Scouts and Scouters have an opportunity to earn a new patch and trail medal! Camp Tranquility at Oak Mountain State Park is a one-of-a-kind experience for Scouts. The Camp, originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Works Progress … Read More
The Birmingham Civil Rights Heritage Trail speaks to the valor of both common people and to the spiritual leaders who spearheaded the fight against segregation and other forms of racism. The Trail winds through downtown Birmingham, marking significant locations along the … Read More
The Rayado Trek Coordinators are looking for two young women to fill out the second Rayado Women’s Trek this Summer! The Session runs from 7/19/21 – 8/08/21. Rayado is a rigorous 21-day trek led by two carefully selected Philmont Rangers. … Read More
Troops 94 and 95 of Talakto District recently were featured in “The Redstone Rocket”- the newspaper of the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. Scouts of Troop 94 and 95 routinely work with the Rotary Club of Greater Huntsville each month providing … Read More
LET’S GO RACING! Council Pinewood Derby set for June 19th Join us on Saturday, June 19th at the food court in the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover for a day of racing! The green flag drops at 11am, so don’t be late to … Read More
Good afternoon Popcorn Kernels, The Unit Popcorn Kernels recently met to start planning the Popcorn Sales. Step 1: Share this information with your parents in the units. If you have any questions don’t hesitant to ask. Step 2: Start thinking … Read More
Mandatory meeting This is only for those Scouters & Leaders that are volunteering at Cub Scout Day Camp There is a mandatory training/orientation meeting for us to comply with the National Camp Standards for conducting Cub Scout Day Camp. It will be … Read More
The Talakto District will NOT conduct the following meetings: June 3: Round Table, OA Chapter Meeting June 24: District Committee Meeting, Commissioner Meeting July 1: Round Table, OA Chapter Meeting
Day Camp June 14th-18th@ National Speleological Society Park We are currently looking for walking Den Leaders if interested please contact the Huntsville office. Cub Scout Day Camp is back! Day Camp 2021 will be chock-full of all the adventures Cubs … Read More
This Is How Your Scouts Can Get a Summer of Service Patch While Helping the Community As we have throughout our history, Scouting families are answering the call to work together in service of the greater good. READ MORE
All, In case you missed the announcement at the Talakto District Program Preview Conference (PPC) on Thursday, I’m the new Talakto District Popcorn Kernel. Please see the link below for some general info on the 2021 Fall Popcorn Fundraiser. I’ll be sending … Read More
Unit leaders, Thanks for all who showed up at the annual Program Preview Conference (PPC) last Thursday at the First United Methodist Church. Hopefully, you received a lot of great information to all you to effectively plan your program through next … Read More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded the definition of “essential workers” to incorporate out-of-school time workers, including camp “staff.” To support that move, the CDC recently made changes to their website to explicitly list camp staff in … Read More
Who doesn’t love a glowing campfire at the end of the day? However, to make sure it won’t be your tent that burns, let’s look at some good fire safety practices:>> Use established fire ringsBe aware of current weather conditions … Read More
Talakto District and the Greater Alabama Council are preparing for another great Cub Scout Day Camp this summer. The theme is “Weird Science”. The camp is during June 14-18 at the National Speleological Society Park in Huntsville. We need adults … Read More
