Orion District Trail to Troop

October TBD, 2024

Tellepsen Scout Camp
3450 County Road 317
Navasota, TX 77868 

Trail to Troop is a campout for all Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts (4^th and 5^th grades). This awesome weekend event includes patrol-method camping and Scout activities. Webelos Scouts participate in events led by troop Scouts, while senior patrol leaders (SPLs) talk to the pack about their unit and Scouting. Trail to Troop serves as an introduction to Scouting in troops and as a convenient way for Scouts to visit and compare troops.

Den leaders are encouraged to attend the September roundtable (second Thursday) at 7:00 pm to learn more about Webelos Woods and get helpful tips.

Learn more about Webelos-to-Scouts BSA transition and information to help assist Scouts as they make the important decision on which troop to join and questions to ask troops at shacbsa.org/webelos. Find area troops at shacbsa.org/join-troop.

Registration

Registration is typically completed by the den leader or unit leader; however, individual reservations are accepted if your pack is not participating.

What to Bring

Typical Activities

Webelos Scouts will compete in a variety of competitions led by troop Scouts and learn about different units in the district.  

Webelos Scouts will camp with a local troop to meet the Scouting Adventure requirement #4 as well as work toward some additional Webelos Scout rank requirements.

Tentative Schedule

Interfaith Worship Service

The Scout Law teaches, “A Scout is reverent. A Scout is reverent toward God. They are faithful in their religious duties. They respect the beliefs of others.” It is important that Scouts be taught to recognize the beliefs of other Scouts and to respect those beliefs. An interfaith service will be conducted for all participants on Sunday morning. An interfaith service is a brief worship or meditation, specifically designed for Scouting events where there may be members of more than one faith group. The intention of an interfaith service is to provide a spiritual focus during a camping experience that does not reflect the views of a particular denomination or faith. An interfaith service can be defined as a gathering of Scouts held to contribute to the development of their spirituality and to promote a fuller understanding of the Scout Oath and Law, with emphasis on one’s Duty to God.

Policies and Procedures

Emergency Procedures If a medical emergency arises, come directly to the First Aid Building located next to the pavilion. The attending first aid person will assess the situation. If a Camp-wide emergency occurs, we utilized the phone tree method to communicate requirements to all those in camp. If this needs to happen, every adult is a Safety Officer and as such must pass on the word and watch out for the safety of our Scouts. Please gather all of your Scouts and assemble at the pavilion.

Firewood: Every den that wants to have a campfire must bring their own firewood. DO NOT gather any “downed” wood for firewood. DO NOT take down any trees even if they seem to be dead. Taking down a tree is considered damage to the camp and will be charged to the den/pack appropriately. Fires must be kept in the fire ring and must be attended at all times. If everyone leaves the camp, the fire must be extinguished. Charcoal needs to be placed on something (metal tray or an oil pan). No cooking on the ground.

Trash: Trash collection facilities will be provided. Please be considerate of the environment and others, avoid littering. All participants are expected to adhere to the seven Leave No Trace practices. 

Vehicles: All vehicles must be parked in the designated parking areas near the front of the camp after load-in. Special circumstances will be evaluated and determined on a case-by-case basis.

Campfire: Everyone is invited and encouraged to participate in the campfire on Saturday night. The Orion Chapter of the Order of the Arrow is hosting the campfire program. Webelos dens or troops that would like to perform a Scout-appropriate skit, song or cheer will need to audition at the designated time Saturday afternoon. The location of auditions will be announced at the leaders' meeting. 

About Tellepsen Scout Camp

Tellepsen Scout Camp is located at Bovay Scout Ranch. Tellepsen Scout Camp has eight campsites that accommodate 50 individuals per site. Each campsite has a 30'x40' pavilion with electricity. One shower and restroom facility is available for every two campsites. It is the home of the council's largest rifle range and a 41-foot climbing tower. The rifle range consists of four 50-yard high-powered rifle stations, four 100-yard high-powered rifle stations, a five-station shotgun trap range, eight shooting stations for .22 rifles and pistols and an archery range. The climbing tower has four rappelling stations of 11 feet, 22 feet, 32 feet, and 41 feet. 

Tellepsen Scout Camp Leader's Guide     Maps  

Late-Breaking Information

Late-breaking news and announcements will be emailed to those registered and posted on the Orion District Facebook page.

Please like our page at www.facebook.com/orionbsa. Invite parents and Scouters in the district to like our page. Units and Scouters can tag us (@orionbsa), and message pictures. To make sure you never miss a post, after liking the page, click on 'Following' and 'See First.' To help us promote Scouting, please engage with our content by liking, commenting and sharing our posts.

For additional district communications, sign up for the Orion District newsletter.

For additional council information, sign up for the eScouter and follow the Sam Houston Area Council Facebook page. Tag the council (@shac.bsa) and send them pics of your Scouting memories.

Orion District Facebook    Orion District Newsletter    SHAC Facebook

Photographs    

Notice!  Please be advised that promotional videotaping/photography may be in progress at any time at an event. Your entrance constitutes your agreement that the council and district has the right to reproduce your likeness in videography/photography for promotion (e.g., publications, internet, newspaper).

Scouting Safely

The BSA's Commitment to Safety is ongoing and we want you to know that the safety of our youth, volunteers, staff, and employees cannot be compromised. The Boy Scouts of America puts the utmost importance on the safe and healthy environments for its youth membership. The Sam Houston Area Council takes great strides to ensure the safety of its youth as well as the adult volunteer leadership that interacts with them. 

BSA Guide to Safe Scouting policies must be followed. All participants must follow youth protection guidelines at all Scouting events. Highlights include:

• Two-deep leadership on all outings is required.  
• One-on-one contact between adults and youth members is prohibited. 
• The buddy system should be used at all times. 
• Discipline must be constructive.

Health and safety must be integrated into everything we do, to the point that no injuries are acceptable beyond those that are readily treatable by Scout-rendered first aid. As an aid in the continuing effort to protect participants in Scout activities, the BSA National Health and Safety Committee and the Council Services Division of the BSA National Council has developed the SAFE Checklist of BSA safety procedures for physical activity. These points, which embody good judgment and common sense, are applicable to all activities.

Youth Protection Guidelines     Guide to Safe Scouting      SAFE Checklist      Enterprise Risk Management

Contacts

For questions, contact the Webelos Woods chair or district activities chair.