BSA Troop 9168

10/12/2026

Columbus Day celebrates a true explorer who showed remarkable bravery.

In 1492 Christopher Columbus set sail from Spain with three small ships, the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. He aimed for a western route to Asia but instead reached the Americas, opening a new chapter in world history. Facing unknown waters, storms, and a crew that nearly lost hope, he pressed on with determination and skill.

That courage to leave the familiar shore and seek what lay beyond is the same spirit we build in Scouting. Keep exploring, stay brave, and never stop looking for the next adventure.

10/09/2026

In Memory of Mike Ditka
1939 to 2026

Troop 9168 joins the nation in remembering Coach Mike Ditka, who passed away today at age 86.
The world knew him as a Hall of Fame tight end and the legendary coach who led the Chicago Bears to victory in Super Bowl XX.

We remember him as a great American and a friend to Scouting. Coach Ditka supported the Scouting program as a James E West Fellowship Award donor in the Mississippi Valley Council, helping fund camping and leadership programs, and he donated signed Chicago Bears jerseys that local troops raffled to raise money for their programs, including Troop 3 in Aurora, Illinois.

He lived the values we teach every week:
loyalty, bravery, and service to others.

Rest easy, Coach.

10/09/2026

What values does your child’s youth organization instill?

In Scouting, we don’t just talk about character. We live it.

Every Scout learns to be

Trustworthy. Loyal. Helpful. Friendly. Courteous. Kind. Obedient. Cheerful. Thrifty. Brave. Clean. Reverent.

We teach leadership, service, resilience, outdoor skills, and a deep sense of responsibility. Values that last a lifetime.

This is more than an activity.

This is how we help raise the next generation of good citizens and strong leaders.

Proud of our Pack. Proud of our Troop.

Proud of every Scout who chooses to live by the Law.

10/03/2026

Pack 9168 Scavenger Hunt
Gary Sims Wildlife Encounter Trail
Heritage Park, Flower Mound, Texas
September 29, 2026

10/03/2026

09/29/2026

Today we celebrate a former Scoutmaster who dedicated 7 years of steady leadership to our Troop.

Your guidance, patience, and commitment to the values of Scouting shaped so many young lives and left a lasting mark on our group.

Thank you for the meetings, campouts, rank advancements, and quiet moments of mentorship. You led by example and showed what it means to be a true Scout.

From all of us in the Troop, Happy Birthday, Jonathon! We are grateful for everything you gave us.

09/29/2026

To the dedicated men and women of VFW Post 9168 in Lewisville,

On this VFW Day, we, the scouts of Troop 9168, pause with deep gratitude and respect to honor you - the veterans who have stood watch for our nation.

Your service, often far from home and in the face of hardship, has helped secure the freedoms we enjoy and the country we are proud to call our own. You have put yourselves on the line so that others might live in peace and opportunity. For that, you have our utmost love and respect.

We are especially proud that Post 9168 stands beside us as our sponsor. Your example of duty, camaraderie, patriotism , love of country and continued service inspires us. Through your support, you help shape the next generation of leaders who will carry forward the values of honor, courage, and commitment that you have lived.

Thank you for all you have given - and continue to give - in defense of our country’s security and ideals. May God bless each of you and keep you and your families in His care.

With sincere appreciation and respect,
Your Scouts, Troop 9168, Lewisville, Texas

09/22/2026

Wishing all our Jewish friends a meaningful Yum Kipper from our Scout troop.

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. It is a time of deep reflection, prayer, and fasting, a chance to seek forgiveness, make amends, and start the new year with a clean heart. The traditional greeting is “G’mar Chatimah Tovah,” may you be sealed in the Book of Life for a good year.

As Scouts we live by Duty to God and respect for every faith. We hope this day brings you peace, clarity, and renewal.

G’mar Chatimah Tovah to you and your loved ones.

09/22/2026

🍂 Happy First Day of Fall, Scouts! 🍂

In a few hours we officially say goodbye to summer and welcome astronomical autumn.

On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at about 7:05 p.m. CDT, the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading south. That’s the autumnal equinox — the moment Earth’s axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the Sun, giving us nearly equal day and night. After that, the days keep getting shorter and the nights cooler.

And that means one thing for Scouts:

Cooler camping weather is on the way!
Sweater nights, crackling campfires, crisp morning air, and fewer mosquitoes… we’re already looking forward to those perfect fall campouts.

So grab a jacket, practice your fire-building, and get ready for some of the best outdoor adventures of the year.

Fall is here. Adventure awaits.

09/22/2026

🍿 Popcorn season is officially OPEN! 🍿

Smell that? That’s the scent of campfires, summer camp, and Scouts earning their own way.

Find a Scout from Troop 9168 or Pack 9168, ask about this year’s delicious lineup, and stock up.

Every bag you buy stays 100% local and helps a Scout get to summer camp, High Adventure camp, Camporee, or the next monthly overnight in the woods.

You’re not just buying popcorn. You’re helping a Scout practice real-world responsibility, set a goal, and work toward it. That’s Scouting.

Support a Scout. Fuel an adventure. Grab some popcorn.

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