Spring of Service
Thank you to all of the Scouts that participated in the Scouting's Spring of Service. Our Scouts made a huge impact in our community. During the campaign over 400, service projects were completed across the 16 counties served by the Sam Houston Area Council.
ScoutReach completed its Spring of Service and it was a huge success! 17 ScoutReach School Units participated. 16 Scout units created dog toys for the sheltered dogs of Houston. 1 Scout unit beautified the garden of their school. This translated into over 1000 dog toys being made. Almost 500 scouts participated and over 445 hours were given. These scouts were able to give of their time and talents to help sheltered dogs and beautify their school.
They did not do it alone, many other volunteers and scout units, assisted by gathering donated t-shirts and making sure to get them to these “in-school” ScoutReach Scouts so they could do their project. We are grateful for all who made this a huge success!
Thank you to the principals and educators who support Scouting and what it does to help the Scouts of their schools. We can’t wait for next year!
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Summer Camp 2022
Summer camp is a week-long council-organized overnight camp for Scouts BSA that operates under council-retained leadership. The program provides opportunities for Scouts to earn merit badges along their advancement trail. Summer camp is held at Camp Strake, a first-class and state-of-the-art facility for Scouts and their leaders. Program areas include shooting sports (rifle, shotgun, archery, sporting arrows), climbing, rappelling, swimming, merit badge classes and more. Registration is open and space is filling up. For more information and to register for summer camp, click here.
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2022 District Day Camp/Twilight Camp
It’s time to saddle up the horses, put on boots and a cowboy hat, and round up all Cub Scouts to explore as day camp goes Texas Wild! Day/twilight camp is a council camp hosted by districts for Cub Scouts entering 1st through 5th grade next school year. Camp will be loaded with an awesome program such as BB guns, archery, sports, games, crafts, rank advancements, Scout skills, fun and more. Most camps welcome siblings (ages 3+) and Scouts in troops, crews and ships, so make this a great summer for the entire family. Find a camp near you by clicking here.
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Youth Safety - Our ongoing commitment to keeping kids safe
With summer time activities approaching, now is a good time to review the Guide to Safe Scouting’s age appropriate guidelines. These guidelines are defined by program - Lion, Tiger, Wolf/Bear, Webelos, younger Scouts BSA and older Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts and Venturers. For events that merge different levels of programs, remember to offer only those events that are appropriate for the program the participants are registered in.
The Guide to Safe Scouting can be found here.
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Friends of Scouting
As a team, we have raised 60.5% of our overall Family Friends of Scouting goal! Our families and communities understand the value and impact of our great program!
We are asking for YOUR continued help to raise the other 39.5% of the goal. Your district Family Friends of Scouting Chair or your District Executive will be reaching out to our units soon for help running a peer-to-peer campaign in each pack, troop, crew, and ship. We need your help now more than ever to ensure the Sam Houston Area Council can keep our programs vibrant and operating at their very best.
If your unit plans to have a blue and gold or court of honor, we would love the opportunity to share the story of Scouting through a Friends of Scouting presentation. A district volunteer or your District Executive will be reaching out to confirm dates.
Your continued support is greatly needed and appreciated to ensure that we can offer the same, or more, resources to our local communities that we have in the past. Your gifts to Scouting are crucial to our success as one of the largest and most successful councils in America. If you would like to make your Family Friends of Scouting contribution now, please click here.
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Trail's End Popcorn
The popcorn sale is the perfect opportunity to teach this valuable life lesson and fund the most exciting year of Scouting ever. The popcorn sale is not just
about selling popcorn...It’ s also about promoting Scouting!
Important dates for the 2022 sale:
July 12 - Popcorn Training Opportunity 1
July 19 - Popcorn Training Opportunity 2
July 21 - Popcorn Training Opportunity 3
July 28 - Show and Sell Due
August 13 - Show and Sell Distribution
October 26 - Final Popcorn Orders Due
November 19 - Popcorn Distribution
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Summer 2022 NYLT registration is open
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed six-day council-level leadership-building program for certain youth members.
For more information and to register, please click here.
