North Shore Scouting News
April 2026 | A Scout is Friendly
Volume 12 Issue 2
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Calendar
April 2026
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2 – District Committee meeting
- 3-5 – Easter holiday: Council office, shop, camps closed
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9 – Roundtable training & fellowship
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9 – Order of the Arrow North Shore Chapter meeting
- 17-19 – Conservation Award Weekend
- 22,25 – COPE Instructor Training Course
- 24-26 – Sea Scout Academy at Lost Pines
May 2026
- 1-3 – OA Spring Assembly
- 2 – Trash the Trash Day (Brushy Creek)
- 2 – CAC Summer Kickoff
- 7 – District Committee Meeting
- 9 – Mega-Training (BALOO)
- 9 – University of Scouting (SBSA/GS)
- 13 – Tower Climbing Instructor (Clsrm)
- 14 – Roundtable training & fellowship
- 14 – Order of the Arrow North Shore Chapter meeting
- 15 – Mega-Training (IOLS)
- 15-17 – Tower Climbing Instructor (Hands On)
- 16 – Cub Under the Sea Extravaganza
- 31 – LPSR Summer Camp (Week 1)
2026 Upcoming Activity Highlights
Cubs
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- 5/2 – Trash the Trash Day
- 5/16 – Under the Sea Extravaganza at Camp Tom Wooten
- 6 & 7 – Techlab: Space – STEAM camp at Anderson HS (youth entering grades 3-5) – Week 1: 6/15-19, Week 2: 6/22-26, Week 3: 7/6-10, Week 4: 7/13-17
- 6/28-7/1 – Outdoor Overnight Adventure at Lost Pines
- 10/16-17 – JOTA/JOTI
- 11/14 – Scouterday Speedfest at COTA
Scouts BSA/Venturing/Sea Scouting
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- 4/17-19 – Conservation Award Weekend
- 5/2 – Trash the Trash Day
- 6 & 7 – Techlab: Space – STEAM camp at Anderson HS (youth entering grades 6-8) – Week 1: 6/15-19, Week 2: 6/22-26, Week 3: 7/6-10, Week 4: 7/13-17
- 7/7-10 – Eagle Academy
- 9/18-20 – STEM Adventure Weekend
- 10/16-17 – JOTA/JOTI
- 10/16-18 – Conservation Award Weekend
2026 Training Highlights
- 4/24-26 – Sea Scout Academy youth training and adult classes
- 5/15-17 – MEGA Training Weekend: BALOO, IOLS, Wilderness First Aid
- 6/8-13 – NYLT Summer youth leadership training
- 10/23-25 & 11/7-8 – Wood Badge – premiere adult leadership training for all levels
- 12/27-1/1/2027 – NYLT Winter youth leadership training
Call to Action
University of Scouting for Older Scout Programs
Come for just the morning or all day, to focus on serious topics or just to have fun learning new skills! The University of Scouting offers classes in different “colleges” from Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA and Older Scouts with dozens of new classes each year. Sign up for...
Roundtable Tomorrow Night, 4/9
📣 Roundtable Tomorrow Night – April 9! Leaders and adults, join us for Roundtable at ACTS Church Leander! 🕕 6:00 PM – Roundtable for Cub Leaders & Adults• Attend in person or virtually https://meet.google.com/qas-ckxz-xdu 🕖 7:00 PM – Traditional Roundtable for...
S.A.F.E.Guarding Youth Training
Do you know your expiration date?! For your Safeguarding Youth Training, that is! 😊 As we approach May 31, you are encouraged to make sure your training is current. The Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) replaces Youth Protection Training (YPT), which will expire on...
Featured Stories
TRASH THE TRASH DAY: MAY 2ND
Location: Brushy Creek Lake Park, 3300 Brushy Creek Road, Cedar Park, TX 78613 Time: 8am - 12:15pm Register Individually/Group/Pack/Troop/Crew with a Parent/Leader (Adult Supervision Required) Special Guest Speaker: Ms. Haylan Teel, Leave No Trace discussion on...
A Whole Lot of Shakin’ Going On – Part 2
Last month we announced that District Commissioner Tim Pacl will step down at the new year but did not name his successor. That problem has been remedied.
District News
Capitol Area Council Summer Kickoff
Hello! It's almost time for summer and we are excited to invite you to the first ever Capitol Area Council Summer Kickoff on May 2nd! This event will serve as the kickoff to our yearly Popcorn season; we want to start earlier this year to plan ahead for an extended...
A message from your District Advancement Vice Chair!
Hello! Thank you all for welcoming me into your units and homes for boards of review and approvals for projects. THis is truly one of the best roles in our organization. I have been talking with many scouts and leaders over the past few months, and the most asked...
NSD Honor Guard Presents Flags at Roundtable
We’re excited to begin the soft launch of the North Shore District Honor Guard Program! As we build toward a full program, we’re starting with a simple but important role: supporting our monthly Roundtable meetings with opening and closing flag ceremonies. When: 2nd...
Scouting in Hawaii on December 7th, 1941
For many months leading up to Dec. 7, 1941, the Boy Scouts of the Honolulu Council had been training. They were sharpening their skills in first aid and emergency communications.
Upcoming Wilderness First Aid Class Offerings
Wilderness First Aid is offered at MEGA Training and may also be offered at summer camp and / or winter camp. There is a tuition for this class so, you may wish to shop around for a class that fits both your schedule and your budget. The Capitol Area Council...
Attend a Philmont Conference This Summer
Take a look at the conferences offered at the Philmont Training Center in Cimarron, NM this summer beginning with Commissioner Week June 7 to 13.
North Shore Unit Stories
North Shore (Soft) Launches Its Honor Guard
The launch of the North Shore District Honor Guard Program is more than the start of a new opportunity, it is the beginning of something meaningful, lasting, and deeply rooted in the values of Scouting. As we begin this soft launch, inviting Scouts to support our...
Troop 161 at the North Shore Spring Camp-O-Ree 2026
As a Troop, we were able to go to Lost Pines Scout reservation in Bastrop to enjoy the annual Spring Camp-o-ree hosted by the North Shore district. Though we were constantly looking at our weather apps to be aware of any thunder storms, we made sure to have fun...
Aaron on Scouting
Stay up to date and in tune with the Scouting community by checking out the latest from Aaron on Scouting.
