My project is making trail improvements at the Twin Springs Preserve in Georgetown, Texas. We will be fixing the footboards and adding a railing to a bridge, spreading mulch, building a bench and improving other parts of the trail. These improvements and additions to the preserve will help people enjoy the preserve, which is home to not one but two endangered species, the Golden Cheeked Warblers and Salado Springs Salamanders. My project will count as conservation hours, and I would really appreciate you guys coming out. Please click the sign up link to let me know you are coming! Thanks! Please consider donating to help me protect the park and improve access to the public. More information to follow.

Many of you know that preparing for summer camp may take you a while whether it is selecting your merit badges,swim test, preparing your medical forms, documentation or fine tuning your packing list. Several of you may remember that Camp Alexander requires a little bit more medical information, signed forms, and of course Medical C signed by a doctor. Let me explain that a Scout Camp in Colorado is a little different than other places in the United States. They are considered a childcare facility under state law and have additional guidelines and regulations that the camp must follow to maintain their license. Much of these requirements are handled behind the scenes, however there are a few that directly impact your preparation to attend camp. The following will be required by every scout and adult attending camp.

Our first class is almost here! This is a reminder to get signed up for the online classroom and webinars before our first class on Wednesday, May 11. All the instructions you need to sign up for both are here:

BY NATE GRIM, TROOP HISTORIAN | The camporee was an interesting event. There were at least 7 troops there, the weather was nice, and the food was amazing. I am sure everyone agreed some times to do were shotgun, rifle, archery, bomb diffusing (not really), fingerprinting, climbing, rappelling, canoeing, and laser maze.

Hello Troop 157! My name is David Moran. I am a Life Scout and the Troop's SPL. I am having my Eagle Project this December. I am planning on building 60 feet of gabion baskets, which prevent erosion and redirect water. I am planning on building the gabions at my house on a separate build day, then transporting them, and filling them with delivered rock. I will be doing my Eagle Project at the Gault Archaeological Site in Florence. The Build Day is scheduled to be on December 11th, and the day where we fill the gabions with rocks will be on December 18th, just after school gets out. There will also be a camping option for Friday Night. Below are a GoFundMe and a Google Form if you would like to help me out.

There are several ways to pay for summer camp:

Preferred Options:

1. Zelle Transfer: You can create a Zelle account at www.zellepay.com and link it to your bank accounts. Like Venmo, Zelle allows direct transfer payment to/from your Checking or Savings (but without the incurred fees of Venmo). Most banks support Zelle, but you should check with your bank first.