Founded in April 2024, Troop 1264 is the first Boy Scout Troop for girls in Crosby, Texas. Troop 1264 is chartered by the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Crosby, Texas. Today, we have ten registered scouts and look forward to continued growth. 

The Boy Scouts of America is organized by Councils, Districts, and Units. Our Unit, Troop 1264, is a member of the Sam Houston Area Council and the Raven District.

The BSA Mission

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

The Aims of Scouting

The Scouting program has three specific objectives, commonly referred to as the “Aims of Scouting.” They are:

• character development;

• citizenship training; and,

• mental and personal fitness.

The Methods of Scouting

The methods by which the aims are achieved are listed below in random order to emphasize the equal importance of each.

Patrols – The patrol method gives Scouts an experience in group living and participating citizenship. It places responsibility on young shoulders and teaches Scouts how to accept it. The patrol method allows Scouts to interact in small groups where members can easily relate to each other. These small groups determine troop activities through elected representatives.

Ideals – The ideals of Scouting are spelled out in the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, the Scout motto, and the Scout slogan. A Scout measures herself against these ideals and continually tries to improve. The goals are high, and as she reaches for them, she has some control over what and who she becomes.

Outdoor Programs – Scouting is designed to take place outdoors. It is in the outdoor setting that Scouts share responsibilities and learn to live with one another. In the outdoors the skills and activities practiced at troop meetings come alive with purpose. Being close to nature helps Scouts gain an appreciation for the beauty of the world around us. The outdoors is the laboratory in which Scouts learn ecology and practice conservation of nature’s resources.

Advancement – Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps in overcoming them through the advancement method. The Scout plans his advancement and progresses at her own pace as she meets each challenge. The Scout is rewarded for each achievement, which helps her gain self-confidence. The steps in the advancement system help a Scout grow in self-reliance and in the ability to help others.

Associations With Adults – Scouts learn a great deal by watching how adults conduct themselves. Scout leaders can be positive role models for the members of the troop. In many cases a Scoutmaster who is willing to listen to Scouts, encourage them, and take a sincere interest in them can make a profound difference in their lives.

Personal Growth – As Scouts plan their activities and progress toward their goals, they experience personal growth. The Good Turn concept is a major part of the personal growth method of Scouting. Scouts grow as they participate in community service projects and do Good Turns for others. Probably no device is as successful in developing a basis for personal growth as the daily Good Turn. The religious emblems program also is a large part of the personal growth method. Frequent personal conferences with his Scoutmaster help each Scout to determine her growth toward Scouting’s aims.

Leadership Development – The Scout program encourages girls to learn and practice leadership skills. Every Scout has the opportunity to participate in both shared and total leadership situations. Understanding the concepts of leadership helps a Scout accept the leadership role of others and guides her toward the citizenship aim of Scouting.

Uniform – The uniform makes the Scout troop visible as a force for good and creates a positive youth image in the community. Scouting is an action program, and wearing the uniform is an action that shows each Scout’s commitment to the aims and purposes of Scouting. The uniform gives the Scout identity in a world sisterhood of youth who believe in the same ideals. The uniform is practical attire for Scout activities and provides a way for Scouts to wear the badges that show what they have accomplished.

 “An invaluable step in character training is to put responsibility on the individual.” – Lord Robert Baden Powell, Founder of Scouting 

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