Author: Troop 570

  • 2022 Webelos Woods Campout Recruitment Event

    2022 Webelos Woods Campout Recruitment Event

    On November 2022 at Camp James Ray, our scouts hosted Pack 570 at the annual Webelos Woods event. Our troop was tasked with teaching first aid essentials to all of the cub scouts, and everyone there did a great job teaching the younger scouts. The attendees from Pack 570 also had a great time, and […]

  • 2022 Bouldering Campout @ Mt.Scott

    2022 Bouldering Campout @ Mt.Scott

    In October 2022 at Mt. Scott in Oklahoma, Troop 570 hosted its annual bouldering campout. As one of the most popular campouts, we were happy to see a lot of scouts attend this overnight. Scouts got up Saturday morning ready to climb Mt. Scott, jumping boulder to boulder to get to the peak. Sadly we […]

  • September 2022 Spelunking and Swimming @ Inks Lake and Longhorn Cavern

    September 2022 Spelunking and Swimming @ Inks Lake and Longhorn Cavern

    In September the scouts of 570 traveled south to the hill country near Austin. They camped and found adventure at Inks Lake and Longhorn Caverns State Park. Click here to see pictures from this campout

  • 2022 Family Campout @ Twin Coves

    2022 Family Campout @ Twin Coves

    Troop 570 had it’s annual family and water sports campout. Scouts and family had the option to navigate the lake with many different boats such as kayaks, paddle boards, and more. Participants also had a great time swimming through the lake and playing volleyball. All of the attendees had an amazing time at this campout […]

  • 2022 Wilderness Survival Campout @ Willis Point

    2022 Wilderness Survival Campout @ Willis Point

    Troop 570 Scouts practiced their advanced camping skills in April at Willis Point. The patrols were sent out on the property Saturday and worked together to build shelters for a chilly night.  They then made their way back to base camp Sunday Morning. The Scouts have a chance to earn The Wilderness Survival Merit Badge […]

  • 2022 Scout Skills @ Erwin Park

    2022 Scout Skills @ Erwin Park

    570 Scouts practice their outdoor skills at this campout. Working on how to start a camp fire, axe safety, orienteering and other fun activities. Click here for photos of this campout

  • 2022 Spring Break Ski-Snowboard Trip @ Winter Park, CO

    2022 Spring Break Ski-Snowboard Trip @ Winter Park, CO

    Troop 570 scouts plus friends and family visited the winter wonderland of Winter Park, CO. Here, they enjoyed tubing, skiing, and snowboarding in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Click here to see pictures from the trip

  • Group Dynamix Overnight

    Group Dynamix Overnight

    In February 2022 570 participated in an overnight lock-in at Group Dynamix. The scouts had fun playing different types of games throughout the night and into the morning. They enjoyed team building, comradery and pizza in an exciting and safe environment! Click here for photos from this event

  • 2022 Summit High Adventure

    2022 Summit High Adventure

    In the summer of 2022, 2 different crews from our troop were sent off to high adventure treks in West Virginia to test their scout skills and have a great time. At the beginning of the summer, Ryan Dodgen led several scouts through the activities of The Summit Experience, while Jack Hamlin led the New […]

  • Tree Planting At Salado Park

    Tree Planting At Salado Park

    This weekend at Salado Park near Bowie Elementary, several Troop 570 scouts participated in a tree planting project involving planting multiple trees throughout the park. The scouts had a great time and learned a lot about conservation and the principles of leave no trace, all while helping to make a difference in the community.

  • James Gewax and Yannik Balster Complete Their Eagle Projects

    James Gewax and Yannik Balster Complete Their Eagle Projects

    Just this year, scouts Yannik Balster and James Gewax both completed their eagle projects and became eagle scouts. Yannik’s eagle project involved building a large storage unit for the Richardson High School’s marching band. The project is now used as an easy way to store percussion equipment before and after band rehearsals and performances. James’s […]

  • Shooting Campout @ Gann Ranch

    Shooting Campout @ Gann Ranch

    In December 2021 at Mr. Gann’s Ranch, Troop 570 had its annual shooting campout. The shooting campout is on of the most popular events throughout the year, and we were happy to see many scouts participate this year. Scouts had the opportunity to shoot different weapons including rifles, shotguns, and even archery, some even earning […]

