We want to reach out to each potential Scout and their family with a personal invitation to join Scouting, where they will learn positive values, new skills and have fun with friends. 

Fall is a great time to focus on recruiting new families to the fun and adventure of Cub Scouting. Invite a family to join Scouting and learn more about membership recruitment.

Popcorn

Popcorn is underway! If you are selling by Show and Sell, Take Order, or Online now is the time to be getting out and selling!! The amazing Trail’s End app works as a digital cash register for Scouts to keep track of all purchases made. Scouts can accept credit cards (free of the transaction fee). 

Each year, heat-related illnesses strike the unprepared. Prevention is key! Be prepared by acclimating to the environment for 3 to 5 days before going on an outdoor adventure by drinking plenty of fluids, eating a healthy diet, and continuing to drink fluids when outdoors on hot or humid days. Be sure to drink only when you’re thirsty to avoid overhydrating.

Oscar and Dwight Huss were home alone with their little brother George.  As George was jumping on the sofa his foot slipped through the back of the cushion and down into the frame.

He sliced his heel which began bleeding badly. 

Oscar and Dwight immediately moved George to the bathroom to better assess the situation. One brother started applying pressure and the other called to have their mother return home.  

University of Scouting

November 18

Lone Star College - Tomball

University of Scouting is a semi-annual supplemental training program. Sessions are led by experienced volunteers who will help leaders and parents enhance their ability to deliver a fun and exciting program to the Scouts. 

Services Needed

The council is looking for those in the Scouting Community with specialized skills to help provide service to our camps and facilities which includes buildings, the grounds, equipment, and Scout/volunteer affiliated companies that offer professional services with dedication and competitive rates. 

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.

Winter NYLT

Beat the heat and send your youth leaders to Winter NYLT

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed six-day council-level leadership-building program for certain youth members.

Program Update

Fall Adventure Camps

Registration is now open!

Fun with Family

October 6-7 or 7-8, 2023

Overnight Family Camping

Registration is now open!

Summer Camp 2024

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 is a weekend event for troops, crews, and ships. Scouts spend a half-day participating in program areas such as shooting sports, climbing, swimming, ziplining, and boating. Scouts will spend a half-day working on a merit badge. There will be six themed events held next year. Full Throttle is a great way for Scouts to have fun, learn new skills, and earn merit badges.

September 29 - October 1, 2023

Calling all anglers for the ultimate fishing tournament being held at Camp Strake. Armed with fishing rods, Scouts will have a chance to showcase their skills and reel in the big catch in the spirit of friendly competition. Scouts can attend individually for the day; troops can camp for the weekend.

November 19-22, 2023

STEM Camp is a new extraordinary opportunity for Scouts to work on STEM-related merit badges and Nova awards. Scouts can engage in hands-on learning and explore exhilarating STEM programs, exhibits, and activities. If a Scout wants to learn more about science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, then this is the week to be at camp!

Eagle Scout Packet Verification

The Eagle Scout verification process has been streamlined. Packets can now be submitted to the Eagle Scout verification team by email. Packets are generally returned the next day with permission to schedule the Eagle Scout Board of Review. 

In the fall of 2023, the names of the 2022 class of Eagle Scouts will be installed on the wall in front of the Cockrell Scout Center.  Eagle Scouts and their parents have until September 1, 2023, to submit any corrections. 

Colonneh Lodge had an amazing time welcoming new members this summer at Camp Strake! It was incredible to watch all these Scouting leaders be rewarded for their hard work each Wednesday. In just five weeks the lodge welcomed 72 new Ordeal members and 51 members showing their dedication through completing Brotherhood.

Fall Events

Venturing Banquet 

August 12, 2023

The Venturing Banquet is an opportunity to celebrate all the Venturers in the council. Officer elections will be held before dinner. Then after dinner, Venturers and advisors will be recognized for their outstanding work over the past year. 

Sea Scout Fair

August 26, 2023  |  12:00 - 3:00 pm

Make a spalsh with Sea Scouts. Youth interested in learning about Sea Scouts are invited to stop by the Cockrell Scout Center at our annual Open House.

The knots, first aid, safety and cooking you learn in Scouts BSA can be applied on sailboats. Camping overnight on boats applies to Order of the Arrow requirements. For more information, email: nfarmer07@att.net

Minto Rendezvous

September 8-10, 2023

Minto Rendezvous is an annual regional event where Sea Scouts test their knowledge and skills. The competition includes events that test a ship’s teamwork, training and preparation in a variety of nautical-related events.

Scout Day with Texas A&M

Scout Day with Rice University

Now Hiring

We continually search for potential employees who would like to work in a profession that has a meaningful, rewarding purpose. 

Special edition Jamboree patches are here! This beautifully crafted patch set design will surely go down as a collector's item for all patch enthusiasts. Only 100 limited edition campership sets were made; there will be no more produced. This special offer includes two beautiful sets.

August 17, 2023

Council Coordinated

Learn more about this meeting for district and council volunteers.

November 11, 2023

College of Commissioner Science

Learn more about this day of training for commissioners.