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Our council began in 1912 and has grown over time to support Scouting programs in 15 Central Texas counties: Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, DeWitt, Fayette, Gillespie, Gonzales, Hays, Lavaca, Lee, Llano, Mason, Travis, and Williamson.

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Fall 2024 Wood Badge Participant Comments
It’s a big world… and there’s a lot of Scouting all around it. Bobby Ray Williams recently represented our council at the 43rd World Scout Conference in Egypt, and he joined us to share some of what he heard and saw. 1:00 - What was it like to be a part of the conference? 2:20 - What were you required to do as a representative? 3:35 - What did world Scouting leaders say about increases in worldwide Scouting membership? 5:20 - Describe the world Scouting organization's goals for welcoming all youth? 8:29 - What have you seen over time that makes you proud to be in Scouting? 10:25 - Why attend a World Jamboree? 12:55 - Was there one memory that stuck with you from the conference? Learn more about all upcoming international Scouting events by visiting https://www.bsacac.org/international.
ScoutCenter - Traveling to the World Scout Conference
Have you seen Scouts in dark green uniform shirts and wondered, "who are they?" They are Venturers - and you can be, too. But does that mean you need to quit your Scouts BSA Troop or stop working towards earning Eagle? ScoutCenter visited with Jack Pape, NYLT staff member, about why he's a member of a Venturing Crew and how it's made his Scouting experience bigger and better. Learn more about Venturing by visiting our website at https://www.bsacac.org/join/venturing/
ScoutCenter - Why should you join Venturing?
What is National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) and why would a Scout want to take it? ScoutCenter visited with Jack Pape, a 3-time member of our council's NYLT Staff, about what older Scouts learn in the course, why the course is fun, and how the course helps you in and out of Scouting. To learn more about National Youth Leadership Training, visit our website at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0EtdPXO80I
ScoutCenter - What is NYLT?
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We prepare boys and girls from all social, economic, and religious backgrounds to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

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