  • Webelos Woods Recruitment Event

    Webelos Woods Recruitment Event

    On November 2021 at Camp James Ray, our scouts hosted Pack 570 at the annual Webelos Woods event. Our troop was tasked with teaching first aid essentials to all of the cub scouts, and everyone there did a great job teaching the younger scouts. The attendees from Pack 570 also had a great time, and […]

  • 2021 High Adventure Treks

    2021 High Adventure Treks

    In the summer of 2021, 3 different treks from our troop were sent off to three different high adventure treks to test their scout skills and have a great time. At the beginning of the summer, Ryan Dodgen led several other boys through the New Mexican mountains at Philmont Scout Ranch. Around the same time, […]

  • Bouldering Campout @ Mt. Scott

    Bouldering Campout @ Mt. Scott

    In October 2021 at Mt. Scott in Oklahoma, Troop 570 hosted its annual bouldering campout. As one of the most popular campouts, we were happy to see a lot of scouts attend this overnight. Scouts got up Saturday morning ready to climb Mt. Scott, jumping boulder to boulder to get to the peak. This was […]

  • Water Sports Campout @ Twin Coves

    Water Sports Campout @ Twin Coves

    In September 2021 a Twin Coves Park, Troop 570 had it’s annual water sports campout. Scouts had the option to navigate the lake with many different boats such as kayaks, rowboats, and more. Participants also had a great time swimming through the lake and exploring the campsite. All of the attendees had an amazing time […]

  • Altitude H20 Day Event

    Altitude H20 Day Event

    In August 2021 at the Altitude H20 Aqua Park, we had our annual water sports campout, this time as a single day event. Scouts had fun running through the inflatable obstacle course on Lake Grapevine as well as exploring the large park and campsites nearby. All of the attendees had lots of fun at this […]

  • Summer Camp @ Constantin

    Summer Camp @ Constantin

    In June 2021 at Camp Constantin in Graford, Texas, our scouts joined many other troops at their annual BSA summer camp. Scouts participated in merit badge classes throughout the week as well as exploring the camp, enjoying free time, and visiting the trading post for snacks and souvenirs. At the end of the camp, our […]

  • Family Campout @ Ray Roberts

    Family Campout @ Ray Roberts

    In May 2021 at Ray Roberts Lake State Park we had our annual family and watersports campout. It was a fun, relaxed campout where scouts had the opportunity to swim in the lake or play games at the campsite. The scouts had a great time playing down at the beach and exploring all that Ray […]

  • Scout Skills & Orienteering Campout

    Scout Skills & Orienteering Campout

    On March 26-28 at Erwin Park we had our Scout Skills & Orienteering Campout. It was a great campout for the new scouts to complete many rank requirements. They also got to go Orienteering which was led by Scouts. Everyone had a fantastic time on this campout. Click here for the SmugMug.

  • Crossover Ceremonies

    Crossover Ceremonies

    On March 23rd and March 24th, the Troop welcomed 13 new scouts from Packs 895 and 570, respectively. The OA teams’ performance was stupendous and represented the T570 extremely well.OA team members were: James Gewax, Yannik Balster, Seth Lucas, Jack Hamiln, and Ryan Dodgen. Click/tap here to check out pics and videos.

  • Shooting Sports @ Gann Ranch

    Shooting Sports @ Gann Ranch

    December 11-13 (near Palestine, TX) – The Shooting Sports Campout is a Troop 570 tradition and one of the most favorite campouts for many of our Scouts and adults alike. Everyone had an opportunity to shoot rifles and shotguns as well as try their hand at archery. A new wrinkle to the program this year […]

  • Inaugural Soap Box Derby Races Off To A Quick Start!

    Inaugural Soap Box Derby Races Off To A Quick Start!

    On Saturday, February 6, Troop 570 conducted its first ever (or at least in recent memory) soap box derby races at Dallas’ renowned Flag Pole Hill near White Rock Lake. The troop worked with over a dozen Webelos scouts from Packs 570 and 895 to construct and race four (4) cars. They are looking forward […]

  • Webelos Woods @ Camp James Ray

    Webelos Woods @ Camp James Ray

    November 13-15 (Pottsboro, TX) Webelos Woods is our annual Scout recruiting campout. In the morning we did a first aid presentation for 3 groups of Webelos. Throughout the afternoon we hosted a knot tying and knife safety skills class at our campsite. Here are Pictures of Adult Leaders and Scouts at the Webelos Woods campout! Click […]

