WW Alternate

Thunderbird District presents Webelos Woods in a virtual format with two parts. Contact your Committee Chair or Cubmaster for the Zoom link.

ONE: Several Troops have prepared videos to showcase their units and the activities they do throughout the year. Check out the information below and click on the Troop video, if provided.

TWO: On Oct. 24, join Scouts and Adult Leaders from Troops in the Thunderbird District for a Live Zoom Q&A to narrow your choices. Contact your Committee Chair or Cubmaster for the Zoom link.

OCT. 24 LIVE ZOOM Q&A SCHEDULE:

*Schedule subject to change pending confirmations from units
9:00 BSA 101, Sam Painovich, District Chair
9:15 Troop 61
9:30 Troop 505
9:45 Troop 20
10:00 Troop 403
10:15 Troop 3377
10:30 Troop 448
10:45 Troop 10
11:00 Troop 395
11:15 Troop 19
11:30 Troop 256

Troop 61

Meetings: Sundays 4pm: Austin Bible Ridge Church
Scouts / Avg Attendance: 89/56
Description: Monthly camping, summer merit badge camps, high adventure camps annually, youth-led, strong Eagle and Order of the Arrow programs
https://austin61.mytroop.us/
Committee Chair Andrew McEathron
Andrew@mceathron.net

Troop 505

Meetings: Mondays 7pm: Oak Hill United Methodist Church
Scouts / Avg Attendance: 45/30
Description: Monthly camping, summer camp, high adventure camps annually, youth-led, Order of the Arrow program
https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop505Austin/Index.htm
info@scouttroop505.org

Troop 20

Meetings: Thursdays 7pm: Bethany Lutheran Church
Scouts / Avg Attendance: 15/10
Description: Camping, fishing, high adventure camps
https://www.troop20austin.org/
Committee Chair Michelle Esquivel
michelle.esquivel@yahoo.com

video coming soon

Troop 403

Meetings: Mondays 7pm: St. Paul Catholic Church
Scouts / Avg Attendance: 40/10
Description: Youth-led, monthly camping, fast start to First Class, strong Eagle program, annual high adventure, summer and winter camps
https://www.troop403.com/aboutus
Committee Chair Marc Eisenbarth
committeechair@troop403.com

Troop 3377

Meetings: Sundays 3pm: VFW Post 3377
Scouts / Avg Attendance: 40/10
Description: Camping 10x per year, Dutch oven cooking
Committee Chair Clarence Starkie
cstarkie@austin.rr.com

video coming soon

Troop 448

Meetings: St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
Scouts / Avg Attendance: 40/15
Description: Summer camp, shooting sports, backpacking, fishing
https://austin448.mytroop.us
Committee Chair Stephen Dillon
smdillon2005@yahoo.com

Troop 10

Meetings: Sundays 2/Month 4pm: South Austin Church of the Nazarene
Scouts / Avg Attendance: 11/9
Description: Monthly camping, shooting sports, summer cap, canoeing, community service, youth-led
https://tmweb.troopmaster.com/Website/Home
Committee Chair Steve Hanson
sbhsn@aol.com

Troop 395

Meetings: Mondays 7pm: Shepard of the Hills Presbyterian Church
Scouts / Avg Attendance: 75/40
Description: Monthly camping, summer camp, high adventure camps annually, community service
https://www.troop395austin.org
Committee Chair Lance Rowell
committeechair@troop395austin.org

Troop 19. Girls Troop

Meetings: Sundays 1pm: St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
Scouts / Avg Attendance: 35/18
Description: Monthly campouts, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, summer camps, high adventure camps, youth-led
https://www.troop19austin.org/aboutus
Committee Chair Cindy McKinney
cdmck@me.com

Troop 256

Meetings: Tuesdays 7pm: Bannockburn Baptist Church
Description: Camping, high adventure camps
https://www.troop256austin.org/
Committee Chair Bill Sicaras
bsicaras@yahoo.com

Video Coming Soon

Troop 555

Meetings: Mondays 7pm: Abiding Love Lutheran Church
Scouts / Avg Attendance: 55/25
Description: Large troop, not actively recruiting
https://www.troop555austin.com/
Committee Chair
chairman@troop555austin.com

See this informational video prepared by District Chair Sam Painovich about the upcoming event.

Webelos Woods 2020 | Troop recruitment videos

Thunderbird District presented a live virtual Webelos Woods event in October.  Troop videos are available below.

