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Cub Scout Day Camp-Invention Convention-
Throughout our Council-June 2025
Give your Scouts a summer to look forward to at Day Camp! Day Camps are council camps hosted by districts for Cub Scouts about to enter grades 1-5. Cub Scouts can attend any camp in our Council, look here for a camp that fits your family’s schedule.
Each camp is loaded with fun activities such as BB guns, archery, sports, games, crafts, and, of course, rank advancements. Camps are held during the month of June.
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Webelos Coyote Trail Extreme
Webelos Coyote Trail Xtreme is a campout for 4th grade Webelos Scouts featuring canoeing, skill-building, teamwork, learning essential Scouting skills and experiences such as canoeing, leatherwork, and lashings. This experience is specifically limited to participation for current 4th grade Webelos Scouts as an exciting conclusion to their 4th grade year!
May 9-10, 2025
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Get ready for the ultimate Summer Camp adventure at Camp Strake! Whether you're into high-energy activities or looking to earn merit badges, there's something for everyone. Plus, you'll create memories that will last a lifetime! If your unit hasn't visited Camp Strake recently, now's the perfect time to see all the incredible updates and experiences waiting for you. Come home to Camp Strake this June and July for an unforgettable summer! We still have availability for Weeks 3, 4, and 5. Camperships are still available! June/July, 2025
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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!
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Cub Scout Fall Recruitment Training
Start Early, Set Up for Success!
Calling all Cub Scout leaders! Join us for an incredibly helpful online training session designed to help your pack through the summer and hit the ground running when school starts in August.
Whether you're a seasoned Cubmaster or a first-time committee member, this training will give you actionable tips, creative ideas, and council support tools to make your recruitment efforts smooth, fun, and effective.
Fall success begins in the spring — don’t miss this chance to give your pack the boost it deserves!
Register by clicking here.
May 14, 2025 7:00 p.m. via Zoom
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Aquatics Safety
Take Scouts near any body of water and they have a natural desire to go swimming. Once Scouts have learned how to swim, they naturally want to progress into other aquatics activities, including sailing, rowing, canoeing, and rafting.
But before that swim or row, we want everyone to have a plan and be on the same page when it comes to aquatics safety in the Scouting America program. The two key training prerequisites are Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat.
These are not learn-to-swim or learn-to-paddle courses; they are the Scouting America way to conduct a safe and fun aquatics program. Both courses can be found on my.Scouting.org and taken online anytime. All leaders are encouraged to take the training and at least one adult needs the training when unit aquatics activities are conducted.
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National Certificate of Merit Awarded
Life Scout Matthew D. has earned the National Certificate of Merit for his significant contributions to the residents and staff of an assisted living center. His efforts included landscaping, facility improvements, computer setup and repair, and transforming a storage room into a rehab gym, all of which greatly enhanced the lives of those in the facility. Congratulations to Matthew!
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Troop 277 Eagle Scouts
This month, Troop 277 from held a Court of Honor to commemorate the advancement of 8 of their Scouts to the rank of Eagle Scout! A huge congratulations to Luke B., Sean C., Kendall J., Sammy and Vinny K, John R., Andrew R., and Matthew S.!
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Friends of Scouting
We want to thank every person who has had an opportunity to invest in Scouting and helping the Sam Houston Area Council provide life-changing character, education, & leadership programs to our communities. Together we are “Building Your Future” through Scouting, and we are on our way to hitting our goal for the year. If you haven’t had an opportunity to invest in Scouting yet, go to OneCause and make a secure online gift today (choose your district and/or Unit so they receive credit). If you would like to make a pledge and pay through the rest of year, contact your Family FOS Chair.
| | This year, each unit received a goal. We would like to congratulate the following for making their FOS unit goal by March 31, 2025 which has provided them with 50% off Day Camp (packs) or 50% off Full Throttle (troops, crews, ships) fees. | | | | |
Amigos!
Travel to Latin America with AMIGOS Summer or Gap Volunteer Programs!
Begin your summer 2025 adventure with Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS), a non-profit founded in 1965, that inspires and empowers youth ages 13-19 with service, leadership and immersion programs in Latin America. Join a virtual info session to learn about the summer or gap programs. Hear how AMIGOS programs help Scouts discover their passions, learn about the world, and make a difference both overseas and in their own communities. Contact Viviana Denechaud at vdenechaud@amigosinternational.org with questions.
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Webelos Arrow of Light Quest (WAQ)
Webelos Arrow of Light Quest is a three-night overnight camping experience at Camp Strake for Scouts entering 4th and 5th grade the following school year and their parent or guardian. Activities include the cool zone, canoeing, swimming, working on advancements, designing their own leather belt to take home and being introduced to many outdoor Scouting skills! July 20-23, 2025
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NYLT – Summer 2025 courses are almost full. Participant and Parent Orientation is May 4
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. Held at Bovay Scout Ranch, courses are offered in June and December. For registration details visit here.
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Mission Lone Star
Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure with Mission Lone Star? This exciting program is perfect for Scouts aged 13 and above, and it's packed with thrilling activities every week of Summer Camp. Imagine yourself riding ATVs (14+), soaring through the air on a zipline, conquering a high-ropes course, and experiencing the great outdoors! Plus, you'll get the unique opportunity to train like an astronaut at NASA! Join us in June and July for the adventure of a lifetime! June/July, 2025
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Super Troop
Super Troop is for Scouts who can't attend camp with their troop and/or for Scouts who want to attend an extra week of camp.
June 29-July 4, July 6-11, 2025
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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. Strake Odyssey includes an exciting trip to NASA for behind-the-scenes experiences! Join us for an unforgettable adventure beyond the stars. July 13-19, 2025
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Campership
The council is dedicated to ensuring all Scouts can attend camp. The campership program seeks to increase the number of Scouts enjoying outdoor experiences at our council camps and programs by providing financial assistance for deserving Scouts who otherwise would not be able to meet the fee requirements.
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Venturing Banquet
The Venturing Banquet is an opportunity for Venturers and leaders to celebrate their successes, to honor recent leaders and inaugurate new leaders.
August 3, 2025
| | Sea Scouts is a specialized program for young men and women ages 14 to 20 that focuses on water high adventure and personal development. | | | |
Swim Tests
Our 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. Let the volunteers know what help is needed. Find out more and register here.
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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.
| | 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 Scouting America and recognizes Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. | | | | |
May Ordeal
The next Colonneh Lodge Ordeal will be held May 2–4 at Camp Strake.
This is a great opportunity for members to give service by volunteering as Elangomats, assisting with ceremonies, or helping with camp improvements.
We encourage all members to come out and support the candidates and the lodge. Sign up here.
May 2-4, 2025
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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.
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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.
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Silver Beaver Award
The Silver Beaver Award is the highest form of recognition that a local council can bestow on a volunteer.
Nominations for the Silver Beaver award are due August 1, 2025.
Our council is able to select a few volunteers each year to receive the Silver Beaver. Send nominations to silverbeaver@scouting.org.
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Aquatics Adventure Weekend
Camp Strake is here to offer you some end of summer fun at our Aquatics Adventure Weekend!!!
If a Scout needs to earn the Swimming or Lifesaving merit badge or is looking for more fun stuff to do before school starts,
Camp Strake is offering an awesome opportunity to take aquatics themed merit badges, enjoy some time in the water, or participate in your favorite aquatics activities.
We plan to offer swimming, canoeing, kayaking, rowing, climbing, shooting and more!
Mark your calendars. Registration will open soon.
August 8 - 10
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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 22-31, 2026
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