  • Fishing @ Camp Trevor Rees–Jones Scout Camp

    Fishing @ Camp Trevor Rees–Jones Scout Camp

    October 23-25 (Athens, TX) – A fun fishing campout on Perryman Lake. It was a perfect day for fishing and lots of fish were caught! In the morning we had a fishing competition for the largest fish, the smallest fish, and the most fish caught. At night we had a delicious fish fry. Here are […]

  • September 2020 Campout – Sailing & Kayaking

    September 2020 Campout – Sailing & Kayaking

    September 25-27 Flower Mound, TX) – A new campout for Troop 570 is our Sailing & Kayaking campout. Four patrols participated in sailing, kayaking and camping out at Twin Coves Park, Flower Mound, TX. The Scouts had fun Sailing & Kayaking out on the lake. Here are Pictures of Parents and Kids out on the […]

  • Summer Court of Honor Executed Flawlessly, Virtually and At Safe Distance

    Summer Court of Honor Executed Flawlessly, Virtually and At Safe Distance

    The ceremony was broadcast virtually on Saturday, August 15th via YouTube so everyone was able to join in from the comfort of their couch, vacation spot or swimming pool. We considered holding the ceremony in the outdoors. However, with social distancing guidelines in place (i.e. no groups of 10 or more) and the sudden increase […]

  • Scout Skills Palooza Scheduled for June 20-21

    Scout Skills Palooza Scheduled for June 20-21

    Come for a few hours, the day or stay overnight. We’ve created this event at Erwin Park in McKinney, TX for all scouts to focus on development of key scout skills: Cooking, Orienteering, Fire Building, Knot Tying and more. This event will also provide a platform for scouts to finish up remnant requirements for ranks […]

  • Troop-centric Activities Suspended Through April

    Troop-centric Activities Suspended Through April

    Updated Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Dear Scouts, Scouters and Parents of Troop 570, We take the safety of our Scouts as paramount importance. As such, we are taking action to protect our Scouts and their families. We are continuing the suspension of all Troop-centric activities through April. This means no Monday Troop meetings and no April campout. We are […]

  • Andrew Webb Leads Outdoor Learning Board Project for SCE

    Andrew Webb Leads Outdoor Learning Board Project for SCE

    Click here to see pictures of this project from beginning to end.

  • Wilderness Survival @ Hickory Hills Hideaway

    Wilderness Survival @ Hickory Hills Hideaway

    February 14-15 (Larue, TX) – Another annual classic campout for Troop 570 is our Wilderness Survival campout. Two patrols were sent out into the woods where they had to use all of their great scouting knowledge to build shelters, start and maintain campfires and cook a meal consisting of quail eggs, raw tilapia fish and […]

  • Spelunking @ Longhorn Caverns

    Spelunking @ Longhorn Caverns

    January 17-19 (Burnet, TX) – On a rainy Friday evening, we traveled to central Texas for cave exploration at Longhorn Caverns and camping at Inks Lake State Park. We had two groups each take a different tour. One group took the guided walking exploration of the caves where we saw such things as the Crystal City, the […]

  • Shooting Sports @ Gann Ranch

    Shooting Sports @ Gann Ranch

    December 13-15 (near Palestine, TX) – The Shooting Sports Campout is a Troop 570 tradition and one of the most favorite campouts for many of our Scouts and adults alike. This year did not disappoint as we had a fantastic turnout of Scouts and Adult helpers. Everyone had an opportunity to shoot rifles and shotguns […]

  • Climbing & Rappelling @ Sid Richardson Scout Ranch

    Climbing & Rappelling @ Sid Richardson Scout Ranch

    November 22-24 (Bridgeport, TX) – We enjoyed abundant sunshine and cool temps while climbing and rappelling on the natural rock climbs and exploring caves near our camp site at Hermit’s Cave. After lunch, we headed to the Tower and spent the evening climbing & rappelling while making dinner there as well. Click here to check out all […]

  • Webelos Woods @ Camp James Ray

    Webelos Woods @ Camp James Ray

    November 8-10, 2019 (Pottsboro, TX) – Troop 570 hosts over a dozen Webelos and their parents from Pack 570 and Pack 895 and teaches over 50 other Webelos how to make dutch oven pizzas and how to build fires (the right way)! Click here to see all the great pics from this event.

