North Shore Scouting News
July 2026 | A Scout is Kind
Volume 12 Issue 5
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Calendar
July 2026
- 2 – District Committee Meeting
- 4 – Independence Day
- 6-10 – TechLab Space 2026 (Week 3)
- 9 – Roundtable training & fellowship
- 9 – Order of the Arrow North Shore Chapter meeting
- 13-17 – TechLab Soace 2026 (Week 4)
- 22 – National Jamboree
- 30 – District Commissioner Staff Meeting (Virtual)
August 2026
- 1 – Commissioner LaunchPad College of Commissioner Science (Session 1)
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6 – District Committee meeting
- 8 – Commissioner LaunchPad College of Commissioner Science (Session 2)
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13 – Roundtable training & fellowship
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13 – Order of the Arrow North Shore Chapter meeting
- 14/15 – NRA Rifle Instructor Course (Classroom 1 and 2)
- 20 – Roundtable Planning Meeting
- 21/22 – NRA Rifle Instructor Course (Classroom3 and Hands-On)
- 27 – North Shore Commissioner Staff Meeting
- 29 – Stop the Bleed Training
- 29 – University of Scouting (General Studies)
2026 Upcoming Activity Highlights
Cubs
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- 7/6-10 – Techlab: Space – STEAM camp at Anderson HS (youth entering grades 3-5) – Week 3
- 7/13-17 – Techlab: Space – STEAM camp at Anderson HS (youth entering grades 3-5) – Week 4
- 10/16-17 – JOTA/JOTI
- 11/14 – Scouterday Speedfest at COTA
Scouts BSA/Venturing/Sea Scouting
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- 7/6-10 – Techlab: Space – STEAM camp at Anderson HS (youth entering grades 6-8) – Week 3
- 7/7-10 – Eagle Academy
- 7/13-17 – Techlab: Space – STEAM camp at Anderson HS (youth entering grades 6-8) – Week 4
- 9/18-20 – STEM Adventure Weekend
- 10/16-17 – JOTA/JOTI
- 10/16-18 – Conservation Award Weekend
- 11/20-22 – North Shore Fall Camporee
2026 Training Highlights
- 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
Be the Single Best Resource for Unit Leaders
Are you the person who helps? In your family… your children’s school… your Scouting unit? You may have a commissioner’s heart. Follow your heart and learn more about commissioner service.
Last Call for District Awards!
Introducing the Orion Award: Highlighting the Scouts Who Hold Us Together! READ ARTICLE for details: https://nsdbsa.org/introducing-the-orion-award-highlighting-the-scouts-who-hold-us-together/ CHECK OUT OTHER AWARDS. Unit Key 3s have you submitted your nominations...
Roar Into Popcorn This Season With 2 Easy Steps
Get your Unit ready for the upcoming season with two easy steps. 1) Register your Unit for Popcorn Sales by August 1st for the Best Booth selections! Register through the Trails End Portal by following this easy guide. 2) Sign up for an upcoming Training...
Scout Week Needs You: Where We Stand and Where We Have Gaps
The Schools Are Set. The Calendar Is Locked. We Still Need Volunteers.Back in the spring we announced Scout Week - our district-wide push to welcome new families into Scouting at every Leander ISD elementary school during the week of September 14-18. The response so...
Featured Stories
A Scout Is Reverent: Honoring the Sandy Creek Community
On Sunday, July 5th, scouts and scouters from the North Shore District volunteered at the Sandy Creek Flood Memorial in a solemn ceremony to remember the lives impacted by last year’s devastating floods. It was an afternoon marked by service, quiet reflection,...
District News
More on Green Bar Bill: Memories of Troop 1 in Mendham, NJ
Tim Pacl’s article in the June Newsletter about “Green Bar” Bill Hillcourt and Mendham, NJ brought back memories of my scouting career as a youth. In the early 90s, my family moved to Mendham, NJ and, soon after, I became a member of the local scout troop. At that...
Why Wood Badge?
Hands-on learning, build stronger teams, and recharge your passion for Scouting. 🎉 It’s Fun! Jump in and learn by doing. This is an active, hands-on course packed with experiences that make leadership fun, memorable, and meaningful. 🤝 Turn a Group into a Team. Learn...
University of Scouting General Studies College
Level Up Your Scouting Game at University of Scouting! Calling all Scouters: if you’ve ever wished you had a few more tricks in your leader toolbox, this is your day. The University of Scouting General Studies College is happening Saturday, August 29, at the Fickett...
Join us for the July Roundtable!
🎉 July Roundtable is coming up! Join us Thursday, 7/9 at ACTS Church Leander for connection, training, and recruiting-season updates. 📍 ACTS Church Leander, 1195 Sonny Dr 👋 New Cub Leaders/New Cub Parents: 6:00–7:00 PM, in person or virtual...
Introducing the Orion Award: Highlighting the Scouts Who Hold Us Together!
We are thrilled to announce a brand-new honor debuting at this year’s North Shore District Awards Ceremony: The Orion Award. Just like the famous constellation, where Orion’s belt serves as a central anchor, this award is designed to recognize those unique Scouts who...
From the VFW Regional Scouting Chair
Honor Our Veterans: Letter Writing Project (All Ages)
America 250 District-Wide Service ProjectAs part of the America 250 celebration, the North Shore District is partnering with the Leander Public Library's volunteer initiative to collect letters of appreciation for veterans. We invite Scouts of all ages to write a...
North Shore Unit Stories
North Shore Eagle Scouts – June 2026
Daniel S. Troop 171 June 2026Shaurya G. Troop 91 June 2026Shanyu S. Troop 201 June 2026
Pack 170 is on the Move!
Cub Scouting is for the Summer too!School might be out but Pack 170 is still doing many things. Pack 170 developed a Summer Passport provided to each cub at gradu-ossover in May. It included June, July, and August Pack, District, and Council Events to participate...
Troops 16 & 91 at Summer Camp – 2026
Troop 161 at Cris Dobbins Summer Camp
June 13-21, 2026 This summer, Troop 161 traveled around 13 hours to Cris Dobbins Summer Camp for a five-day experience. Along the way, the troop made several stops at gas stations and food spots such as Arby’s and Dunkin’. As the trip was more than 10 hours, the troop...
Aaron on Scouting
Stay up to date and in tune with the Scouting community by checking out the latest from Aaron on Scouting.
