Troop 496 in McKinney Texas is an exciting adventure! Our goal is to help boys grow to be strong and responsible MEN. We do this by stretching their “comfort zones” and helping them develop their leadership skills. While many troops claim to be “boy-led”, T496 truly does allow the boys to lead. The adult leaders are there to provide guidance and wisdom and to ensure the ongoing safety of the boys.
Our troop meets weekly, camps monthly, actively pursues merit badges, sponsors a variety of fun events throughout the year, and supports our community through volunteer activities. We plan a variety of outdoor and indoor activities to appeal to the varied interests of our scouts, – camping, day events, road trips (Houston Space Center, Longhorn Caverns, Red River Ski Resort) and high adventure (Sea Base-Summer 2010, Philmont-Summer 2011, Current River-Missouri, and more).
We are a unique troop. Our focus is on teamwork. Troop 496 builds camaraderie by working together and by appreciating the unique attributes of each scout regardless of age, rank, and background. Our four patrols mix younger boys with the older, and newer scouts with more experienced boys because we believe in passing the wisdom of our seasoned scouts on to newer members. As a result, each patrol is richly diverse. This approach also enables scouts to assume increasingly greater leadership roles under the oversight of those who have done it before. The older boys mentor and guide the newer scouts, ensuring that all are given ability-appropriate responsibilities and opportunities.
Q: Will my Scout have to sell anything? A: No. T496 doesn’t sell. We fund the Troop’s activities through our partnerships with the McKinney Sunrise Rotary and Stonebridge Interfaith. If a special need arises, we ask for donations from the parents and/or consider other opportunities. Q: Your sponsor is Trinity Presbyterian Church. If I’m not [...]
we are going to have OA elections Feb. 13 and some of the requirements are you have to be 1st class and be 14
It’s time for a wild pig again! February 3-5, we’ll be returning to the Joslin Bedias Creek Ranch near Madisonville. We’ll be refining our camping skills and working on our wilderness survival skills. The older boys will have the opportunity for some other activities. We’ll depart TPC at 4:30. Cost is $25. Sign up now [...]
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There were 129 youth teams competing. The placement listed are for the overall competition. Philly Cheese 255pts 12th place Minty Freshness 220 17th Big Bags 190 29th (Insert Name Here) 180 37th Delta 135 62th The Men 125 70th 311 120 77th Children of the Corn 120 78th (based on 311′s finishing time) Average Joes [...]
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Title: Personal Management Merit Badge Location: TPC Description: Sign up with Mr. Hennessey. This is for Scouts that are Star rank and above only. Start Time: 19:00 Date: 2011-05-23
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If you are taking the Family Life Merit Badge with Mrs O’Connor, she would like you to know the next meeting is on Jan 10, at the regular troop meeting. You should be 1/3 of the way through the chore chart by then. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs O’Connor by e-mail or [...]
we are going to have OA elections Feb. 13 and some of the requirements are you have to be 1st class and be 14
It’s time for a wild pig again! February 3-5, we’ll be returning to the Joslin Bedias Creek Ranch near Madisonville. We’ll be refining our camping skills and working on our wilderness survival skills. The older boys will have the opportunity for some other activities. We’ll depart TPC at 4:30. Cost is $25. Sign up now [...]
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