Building Leaders, Character, and Outdoor Adventure for Families in DeSoto and the South Dallas Area

 Welcome to Troop 1316!

At Troop 1316, we're more than just a Scout troop—we're a community where young people discover their potential, develop lifelong friendships, and grow into confident leaders. 

Our youth-led Scouting America troop empowers Scouts to take the lead, make decisions, solve problems, and learn through real-life experiences. Guided by dedicated adult mentors, Scouts gain the confidence to lead with integrity, serve others with compassion, and face challenges with courage.

Our mission is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices throughout their lives by living the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Through exciting outdoor adventures, camping, hiking, community service, leadership opportunities, and teamwork, Scouts develop the character, resilience, and skills that will serve them for a lifetime.

Whether your child is pitching a tent for the first time, leading a patrol on a camping trip, or serving the local community, every experience is an opportunity to grow.

At Troop 1316, we don't just create Scouts—we help shape tomorrow's leaders.

Come experience the adventure, build lasting friendships, and discover why so many families choose Scouting as an investment in their child's future. We invite you to visit a meeting and see firsthand how Troop 1316 can make a lasting difference in your child's life.

A Modern Family Troop

One Troop, Infinite Adventures! Troop 1316 is proudly registered as a Family Troop under Scouting America's modern framework. We operate as a unified scouting community with single-gender patrols, welcoming both boys and girls to learn leadership, outdoor skills, and teamwork side by side. Scouts will build character, confidence, and lifelong friendships.

For families, this means sibling coordination is a breeze. Everyone belongs to the exact same troop, shares the same calendar, and attends the same campouts.

One Troop. One Family. A Lifetime of Adventure Starts Here.

 The Troop 1316 Difference

• Youth-Led Leadership: Scouts learn to plan their own activities, lead meetings, and organize campouts with guidance from trained adult leaders.

• Outdoor Adventure: Regular campouts, hiking, canoeing, and annual summer/winter camps that challenge and inspire.

• Community Service: Giving back locally through civic service, environmental conservation, and local community projects.

• Inclusivity & Growth: A supportive environment where every Scout can advance at their own pace toward the rank of Eagle Scout.

Meeting Time & Location

📍 Where We Meet:

Rhema Word Baptist Church

1636 North Hampton Rd, Ste 250, DeSoto, TX 75115

⏰ When: Tuesdays from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM