Winter Camp

Winter Camp is just around the corner! Join us at Camp Strake for another amazing opportunity to have some fun. Earn merit badges, enjoy our high adventure experience and NASA partnership, and participate in some awesome evening programs! This year’s theme will center around 70s music! So, get ready to Tune into the 70s at Camp Strake! Campership and Super Troop opportunities are available. Click here to register! 

December 26-31, 2025

University of Scouting

Lone Star College-Tomball

January 17, 2026 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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. Reach more information, and register here. 

Be The Spark

Have you ever considered the power of a single spark? How it can ignite a flame, bringing warmth, energy, and a sense of purpose? That's the core of our new campaign, "Be the Spark: Ignite a Future Leader," and we invite you to be that spark for the next generation. We believe that every individual has the potential to inspire and empower young people. Just as a spark can ignite a roaring flame, one dedicated leader can transform the lives of countless youth. 

Volunteers are needed throughout our area. Please sign up today!

Winter Camping Safety

As seasons change, there’s a special magic in winter camping—one of the most challenging outdoor adventures. Cold weather, unpredictable conditions, and unique hazards make preparation essential. Staying warm is the key to safety. Remember the C-O-L-D method:

C – Clean: Keep clothing clean and fluffy for best insulation.

O – Overheating: Avoid sweating; layer up or down and stay hydrated (skip energy drinks).

L – Loose Layers: Wear several loose, bright layers to maintain circulation and visibility. Always wear a hat.

D – Dry: Stay dry—wet clothing cools your body quickly. Brush off snow before entering heated areas. For more information, please click here.

Scout Leader Ravi Maini Awarded National Certificate of Merit

Scout leader Ravi Maini stopped to help after discovering a car that had run off the road into a ditch. Grabbing his first aid kit, he went to assist the driver.

He found the man dazed but conscious, still wearing his seat belt with the airbag deployed. Ravi identified himself, checked the driver’s pulse through the window, directed a bystander to call 911, and made sure the area was safe. To prevent further harm, he chose not to force open the damaged door and instead kept the driver calm and monitored his breathing until EMS arrived about 5–7 minutes later.

Ravi’s calm, skilled response exemplifies the values of Scouting America. Congratulations on his reception of the National Certificate of Merit.

Mary B. from Troop 88 has been selected for Scouts BSA National Youth Council

Congratulations to the Sam Houston Area Council’s own Mary B. on being selected as one of only 40 Scouts nationwide to serve on the Scouts BSA National Youth Council!

Mary’s leadership and dedication will help shape the future of Scouting as she joins this team of youth leaders advising national leadership on program growth and improvement.

For more information about this prestigious opportunity, please click here.

Family Troops

The National Executive Board for Scouting America approved the implementation of the combined troop option.

The family troop option will become available to all chartering organizations as a third option on December 15, 2025. The chartered organization must be a part of the discussion to decide to change to a family troop, and they must approve the decision to change the model.

Troops will continue to be able to organize as boy troops and girl troops. For more information, please click here.

The Silver Beaver Award is the highest form of recognition that a local council can bestow on a volunteer. Congratulations to the 2025 Silver Beaver recipients:

George Abercrombie​

Zain Ali​

Kurt Brochu​

Dan Churay​

Tom Heinzler​

Mike Mathena

Steven Plumb​

Angela Teague​

Kyle Verret​

Nancy Waldrip​

Tess Wall

Volunteer needed to help at Adventure Camp!

Adventure Camp is your opportunity to make an impact on Cub Scouts and their families. You and your entire troop can volunteer alongside adult leaders to assist with Adventure Camp programming.

Younger Scouts will also get to see leadership in action while they meet your troop and learn what's in store for them in Scouts BSA! For more information, please visit here.

Volunteers needed in Food Service and Kitchen Teams!

Our camps depend on dedicated volunteers to help create a positive, memorable experience for every Scout who attends. We are currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our Camp Food Service and Kitchen Team.

We are looking for volunteers who can assist with:

• Meal preparation and cooking
• Serving meals and dining hall support
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization
• Following food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Supporting special dietary needs (training provided)

For more information, please click here.

RATA Training

The council Range and Targets Activities Committee wants you to know about all of their available training courses! Help your unit, district, and council and become a certified rangemaster or NRA Instructor. Sign ups are available now! Click here to see more!

Scouting For Food

Units pick up door hangers at the December roundtable, IF registered. 

Register your unit here!

Food banks need help from YOUR unit to fight hunger.