  • Backpacking @ Meisenbach

    Backpacking @ Meisenbach

    October 18-20, 2019 (Athens, TX) – Check out pics from our October adventure.

  • Troop 570 Celebrates Achievements @ Winter 2020 Court of Honor

    Troop 570 Celebrates Achievements @ Winter 2020 Court of Honor

    February 10, 2020 – Check out all pics and videos from the Winter Court of Honor held at Spring Creek Elementary School. https://sm570.smugmug.com/Events/Court-of-Honors/2019-Winter-CoH/

  • Coming Up: October Campout – Backpacking @ Meisenbach (October 18-20)

    Coming Up: October Campout – Backpacking @ Meisenbach (October 18-20)

    Due to a clerical error, we are unable to go to Longhorn Caverns this month and have moved it back to its original January timing. We apologize for this occurring. We are happy to report, however, that the PLC chose Backpacking at Meisenbach for the new campout activity. If you were previously unable to attend this […]

  • Canoeing on the Brazos

    Canoeing on the Brazos

    Sept. 20-22 (Palo Pinto, TX) Check out pics from the weekend here.

  • Coming Up: September Campout – Canoeing on the Brazos (9/20-9/22)

    Coming Up: September Campout – Canoeing on the Brazos (9/20-9/22)

    It’s time to sign up for our next campout…Canoeing on the Brazos River! We will be camping at Worth Ranch which is located near Palo Pinto, TX. We’ve already reserved 10 canoes and can reserve more as needed. Cost for this campout is $25.00. You have two ways to sign up: Don’t know which Patrol […]

  • Altitude H2O

    Altitude H2O

    August 23-25 (Lake Grapevine, TX) The Troop enjoyed an extremely fun, wet and cool campout at Altitude H2O on beautiful Lake Grapevine. We camped at Meadowmere Campground which was just steps away from H2O. For Saturday night entertainment we went to the Coyote Drive-In Movie Theatre to watch The Lion King. Check out pics from […]

  • August Campout: Altitude H2O (8/23-8/25)

    August Campout: Altitude H2O (8/23-8/25)

    One of the great things about starting the school year earlier is we get to start our campout calendar earlier TOO! The PLC has planned an extremely fun, wet and cool campout for y’all at Altitude H2O on beautiful Lake Grapevine August 23-25.  If you haven’t experienced Altitude H2O yet, it’s basically just like the Altitude Trampoline Park…but […]

  • Coming Up: All-Hands Parents Meeting – August 12 @ 7 p.m.

    Coming Up: All-Hands Parents Meeting – August 12 @ 7 p.m.

    Come see and hear what the Scouts have planned for the coming 2019/20 Scouting year! The Top 4 will be reviewing their goals, objectives and strategies and the campout calendar. In addition we’ll cover high adventure opportunities, fund raising, opportunities for continued education and financials just to name a few of the key items we […]

  • Spring Break Ski Trip

    Spring Break Ski Trip

    March 11-15 (Winter Park, CO) For the second time in three years, Troop 570 plus friends & family traveled to the Colorado Rockies for skiing, snowboarding and TUBING! Check out all the great pics and videos here.

  • Wilderness Survival

    Wilderness Survival

    February 15-17 (LaRue, TX) Click the title for a short-cut to the photo gallery.

  • Urban Survival

    Urban Survival

    January 18-20, 2019 (Downtown Dallas/Camp Wisdom) Click the title to get to link to the photo gallery for this event.

  • Shooting Sports Campout

    Shooting Sports Campout

    December 14-16, 2018 (Gann Ranch)

  • 2019 SCCO Memorial Day Parade

    2019 SCCO Memorial Day Parade

    May 27, 2019: Troop 570 continues to answer the call in classic fashion. Thank you guys for your support honoring our veterans at the 25th annual SCCO Memorial Day Parade!

  • Goin’ Back to Mt. Scott

    Goin’ Back to Mt. Scott

    October 19-21, 2018 (Lawton, OK): After a several year hiatus, Troop 570 made their way back to the picturesque Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge to once again scale the massive and never-ending boulders of Mt. Scott. Check out some really cool pics right here.

