
Shooting Sports Campout
Wolf Pen

One of the troop's most anticipated campouts is the Rifle/Shotgun/Black Powder campout. It is not unusual to shoot over 4000 clay targets in one weekend. This year's campout will be at Wolf Pen on February 24-26. Participants must attend troop meetings in January and February in order to be trained to the satisfaction of the troop's NRA instructors.
The Order of the Arrow is Scouting's honor society. OA members are elected by the entire troop including those who are not OA members. The election this year will be during the troop meeting on January 31. Be sure and come to the meeting to learn about the OA and to vote.
The Order of the Arrow membership requirements are:
Be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America.
After registration with a troop or team, have experienced 15 days and nights of Boy Scout camping during the two-year period prior to the election. The 15 days and nights must include one, but no more than one, long-term camp consisting of six consecutive days and five nights of resident camping, approved and under the auspices and standards of the Boy Scouts of America. The balance of the camping must be overnight, weekend, or other short-term camps.
Youth must be under the age of 21, hold the BSA First Class rank or higher, and following approval by the Scoutmaster or Varsity team Coach, be elected by the youth members of their troop or team.
Adults (age 21 or older) who are registered in the BSA and meet the camping requirements may be selected following nomination to the lodge adult selection committee. Adult selection is based on their ability to perform the necessary functions to help the Order fulfill its purpose, and is not for recognition of service, including current or prior positions. Selected adults must be an asset to the Order because of demonstrated abilities, and must provide a positive example for the growth and development of the youth members of the lodge.
Summer camp will be at Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch in the beautiful Davis Mountains of west Texas on July 15-21, 2012. BTSR Payment Schedule
Troop 57 has a Philmont expedition June 22 -July 6, 2012. Philmont 2012 Payment Schedule
Troop dues are due by January 17, 2012. Money from Scout accounts may be used, but the Troop treasurer must be notified.
January 24 Troop Elections
January 31OA Election
February 6 Troop Committee Meeting
February 12 Scout Sunday
February 18 Scouting for Food
February 24-26 Rifle/Shotgun (Shooting Sports) campout
February 28 Court of Honor Schrieber Hall
June 22-July 6, 2012 Philmont Trek
July 15-21, 2012 Summer camp at Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch
Troop 57 in Colorado DMN Aug. 5, 2011
Troop 57 Arrow of Light DMN Apr. 4, 2011
Troop 57 at Winter Camp DMN Jan. 4, 2011
Scouts Celebrate Labor Day DMN Sept. 9, 2010
Troop 57 Climbs and Rappels DMN Aug. 23, 2010
Troop 57 Philmont Expedition DMN Aug. 13, 2010
57 Boy Scouts go to Oklahoma DMN July 16, 2010
Troop 57 Goes Fishing DMN Oct. 2, 2009
Neighborsgo Cover Oct. 16, 2009
The Wood Badge adult training program is highly recommended.
Information on Circle 10 Council Wood Badge is available here.
Troop 57 Current Leadership Wood Badge Graduates
Troop 57 and Venture Crew 57 are members of the Gray Owl District of Circle Ten Council, Boy Scouts of America. In 2001, Venture Crew 57 began providing high adventure activities for Scouts who meet the age and experience requirements for participation. Both Troop 57 and Crew 57 are chartered by the First
United Methodist Church of Garland, Texas.