District News
Exciting Roundtable Topics for August 14
Please join us for the North Shore District Roundtable this Thursday, Augsut 14, 7:00 p.m. at ACTS Church Leander, 1195 Sonny Dr, Leander, 78641. Topics this month: For both Cubs and Scouts BSA: Growing your Pack – Join Scouting Night led by Jennifer Fortenberry...
Community Ties: July Photos and Thanks
Community Ties: July Update A heartfelt thank you to all the Scouts and Scouters who stepped up and helped with cleanup after the July floods at Sandy Creek, Champion Kids Day Out in Leander, and RV parks in Georgetown. Your quick action, hard work, and willingness to...
North Shore Unit Stories
North Shore Troops Helping “Pay it Forward” this Fall
North Shore troops are springing into action this fall to help “pay it forward” by spreading the word about what scouting has to offer and helping to recruit the next generation of young scouts! On Monday, August 11, Leander ISD Elementary Schools host their annual...
Eagles – July 2025
Vaughn Nelson Troop 150 July 15, 2025
Aaron on Scouting
Stay up to date and in tune with the Scouting community by checking out the latest from Aaron on Scouting.
