George W. Pirtle Scout Reservation

11/21/2024

Just mentioned it in the comments of an earlier post, but did y'all know Winter Camp registration is live right now? 🤠 🌲❄️

Winter Camp 2024 - December 27-30 Welcome to a scouting opportunity at George W. Pirtle Scout Reservation (GWP) (Camp Pirtle). The unique forest sett

11/21/2024

Ok, well, we took a little break after the 60th Anniversary Rededication.

But this weekend there's going to be over 700 scouts and leaders at camp as Turkey Camp and National Youth Leadership Training get underway.

Happiness is a full camp.

09/03/2024

For those still looking for the link to the online GWP60 campaign to help restore and ensure Pirtle's future, here's the site, live as of today:

 GWP 60  Campaign for Improvements at Camp George W. Pirtle Scout Reservation is 60 years old! Nestled on the shores of Lake Murvaul in rur

09/02/2024

HQ getting its glow-up.
Please make a contribution to GWP60 to continue moving our camp into the next 60 years. OP below:

The first contributions to GWP60 have started coming in!

The East Texas Area Council is celebrating the sixty-year history of George W. Pirtle Scout Reservation by initiating a fund drive to raise $ 60,000. Contributions will be used to complete much-needed camp improvements. The capital funding of GWP 60 is a critical component to the NEXT 60 years of camp.
We are appealing to all Friends of GWP for donations to improve the camp infrastructure. It will take many generous donations to meet the fundraising goal. Please help GWP remain a Scouting resource available for all youth in East Texas.
Donations to the GWP 60 Campaign can be made by mailing a check (Add a note indicating GWP60) or contacting the Council Service Center to process a credit card payment.

08/19/2024

The first contributions to GWP60 have started coming in!

The East Texas Area Council is celebrating the sixty-year history of George W. Pirtle Scout Reservation by initiating a fund drive to raise $ 60,000. Contributions will be used to complete much-needed camp improvements. The capital funding of GWP 60 is a critical component to the NEXT 60 years of camp.
We are appealing to all Friends of GWP for donations to improve the camp infrastructure. It will take many generous donations to meet the fundraising goal. Please help GWP remain a Scouting resource available for all youth in East Texas.
Donations to the GWP 60 Campaign can be made by mailing a check (Add a note indicating GWP60) or contacting the Council Service Center to process a credit card payment.

05/04/2024

60th Anniversary committee meeting now! Looking forward to some great things coming this fall. Stay tuned!

01/25/2024

Registration for 2024 Scouts BSA Summer Camp and Webelos Camp are NOW LIVE!

Come meet the new staff but enjoy the same traditions and values that George W Pirtle has always held.

Webelos June 5-8: https://scoutingevent.com/585-SummerCamp2024Webelos

Scouts BSA: June 9-15 or 16-22: https://scoutingevent.com/585-SummerCamp2024_ScoutsBSA

Summer Camp 2024 Remember all adults must be registered with the BSA and have Youth Protection Training prior to coming to camp. The State of Te

11/21/2023

Breaking News: StarLink service is now available at George W Pirtle. Phase II will extend the wifi throughout the main camp corridor by the end of the year.

Come to Winter Camp and test how fast you can upload a picture of your Scouts having a blast! Thank you, John Burris !

06/20/2023

Here's to 59 years of accreditation! Everyone get ready for next year, it's going to be big.

07/24/2022

The Council is migrating to a new online registration system. Please be patient as we work out all the kinks!

To get a view of all events see: https://scoutingevent.com/?OrgKey=BSA585

You can also integrate the calendar feed https://scoutcal.blackpug.net/BSA585 into your personal calendar devices.

Registration for Summer camp 2023 is now open! https://scoutingevent.com/585-2023SummerCamp

05/03/2022

Turns out the storm gave camp a pass this past weekend. No word on if Teddy the Sasquatch was responsible for the deterrent.

12/02/2021

Winter camp merit badge registration is open and courses are starting to be finalized! Still space available, so jump in and enjoy beautiful temperatures and stunning sunsets this winter at GWP!

https://secure.etexscouts.org/pirtle/