We're glad you've stopped by and we are interested in having you come join us! We hope this information gives you a brief overview of our troop. Please use the "Contact Us" link on the left if you have any more questions.
- Chartered Organization
- Central Baptist Church Men's Ministry
- Meeting Place
- Central Baptist Church - Family Life Center - The Gathering Room
- Meeting Day & Time
- Monday 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Check the Upcoming Events on the right for upcoming meetings and events
- Troop Philosophy
- Provide the platform to learn leadership and citizenship through a boy led Troop, guided by the Scout Oath and Law. The troop welcomes all believers and is non-sectarian.
- Troop Camping Program
- Generally, Troop 976 are traditional campers (backpacking, canoeing, and primitive tent camping) that are dictated by the themes the Scouts decide in the annual planning meeting. We camp on a monthly basis usually within one hour of Bryan-College Station.
- Equipment Resources
- We provide for the Scouts tents, dining flys, patrol chuck boxes, lanterns, stoves, cookware, ropes, tarps, and other tools. Troop 976 maintains a double axle trailer, first aid kit and supplies and provides an adult dining fly, adult chuck box and cookware. We also have a pinewood derby track.
- Weekly Meeting Emphasis
- The Troop meets weekly and the monthly theme is decided by the Scouts at the annual planning meeting.
- Summer Camp History
- The Scouts determine which Summer Camp they will participate in. A recent history includes: Camp Pioneer in Arkansas; Camp El Rancho Cima in the Texas Hill Country in addition the high adventure crew went to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico; Worth Ranch in Palo Pinto in addition the high adventure group attended Sid Richardson Camp on Lake Bridgeport; Camp Hale in Oklahoma; and the Troop will be returning during June 2011 to Camp El Rancho Cima in the Texas Hill Country and a high adventure crew attending Philmont Scout Ranch.
- Fundraising Activities
- We participate in the Trails End Popcorn and have recently started a flag sale. A portion of Scout sales are credited to each Scouts individual account which can be applied to dues and camping fees.
- Service Projects
- Bryan Noon Lions Club Flag Distribution, Friends of the Library Book Sale, Crestview Christmas Caroling, Scouting for Food, Central Baptist Headstart Program and others as need arises and times allow.
- Trained Leaders
- We place an emphasis on both indoor and outdoor leader training. This is ongoing from day one in our troop. Many of our adults and older scouts wear the "Trained" patch on their left sleeve to signify their status. Some have other certifications as well.
- Eagle Scout History
- Since 1964 more than 50 of our Scouts have attained the rank of Eagle.
