39 Years ago. Today.
Troop 993 facts
Our troop is growing with new scouts and families each
year. 2011 marks our 39th year anniversary as a chartered BSA troop in Houston. Our troop size
ranges usually between 50 and 65 scouts. Activities include: the weekly scout meetings, camping, cooking, fishing, hiking, knots, biking, games, kayak &
canoeing (incl. moving water), rock climbing, summer camps, Court of Honor, fund raising, Philmont Training Center, Order of the Arrow, National Jamborees,
High Adventures, National Youth Leadership Training, etc. Key for advancement, Merit Badges can be earned through troop sponsored counselors, summer camps, and
merit badge fairs.
Our scouts attend a variety of schools in West Houston including:
West Briar Middle, Shadowbriar Middle, Barbara Bush
Elementary, Memorial Middle, Askew Elementary, John Paul II,
T.H. Rogers, St. Francis Middle, Strake Jesuit High School,
Stratford High School, and Westside High School
Adults are encouraged to get involve with the troop as Committee Members, Assistant Scoutmasters, Boards of Review members, Coordination & planning with outings, and
teaching Merit Badges. Training opportunities for adults include Climbing on Safety, Red Cross CPR/First Aid, Leave No Trace, Trek Safely, Safe Swim Defense, Safety
Afloat, Canoeing and Kayaking for flat and moving water just to name a few. There are Adult Leader Training programs for Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters,
include Wood badge Program and mandatory Youth Protection Training.
AUMC sponsors Pack 37, Pack 73 and Pack 1038 of the Cub Scouts.
Dens belonging to these packs meet at various times during the school year.