Capitol Area Council

Let’s celebrate those Scouts graduating from middle school to high school! We wish Ben S., OnuaGuche I, and Shaurya K. the best on your next chapter in school and Scouting!

Ben S:
Ben is moving on from middle school to 9th grade at Lake Travis High School next fall.

OnuaGuche I:
OnuaGuche is graduating from middle school to high school. Joining a venture crew and traveling and experiencing all the adventures life has.

Shaurya K:
Shaurya is excited to start his new chapter and move on to high school. He is also starting his Eagle journey in parallel.

At Techlab, campers study a place that is out of this world! The scenario: a committee of top explorers wants to know if youth can survive in the extreme of the deep space environment. They are creating a program to help teach youth to survive and explore where not even light can reach! Are you prepared for an expedition of a lifetime?

Techlab Dates:

Week 1 - June 15-19
Week 2 - June 22-26
Week 3 - July 6-10
Week 4 - July 13-17

Where: Anderson High School
Times: 9 am - 3:30 pm, extended hours available as well
Registration: https://scoutingevent.com/564-107019

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

The Frank Fickett Center, Scout Shop, and council camps are closed in observance of Memorial Day. See you on Tuesday!

Scout salute to Danny Kaiser, who was recognized with our council’s Distinguished Alumnus Award for 2025 during our May Executive Committee meeting!

Danny joined the United States Air Force out of high school and as an earned Eagle Scout in 1957. As a proven leader, he was appointed Airman in charge of a group of trainees on arrival at boot camp. He continued to excel, graduating third in his class and culminating as a Crew Chief in Vietnam. Danny has provided leadership in all his jobs, from lead technician over an assembly line, job foreman, and company superintendent. Working with heavy truck repair, he was trusted with safety concerns as inspector and test driver for all repaired trucks. Danny was co-founder of the Southeast Travis County Volunteer Fire Department, serving as assistant fire chief and captain of A Company for over 10 years. He is a current member of Lone Star Chapter Military Vehicles Preservation Association for more than 25 years, and president for four of those years, and event coordinator for 15 years. Danny is a life member of the VFW and has served in various positions, including Commander of Post 8925 and Post 856.

Danny has been active in Scouting, receiving the Vigil Honor, Founders Award, District Award of Merit, and Silver Beaver Award. He has served in many Scouting leadership roles, is active in the Waterloo and Colorado River Districts, and is a regular volunteer at our council’s annual Eagle Scout Recognition Reception.