Friends of Scouting |
Friends of Scouting is the name of our annual campaign and provides an opportunity for all Scouting families to invest in the character, education, and leadership programs of Scouting by making a 100% tax-deductible gift. |
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We are adding a new Friends of Scouting component, and all units will have a FOS goal to meet by March 31, 2024. When the unit meets its goal, all the Scouts in the unit will be entitled to 50% off day camp fees (packs) or 50% off Full Throttle weekends (troops, crews, ships). Contact your district’s Family FOS chair to get more details about the campaign. Unit leadership should provide the unit's Blue and Gold or Court of Honor date where the Family FOS presentation will occur, so proper planning and presenter arrangements can be made. We appreciate your continued support and thank you for allowing us to tell the Scouting story to your unit’s families and for supporting our annual Friends of Scouting campaign.
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Winter Activity Safety |
Keeping warm is the most important part of cold-weather camping and outdoor activities. Use the “C-O-L-D” method to stay warm. C=Clean, O=Overheating, L=Loose Layers, D=Dry. For more information about the "C-O-L-D" method and other winter activity safety measures, please click here. |
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BSA Medal of Merit
Scout Dylan Simpson was awarded the BSA Medal of Merit for recognizing a friend was in danger of choking: he immediately began administering back blows and demonstrating exceptional character and calmness under pressure. During lunch at his school’s cafeteria, Dylan’s friend was eating an orange and started choking. With his friend’s face turning red, without hesitation, Dylan got up and delivered back blows and the piece of orange exited his friend’s mouth.
As a result of Dylan’s actions, his friend was able to resume breathing normally and did not need further medical treatment. Congratulations to Dylan Simpson for his quick action and for receiving this award. |
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Tag the Sam Houston Area Council on Facebook and your story might be featured.
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Council Youth Leadership |
The VOA (Venturing Officer Association) President, Sea Scouts Fleet Boatswain, and Lodge Chief had a great time attending Colonneh Lodge's annual banquet! A huge round of applause to these youth! |
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City of Seabrook Calendar |
Scouts were featured in the City of Seabrook 2024 calendar.
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ScoutBook
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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
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Camperships |
The council is dedicated to ensuring all Scouts can attend camp.
The purpose of campership aid is to make attending camping programs possible for deserving Scouts who otherwise would not be able to meet the fee requirements. Scouters may also need camperships to attend training and/or be able to provide leadership so more Scouts can attend camp. |
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The campership fund is possible through donations, Friends of Scouting (FOS), and popcorn sales. Camperships for council camp programs can be requested for trainings such as NYLT and Wood Badge and events such as day camp, Adventure Camp, summer camp, winter camp, and more. Camperships need to be requested before registering for an event.
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Membership Fee Update |
One-Time Joining Fee Eliminated Effective April 1, 2024, the BSA will eliminate the $25 one-time joining fee for new Scouts in the Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouts programs. This is great news for families joining Scouting and especially timely during spring recruiting. |
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Membership Fee Increase
Also, effective April 1, 2024, the annual membership fee for all adult volunteers and youth in the Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouts programs will increase by $5 annually. All other fees remain the same. (See infographic for details.)
The timing of this membership fee increase earlier in the calendar year allows unit leaders to better plan their budgets, fundraising, and recruiting calendars. |
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Baden Powell Fellowship |
Cockrell Scout Center Join recent Wood Badge participants and staff, and recent National Youth Leadership Training staff for a night of fun and fellowship. For more information visit this page.
February 23, 2024 6:00 p.m. |
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Spring Adventure Camps |
Adventure Camp is a weekend campout at Bovay Scout Ranch. Lions, Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and Webelos Scouts and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities in several program areas. |
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Day Camp |
Get ready for Cub Scout Day Camp 2024: Outdoor Adventure! Cub Scouts will explore a variety of Outdoor Adventures, learn new skills, and make new friends! Day Camp is open to Scout entering 1st grade - 5th grade next school year. Day camp is a week of fun with awesome programs and activities such as BB guns, archery, sports, STEM, games and crafts, rank advancements, Scout skills, fun, and more.
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Trail to Eagle Camp |
Instead of gaming, spend part of your spring break at our new Trail to Eagle Camp working on Eagle Scout-required merit badges and participating in exciting program areas such as climbing, shooting sports, and boating. Troops and individual Scouts can attend.
March 9-11, 2024 |
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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. Troops and individual Scouts can attend.
July 14-20, 2024 |
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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. |
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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, 2024 - Be Conservation Minded
• April 26-28, 2024 - Zombie Preparedness Training
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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, and the experience is exhilarating. |
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Merit Badge Days
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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. March 2, 2024 |
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First Aid Meet |
The Sam Houston Area Council First Aid Meet challenges patrols to perform first aid in simulated real-life situations. There is no limit on the number of patrols from each district, nor is it required that patrols must participate and/or win a district-sponsored first aid meet to participate. February 10, 2024 |
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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 |
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Wood Badge |
Wood Badge is the ultimate leadership training designed to meet the advanced leadership needs of Scouters in all programs of the BSA. Throughoput the 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 |
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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.
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Venturing is a youth development program for young men and women ages 14 to 20. Venturing provides positive experiences to help young people mature and become responsible, caring adults.
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Venturing Challenge |
February 16-18, 2024
The Venturing Challenge is a weekend campout for Venturers across the council. It is an opportunity for fun and fellowship and to bring prospective Venturers to a council-wide activity.
It is a thrilling event open to all Scouts ages 14+. Scouts can meet new people, learn about Venturing, and compete and participate in fun challenges/activities. |
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Sea Scouts is a specialized program for young men and women ages 14 to 20 that focuses on water high adventure and personal development.
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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 |
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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.
• March 2nd - Council Merit Badge Day
• Merit Badge Classes together with approved Council partners.
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Kroger Community Rewards Program
Support Scouting simply by shopping at Kroger. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address, and a Rewards card. For existing Kroger Rewards members:
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1. Visit kroger.com and login to your Kroger account
2. Search for Sam Houston Area Council Boy Scouts of America or account CU704
3. Click Enroll
4. Swipe your Rewards card or enter your rewards number at check-out and a percentage of your purchase will be donated to the council.
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Donate Your Vehicle or Boat
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Help ensure the success of Scouting in the Sam Houston Area Council with meaningful gifts including company matching gifts, company volunteer grants, or by donating stocks, bonds, mutual funds, securities, uniforms, camping equipment, and yes, even services. To donate a car, truck, RV, trailer, boat, or motor to the council, visit One Car One Difference.
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We continually search for potential employees who would like to work in a profession that has a meaningful, rewarding purpose. Learn more about our job opportunities.
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April 12-14, 2024 | University of Scouting
Training focused on outdoor adventures. |
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