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Help Recognize Our Eagle Scouts

Frank Fickett Scout Training and Service Center 12500 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austint, TX, United States

On Saturday, March 16, our council will recognize 361 Central Texas Scouts who this past year joined you and me in the brotherhood of Eagle Scouts. This special event will take place at our Frank Fickett Scout Training and Service Center, 12500 N IH 35, with a separate morning and afternoon session. We need help […]

Total Solar Eclipse

Smilin V Scout Ranch

Parts of North America will be treated to a total solar eclipse on the afternoon of Monday, April 8, 2024. Total solar eclipses are perhaps nature’s greatest spectacle — and our Smilin V Scout Ranch will be perfectly positioned for the show. Click here for council webpage with full information and registration.

Conservation Award Weekend Spring 2024

Lost Pines Scout Reservation 785 FM 1441, Bastrop, TX, United States

The Capitol Area Council invites all Scouts to earn the BSA Distinguished Conservation Service Award, Scouting’s highest conservation award available. Each Scout will work alongside conservation professionals to identify their individual project, research it, develop a media and public education campaign around it, lead volunteers to carry out the project and monitor the results. Registration will […]

New Cub Program Training

Frank Fickett Scout Training and Service Center 12500 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austint, TX, United States

Want to get the latest information about the new Cub Scout program changes, and maybe ask a question of the guy in charge of Cub Scouting nationwide? Attend our "Cub Scout Update: An evening of Burgers with Berger" program on Thursday, April 25, from 6:30pm-8:30pm at the Fickett Center. National Cub Scout Director Anthony Berger will […]

National Day of Prayer

Scouting's National Religious Relationships Committee is organizing an effort for Scouts across America to gather and read from their respective faith's sacred texts on May 2, the National Day of Prayer. To learn more and register your participation, please visit this page.

Cub Hawaiian Hullabaloo

Tom Wooten Bastrop, TX, United States

Summer is nearly here and it is time to get some early fun in!  Surf on in to have some fun under the sun fishing, swimming, playing Luau games, making sand art and getting some BB, Archery and Sling Shot target practice. For full information and registration see here.

Trash the Trash Day

On Saturday, May 4, you and your friends can join Scouts around the world to help clean up our planet! We’ve organized two cleanups: one at Zilker Park and the other at Alamo Pocket Park. Or, you can organize your own group trash pick up by choosing a location, inviting friends and fellow Scouts and showing up with […]

Cub Scout Summer Adventure Camp

Lost Pines Scout Reservation 785 FM 1441, Bastrop, TX, United States

Adventure awaits Cub Scouts of ALL ranks - Lions, Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos, and Arrow of Light!  Summer Adventure Camp will provide four action-packed days of activities such as swimming, archery, boating, BB/pellet guns, climbing, fishing and so much more! The event will be hosted at Lost Pines Scout Reservation which covers nearly 542 acres on the northern […]

Popcorn Fair

Frank Fickett Scout Training and Service Center 12500 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austint, TX, United States

Come one come all! Check out the fun games, helpful sales tips, and maybe even sample some popcorn at the Popcorn Fair! Raise more money with less work in less time! Power your unit’s year-round program with our council’s fall popcorn sale.

CAC High Adventure Day

Lost Pines Scout Reservation 785 FM 1441, Bastrop, TX, United States

WHO:    Your Crew, Post, Troop, Ship, any prospective Scouts and all your friends that are 14 years and older! WHAT:   Outdoor fun for your Crew, Ship, Post, or Troop... and a great recruiting tool - bring all prospective members. WHEN:  Check in will start on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 8:30AM and events run […]

STEM Adventure Weekend

Lost Pines Scout Reservation 785 FM 1441, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join us for the weekend and enjoy STEM merit badges classes and other STEM activities for all Scouts BSA and older youth! Find details and registration here. 

Cub Kite and Rocket Festival

Smilin V Scout Ranch

Come out to Smilin V Scout Ranch for a day filled with Water Rockets, Rocket Club Demos, Kite Building and Flying.   Where: Smilin V Scout Ranch When: Sept 21st, 2024.  Check in opens at 8:30 and activities begin at 9am.  Event runs until 3:45pm. What: During this event youth will launch rockets of different […]