Scouting BSA of America
The Catholic Church charters scouting organization to support our youth and encourages families to participate in these valuable character development programs. Troop 728 and Pack 728 have been part of BSA Council Ten for 60+ years and are boys and girls from St. Joseph, St. Paul the Apostle and the Richardson community. For information on the appropriate age for each program, and to get started please consult the information listed below.
CUB SCOUTS
Cub Scouts is a family centered program, designed to meet the needs of boys and girls grades K through 5th grades. Through fun and challenging activities, Cub Scouts is designed to promote duty to God, family and community while encouraging education, character and physical development. Children have the opportunity to earn adventure loops, pins and patches for completing achievements toward their rank advancement.
For more information about our Cub Scout Pack (Ages 5-11): Visit http://www.cubpack728.org or contact Alan Pruitt at (865)776-3077 and akpruitt1@outlook.com or Angela Anstead at (972) 603-8227 and mrandmrsanstead@gmail.com
Scouts BSA
Boy Scouts is a leadership and character development program for boys and girls age 11 through 17. Through the Patrol Method and EDGE Method (Explain, Demonstrate, Guide and Enable) youth learn valuable leadership skills. Children develop confidence and personal values based on the Scout Oath and Scout Law. These values include: doing your best, duty to God and country, helping others, being trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. Children have the opportunity to gain knowledge by studying 122 Merit Badge topics from Astronomy to Zoology along with seven rank advancements including the coveted Eagle Rank which teaches project management skills.
For more information about Scouts BSA Troops for Boys and Girls (Ages 11 through 17): Visit http://www.troop728boys.org or contact Thomas Schmidt at (972) 767-9849 and tasness65@gmail.com
Venture Scouts
Venture Scouts is program for boys and girls ages 14-21 which focuses on Adventure, Leadership development, Personal Growth, Service, Communication and Responsibility.
For information about Venturing please visit https://beascout.scouting.org/ to find a unit in the area.