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Wood Badge
Wood Badge is the Boy Scouts of America's 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.
Register for the Fall 2022 course by clicking here.
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Updated Fiscal Policies & Procedures AND Paypal/Venmo Reporting
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Class of 2021 Eagle Scouts and parents
In the fourth quarter of 2022, the names of the 2021 class of Eagle Scouts from our Council will be installed on the wall in front of the Cockrell Scout Center.
Please take a moment and verify that your Scout’s name is formatted and spelled correctly on the 2021 list found here. Any corrections can be made at the same web address as above.
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Scoutbook and other digital accounts
To prevent the hassle of having to remove duplicates in Scoutbook, My.Scouting or Internet Advancement:
- DO NOT create another account if you already have an account. Contact the email address below to get you back into the accounts if you cannot get in.
- Make sure a person is registered correctly (or transferred correctly). None of the digital recordkeeping methods will work correctly if this step is skipped.
- Then, look for the Scout or leader in Scoutbook, Internet Advancement or My.Scouting.
- Make sure the same spelling and format is used in each listing of a person. Duplicates will be created, for example, if a middle name is used in place A but not in place B.
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Follow correct method to invite a parent (who is not registered) to join Scoutbook and connect with their child.
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Now hiring!
Part-time Onboarding Specialists, District Executives, and other positions
Candidates must have knowledge of the Scouting programs with an understanding of unit organization. For a complete list of openings, interested applicants please click here.
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Enterprise Risk Management Committee
The purpose of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) committee is to prepare adult leaders to conduct Scouting activities in a safe and prudent manner.
For 2022 First Aid/AED/CPR, Wilderness Remote First Aid, and First Aid/AED/CPR Instructor Classes, please click here.
All Classes will be held at Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop West, Houston, TX 77008
*Class fees include lunch
First Aid Training is open for May 21
Click here for safety moment topics
Click here for a listing of recent safety alerts
Click here for incident reporting information
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United Way of Greater Houston's 211 Helpline and THRIVE
2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE
If you need help finding child care, food stamps, care for an aging parent or a haven from domestic violence, 2-1-1 is the number to call when you don't know who to call. The United Way of Greater Houston's trained HELPLINE specialists are good listeners, blending understanding and expertise to provide information and referrals drawn from a comprehensive database of social services. Annually, the 2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE answers over 957,600 calls for help. Basic needs, like food, utilities and health care topped the list of requests last year, followed by rent assistance and help finding shelter. 2-1-1 can also be a needed resource during hurricane season.
Additionally, other resources such as the United Way's THRIVE workforce development offerings, financial coaching and education opportunities, financial products, and services can be accessed through 2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE.
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McNair Cub Adventure Camp - Bovay Scout Ranch
Adventure Camp is a weekend camp out for Cub Scouts and their families at Bovay Scout Ranch.
Lions, Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos Scouts and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas. A camp staff team member in each area will provide program supplies and support the parents who will be invited to assist in leading the activities.
Admission covers three meals in the air-conditioned dining hall. Activities include BB guns, archery, guided nature hike, fishing, nature studies, sports, and more.
Packs, dens and individual families may register here.
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McNair Cub Summer Camp - Bovay Scout Ranch
July is the month for Cub Summer Camp, an outdoor summer experience for Cub Scouts and their families at Bovay Scout Ranch.
Cub Scouts and their families can enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas. A camp staff team member in each area will provide program supplies and support the parents who will be invited to assist in leading the activities.
Admission covers meals in the air-conditioned dining hall. Activities include Water Park, BB guns, archery, canoeing, guided nature hike, fishing, nature studies, sports, swimming and more.
NOVA Wild program and Shooting Sports Pin program are just two of the opportunities offered during summer program.
Registration will open soon, so save time in July to keep the outing in Scouting!
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Summer Camp 2022
Summer camp is a week-long council-organized overnight camp for Scouts BSA that operates under council-retained leadership. The program provides opportunities for Scouts to earn merit badges along their advancement trail. Summer camp is held at Camp Strake, a first-class and state-of-the-art facility for Scouts and their leaders. Program areas include shooting sports (rifle, shotgun, archery, sporting arrows), climbing, rappelling, swimming, merit badge classes and more. Registration is open and space is filling up. For more information and to register for summer camp, click here.
