Duck Creek District

05/13/2026

Meet Your Staff! Wood Badge 149. Sign up today! https://scoutingevent.com/571-2026Woodbadge149 Aug 2-8, 2026

Kathleen Parsons serves as the Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop Guides for Wood Badge 149. She has extensive experience as a District Committee member and brings enthusiasm and encouragement to every role she takes on. A longtime Scouter from Dallas, Texas, Kathleen values helping others grow through leadership and teamwork. She believes the ultimate lesson of Wood Badge is learning to trust both yourself and those around you. Outside of Scouting, she enjoys Bible studies, teaching Sunday School, and spending time with her community.

05/11/2026

Meet Your Staff! Wood Badge 149. Sign up today! https://scoutingevent.com/571-2026Woodbadge149 Aug 2-8, 2026

Ken Pickering is the Assistant Scoutmaster of Logistics for Wood Badge 149 and an experienced Scoutmaster for Troop 57. With extensive district-level service, including roles such as District Vice Chair, Ken brings deep leadership experience to the course. A Wood Badge participant in 2006, he has served on staff multiple times in roles such as Assistant Scribe and Troop Guide. Originally from Clear Lake, South Dakota, now living in Garland, Ken believes Wood Badge ignites a passion for leadership and personal growth, making a lasting impact both in and out of Scouting.

05/07/2026

Duck Creek District Annual Cook Off has begun.

04/16/2026

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Theme: Summertime Adventures!Wear: Camp tees. Snacks: Your best Dutch oven meal or treatWhether you’re a seasoned camp chef or trying Dutch Oven cooking for the first time, this is a great opportunity to share your favorite camp recipes, learn new skills, and enjoy some friendly competition.

04/10/2026

May Safety Moment ...

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03/14/2026

02/22/2026

02/18/2026

It’s not too late to join us for District Dinner.

https://scoutingevent.com/571-2026DCDinner

Duck Creek District Award DinnerSouth Garland Baptist ChurchFebruary 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Registration closes February 18 at 11:00 p.m.
Join us for the Annual Duck Creek District Dinner, an evening of celebration, connection, and recognition!We’ll honor our volunteers for their dedication and accomplishments over the past Scouting year, celebrate the Scouts who achieved Eagle Rank in 2025, and enjoy a special keynote address from Ania Rust.As part of the evening, we’ll also be hosting a food and peanut butter drive to give back to our community.We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Duck Creek District Award DinnerSouth Garland Baptist ChurchFebruary 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.Registration closes February 18 at 11:00 p.m.    &

01/10/2026

⚜️ CUB SCOUT PARENTS & LEADERS: THIS IS YOUR MOMENT! ⚜️
Are you ready to turn "required training" into a legendary experience? This is the Official BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation), but it’s unlike any course you’ve seen before. ⛺✨
Word has officially spread: Our September gathering was so impactful that we had participants join us from multiple Councils and Districts across the region! Leaders are traveling from all over to join this specific "Dream Team" because we don't just teach skills—we ignite the spark.
🔗 SECURE YOUR SPOT: https://scoutingevent.com/571-2026BALOO3

🛠️ JOIN THE "DREAM TEAM" BEHIND THE SCENES
Do you have a passion for mentoring or a specific outdoor skill to share? We are looking for high-energy spirits to help us weave this magic!
✨ If you want to join us as an Instructor, a Dreamweaver, or simply as an Observer, please send me a DM (Direct Message) and I will send you the "Secret Code" to join our staff ranks.

🏕️ WHY JOIN THE CO-CONSPIRATORS?
This weekend is designed for YOU. We’ve evolved the traditional syllabus into a celebration of camaraderie and "Outdoor Wizardry." We’ll show you how to make the outdoors so fun, even the squirrels will want to join.
Master the essentials with a twist:
🏰 Palace Building: Turn a simple tarp into a masterpiece.
🍳 Michelin-Star Foil Packs: Culinary delights over an open fire.
🍪 Campfire Cookies: Freshly baked treats right at camp!
📍 Digital Treasure Hunting: Mastering the art of Geocaching.
🔥 The Grand Finale: A soulful campfire with singing, dancing, and bad jokes.

🌠 THE VISION: IGNITE THE SPARK!
My vision is to intuitively and intentionally inspire you. There is no other course specifically designed to fuel the hearts of Cub Scout parents and leaders like this one.
When you leave energized, that spark spreads like a wildfire back to your Pack. Imagine Scouts who beg to come to meetings because they’ve fallen in love with the magic of the outdoors.
THE JOURNEY IS THE DESTINATION 🧭✨ It’s about more than patches. It is about YOUR journey with your kiddo. When you deliver that authentic experience to our kids, that is the crescendo—the highest accomplishment we can achieve.

❓ THE QUESTION IS...
Will you take part? Will you extend your hand to create that spark in our kids?
🚀 WILL YOU?! ⛺

Scouting Works. Scouting Lasts a Lifetime! 👉 REGISTER HERE: https://scoutingevent.com/571-2026BALOO3
Your Course Leadership Team: Mahmood Wahid (Course Director) [email protected] 214 702 6998 Philip Sterle (Asst Course Director) [email protected] 972 351 7546‬