Troop Calendar

Regular Weekly Meetings

👤 Troop Meetings

When: Every Tuesday, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Except school holidays

Where: VFW Post 7108, 8795 FM 1560 N, Helotes, TX 78254

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📋 Committee Meetings

When: 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Where: VFW Post 7108, 8795 FM 1560 N, Helotes, TX 78254

Monthly Meeting Highlights

🏅 PLC Meetings

First Tuesday of every month — Patrol Leaders' Council plans upcoming troop activities.

⭐ Board of Reviews

1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month — Scouts complete rank advancement reviews.

🎓 Merit Badges & Rank

Merit badges and rank requirements are worked on throughout regular Tuesday meetings and special events.

🅋 Scout Skills

Scout skills are practiced during regular meetings and at dedicated Scout Skills Saturday events throughout the year.

⛺️ Campouts & Outdoor Adventures

9
Campouts per Year
Monthly outdoor adventures
1
Summer Camp
Annual week-long camp
2yr
High Adventure
Every other year

Campout & Hike Types

Backpacking Campout MLK Hike Hikes Geocaching Cycling Scout Skills Saturday Fishing

🏔️ High Adventure Destinations

Troop 485 participates in High Adventure trips every two years, visiting some of Scouting's premier destinations.

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Big Bend

Big Bend National Park, TX

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Philmont

Philmont Scout Ranch, NM

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Sea Base

Florida Sea Base

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Other High Adventure

Rotates every 2 years

🎉 Annual Troop Events

Troop Traditions

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    Court of Honor — Twice a year, celebrating Scout achievements and rank advancements
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    Pool Party — Annual summer splash event
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    Friendsgiving — Thanksgiving celebration with the troop family
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    Holiday Party — End-of-year celebration
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    Cooking Competition — Scouts show off their campfire cooking skills
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    Troop Merit Badge Event — Focused merit badge earning day

Sports & Competitions

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    Sports & Games with a Purpose — Team-building through athletic activities
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    Competitions — Troop and council-level competitive events

Recruiting

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    Tailgating — Recruiting event to welcome new Scouts

🏙️ Council Events

Merit Badge Programs

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    Merit Badge University — Council-hosted merit badge day
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    Merit Badge Extravaganza — Large-scale merit badge event

Council Activities

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    Beast Feast — Council shooting sports event
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    Council Wide Campouts — Camp with Scouts from across the council

💰 Fundraising

🍿 Popcorn Sales

Annual Trail's End Popcorn Sale — the primary troop fundraiser supporting Scout adventures and activities.

🂡 Adventure Cards

Scout Adventure Card sales support individual Scout accounts and troop funding needs.

🏫 Leadership Training

Youth Leadership

  • ILST — Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops

    Foundational leadership training for Scout leaders within the troop.

  • NYLT — National Youth Leadership Training

    Advanced council-level leadership training for older Scouts.

Adult Leadership

  • IOLS — Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills

    Essential outdoor skills training for new adult leaders.

  • Craft of Training

    Advanced adult training for those who teach and train others.

  • Wood Badge

    Scouting America's premier adult leadership development course.

  • Safe Swim Defense

    Required certification for adults supervising Scout swimming activities.