Boy Scout Troop 511, Austin TX

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Welcome to Boy Scout Troop 511!

Welcome to Boy Scout Troop 511's web site. Boy Scout Troop 511 in Austin TX is sponsored by St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, and was founded in 1972. Over the years, we have had more than 170 young men become Eagle Scouts. We have a lovely outdoor program, including about 10 outdoor outings a year, summer camp and a high adventure trip for older Scouts.

If you're interested in our troop, we encourage you to come visit us at one of our meetings! We meet every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in Huffman Hall on the St. Matthew's Episcopal Church campus. We love to have guests any time. Some meetings are more interesting for visitors to come to, so feel free to contact us if you're wondering which meeting would be best for you to come and check out Troop 511.

You can also request more information or sign up online!

Scoutmaster: Michael Dolan
Troop Committee Chair: Jennifer Juday

Please use the "Contact Us" link to request more information, get your user ID or a new password.

FYI for Scouts Aged 13-17 - Aquatic School

Posted on Apr 22 2026 - 2:23pm

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Fewer than 30 Spots Remain for Aquatic School! Scouts ages 13–17 are invited to take their skills to the next level at Aquatic School, a premier week-long experience each summer at Worth Ranch (near Dallas). This year's dates are July 12–18, 2026. This special program combines advanced instruction with hands-on leadership training. Participants work toward merit badges like Swimming, Lifesaving, Canoeing, Kayaking, and more, while also building confidence through instructor training, teamwork, and real-world leadership challenges. Space is limited and registration closes June 28 or as soon as the remaining spaces are filled. Camperships are available if you need one. Details:

Training for Adults - Assistant Scoutmaster (ASM) Class Coming Up in May

Posted on Apr 22 2026 - 1:40pm

Mentors | Committee

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Troop 511 has a great program because we have so many involved adults. Have you ever thought about becoming an Assistant Scoutmaster? Assistant Scoutmasters support our Scout leaders at meetings. They work with Scouts who want to get rank requirement signoffs. They help make the 511 parents (aka, the Rocking Chair patrol) a great bunch of people to camp with, and a great resource for the Scouts in their outdoor adventures. Getting trained as an ASM is a great way to learn a lot more about the Scouting program and how to support the troop. To become trained as an ASM, you complete a set of required online courses and take an in-person class. Now is a great time to tackle this, as our council is offering the in-person class at Lost Pines in Bastrop, the Friday night of May 15 (6PM) through the Saturday night of May 16 (8PM). The in-person class iis scheduled for just one session this spring, so you would need to wait for the fall unless oyu plan to take it at summer or wintger camp. The cost of the in-person class is $65, and the troop will reimburse you (save the receipt). The online courses are free.

Part 1: Online Courses: To get started now, take the online courses in the Training Center on My.Scouting: Catalog > Scouts BSA Learning Plans - Select your Positions > Scouts BSA - Scoutmaster Position Specific Training. Here's a link that should take you to the "Select Your Positions: page after you log in: https://training.scouting.org/programs/2

Just taking these online courses is super helpful for the troop. One of them is the Hazardous Weather course, and we always need adults who are current on that training.

Part 2: In-person Class: There are 3 upcoming opportunities to take this 2-day class. In this session, you get a practical introduction to the patrol method of a Scout-led troop by teaching many of the practical outdoor skills your Scout learns. In addition, the teaching methods, activities, and games model the variety of teaching used in effective and engaging Scouting programs.

Upcoming Sports Events with Discounts for Scouts and Families

Posted on Apr 22 2026 - 1:37pm

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There are two opportunities coming up for Scouts and their families to get discounted tickets to sports events: (1) Austin FC vs. St. Louis -- game is Sunday, May 3, last day for the discount is Wednesday, April 29, (2) Rock Round Express vs. Sacramento -- game is Sunday, May 17. Details:

Training for Adults - University of Scouting Coming May 9!

Posted on Apr 21 2026 - 12:09pm

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University of Scouting is back—and better than ever! After January’s weather cancellation, University of Scouting is returning with a revamped format and more chances to attend throughout the year. That means more flexibility, more fun, and more hands-on learning you can actually use! This year, University of Scouting will be offered three times annually, each session with a special focus:

May 9, 2026 – Older Scout Programs: Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, Explorers, plus select General Studies classes
August 29, 2026 – General Studies for all ranks and ages
January 30, 2027 – Cub Scouts, plus select General Studies classes

Come for the morning or stay all day—it’s up to you! Choose from a wide variety of engaging classes, whether you want to dive into serious leadership topics or just have fun learning new skills. From Dutch oven cooking and knot tying to skits & songs and so much more, you’ll find training you won’t get anywhere else in the council. These are practical, take-it-back-to-your-unit ideas you can use right away to strengthen our program.

Lumberjack Campout - Info and Permission Slip, Plus Packing Suggestions

Posted on Apr 16 2026 - 10:30pm

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Are you coming camping with Troop 511 this weekend? If yes, plan to be at the St Matt's parking lot at 5:30. Scouts should be in their Class A uniform (brown shirt), and should be sure to bring a filled water bottle for use all weekend. See this Campout Information form for more packing tips. The last page is a permission slip. It includes a request for your insurance (again), just to be sure we are prepared with the latest information. Scouts turn this in to the designated adult gathering paperwork when they arrive at St Matt's. This campout information and a link to the form are also available in the calendar entry where you RSVP'd. QUESTIONS? Please contact John Curry by phone: (512) 848-2346 or email: jdcatx@icloud.com.

Reminder: Swim Check Meeting Apr 21 - Meet at Balcones Woods Pool at 7 PM

Posted on Apr 16 2026 - 10:29pm

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Please join us on Tuesday April 21 at 7 PM (usual meeting time) for our 2026 Swim Check meeting! We will meet at Balcones Woods Pool (near Duval and 183) and will have a certified lifeguard to run the swim check. Any Scout who or adult who may want to attend summer or winter camp or any aquatic activity like boating this year, should attend this meeting if at all possible. Based on the swim check, participating Scouts and adults are classed as Learner, Beginner, or Swimmer, which is required at summer and winter camp. Scouts can also complete a number of rank requirements at this meeting, if ready. Older Scouts who have done some of these, use this chance to demonstrate water rescue methods for the Second Class 5c signoff!