Spring of Service
Now-April 2022
Your unit already performs service, why not be recognized for it? Join units across our council for our first ever Spring of Service. Your unit is encouraged to give service to chartered organizations, schools, parks or other worthy recipients. For more information click here.
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NESA-SHAC Service Project
April 23, 2022 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Houston Botanic Garden
1 Botanic Lane
Houston, TX 77017
As part of the Spring of Service, NESA-SHAC is hosting an Eagle Scout Alumni service project. Join fellow Eagle Scouts in supporting the Houston Botanic Garden. This volunteer project will focus on conservation in and around Houston Botanic Garden including removing debris and trash from the meander of Sims Bayou, along with identifying and removing invasive species. For more information and to RSVP, please click 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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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, and 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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Friends of Scouting
As we continue through 2022, your help will be needed now more than ever to bring financial support to the Sam Houston Area Council. Friends of Scouting is our annual appeal to all Scouting families in which we offer them the opportunity to support the character education and leadership programs of Scouting. Your gifts are crucial to our success. Family Friends of Scouting dollars that are contributed to the Sam Houston Area Council are always used locally to continue offering our great program. For more information and to donate, please click here. A district volunteer will be contacting your unit to schedule our annual Friends of Scouting presentation for 2022. We appreciate your help in making sure that we are able to tell the Scouting story and the vast impact of our program to your unit’s families and in offering them a chance to support our annual Friends of Scouting campaign.
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Trail's End Popcorn
Scouts can now begin participating in the online popcorn sale! The spring line up of flavors are currently available through their online store; items like Honey Roasted Peanuts and Sweet and Salty Kettle Corn!
The fall sale will be kicked off with unit trainings in July. Start looking for your unit’s popcorn kernel for the fall now.
Trail’s End offers an app, powered by Square, which Scouts can utilize to track and report real-time storefront, wagon, and online sales, and accepts cash, debit cards, and credit cards.
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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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Scoutbook and other digital accounts
To prevent the hassle of having to remove duplicates in Scoutbook, My.Scouting or Internet Advancement:
- 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 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 April 9 and May 21
Wilderness First Aid Training is open for April 23-24
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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Youth Protection Training
Youth Protection Training (YPT) is designed to help keep youth safe from abuse. During YPT, participants learn the Boy Scouts of America’s Youth Protection Guidelines, signs of abuse, and how to report suspected abuse. This course must be completed by all registered leaders, and is highly recommended for parents and other adults working with youth. For more information, please click here.
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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
Our next Venturing Forum is April 12 which is being held at the Cockrell Scout Center. Come out and learn more about what’s going on in your venturing community!
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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 Houston Dash Scout Night!
Sunday, April 24 5:00 p.m.
Packages start at $13: Includes 1 ticket and 1 Dash Scout Patch. Secure your seats by clicking here.
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2022 Sugar Land Space Cowboys Scout Night
Friday, June 10
Constellation Field
Please make plans to attend Scout Night with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. Come as a pack, troop, or an individual 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
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!
Need plans for the summer? Register for a Summer Scout classes at HMNS! Earns adventures and merit badges while visiting the museum. Priority registration for museum members (Family level and above) has started, and registration is open to all on March 1. For more information click here!
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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 had its own bit of “March Madness” at the tail end of spring break. As part of our contribution to Sam Houston Area Council’s Spring of Service, our brothers and sisters in the Lodge spent part of their time off operating our trail crew. These volunteers gave up their valuable time in order to make camp improvements that will last for lifetimes.
April hasn’t even begun yet, but we are already slated towards an exciting month. This year is Colonneh’s turn to host Section Conclave, and we will be doing so at Camp Strake. The site is located just outside Coldspring, TX, and has an exciting plethora of activities just waiting to be enjoyed by Scouts from all over Section G2. Beyond that, we are eager to welcome our Regional Chief Dirk Smelser and National Vice Chief Steven Buer.
Coming out of what will be an unforgettable April, we will continue to hold Ordeals and welcome new members into the Order of the Arrow. This will all be leading up to NOAC, the crowning event of the summer, at which we anticipate making many new memories with friends from across the United States.
Wimachtendienk | Wingolauchsik | Witahemui
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