Access basic information about troops in the Thunderbird District, such as meeting days and locations, areas of emphasis, and contact information for each unit in the Troop Overview PDF.

Troop 61

Meetings: Sundays 4pm: Austin Bible Ridge Church
Scouts / Avg Attendance: 89/56
Description: Monthly camping, summer merit badge camps, high adventure camps annually, youth-led, strong Eagle and Order of the Arrow programs
https://austin61.mytroop.us/
Committee Chair Andrew McEathron
Andrew@mceathron.net

Troop 505

Meetings: Mondays 7pm: Oak Hill United Methodist Church
Scouts / Avg Attendance: 45/30
Description: Monthly camping, summer camp, high adventure camps annually, youth-led, Order of the Arrow program
https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop505Austin/Index.htm
info@scouttroop505.org

Troop 20

Meetings: Thursdays 7pm: Bethany Lutheran Church
Scouts / Avg Attendance: 15/10
Description: Camping, fishing, high adventure camps
https://www.troop20austin.org/
Committee Chair Michelle Esquivel
michelle.esquivel@yahoo.com

video coming soon

Troop 403

Meetings: Mondays 7pm: St. Paul Catholic Church
Scouts / Avg Attendance: 40/10
Description: Youth-led, monthly camping, fast start to First Class, strong Eagle program, annual high adventure, summer and winter camps
https://www.troop403.com/aboutus
Committee Chair Marc Eisenbarth
committeechair@troop403.com

Troop 3377

Meetings: Sundays 3pm: VFW Post 3377
Scouts / Avg Attendance: 40/10
Description: Camping 10x per year, Dutch oven cooking
Committee Chair Clarence Starkie
cstarkie@austin.rr.com

video coming soon

Troop 448

Meetings: St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
Scouts / Avg Attendance: 40/15
Description: Summer camp, shooting sports, backpacking, fishing
https://austin448.mytroop.us
Committee Chair Stephen Dillon
smdillon2005@yahoo.com

Troop 10

Meetings: Sundays 2/Month 4pm: South Austin Church of the Nazarene
Scouts / Avg Attendance: 11/9
Description: Monthly camping, shooting sports, summer cap, canoeing, community service, youth-led
https://tmweb.troopmaster.com/Website/Home
Committee Chair Steve Hanson
sbhsn@aol.com

Troop 395

Meetings: Mondays 7pm: Shepard of the Hills Presbyterian Church
Scouts / Avg Attendance: 75/40
Description: Monthly camping, summer camp, high adventure camps annually, community service
https://www.troop395austin.org
Committee Chair Lance Rowell
committeechair@troop395austin.org

Troop 19. Girls Troop

Meetings: Sundays 1pm: St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
Scouts / Avg Attendance: 35/18
Description: Monthly campouts, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, summer camps, high adventure camps, youth-led
https://www.troop19austin.org/aboutus
Committee Chair Cindy McKinney
cdmck@me.com

Troop 256

Meetings: Tuesdays 7pm: Bannockburn Baptist Church
Description: Camping, high adventure camps
https://www.troop256austin.org/
Committee Chair Bill Sicaras
bsicaras@yahoo.com

Video Coming Soon

Troop 555

Meetings: Mondays 7pm: Abiding Love Lutheran Church
Scouts / Avg Attendance: 55/25
Description: Large troop, not actively recruiting
https://www.troop555austin.com/
Committee Chair
chairman@troop555austin.com

See this informational video prepared by District Chair Sam Painovich about the event.

Cub Scout Twilight Camp 2019

Your Cub Scout will enjoy games, crafts, nature, water activities, and more!

REGISTER HERE

 

We have made a number of changes from previous year’s camps; two of which are the location & time.  This year’s camp has shifted from a day camp to a twilight camp and will be held daily from 2 PM to 8 PM, June 3rd through 5th.  Additionally, the camp will be at Zilker Park (Polo Picnic Area) instead of Camp Mabry.  We are hopeful that both of these changes will help make travel to/from camp a breeze for our families.  
 
New program activities like Orienteering, theme based STEM activities, and Frisbee Golf have been added for this year as well. 

