Troop 404 has a long standing history in Pearland dating back to 1965 and is one of Pearlands premier troops. Our goal is to provide a safe and FUN environment for the boys to engage in the Scouting Program. The troop is composed of boys aging from 11 to 18 years with ranks from Scout through Eagle. Our troop is very active and we have matriculated a large number of Eagle scouts. We strive to be “boy-lead” wherein the boys learn leadership skills by planning the troops activities. We offer an active program including camping, hiking, canoeing, service projects, and advancement.
Our many activities include:
Court of Honors: The troop holds three Court of Honors a year. The Court of Honor is for the troop and for the recognition of the accomplishments of the boys. The boys will receive the merit badges they have earned since the last COH; their rank cards, pins, and any other recognition they have earned. This is a time to honor our scouts and Troop Committee encourages all parents to attend.
Summer Camp: Troop 404 participates in a one week Summer Camp selected by the scouts and approved by the adult leadership. This is an opportunity for all the boys to work on rank advancement, earn required merit badges for their advancement, and be in the company of other scouts from Texas and the U.S.
Fall Camp: During Thanksgiving break, the Troop attends Fall camp either at Camp Edgewood in Louisiana, or at Bay Area Council’s Camp Karwankawa.
Winter Camp: Between Christmas and New Year, there is a third opportunity for scouts to earn more merit badges at camps all over Texas.
Camp-O-Ree: The Bay Area Council Camporee is held in the Spring. At this camp, competitive events are held where the boys test their camping and scouting skills against other boys from other troops in the area.
Service Projects: The scouts of Troop 404 take pride in serving the community. We support the “Clean Pearland” initiative and have conducted many a car wash and food drives.
Other activities: Troop 404 plans a number of weekend activities throughout the year. In March the troop and crew camp at El Rancho Cima to hone our scouting skills, work on merit badges, and hike “Devil’s Backbone”. In January or February, the troop camps at the Houston Astronomical Society site in Columbus.
Fundrasing: The scouts help finance their Troop and individual scouting activities with an annual BBQ/Auction. Held in September, several hundred people enjoy meals prepared by the adults and scouts of the troop. Scouts also earn money for their individual accounts by participating in the annual Popcorn Sale.
Merit Badges: During the year, the adult leadership will offer various merit badge classes based on general interest. Some may be “Eagle Required” and some may not. The type of class offered will depend on need and the availability of an instructor.
Leadership: Troop 404 strives to be a boy-lead troop under the guidance of the Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters, and troop Committee. All of our leaders have had many years of experience and training in scouting. It is our goal to pass these leadership skills on to the boys.