The Boy Scouts Buffalo Trail Council helps shape the lives of boys in first through eighth grades.
Many people do not know that the Boy Scouts of America also has programs available for men and women between the ages of 14 and 21.
There are currently 121 scouts registered in Scurry County, and the number is continuing to grow.
There are currently two Cub Scout packs and two Boy Scout troops.
“The program includes, but is not limited to, character development, personal fitness and citizenship,” District Executive Zackary Mullins said. “Scouts learn skills from trained and screened adult volunteers selected from the community.”
All programs are delivered through age-appropriate activities. Scouting offers youth a chance to learn about more than just the outdoors. It teaches youth tools that build character, leadership skills and trust.
The council serves more than 3,000 youth in an 18-county area in the Permian Basin, including Scurry County and the Big Bend area.
Mullins said that United Way funds, which have been received for several years from each county, helps support the troops and packs.
Buffalo Trail Council Boy Scouts do not receive any money from the local, state or national government.
“The funds mean we are able to afford more programs and activities,” Mullins said. “There’s no reason those opportunities shouldn’t be available just because of cost.”
To help achieve some of its goals, the Boy Scouts work closely with the Scurry County Boys and Girls Club.
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