Trail Life USA is a Church-Based, Christ-Centered, Boy-Focused mentoring and discipleship journey that speaks to the heart of a boy.
Established on timeless values derived from the Bible and set in the context of outdoor adventure, boys from ages 5 to 17 are engaged in a Troop setting by male mentors where they are challenged to grow in character, understand their purpose, serve their community, and develop practical leadership skills to carry out the mission for which they were created.
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Troop TX-17
When: Every Thursday 6:30 – 8PM
Where: Youth House back yard
Who: All boys from (5 yr – 17 yr)
The Woodlands Trail Program (ages 5-10)
Adventure is at the heart of the Trail Life USA program. Boys love hiking, camping, fishing, tree-climbing, story-telling, and s’mores around campfires. Weekly meetings are designed with that in mind. Held outside whenever possible, meetings are designed to delight the raucous, rowdy, unruly nature of a boy. Trailmen engage in hands-on experiences that develop character, deepen faith, and hone practical skills in the seven program branches (Outdoor Skills, Life Skills, Heritage, Hobbies, Values, Science & Technology, and Sports & Fitness).
The Navigators and Adventurers Programs (Ages 11-17)
When a boy moves from the Woodlands Trail to the Navigators program, Troops are encouraged to hold a significant rite of passage ceremony. In many Troops, older boys create a bridge for Trailmen to cross over from the Woodlands Trail to the Navigators program. A significant part of the ceremony commonly involves a boy receiving his Standard from his father or a significant mentor.
Brief History of Troop TX-0017:
What started as a prompting from the Lord in January 2024 to start a Trail Life Troop as a Christ centered alternative to Scouting soon turned into a small group of five men meeting and praying nearly every week. Officially Chartered on November 5th, 2024, the months of prayers and planning are beginning to show fruits. Thursday, February 6th 2025 kicked off Troop TX-17’s very first meeting! The Lord is good and exceeded our expectations with 27 Adult men and 37 Boys on night one. We have steadily grown ever since.
To learn more about Trail Life USA go here: https://www.traillifeusa.com/