The primary dates are:

January 24, 2026-door hanger distribution

January 31, 2026-food collection

Support for Online Tools

SHAC has introduced a new ticket system to assist volunteers who need support with online tools. This system will allow staff to process requests more efficiently—especially when screenshots or photos of error messages are included as attachments.

This support is for:

Scoutbook and Scoutbook Plus (for tracking advancement, activities/attendance, service hours and more unit items)

My.Scouting (provides access to personal training and records, unit membership management, unit administrative resources, and recruiting tools).

Please complete this form if you need specific assistance. While these systems are created and managed nationally by Scouting America, our council is committed to assisting our members.

Peace Light North America

The Peace Light is open to all individuals, Scouts and Non-Scouts, of all religions, faiths, and denominations. It is about sharing peace, love, and friendship among all people. Come to Share The Light!To learn more about the Peace Light, please visit here.

December 14, 2025

5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Jersey Village Civic Center

16327 Lakeview Dr.

Jersey Village, TX

Adventure Camp

Join us at Bovay Scout Ranch this fall for unforgettable outdoor fun at our Adventure Camps! Designed for Cub Scouts and their families, these weekend getaways are packed with exciting activities like archery, BB guns, crafts, nature hikes, and campfire programs. Whether you're a first-time camper or a returning Cub, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Come make memories, build skills, and experience the magic of Scouting in the great outdoors! Events are filling up fast. Register here.

February 27-March 1, 2026

March 27-29, 2026

April 10-12, 2026

May 1-3, 2026

9-1-1, What’s Your Emergency?  Career Merit Badge Day Classes

Merit badges will focus on fire safety, law, and search and rescue. Career Merit Badge Day classes are led by industry professionals, with many classes held at related facilities around town. Class sizes are kept small to enhance the Scout’s experience through hands-on participation, so don’t miss your chance to register!

Visit this page for more information and to register.

December 13, 2025

registration is now open!

Mission Lone Star

Join us at Camp Strake and sign up for our transformational, action-packed High Adventure Program: Mission Lone Star

Take advantage of all the unique things Camp Strake has to offer and our council’s partnership with NASA.

• Soar through the air on a zipline.
• Conquer your fears on the high ropes course.
• Ride an ATV (ages 14+).
• Test your aim with cowboy action shooting, knife throwing, and tomahawk chucking.
• Scuba dive where astronauts train.
• Experience an exciting astronaut training simulation.

Must be 13 years or older to enroll. 

Camperships and Super Troop opportunities are available. 

For more information, please click here.

Mission Lone Star is available during the following camps:

Campsgiving November 22-25, 2025

Winter Camp December 26-31, 2025

Summer Camp 2026

NYLT – A few seats remain for winter 2025 course, participant and parent orientation is around the corner.

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an action-packed six-day council-level program that provides Scouts in troops, crews, and ships with leadership skills and experience they can use in their units and at other times. June and December. For registration details visit here. 

Winter 2025 Course December 26-31, 2025, Bovay Scout Ranch

Summer Camp 2026

Join us at Camp Strake in 2026 for a week of high-energy fun, skill-building, and unforgettable memories! From swimming and shooting sports to climbing, merit badges, and evening campfires, Camp Strake offers Scouts an action-packed experience in the heart of the Texas pines. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the adventure. Click here to register and get those early bird specials for Summer Camp 2026! June 7-13, June 14-20, June 21-27, and July 5-11, 2026

Join Sea Scouts

The Sea Scouts annual Awards Dinner is 7 p.m., Wednesday, December 17, at the Cockrell Scout Center. Council Sea Scout Leadership Awards will be given at this dinner. All are welcome to attend and learn about Sea Scouts, but an RSVP is required. Please RSVP by contacting Commodore Neal Farmer at nfarmer07@att.net text 713-899-0783.

Scout Days

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

Vehicle Donations 

Scouting America partners with CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services) for turnkey vehicle donations. This third-party service will work directly with councils and donors to facilitate title transfers, vehicle pick-up and delivery in all 50 states.  

Now Hiring

We are continually searching for potential employees who would like to work in a profession that has a meaningful, rewarding purpose. Learn more about our job opportunities.

National Jamboree 2026-Contingent registration is Open!

The National Jamboree is Scouting’s flagship event. There’s no shortage of opportunities at the Bechtel Summit in West Virginia to build Scouting memories. Over 10 days, join 40,000 Scouts, leaders and staff, showcasing everything great about Scouting, stadium shows, pioneer villages, Garden Ground hikes, adventure sports, patch trading, and more. Registration is OPEN for our council contingent, visit this page.

July 20-August 2, 2026