Day of Service

Join thousands of Scouts and leaders for our inaugural Day of Service. Schools, churches, chartered organizations, parks, and other agencies need expert and enthusiastic service provided by our Scouts, leaders, and families. December 9, 2023 (including projects close to this date)

Winter Camp

Winter Camp is a wonderful opportunity for troops to camp and Scouts to earn merit badges. Over 80 merit badge classes are taught by Scouters with real-life experiences in the field. Individual Scouts can also attend. December 26-31, 2023

It's Recharter Time

Rechartering is the process where a Scout unit renews its charter as an official part of the Boy Scouts of America. Unit recharter are due December 15, 2023.

Key Leader's Conference

Key Leader's Conference is an annual meeting and orientation for all district committee members and commissioners. The training covers the basics of district operations and the role the district plays in supporting units and delivering the Scouting program. Participants will then have an opportunity to meet and interact with other district leaders during the committee breakout sessions. January 6, 2024.

Council Recognition Event

The council will recognize the 2023 recipients of the Silver Beaver Award at the Council Recognition Event on January 6, 2024.

Youth Protection

The BSA has adopted many policies for the safety and well-being of its members (Guide to Safe Scouting). These policies primarily protect youth members; however, they also serve to protect adult leaders. All parents and caregivers should understand that our leaders are to abide by these safeguards.  FAQs

Troop 939 - Service Project

Troop 939 of Cypress completed a service project for their chartered organization, The Rotary Club of Cypress. The Scouts cleaned up a one-mile stretch of road near Cy-Falls High School. Great job Scouts!

ScoutBook

Learn tips to avoid hassles for new families by registering members correctly and prevent having to remove duplicates in Scoutbook, My.Scouting or Internet Advancement. Contact us if you have a duplicate entry that needs to be removed from Scoutbook. FAQs

Friends of Scouting

Friends of Scouting is our annual campaign for all Scouting families in which we offer the opportunity to invest in the character, education, and leadership programs of Scouting by making a tax-deductible gift.

This year, we are adding a new Friends of Scouting component. All units will have a unit FOS goal & when the unit meets its goal by the end of March, all the Scouts in the units will be entitled to 50% off Day/Twilight camp fees (Pack) or 50% off full throttle weekend (Troop, Crew, Ship). As we prepare to kick off the 2024 FOS campaign, your help will be needed. Please contact your District’s Key 3 to get more details & to give your Blue & Gold or Court of Honor date so proper planning can be made.

We appreciate your continued support and thank you for allowing us to be able to tell the Scouting story and the vast impact of our program to your unit’s families and for offering them a chance to support our annual Friends of Scouting campaign by investing in our program.

Spring Adventure Camps

Family Camping

Strake Odyssey

Embark on an extraordinary journey with Strake Odyssey, Camp Strake’s new space-focused camp. Dive into the wonders of astronomy, rocketry, and cosmic exploration, igniting young minds with hands-on activities and captivating simulations that bring the universe to life. July 14-20, 2024

Summer Camp

Summer Camp is a week-long council-organized overnight camp for Scouts BSA that operates under council-retained leadership. There are unique programs for first-year Scouts and experienced Scouts to take part in our new ACE (Advanced Camper Experience) program.  

Full Throttle

Full Throttle is a weekend event for troops, crews, ships, and individual Scouts. Scouts spend a half-day participating in program areas such as shooting sports, climbing, swimming, ziplining, and boating, as well as a half-day working on a merit badge. Individual Scouts can attend.  
• February 23-25 - Be Conservation Minded
• April 26-28, 2024 - Zombie Preparedness Training

Camp Staff

The council has a great challenge each year to provide Scouts and Scouters who attend our camps with a great camping experience. We are looking for dedicated individuals to apply to be on camp staff for seasonal weekend events and/or summer camp at Bovay Scout Ranch and/or Camp Strake. The requirements are stiff; the jobs are demanding; the experience is exhilarating. 

New Camp App

The Camping and Outdoor Committee is thrilled to introduce a new camp app for use at Camp Strake and Bovay Scout Ranch. The app will serve as a vital communication tool for all camp attendees, offering convenient access to essential resources such as the camp 

Merit Badge Days

Merit Badge Days are an opportunity for Scouts in troops, crews, or ships to work on requirements for one or more merit badges. Classes are taught by career professionals and Scouters with real-life experiences in the field.  February 24 & April 27, 2024

NYLT

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed six-day council-level leadership-building program for certain youth members. December 26-31, 2023.   A few spots remaining.

Eagle Scout Project of the Year

The Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award recognizes valuable service of an exceptional nature by a Scout to a religious institution, a school, community, or other entity. The award recognizes the Scout for his Eagle Scout leadership service project.

Powder Horn

Powder Horn is an action-packed, hands-on course that helps Scouts and Scouters learn how to implement high adventure activities into their troop, crew, or ships. Classes are taught by career professionals and Scouters with real-life experiences in the field.  April 5-7 & May 3-5, 2024

Wood Badge

Wood Badge is the ultimate leadership training designed to meet the advanced leadership needs of Scouters in all programs of the BSA. Over the course of two weekends, participants can expect to develop skills in many areas, including leadership theory, team building, problem-solving, communication, and project planning.
March 22-24 & April 6-7, 2024 or October 11-13 & 26-27, 2024

Colonneh Lodge is the Sam Houston Area Council's Order of the Arrow Lodge.
The Order of the Arrow is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America and recognizes Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives.

Sea Scouts is a specialized program for young men and women ages 14 to 20 that focuses on water high adventure and personal development.

SHAC Fleet Centennial Celebration

All current and former Sea Scouts are invited to celebrate 100 years of Sea Scouts in SHAC. RSVP for the pot-luck supper and Sea Scout Leadership awards presentation. Ship 24 was founded in SHAC in 1923 and is the longest continually operated Sea Scout ship. December 20, 2023.

Sea Scout Long Cruise

The Spring Long Cruise is a week-long camp for Sea Scouts to earn advancements and learn new skills. March 10-16, 2024

Scout Day

Scout Days are awesome opportunities to get your Scouts, friends, and family together for some exciting experiences around the area with other Scouting families at discounted rates.

• Merit Badge Classes held by our official partners

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Messenger of Peace

The Peace Light is a flame that is lit in Bethlehem and is transferred and shared in communities during a pilgrimage across the world and is meant to promote peace, harmony, and unity among all people of the world regardless of race, ethnicity or creed. Participate in a special ceremony and take a flame to spread throughout the community. December 14, 2023