  • Drew Hamlin Leads Little Library Eagle Project for SCE

    Drew Hamlin Leads Little Library Eagle Project for SCE

    November 2018 (Dallas, TX): Drew Hamlin led a team of Scout and Adults to construct an install a free little library for the benefit of Spring Creek Elementary. Students are able to pick a book and/or leave a book at any time. Drew was recognized by SCE PTA and by the RISD School Board for […]

  • Group Dynamix Lock-In = Nice Save

    Group Dynamix Lock-In = Nice Save

    September 22, 2018 (Carrollton, TX): While the weather (once again) was not on our side for this month’s campout (was supposed to be whitewater rafting or tubing)…our friends at Group Dynamix saved the day putting together a terrific evening (and morning) of team building and fun for everyone. Check out these awesome pics!

  • Troop 570 Takes 1st Place

    Troop 570 Takes 1st Place

    June 10-16, 2018 (Talihina, OK): Yes, the Troop snapped a 35-year streak of going to Camp Constantin for Summer Camp in 2018. However, we still took our Scouting dominance on the road to Hale Scout Reservation and showed everyone how Troop 570 rolls. We had a fantastic and very productive time in the eastern mountains […]

  • Memorial Day Parade 2018

    Memorial Day Parade 2018

    Troop 570 delivers once again for the Spring Creek Civic Organization and the annual Spring Creek Memorial Day Parade honoring our veterans! Nice job Scouts!!!

  • Memorial Day Parade 2017

    Memorial Day Parade 2017

    Troop 570 carried the flags and conducted the flag ceremony at the annual Spring Creek Memorial Day Parade.

  • April 2017 Canoe Races

    April 2017 Canoe Races

    April 28-30, 2017. Troop 570 participated in the Canoe Races held at Worth Ranch in Palo Pinto, TX on April 29th. Many teams came away with several awards for top finishing ‘mes in their respective weight classes.

  • March 2017 Orienteering

    March 2017 Orienteering

    Mar 24-26, 2017. On a hot and dusty weekend in Bridgeport, Tx at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch, Scouts of Troop 570 competed in the North Texas Orienteering Competition. Troops and other organizations from across the area were found zig-zagging all across the Scout ranch grounds in search of orange and white triangular boxes in a […]

  • February 2017 Fishing

    February 2017 Fishing

    Feb 10-12, 2017. On a beautiful weekend in Athens, TX, the boys of Troop 570 went fishing at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. Everyone caught at least one fish (or so they said) and several were keepers that were fried up for dinner. In addition to some great fishing, the Troop was also treated to […]

  • January 2017 Survival / Search & Rescue Campout

    January 2017 Survival / Search & Rescue Campout

    Jan 13-15, 2017. A survival campout, but with a twist as each group was given a Search and Rescue mission before it is time to survive the night. We were excited to use a new location thanks to the Dodgen Family. It is 200 acres of  woods, fields and multiple water features. Everyone was allowed to have a 1 […]

  • 2016 December – Crested Butte Snow Sports Trip

    2016 December – Crested Butte Snow Sports Trip

    December 17-22, 2016: A week of fun in the snow in Crested Butte, Colorado.

  • December 2016 Shooting

    December 2016 Shooting

    December 9-11, 2016. Shotgun, Rifle and Archery on a beautiful weekend!

  • City of Dallas My Park Day 2016

    City of Dallas My Park Day 2016

    November 5, 2016: Troop 570 participated in My Park Day at Valley View Park. We picked up trash and debris and mulched along the park and bike trail. A big thank you to all the scouts and family members that helped!

  • November 2016 Bouldering

    November 2016 Bouldering

    November 11-13, 2016: Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge. Bouldering!

  • October 2016 Group Dynamix

    October 2016 Group Dynamix

    Sunday October 9, 2016 – Monday October 10, 2016: Overnight at Group Dynamix Sunday night until Monday morning! End your 4-day holiday with this great “campin”. Enjoy team building, ropes and challenge courses, fun activities and more at our lock-in campout!.This one is always a blast, so don’t miss it! Please signup and pay at a […]

  • September 2016 Family Campout

    September 2016 Family Campout

    September 9-11, 2016: Welcome back to a new scouting year. Our first campout of the year will be our family campout. Everyone is invited so that we can all spend time getting to know our extended scouting family. This year we have a new camping spot on the San Marcos River. Like last year we […]

  • 2016 Northern Tier Trek – Bisset

    2016 Northern Tier Trek – Bisset

    July 17-24, 2016: 6 scouts and 2 adults had a fabulous time canoeing in the Northwestern part of Atikaki Provincial Park in Manitoba Canada. Check out smug mug to see photos of the crew, floatplane, canoeing, fish, mud, and beautiful scenery!

