Scouts


Posted on January 16, 2012 - by

February Campout

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 HERE.


Posted on March 2, 2011 - by

New Parents….

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Posted on June 11, 2010 - by

IMPORTANT – Medical Forms

Everyone must have an updated medical form on file with the troop. It must be on file for all youth and adults attending activities and completed every 12 months.  ALSO, anyone attending summer camp must have the Part B physical exam completed within the last 12 months.  Please note that this is not waivable and your child will not be allowed into Camp if they do not have an updated Med Form.  You can access the Medical Form in our DOCUMENTS. NOTE:  CareNow will perform your Scout’s physical exam for $12.  If you need additional forms (e.g.  school athletics), they will do those for an additional $6 each.


Posted on May 22, 2010 - by

FAQ’s

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 a member of TPC or am not Presbyterian, can I still be a part of the Troop?  A: Absolutely!  While some of our Scouts are members of TPC, it is in no way a requirement, and in fact, most of the T496 Scouts are not members of TPC.  T496 is open to Scouts of all faiths and backgrounds.  Trinity Presbyterian Church, as the Charter Organization, provides an organizational umbrella for T496 and allows us to use their facilities for our meetings.

Q: I want my son to be in Scouts but I’m not sure what level of commitment/involvement I can make.   A: As a parent, you can be as involved or uninvolved as you would like to be.  We understand that you have other commitments that might preclude you from being involved.  Or, you might just not like the idea of camping.  That’s fine.  We’ll take care of it.  On the other hand…if you want to help, we will absolutely use you and not force you to “pay your dues” while you wait for a spot to open up.

Q: Will my son be safe?  A: T496 requires every leader to undergo the BSA Youth Protection Training as a minimum requirement for involvement.  In addition, every activity requires a minimum of tw0-deep leadership (a BSA and T496 requirement), and leaders trained in CPR, Hazardous Weather recognition and response, Safe Swim and First Aid.  In addition, activities such as canoeing, climbing, shooting, etc require additional training and certification of the leaders.

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