Welcome to BSA Troop 845, located in Coppell, TX, and proudly chartered by Coppell Bible. As a ministry of Coppell Bible our Troop embraces a Christian ethos and are happy to welcome everyone to it.
We draw inspiration, and our number, from Psalm 84:5 "Blessed is the man whose strength is in the Lord." Our troop cheer captures our spirit: "We Are Troop Eight-Four-Five! We Are Blessed!"
Our Troop is highly active, we gather every Sunday evening at 5:00 pm at the church. We warmly welcome you to join us to learn more about our activities and community. Feel free to visit or contact us for additional information at info@troop845.org.
REMEMBER: You will need your current Medical AB&C forms. Part C must be signed by a physician within the past 12 months. If yours are out of date, please get them done ASAP.
Winter Camp at Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp in Athens, Texas, is a four-day, four-night jamboree-style camping event for Scouts BSA troops, Sea Scout ships and Venturing crews. It is Circle Ten Council's single largest camping event and is staffed by Circle Ten's Mikanakawa Lodge of the Order of the Arrow. Many units consider it the highlight of their yearly camping program.
Units camp jamboree-style with multiple units in a single campsite. The chance to make new friends from outside your immediate Scouting circle is one of the key rewards. Food is prepared by each unit in their campsites.
Each morning, Scouts can work on merit badges or take part in special living history programs in the Mountain Man, Indian Village and Lumberjack areas.
Afternoons offer a wide-range of activities including competitive games, shooting sports, climbing, activities in the living history areas, horseback riding, wood-turning and more!
Evenings include special events like a Native American Pow Wow, Cowboy Action Shoot competition, Polar Bear Swim, or just relaxing in the campsite around the campfire.
We guarantee there is something for everyone in your troop.
We are wrapping up Recharter season. This is where all scouts, registered parents, and adult leaders re-register with the troop and pay annual dues. We have now opened the process and ask that everyone complete the needed steps by . . . well now.
TO DO
To register for the new year, go to the RECHARTER SIGNUP on the troop website. Please register both your scout(s), and then any parent/adult leaders who will be registered members of the troop. We encourage at least one parent, ideally both, be registered members.
Pay the annual dues, using either the square payment links or bringing a check to any upcoming scout meeting. Annual dues for scouts are $185 ($85 National + $100 Troop) and adults are $95 ($65 National + $30 Troop).
Adults, ensure your YPT is up to date. We are unable to renew your registration if it is not.
If you are an adult registering for the very first time, Devin Fernandes will provide you additional paperwork to complete and you will need to complete your YPT training.
THE COURSE: National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed six-day council-level program designed to provide Scouts in troops, crews, and ships with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and other situations demanding leadership of self and others. The course is designed for Scouts BSA members who are at least 13 years old; are First Class rank or above; and have successfully completed ILST training.
WHAT YOU WILL DO AND LEARN AT NYLT: NYLT: is filled with activities, presentations, challenges, discussions, and camping in a team and model unit environment. Participants learn and practice skills that are valuable at home, church, school, work, and the Scouting unit. Content is delivered in a troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. Interconnecting concepts and work processes are introduced early, built upon, and aided by the use of memory aids, which allows participants to understand and employ leadership skills much faster. These skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership.
THE RESULTS: First of all, you will have a lot of fun at NYLT! Activities are built around the idea that Scouting is “a game with a purpose.” You will meet new friends that share your interest in Scouting and in becoming a stronger leader. Participants report that NYLT helped them develop better communication skills, greater ability to coordinate activities and program, increased understanding of the roles and skills of a leader, and many more.
For more information and to sign-up with Circle Ten click HERE.
The Troop needs all registered adults whose YPT is expired, or is about to expire, to renew it to be eligible for recharter.
YPT is the most elemental of BSA trainings for all adults, registered and non-registered, must complete in order to participate in any Scouting activity. YPT is necessary to maintain our Troop status and it's required for all adults that participate in Scouting activities. Adults with missing or expired YPT are not allowed to attend campouts or any event involving Scouts.
You can take the course online at My.Scouting.org and should only take a little over an hour. Send your completed certificate to training@troop845.org.