 

Who:
  • Cub Scouts entering 1st through 5th grade in the 2019/20 school year
    • Birth date cannot be after 6/3/2016
    • 1st Grade Notes: All youth entering 1st grade must be accompanied by an adult AT ALL TIMES during day camp per National BSA Guidelines.
What:
  • This year’s theme: Under the Sea Explorers
  • Learn outdoor skills, enjoy STEM activities, play sports, earn advancements, make crafts, and more
When:
  • June 3rd – 5th, 2019
  • 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM Daily

 

Where:
  • Zilker Park – POLO PICNIC AREA
    2225 Andrew Zilker Rd, Austin, TX 78746

How Much:
  • $100 per Cub Scout

Help Wanted:

Volunteer and join your child in the fun! There are no paid roles on Day Camp Staff. Summer camps are 100 percent volunteer driven. To ensure a successful and safe camp program, volunteers are needed to assist the staff and guide the Cub Scouts through each day’s activities. Sign-up today!

Tot Lot $20: Tot Lot is offered to adults who are volunteering at day camp ONLY. Tots are 3 to 5 years old and must be potty trained.

Click here for Flyer to Share with your Pack!

 

CONTACT & MORE INFORMATION


bsacactbirdcamp@googlegroups.com

https://fb.me/bsacactbirdcamp

 

2019 Thunderbird District Adventure Weekend

April 5 -7, 2019

Camp Alma McHenry
Giddings, Tx

We have chosen a nice secluded Council Camp near Giddings, TX.  Camp Alma McHenry (see map at Alma McHenry Map), which consists of over 200 acres.

Image result for clue The theme is  

Do you have what it takes to solve this mystery!  You won’t know if you don’t go.

We need one youth from each unit to help on staff during program time, so please send and email to Joey Paulson (joey.paulson@scouting.org) with your assisting scouts name and unit number.

Brand-New Recruiting Materials

Last fall, Chisholm Trail District set a Fall recruitment record, using some new methods and strategies. At this month’s Thunderbird Roundtable, Bob Rauner came and shared everything they did. The material is quite good, and should provide us with a foundation for renewed success in recruitment:

01-Spring 2017 JSN PLAY BOOK

02-Bring A Buddy Recruiting

02a-Bring-a-Buddy Business Card

03-2017 JSN Registration Form

04-JSN Tri-Fold Board Creation Tips

CS recruiting flyer FRONT (fillable)

EXAMPLE Post JSN Emails to new Parents – Last 5 JSN’s

How To Conduct A Boy Talk – JSN

Sample Calendar – JSN Trng 2017

Why Join Cub Scouting – Parent Information Guide – Spring 2017 – EXAMPLE for JSN Training

 

Thunderbird Scouting Adventure Weekend (SAW) 2017

March 31-April 2, 2017

We will be competing scout skills, concentrating on pioneering and First Aid.  Regardless of your level of ability, we will have fun, exciting challenges for you!  For younger scouts, there will be the chance not only to compete for the honor of their unit, but also to fulfill rank requirements in all these areas!  More experienced scouts will have the opportunity to take on bigger challenges!  We will also have a backcountry program for older scouts 14 and older who are at least First Class rank.

$15/person ($5 discount for units early registration by March 13)

New! DAW T-Shirts may be purchased only with early registration for $12 ($2 extra for 2XL and 3XL)

Wessendorf Ranch on the Devil’s Backbone

Go W. on 290 West toward Johnson City

Where 290 intersects with highway 281, go left (south), continue past Blanco

Take a left on RR 32, just south of Blanco and go approx 6 miles

Take a left on County Road 473/403 “Narrows Rd.” about 3.5 miles

Ranch Gate will be on left

Who:

Boy Scouts, Teams, Posts, Crews, and Ships are all welcome to participate!

Administratively:

At check-in, each unit will need to turn in a complete list of all attendees, a BSA Annual Health and Medical record for all attendees, proof of YPT for each adult, and show proof of your tour permit. 

The list of attendees should include, at a minimum, their first & last name and, if a youth, their rank.  A printout from your unit’s registration system is acceptable.  Be patient at check-in since this is the first time we will be receiving this information.

What to Bring:

Frontcountry Scouts will be engaging in pioneering and first aid activities and should have gloves, and long-sleeve clothing which will protect their arms and legs.  Backcountry Scouts should expect to spend the night in the backcountry, and most of their day exploring the back country of the beautiful Wessendorf Ranch, so make sure to have backpacking gear, compass, gps, hat, good hiking boots, socks, and trail food, but most importantly, lots and lots of water!

Units should bring plenty of water, as there will not be potable water available on-site.

Contact:

email: Thunderbird.District.Events@gmail.com