Thunderbird District serves western Polk County, Florida including Bartow, Fort Meade, Lakeland, and Mulberry.
For more information on becoming a Scout please contact Alex Klausing.
Whether you are new to the Scouting program or have many years of experience as a youth or adult leader, we are pleased to have to join us. Thunderbird District volunteers proudly serve youth in the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council through Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing, Sea Scout, and Exploring units. Most of our district meetings take place in the Scout building at First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland 33801.
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Looking for a local Scout unit? Click here to find packs, troops, crews, and ships!
Thunderbird Calendar
2022
February 3: Thunderbird District Roundtable; First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, 7:00pm
February 12: Thunderbird Scouting for Food Deadline
February 18-20 & March 5-6: Wood Badge; Sand Hill Scout Reservation and Camp Soule | Event Page
March 3: Thunderbird District Roundtable; First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, 7:00pm
March 12: District Pinewood Derby; Location TBD
April 7: Thunderbird District Roundtable; First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, 7:00pm
April 29-May 1 & May 13-15: National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT); Camp Soule | Event Page | Event Registration
May 5: Thunderbird District Roundtable; First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, 7:00pm
May 14: Thunderbird District Pirate Picnic; First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, Time TBA
June 2: Thunderbird District Roundtable; First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, 7:00pm
September 16-18 & October 8-9: Wood Badge; Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation and Camp Soule | Event Page
December 26-31: National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT); Sand Hill Scout Reservation | Event Page
Adult Leader Training
Adult leaders, are you completely trained for your position? For a list of current training courses by position, please check this document. Thank you!
Several District Volunteer Positions Open
Thunderbird Leaders, your district needs you! We have urgent needs for assistance in these key positions:
- Popcorn Kernel – Contact District Chair Todd Parrish for more information.
- Unit Commissioners – Contact District Commissioner Art Dye for more information.
Helpful Links
Greater Tampa Bay Area Council Calendar
Advancement
BSA Training & GTBAC Training Calendar
Training Awards
Scout Resources and Supplies
District Resources from the BSA
Order of the Arrow: Uh-To-Yeh-Hut-Tee Lodge
Thunderbird District Recognition
