About

Scouting America Troop 243 in Azle Texas. We meet Monday nights at 7PM . We prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Troop has fun, and has monthly campouts and other activities. We accept all boys from 11-17 years old. Troop 243 is in the Brazos Valley District of the Longhorn Council.

Troop 243 was founded in Azle in 2001, and our sponsor organization is Azle Christian Church. As a troop, we are committed to several principles:

Patrol Method – We are a boy-led troop. Within the rules of the BSA, including the Guide to Safe Scouting, and keeping our obligations and traditions, the Scouts are responsible for the planning and running of the Troop. Adults provide guidance and oversight.

Flexibility – The Eagle Scout rank can be earned in as little as two years or as many as seven (the BSA Guide to Advancement suggests four years as “ideal”). Our Troop has always been flexible around sports, band, and other extracurricular activities. Scouts is a year-round program, and the trail to Eagle is different for every Scout.

Opportunity – using the BSA “Journey to Excellence” as a benchmark, we will provide camping, advancement, and leadership opportunities for Scouts to advance at their own pace. We also encourage any parent to volunteer and experience Scouting with their son.

Fun – Our Troop has adventures and activities solely for fun, not everything is “work”. Scouting is a game with a purpose.

The Troop typically camps and/or has a major activity once a month, and meetings every Monday night at 7PM, generally at