Lone Star District

04/28/2026

Scouts and their parents expect all Scouting America activities to be conducted safely. To ensure the safety of participants, Scouting America expects leaders to use the four points of SAFE when delivering the Scouting program.

Learn about the SAFE checklist 👇

https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safe/

04/24/2026

The Scouts BSA Test Lab Dance badge was released on November 7, 2025, and will run through November 1, 2026.

This pilot badge gives Scouts a chance to explore different dance styles, learn proper warm-up techniques, study notable dancers, and develop and perform their own routine.

The Test Lab is designed to help shape future merit badges. Scouts who complete the requirements provide feedback that helps determine whether the badge becomes official. If approved, completed Test Lab work still counts for full credit.

Any registered adult can work with Scouts on Test Lab badges, and a certificate of completion is awarded when requirements are finished.

Full details and requirements can be found here: https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/test-lab/dance/

04/24/2026

Come get some FREE TREES at Jones Park on Saturday May 2, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The species available are Eagleston Holly, Shumard Oak, Eastern Redbud, and American Persimmon in 5 gallon pots. Stock is limited so come out at 9 a.m. to get your pick! 3 tree limit per family.

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, we’re proud to highlight the impact of the Scouting America Clean Waterways program.

Scouts across the country are protecting rivers, lakes, and streams through cleanups, education, and community partnerships. These efforts build lifelong habits of stewardship while making a real difference locally.

Small actions add up. Now is a great time for your unit to get involved and help keep our waterways clean.

Learn about the Scouting America Clean Waterways program 👇

https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2026/03/27/scouting-prepares-for-season-2-of-clean-waterways-heres-how-you-can-participate/

Here's how one troop observes Earth Day with a focus on clean waterways 👇

https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2021/04/19/north-carolina-scout-troop-adopts-waterfall-helping-every-day-be-earth-day/

03/30/2026

Guide to Safe Scouting Update

The Guide to Safe Scouting has been updated with a clarification to recruiting as follows:

"Youth who are not registered in the unit may not accompany parents or siblings in camping programs of Scouts BSA*, Venturing, and Sea Scouting.
For example, siblings who are not registered in the specific troop may not attend Scouts BSA troop campouts as part of a “family camp”. Youth who are not registered in the unit may not accompany parents or siblings in camping programs of Scouts BSA*, Venturing, and Sea Scouting. Recruiting exception: When recruiting youth not registered in Scouting, they may attend a unit campout if eligible for registration in the unit. When recruiting all program policies apply including an annual health and medical record, parental consent, age appropriate activities."

Learn more 👇

https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/gss03/

03/27/2026

Commissioning is one of the most meaningful acts of service in Scouting. If you this sounds like something you would be interested in, please contact Bradley Harden or Connie Connie Beil Oubre.

Commissioners strengthen Scouting by providing reliable guidance and support that helps units succeed. They work with leaders to identify needs, share helpful strategies, connect units with resources, and encourage continuous improvement. From helping a pack restart meetings after a pause to supporting a troop as it plans high-adventure opportunities, commissioners are there to help units move forward.

For those who enjoy supporting volunteers, thinking through solutions, and building positive relationships, serving as a commissioner is a meaningful way to give back. It offers the opportunity to support both youth and adult leaders while making a lasting impact on the Scouting movement. Anyone interested in learning more is encouraged to contact their district commissioner.

Commissioners make a difference.

03/27/2026

Exciting news for Scoutbook Plus users!

👤 Member Icons

* Now show male and female versions
* Leader icons face left so you can easily tell them apart from youth who face right

📋 Roster

* Member ID now appears when grouped by sub-unit

These updates make Scoutbook Plus easier to use and help you find what you need faster!

ADDED COMMENT – I wanted to clarify that this page is volunteer-run and intended to share information of interest to fellow volunteers. It’s not set up to take action on individual issues. If you have concerns, questions, or suggestions related to Scoutbook, I encourage you to share them here where they will be addressed: https://discussions.scouting.org/

03/24/2026

🌸 The first day of spring is here, and that means spring recruiting season is officially underway!

The Spring into Scouting resources are now available in the Brand Center and ready to use. These ready-to-go materials make it easy to support your local marketing efforts, share the message of Scouting, and reach new families in your community.

Spring is a great time to invite new youth to get involved, try something new, and start their Scouting journey. Let’s work together to make this a strong and successful recruiting season! 🌱🌞

Grab the resources 👇

https://scouting.webdamdb.com/

03/11/2026

Lone Star District Day Camp is looking for Range Volunteers! If you have a passion for Range and Target activities, let us know and attend one of the trainings below to get certified!

02/13/2026

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/48th-annual-clear-lake-gem-mineral-society-gem-jewelry-show-tickets-264896852617?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

01/29/2026

📣 Announcement: Special 250th Anniversary Eagle Scout Certificate (2026) 🇺🇸🦅

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and in recognition of Scouting America’s partnership with America250, Scouting America will present all Eagle Scouts who earn the rank in 2026 with a special commemorative Eagle Scout certificate.

This limited-edition certificate will be available only to Scouts who achieve the Eagle Scout rank during the 2026 calendar year.

✅ What Scouts and units need to know:
• The special certificate will begin issuing automatically starting February 1, 2026
• No special request is required—it will replace the standard Eagle certificate for all 2026 recipients
• Scouts who earned Eagle in January 2026 may request a reprint through their local council using the current complimentary reprint process
• Councils are asked to submit January 2026 reprint requests as a consolidated weekly list to support timely processing

Congratulations to all 2026 Eagle Scouts—this is a meaningful way to honor service, leadership, and achievement during a historic year.