The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.The purpose of Scouting is, "... to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law."
The Boy Scout Troop 211 was chartered March 1, 1940, by St. Marks Episcopal Church located at 3816 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, Texas 77025. Our Meetings are held every Monday at 7:30PM at Hauser Hall on the campus of St. Marks Episcopal Church. BSA Troop 211 is composed of patrols that help build character, teaches responsibility, citizenship & personal fitness development.
Troop 211 meets every Monday night at 7:30 pm in Hauser Hall at the St. Mark's Episcopal Church campus.
We camp each month during the school year, including campouts focused on: Backpacking, and Climbing, Canoeing, Nature Hiking, and survival skills development.
We have participated in Summer Camp's at Camp Daniel Boone in North Carolina, El Rancho Cima in San Marcos, Texas, Camp Alexander in Colorado and Camp Orr in Arkansas.
Our High Adventure progams include BSA Seabase, Philmont and Boundary Waters.
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Time Requirements of an SPL... Cameron said, A great deal more time than what is perceived from the outside. The planning of meetings and making sure there is enough time to get things done. Campout prep is probably the most important and challenging. Campouts are harder to plan due to the uncontrolled environment of mother-nature.
School vs. Scouting: Balance... It is probably the hardest thing to do, because it's usually your first or second year in high school. When you hit big homework loads, it can be difficult, especially if you are in other extra-curricular activities.. It is a fine balance. Sometimes after you finish your many additional obligations you can find yourself starting homework at 10:00 at night. Definitely a fine balance, once you find a system that works, you've got to stick with it.
Peer Pressure Solutions... By looking towards the future and not focusing on the present. In middle school people would say, "Oh you're in scouts?" What's wrong with you? Then when you hit high school, it becomes well known to all the nay-sayers that scouts on the "Eagle" path can choose anywhere to attend college in Texas. They then sing a different tune. They wish they had been insightful enough to stay the course. It's more about the future. It will help me in the long run. As an athlete one has to be realistic and be aware that most will not go to the pros. Understand that sports will most likely fade, but what is learned in scouting will provide you with a lifetime of opportunity. Stick with it. The 1st year can be detail oriented, then it gets a lot more fun as you progress through the ranks.
Advice for the future SPL's for Troop 211... Know that you won't be handed everything. If you want something done you are mainly responsible for your actions. You can't sit back and rely on Mom & Dad. You have to do your part. Cameron said, it might be a good idea to add an assistant -SPL. He felt an assistant could ease some of the enherited control issues.
What he enjoyed the most... Cameron stated that he enjoyed seeing the troop have fun, along with seeing them grow through rank advancement. "I was especially glad to plan the water sports campout." It was his idea and it was a success, especially after several attempts to make it work.It could be the start of a new tradition in Troop 211.