  • T570 Philmont Trek

    T570 Philmont Trek

    June 10-23, 2016: 7 boys and 4 adults from Troop 570 have completed a Philmont trek! 3 mountains were climbed, and a great time was had by all! Look on Smugmug for photos of their trip.

  • Trinity River Trash Bash

    Trinity River Trash Bash

    05/21/16 Troop 570 participated in the Trinity River Trash Bash in Ft Worth. We helped clean up the river and had a great time!

  • February 2016 Backpacking

    February 2016 Backpacking

    Our backpacking campout was on February 26-28, at Sam Houston National Forest. Our troop was divided into 4 patrols, where our guys hiked with heavy backpacks for a combined 50+ miles! We had also learned valuable skills along the way, such as eating and cooking on the go, finding a good camping spot, preparing for […]

  • January 2016 Search and Rescue / Survival

    January 2016 Search and Rescue / Survival

    January 15-17, 2016. We started off the New Year with a Search and Rescue / Survival campout. We were met by the red river with near freezing temperatures and woke up to similar conditions. We made a backpacking style breakfast and due to expectation of rain we started gathering firewood for a massive bonfire. In […]

  • December 2015 Shooting Campout

    December 2015 Shooting Campout

    December 12-13, 2015. Archery, Rifle and Shotgun. As we arrived on the campsite high winds made setting up camp equipment difficult but Quickly went to bed and woke up the following morning. After breakfast we all gathered up our equipment and headed out for the ranges. All ranges were heavily attended and we all had […]

  • Webelos Woods 2015

    Webelos Woods 2015

    December 4-6, 2015 at Camp James Ray. Webelos Woods is district-organized event that culminates in a weekend of fun outdoor activities with the intent of providing opportunities for advancement and to aid with the Webelos-to-Scout transition. Webelos and their adult partner will get an interactive preview of the Boy Scouting program through a series of […]

  • November 2015 CTX Campout

    November 2015 CTX Campout

    NOVEMBER 13-15, 2015: Circle Ten Experience at the Texas Motor Speedway! Our Troop participated in the largest Scouting event in Circle 10’s more than one-hundred year history; the Circle Ten Xperience (CTX for short). The CTX hosted packs, troops, teams, crews, posts, and ships. During the day there was a variety of exciting shows scheduled including: […]

  • October 2015 Climbing Campout

    October 2015 Climbing Campout

    October 24, 2015: Indoor Rock climbing. 6 scouts made it all the way to the top of the 120′ silo! Due to unfortunate weather our planned climbing location was canceled but thanks to the North Texas Outdoor Pursuit Center we had a fantastic climbing campout. We arrived and early in the morning and quickly got […]

  • T570 Fall Court Of Honor

    Please join us in honoring the hard work and accomplishments of Troop 570 Boy Scouts! Monday, September 28th, 2015 Dinner: 6:15 pm Ceremony: 7:00 pm OUTSIDE at the HEIGHTS PARK PAVILION (rain location Spring Creek Elementary) Please bring a picnic dinner for your own family Drinks and Dessert provided by the Troop

  • September 2015 Family Tubing Campout

    September 2015 Family Tubing Campout

    September 19-20, 2015 We pulled into the trailer park grounds, set up dining flies & tents, and quickly went to bed in preparation for tomorrow’s day of family fun. We woke up and promptly started on Breakfast leaving just a little before 10. When we got there the tubes were handed out and the scouts […]

  • 4 Eagle Projects Completed This Summer

    4 Eagle Projects Completed This Summer

    Troop 570 had 4 scouts finish their Eagle Projects this summer. Congrats to Calvin, Nicholas, Spencer, and Cole on a job well done!

  • Seabase 2015

    Seabase 2015

    Troop 570 had 3 crews go to Seabase this Summer. One crew went to the Bahamas, and 2 crews went to the Florida keys. Sun, beaches, snorkeling, sailing, fishing; a relaxing and fun time was had by all!

  • Summer Camp June 2015

    Summer Camp June 2015

    June 28-July 4, 2015, Camp Constantin. Swimming, Merit Badges, Johnston’s Peak, Service Project, Fat Bat, Boat Races, and more, all on Possum Kingdom Lake!

