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-Spring 2007, Philmont-Summer 2009, 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. [...]
Jean Luke Fred, Life Scout with Troop 310, has begun working on his Eagle project and is looking for help. He is collecting donations to make 400 comfort packs for the Red Cross. This are packs of travel-size toiletries for adults and kids that the Red Cross provides to those in emergency situations. He is [...]
The next Court of Honor will be on September 27. The last day to turn in completed blue cards or have a board of review is September 13.
OA Members: By now, you should have received a flier in the mail about the OA Fall Fellowship comping up the weekend of Sept 1oth. Be sure and sign up now to be eligible to win an iPad. Also, let Mr. Hennesey or Mr. Freeman know asap if you’re going to go.
It is required for you to have attended Oak Leaf to have a leadership position. To sign up for Oak Leaf this September , click here.
Next month, we will be visiting the Dinosaur Valley State Park on our campout. To sign up for this campout, click HERE.
Go to http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/parkguide/rgn_pl_019.phtml for more information about it.
Circle 10 is giving away 200 free tickets to Scouts and adults for the August 29th game and wants them to be a part of the parade. If you’re interested, contact Mr. Randolph at 214-902-6718 before August 20th.
If anyone needs to update their information (phone number, address, etc.), go to Scout Accounts -> Update Info
To download the forms that need to be filled out for service hours, go to documents.
Jean Luke Fred, Life Scout with Troop 310, has begun working on his Eagle project and is looking for help. He is collecting donations to make 400 comfort packs for the Red Cross. This are packs of travel-size toiletries for adults and kids that the Red Cross provides to those in emergency situations. He is [...]
The next Court of Honor will be on September 27. The last day to turn in completed blue cards or have a board of review is September 13.
OA Members: By now, you should have received a flier in the mail about the OA Fall Fellowship comping up the weekend of Sept 1oth. Be sure and sign up now to be eligible to win an iPad. Also, let Mr. Hennesey or Mr. Freeman know asap if you’re going to go.