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Fickett Center Rentals for Scouting Units

The Fickett Center is a tobacco-free, alcohol-free and drug-free facility that offers 4,400 square feet of beautiful rental space for up to 300 people total over its rooms/plazas. The center is ideal for meetings, trainings and Unit gatherings.  We are conveniently located at the corner of Parmer Lane and IH35 at  12500 N IH 35, Austin, TX  78753

 

Rental Space Details

The building consists of six rooms, two outdoor plazas and open reception area.  Scouting Units may request use of the facility for events such as Blue & Gold, Court of Honor, Eagle Court of Honor, training, popcorn events, etc.  Space is reserved from 11:00am to 3:00pm or 5:00pm t 9:00pm.  Lock-ins and overnight activities are not permitted.

To request the use of the facility, Unit Leaders must complete a Unit Facility Request form.  To begin click your District from the list at the bottom of this page.  Submission of the form does not guarantee a reservations.  Forms are sent to the District Executive prior to processing.

SARAH KEITHLEY CONFERENCE CENTER

TRAINING ROOMS A, B and C
Capacity/per room: 56 Classroom, 100 Theater
Capacity/all rooms: 300 Theater, 240 Banquet, 160 Classroom

HERITAGE ROOM  

Capacity: 32

SCOUT INDOOR LOBBY   

Weekends & Evenings Only
Capacity: 100

SCOUT CONFERENCE ROOM  

Capacity: 6-8

LAKEVIEW PLAZA   

Weekends & Evenings Only
Capacity: 100 – Chairs available upon request

PUETT EAGLE PLAZA   

Evenings Only
Capacity: 100 – Chairs available upon request

Costs and Responsibilities

  • Rental fees are $50 for the first room and $25 for each additional room
  • Each room comes with 24 rectangular tables and 48 chairs
  • Units are responsible for set up, take down and clean up of their event
  • Units are responsible for any damages to the building and/or furniture
  • Units must complete a pre-event and post-event inspection form (to be left in the facility’s drop box)
  • Failure to submit completed inspection forms, return A/V equipment to the proper place or return furniture to its original set up will result in a $150 fee charged to the credit card used for confirming your reservation
  • Catering must be ordered from one of the vendors on our preferred caterers list. The following item may be provided without use of caterers: packaged snacks, salads, cold platters, party trays, fruits, desserts and drinks. Red drinks, crock pots, fryers and grills are not permitted on site.