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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Friends of Scouting |
Friends of Scouting is our annual fundraising campaign which 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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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 that 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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Camping Safety |
Camping is a long-honored tradition for many families, including the BSA family. Timing, supplies, and location should be determined in advance so you can make the most of your camping experience. |
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There might be some instances where you overthink or underestimate a camping trip, but there are also many ways to enjoy the adventure, fun, discovery, and teamwork involved. A campout safety checklist that includes documentation needed, training, planning, equipment, emergency planning and program will help to ensure these aspects of camping are accomplished while keeping you safe. For more information, please visit here.
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Father and Son Receive Medal of Merit
Performing acts of exceptional character, scout leader Cordt Cashen and son, scout Canon Cashen, applied critical thinking and first aid skills when Canon's grandfather suffered a medical emergency that required transport to the hospital. During a meal, his grandfather suddenly became unresponsive – he had slumped over in his chair, sweating profusely, lips turning blue, and unconscious but breathing. |
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Cordt and Canon moved quickly to assess the situation and called 911. The two moved the grandfather to the floor, elevated his legs, and kept them elevated until EMS arrived. During this time, Cordt and Canon continued to listen to his grandfather’s responses and monitor his condition. The gravity from raising his legs to help blood flow toward the heart helped his grandfather become responsive to where a stroke could likely be ruled out. Low blood pressure was likely the cause. EMS arrived and took over his grandfather’s care, later lauding the efforts both made to save the life of Canon's grandfather.
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| National Day of Prayer |
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The National Day of Prayer is the BSA’s National Religious Relationships Committee is inviting all Scouts and their families to participate by reading a portion of their own sacred text at 5:30 p.m. local time on May 2, 2024.
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Three Scouts from Troop 549 are featured in the April edition of Scout Life Magazine!
Cooper Fairman and Assay Kapur, both 16, and Michael Gatlin, 14, were on a Scout canoeing trip in Minnesota when bad weather forced them to head for safety of a small island.
Check out their heroic story. |
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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 The BSA has eliminated 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
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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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.
Spring Dates and Themes April 5-7, 2024 - Out of This World STEM Nova
April 19-21, 2024 - Space Explorer Academy |
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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 Scouts 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, and more.
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Cub Scout Fishing Derby |
Cub Scouts are invited to participate in the Fishing Derby being held at Bovay Scout Ranch. Scouts will compete to catch the largest, smallest, and most fish! Packs can also camp for the weekend.. May 4, 2024 |
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Webelos & Arrow of Light Quest |
Webelos & Arrow of Light Quest is a three-night overnight camping experience for Scouts entering 4th and 5th grade the following school year and their parent or guardian. Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts will work on rank advancements, participate in exciting activities, and experience the fun of Camp Strake. |
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Cub Scout Program Updates |
This summer the Cub Scout program will be updated to ensure that Cub Scouting is Fun, Simple, and Easy. Consistency across ranks, and better materials for the new generation of parents who are Cub leaders are among the improvements.
Details can be found here. |
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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 programs 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. Learn essential skills that could be
useful in a survival scenario. April 26-28, 2024 |
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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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Trail to Eagle |
Trail to Eagle is a 3-day specialty camp. The program provides opportunities for Scouts to earn Eagle-required merit badges along their advancement trail. The camp is for Scouts who have been in a troop for a minimum of one year. Troops and individual Scouts can attend. July 7-10, 2024 |
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Super Troop |
Super Troop is a temporary troop made up of Scouts from troops around the council. Super Troop is a fantastic opportunity for Scouts to attend an extra week of summer camp, for a Scout to attend camp individually if they can't attend camp with their unit, or for those Scouts who just like to camp. July 7-12, 2024 |
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Muslim Jamboree |
Asslamualaykum! The Muslim International Scout Jamboree is a week-long camp for Muslim Scouts BSA that operates under council-retained leadership. The program provides opportunities for Scouts to earn merit badges along their advancement trail. June 30-July 6, 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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University of Scouting |
University of Scouting is a semi-annual supplemental training program. The spring event will focus on outdoor trainings to help leaders enhance their ability to deliver a fun and exciting program to the Scouts. Classes range from a half-day to the entire weekend.
April 12-14, 2024 - Camp Strake Courses:
• New Cub Scout Program Updates
• Cub Scout Basic Training
• Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)
• Climbing & COPE
• BSA Lifeguard
• Angler Education
• Leave No Trace
• Shooting Sports (Rifle, Shotgun & Range Master)
•Trainer's EDGE |
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National Youth Leadership Training |
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed six-day council-level program designed to provide Scouts in troops, crews, and ships with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and other situations demanding leadership of self and others.
June 9-14, 2024 or June 16-21, 2024 - Bovay Scout Ranch |
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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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Section Conclave |
The Lone Star Fellowship (Section Conclave) is an annual event where nine lodges from Gateway Region Section (G2) get together for fellowship, competitions, and lots of fun while celebrating the traditions of the Order of the Arrow. April 5-7, 2024 |
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Venturing Forum |
The Venturing Forum is a meeting of the Venturing Officers’ Association (VOA) and consists of a team of youth officers who are supported by advisors. All crews are invited to attend. The next meeting will be bowling; the location will be posted on the Venturing social media site. April 21, 2024 |
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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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Swim tests for Summer Camp |
Swim classification tests should be renewed annually, preferably at the beginning of the season. The Sea Scouts are helping troops and Scouts prepare for summer camps by conducting swim tests at various locations around the council in April and May. Units can schedule swim tests. |
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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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August 1, 2024
| Silver Beaver Nominations DueFor information about submitting Silver Beaver Nominations, please click here. |
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September 1, 2024 |
Eagle Scout Wall Name CorrectionsFor information about names being added to the Eagle Scout Wall, please click here. |
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