Boy Scout Troop 845, Coppell TX

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Welcome to Troop 845

We are the Boy Scouts of America Troop 845 in Coppell, Texas, chartered by Coppell Bible Fellowship. We are a troop with a Christian focus, our troop number comes from Psalm 84:5 "Blessed is the man whose strength is in the Lord.."

Our Troop cheer is "We Are Troop Eight-Four-Five, We Are Blessed!"

We meet on Sunday evenings at 5:00 pm at the church and invite you to visit and learn more about us.

Eli Dunn's Eagle Court of Honor

Posted by fsaenz on Aug 15 2022 - 8:28pm

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2022-2023 Activity Calendar Is Now Online!

Posted by fsaenz on Aug 13 2022 - 7:36pm

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The Troop's Scout leadership met last Saturday and planned the calendar of activities for the 2022-2023 term. It's going to be a packed year with recurring campouts that everyone loves as well as new ones that they would like to try. Please take a look at the calendar here on the website to learn about all the amazing events and activities coming in the next 12-months. Some campouts don't have all the details yet, like price or full description, but that will be added soon with plenty of time in advance.

You can take a look at all 12-months of activities and events in a one-page list if you click here.

It's Popcorn Time!

Posted by fsaenz on Aug 13 2022 - 7:36pm

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Popcorn selling season starts now and goes through 10/30. Popcorn sales support Circle Ten Council and Scouts. The entire sale commission goes directly to the Scout and can be used to cover Scouting activities. The sale commission is 32% (30% standard + 2% bonus for attending kick-off meeting, thank you Mr Woodward!). There's also opportunities to win additional prizes based on sales.

Find out more information at Circle Ten's popcorn website.
Register to start your sales at the Trails-End website.
Use the Trail's-End App for door-to-door sales or your personal Trails-End website for online sales.

More details to come. In the meantime, you can reach out to the Troop's Popcorn Kernel Mr Barry Woodward if you have more questions.

Coppell Bicycle Rodeo/Recruiting - Service Opportunity

Posted by fsaenz on Aug 13 2022 - 7:36pm

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WHAT? Coppell Bicycle Rodeo: A volunteer opportunity to help recruit young boys and girls into Cub Scouts while earning service hours. Help young boys and girls learn basic bike riding and safety skills to become better bicyclists.

WHEN? Saturday, August 27th 8am to 11am. Event starts at 9am but volunteers are requested at 8am for instructions and to help with setup.

WHERE? At the Coppell High School parking lot. 185 W Parkway Blvd, Coppell, TX 75019. Each Scout is responsible for transportation to and from the site; you can register on our website to find out all the Scouts attending and maybe coordinate a carpool.

HOW? Be prepared: wear Class "B" uniform, bring sunscreen, hat, and water bottle. Also, don't forget to complete a Troop Service Hours form (see attachment) beforehand so the leaders at the rodeo can sign it, and then submit it to advancement for credit.

LLELA Conservation and Trail Improvements - Service Opportunity

Posted by fsaenz on Aug 13 2022 - 7:36pm

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WHAT? A great opportunity for Scouts to give back to our community and earn conservation service hours for it. The activity consists of trash clean-up, plant trimming, digging and moving water bars, and other trail improvements.

WHEN? Saturday August 27th from 9am-12pm.

WHERE? LLELA: Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area. 293 E. Jones St. Lewisville, TX 75075. Visit the LLELA website for additional instructions. Each Scout is responsible for transportation to and from the site; you can register on our website to find out all the Scouts attending and maybe coordinate a carpool.

HOW? Be prepared: wear work clothes and closed-toe shoes, bring work gloves, sunscreen, hat, bug spray, water bottles, and shovels or plant trimmers if you have any. Also, don't forget to complete a Troop Service Hours form (see attachment) beforehand so the leaders at LLELA can sign it, and then submit it to advancement for credit.

Aqua Adventures Campout August 19-21

Posted by fsaenz on Aug 13 2022 - 7:35pm

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Cash and Check payments can be submitted during the 8/14 meeting; Credit Card and Scout Account payments can be made via SimpleTix right here.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. CAMPOUT IS FULL.

Kayaking ~ Canoeing ~ Swimming ~ Standup Paddleboarding ~ Welding ~ Shooting

Are you a water sports and watercraft fanatic?! Are you always on the hunt for your next adrenaline rush? If you can answer yes to either of those questions........then come join us on the crystal clear, calm, cool, collected waters of Possum Kingdom Lake for one of the 2022 AQUA ADVENTURES weekends! At these weekend-long events, Troops, Crews, and Ships will experience thrilling water activities as well as a chance to test their skills at fun and exciting welding and shooting projects. Meals are included so no cooking is needed!

Meals include Friday night Cracker Barrel (by Troop), Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus Sunday breakfast.

All of this fun and food for $65.00 per person ($68.27 if using credit card).