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SHAC Venturing
Howdy Scouts and Scouters! The VOA has a couple of events coming up this Summer for Venturers around SHAC to watch out for! June 21, 2022 we are going to have a virtual Venturing Forum. The Zoom codes will be posted on our socials!
August 13, 2022 will be our Venturing Banquet at the Cockrell Scout Center. Make sure to come to our banquet to vote for the 2022-2023 VOA officers. We will also have the patches from our past campout Venture Challenge for anyone who purchased them and were unable to get them.
During the Summer, keep an eye out for when we post our VLA (Venturing Leadership Award) nomination forms!
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Summer Camp 2022
Summer camp is a week-long council-organized overnight camp for Scouts BSA that operates under council-retained leadership. The program provides opportunities for Scouts to earn merit badges along their advancement trail. Summer camp is held at Camp Strake, a first-class and state-of-the-art facility for Scouts and their leaders. Program areas include shooting sports (rifle, shotgun, archery, sporting arrows), climbing, rappelling, swimming, merit badge classes and more. Registration is open and space is filling up. For more information and to register for summer camp, click here.
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2022 Scout Day with the Houston Astros
Sunday, June 12th vs. the Miami Marlins
Minute Maid Park
All scouts in attendance will be able to participate in a parade around the warning track the morning before the game. Each Scout will also receive a Houston Astros Scout Day patch for their participation. To purchase tickets, please click here.
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2022 Sugar Land Space Cowboys Scout Night
Friday, June 10th
Constellation Field
Please make plans to attend Scout Night with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. Come as a pack, troop, or a family - best of all, we'll be lighting up the sky Texas-style with post game fireworks! Your troop or pack can enjoy a fun-filled Space Cowboy game, a scout parade on the field before the game, a scout patch, and sleepover on the field!
For more information, please click here.
To purchase more than 10 seats, please contact Tyler Tumbleson at 832-365-1425 or by email at ttumbleson@astros.com.
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Lone Star Flight Museum
The Lone Star Flight Museum, located at the entrance to Ellington Airport features historic aircraft, flight simulators and more, as well as Scout classes, including overnight opportunities.
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Houston Museum of Natural Science Scout Programs
Make plans for Summer Scout classes at HMNS! Earns adventures and merit badges while visiting the museum. For more information click here!
Check out the Spring School year scout classes at HMNS. For more information on our in-person or virtual classes with trained experts and museum specimens, click here!
Save the date for STEM Nova day on October 8th. The STEM Nova Overnight for Webelos and Cub Scouts is on October 7th.
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Amazon Smile
Activate AmazonSmile on Your Mobile Phone to Support Scouting. With a few simple steps, adding this no-cost feature can help support Scouting with every eligible purchase. To learn more, please click here.
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Donate your vehicle or boat
To donate a car, truck, RV, trailer, boat or motor to the Sam Houston Area Council, please visit One Car One Difference, found here. For more information about One Car One Difference, the Boy Scouts of America's Vehicle donation program, please click here.
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Colonneh upheld its promise to create a memorable weekend at Section Conclave. Camp Strake’s full amenities were put to the test as OA members from around the Section poured in to take part in shooting sports, a color run, high adventure, video games, and even some glow-in-the-dark capture the flag. All of the aforementioned events were popular, but chief among them was capture the flag. This event is a Colonneh classic where two teams wear glow sticks and contend with each other in a bid to seize the other team’s flag, which is unsurprisingly made of glow sticks. An unexpected runner-up to capture the flag’s popularity was the gaming lounge in the STEM building, which players inhabited from early in the morning until long past when the sun had set.
Whether through shooting, climbing, gaming, or flag-centered nighttime clashes, all Order members got the opportunity to bond throughout this weekend’s events.
Summer ‘22 will bring yet more opportunities for fellowship with the advent of NOAC. Colonneh highly encourages every eligible member to carve time out of their summer for this event, as there’s a reason it attracts enough people to be the OA’s largest national event. Check your signup today!
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