  • Philmont June 2015

    Philmont June 2015

    June 6-21, 2-15: 2 Crews tackle hiking in Philmont (Treks 609C1 & 609C2). June 7-14, 2015: A Cavalcade, the first for Troop 570!

  • Bouldering Campout April 2015

    Bouldering Campout April 2015

    April 17-19, 2015, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Reserve (OK). Climbing Mt. Scott!

  • Camporee Campout March 2015

    Camporee Campout March 2015

    March 20-22, 2015. Camp Trevor Rees-Jones

  • Urban Survival Campout February 2015

    Urban Survival Campout February 2015

    Frebuary 13-15. Dallas, TX. Navigating via DART Bus Pass and having a photo safari in downtown Dallas. May the team to get photos of the most items on the list win!

  • 2014-2015 Winter Court of Honor

    Please join us in honoring the hard work and accomplishments of Troop 570 Boy Scouts! Winter Court of Honor Monday, February 9th, 2015 Dinner  6:15 pm Ceremony  7:00 pm Spring Creek Elementary We’re trying something just a little different this time … heads up! CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP FOR THE FOOD ITEM YOU WILL BRING! As always, […]

  • Camping Gear Clean-Up and Reorganization

    A Scout is Clean — a Scout is Helpful It’s time to get our gear in-gear for the year … and we need your help! We’ll even feed you some donuts early and a sandwich or some pizza around lunch in exchange for a little elbow grease and organizing. Not a bad deal! What: Gear […]

  • Off to Philmont

    Off to Philmont

    Troop 570 had 2 crews leave for Philmont at 6am this morning. We can’t wait to see the pictures when they return!

  • Summer Camp at Camp Constantin

    Summer Camp at Camp Constantin

    Troop 570 arrived at the Jack Furst Aquatic Base and is excited for the upcoming week! Stay tuned for updates and be sure to check Facebook and Smugmug for photos.

  • National Trails Day Conservation Project

    National Trails Day Conservation Project

    Boys in both Philmont crews spent this morning clearing trails on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. They helped Groundwork Dallas with this great conservation project to make the Trinity River more usable.

  • Tubing May 2013

    Tubing May 2013

    San Marcos, Texas. Family Campout

  • Plant Science

    Plant Science

    A small group of scouts spent two days this month out at Bluestem Nursery in Arlington earning the Plant Science Merit Badge. We earned service hours helping Mr. Snowden, the owner, with his nursery and learned much about horticulture. We got a lot of hands-on experience transplanting plants and grasses and enhanced our knowledge about […]

  • Bouldering April 2013

    Bouldering April 2013

    April 12-14, 2013 by Nicholas Chatto Bruise after bruise; boulder after boulder. Climbing Mount Scott at the Wichita Falls Wildlife Reserve proved to be a challenge, but as soon as we reached the top it was all worth it. Approximately 45 scouts and adults left Friday evening at 7:00 pm on Friday, April 12, 2013 […]

  • Camporee March 2013

    Camporee March 2013

    March 22-24, 2013 By Nicholas Chatto Camporee was a fun and exciting event for all Boy Scouts. It may have rained and been a little chilly, but we didn’t allow the bad weather to dampen our moods. We headed out from Spring Creek at around 7:15 pm on March 22, 2013 and arrived at Camp […]

  • Philmont Crews: BAT Training This Weekend

    Reminder: our BAT (Backcountry Training) campout is this weekend. Dress warm! Go Philmont!

  • Group Dynamix February 2013

    Group Dynamix February 2013

    FEBRUARY 15-16, 2013 by Nicholas Chatto Pizza, cookies, inflatables, sodas, and so much more! We had it all at Group Dynamix! Group Dynamix began at 8:00 pm on Friday, February 15, 2013. The night began with an introduction video and a few, fun, small team building games, such as the big ball game, to loosen […]

  • Survival Campout January 2013

    Survival Campout January 2013

    January 19-20, 2013 By Russ Dykes There were a small number of scouts attending this campout due to illness, but that didn’t stop the troop from having a good time. There were four scenarios: bear attack, rafting accident, plane crash, and zombie apocalypse survival (arguably the most creative of the four scenarios.) The scouts brought their own lunches with them. In the afternoon, the scouts began to work on their various shelters. The bear […]