Welcome to Boy Scout Troop 874!
Be Prepared... the meaning of the motto is that a scout must prepare himself by previous thinking out and practicing how to act on any accident or emergency so that he is never taken by surprise." — Sir Robert Baden-Powell
About Troop 874
Troop 874 was established in 1997 and is sponsored by the First Christian Church of Carrollton. The Troop offers a year round scouting program that emphasizes basic scouting skills and ideals. Backpacking and bicycling are popular with this troop and we're seeing a growing interest in wilderness survival and canoeing.
We offer several stages of programs for our youth: The first stage is called "Trail to First Class", and is geared for the incoming Webelos and new scouts to help them work towards their First Class rank. Following First class, is Star to Life. Once Life rank is achieved, the scout begins his trek towards Eagle.
How do we do it?
Having Fun!
Learn by Doing
Boy Run / Boy Decisions
Adult Support
Joint Annual Planning
Quality Unit
Patrol Leaders Council
Individual Attention
Use of Troop Scout Accounts
Leadership Training
Pride in our Troop
Basic Scout Skills
We offer several stages of programs for our youth: The first stage is called "Trail to First Class", and is geared for the incoming Webelos and new scouts to help them work towards their First Class rank. Following First class, is Star to Life. Once Life rank is achieved, the scout begins his trek towards Eagle.
How do we do it?
Having Fun!
Learn by Doing
Boy Run / Boy Decisions
Adult Support
Joint Annual Planning
Quality Unit
Patrol Leaders Council
Individual Attention
Use of Troop Scout Accounts
Leadership Training
Pride in our Troop
Basic Scout Skills
Where We Meet
We meet every Wednesday evening, from 7:00 to 8:30PM at First Christian Church of Carrollton at the intersection of Josey Lane and Walnut.
What We Do
The purpose of the Troop is to help young boys grow into responsible young men. Scouting will teach them leadership, self-reliance and positive mental attitudes. We try to teach them to follow the Scout Oath and Scout Law through their life. We like to have fun while learning our Scouting skills.
Advancement is an exciting part of the Troop's program and we all take pride seeing our Scouts advance along the Trail to Eagle. As they attain their goal of Eagle rank, each is recognized by his own special ceremony, an occasion he will remember fondly the rest of his life.
The troop has campouts every month except August. Our campouts are generally done Philmont style (Backpacking!) and are typically held on BSA properties. In addition to Trail to First Class advancement activities, the troop often has merit badge offerings at the campouts (i.e. Camping, Wilderness Survival, Pioneering, First Aid, Swimming, etc.). Hiking, Cooking and Leave No Trace skills and principles are emphasized on every campout.
2012
2011
Every August:
Annual Summer Camps:
Troop 874 has won Philmont Scout Ranch Treks in 2005, 2007, 2009,2011, and 2013. Two crews will be trekking at Philmont this June
Advancement is an exciting part of the Troop's program and we all take pride seeing our Scouts advance along the Trail to Eagle. As they attain their goal of Eagle rank, each is recognized by his own special ceremony, an occasion he will remember fondly the rest of his life.
The troop has campouts every month except August. Our campouts are generally done Philmont style (Backpacking!) and are typically held on BSA properties. In addition to Trail to First Class advancement activities, the troop often has merit badge offerings at the campouts (i.e. Camping, Wilderness Survival, Pioneering, First Aid, Swimming, etc.). Hiking, Cooking and Leave No Trace skills and principles are emphasized on every campout.
2012
- USS Lexington, Corpus Christi
- Shooting Campout Camp James Ray
- Climbing in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
- Fishing at Traver Rees - Jones
- Canoeing in Broken Bow, OK
- Indy Race Car at Texas Motor Speedway
- Trip to Fort Hood, TX
- Sailing Campout
- Horseback Riding Campout
2011
- Battleship Texas Campout
- Shotgun Campout at Camp Wisdom
- Fossil Digging at Mineral Wells Fossil Park
- Toured Nuclear Plant at Glen Rose (Dinosaur State Park)
- Canoeing at Rochelle's Canoe Outfitters
- Webelos Woods at Camp Wisdom
- Wildress Survival and built a Monkey Bridge
- Cooking without Utensil's.
Every August:
- Super Saturday - The day is spent with planning out the up coming year, choosing a summer camp, Junior Leader Training, making Garbage can root-beer and discussing leadership skills and challenges.
Annual Summer Camps:
- 2012 Camp Daniel Boone, North Carolina
- 2011 Camp Alexander, Colorado
- 2010 Camp Hale, Oklahoma
- 2009 Wehinahpay Mountain Camp, New Mexico
- 2008 Camp Blass, Arkansas
- 2007 Camp Alexander, Colorado
- 2006 Tres Ritos, New Mexico
- 2005 Camp Hale, Oklahoma
Troop 874 has won Philmont Scout Ranch Treks in 2005, 2007, 2009,2011, and 2013. Two crews will be trekking at Philmont this June
A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.
