2026 Texas Fin-Fur-Con (TFFC)
Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp
Saturday, March 7, 2026

Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scout Youth

Registration closes 2/27/26 at 11:00 p.m.

 No Late Additions - No Walk-ins -

Texas Fin-Fur-Con (TFFC) is a one-day Wildlife and Conservation Merit Badge University

Event Details:

• Check-in opens Saturday, March 7 at 8:00 a.m.
• Classes begin 9:00 a.m. and end approximately at 5:00 p.m. *IF YOU ARE NOT STAYING AT CAMP, YOU MUST RETURN BY 4:00 P.M. FOR PICK-UP
• Registration Deadline: February 27 at 11:00 p.m.
  This is the deadline to change or add to your registration. Late additions/substitutions or walk-ins cannot be accomodated.
• Location: Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp, 11217 FM 2970, Athens, Texas 75751
• All Scouts should reach out to their Scoutmaster about their merit badge selection before registering.

Camping:

• Camping will be available only to registered participants.  You may add this option in your reservation.  There are no planned activities or meals provided. You must provide your own meals and snacks if staying overnight.

Merit Badge Requirement Reports:

• All reports will be available within 14 days after the event. You will obtain these by going into your registration and clicking on the Reports tab. Physical "blue cards" will not be provided at this MBU. Save your confirmation email which will have a link to access your registration after the event.
• Any person or unit from out-of-Council (not Circle Ten Council) must provide proof of current Scouting America membership such as the unit roster downloaded from my.scouting.org or a copy of their current membership ID.

What to Bring:

• Completed Health Form- A&B
• Camp Map and Course Schedule
• Sack lunch (or lunch prepared in your campsite if camping) and any snacks
• Day pack with essentials- water bottle, sunscreen, etc
• Something to write with

Cost:

• Scouts: $25 includes a patch and all materials required for participation
• Adults: $15 includes a patch
• Registration is done individually or by unit. If booking as a unit, the primary registration contact will be responsible for checking in the group and forwarding all communications and policies.  
• Cancellations: All cancellations must follow the Cancellation & Refund Policy (HERE)   

Required information:

• First and Last Name 
• Scouting America Membership ID
• Emergency contact info 
• Class selection
• Camping preference

Check-In Procedures Saturday:

• Upon arrival, please proceed to your first course.
• Bring your map and course schedule with you.
• If you have questions or concerns, please proceed to the Headquarters office.
• HEALTH FORMS: Leaders or parents accompanying youth should retain the health form parts A&B.  If you are NOT staying on camp property, please leave your health form with the headquarters office.

Classes being offered:

• See Course Catalog

Contacts 

• Event Chair: Dr Mark Henderson, 228-238-2165 (text please), drmarkhenderson@gmail.com
• Staff Advisor: Laura Baxter, laura.baxter@scouting.org; George Munoz- george.munoz@scouting.org
• Registration Assistance: Rebecca Strong, Rebecca.Strong@scouting.org