Cub Scout Day / Twilight Camp
Grab your astronaut helmet and space suit and prepare to explore the universe. Day/twilight camp is a council camp hosted by districts for Scouts entering 1st through 5th grade next school year. No matter what camp you choose, you can be sure it will be loaded with an awesome program such as BB guns, archery, sports, games, and crafts, rank advancements, Scout skills, fun and more. Please click here for more information.
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Cub Summer/Resident Camp
Check out what Summer 2021 weekends (Thursday evening to Sunday morning) will bring to the McNair Cub Adventure Camp.
There will be different opportunities for your Cub Scouts. Camping by unit if you reserve in time, day sessions, 4-day adventures, star gazing opportunities with sleep under the star’s options. As always there will be BB gun Shooting, Archery and Fishing, but we heard you! It is HOT in July – we are moving some of the activities indoors! Registration will open soon!
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Summer Camp
It’s time to start planning for this summer! Summer camp is held at Tsuru Scout Camp 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), zip lines, climbing, rappelling, swimming, biking, merit badge classes and more. Registration has open. Merit Badge selection is now open. Come be part of this historic first summer. To learn more about Camp Strake and registration information, please click here.
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Youth Safety - Our ongoing commitment to keeping kids safe
The safety of children in our programs is the most important priority of the Boy Scouts of America. The BSA’s safeguards are key parts of our multilayered approach to help keep kids safe. These measures were informed by respected experts in the fields of child safety, law enforcement, and child psychology, and are among the strongest safeguards found in any youth-serving organization. To learn more, please click here.
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Friends of Scouting
As we continue Scouting in 2021, your help is very much needed now more than ever to bring support to the Sam Houston Area Council to keep our programs vibrant and operating at their very best. Every unit in Sam Houston Area Council now has a unit page in the OneCause system. To visit your unit’s page click here. There are several ways to share your unit’s page with your network. By clicking invite button you can instantly share this via social media, email, or texts. Please share this throughout your pack, troop, crew, or ship. This new tool is great way for us to reach individuals and companies we otherwise may never reach through our traditional methods.
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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Membership
Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. As the world begins to open its doors again, for Scouts that means campfires, tents, fishing and hiking! As we prepare for a great summer program, let’s not forget that there are lots of families that still have not had the benefit of joining Scouting, and now more than ever, kids are looking for ways to get outside and enjoy time with their families. Plus, kindergarteners who are recruited now can sign up to attend Day Camp in June!!!
Spring is a great time to recruit those families and for your Cub Scout Packs to have a fun “Joining Event.” For information on how to run a great sign up night, click the link below:
And for all the Scouts BSA Troops out there, check out the great Troop Open House Planning Guides:
Finally, now that recharter season is over and all charters have been checked by the Council and National Office, please make sure that everyone who is supposed to be on your Charter IS ACTUALLY on your Charter. Sometimes scouts get dropped accidentally. Your DE or District Membership Chair can get you a list of Scouts that you dropped. Spring is a great time to see if those people would like to get their families involved with Scouting just in time for all of the summer fun!
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Spring Coupon Sale
The Spring Coupon Sale was a great success. Scouts who participated in the sale helped earn commission for their unit, supported the council, and learned some new skills about digital fundraising. The Top Selling Scouts from the Council will be contacted about how to redeem their prize. We apricate all Scouts who participated in the sale. Reach out to your District Executive who will have the patches for all participating Scouts. Units can expect their commission checks in the mail in the coming weeks.
Look forward to May as we have some BIG changes coming for the 2021 Popcorn Sale!
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University of Scouting
Virtual and In person
University of Scouting is a semi-annual training event for leaders of all program levels, district and council leaders and parents. Virtual classes April 5-8 in evenings, in-person classes at Camp Strake on April 10. Click here for more information.
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Summer Camp Staff
Summer camp staff is an experience that is truly unforgettable. It is a chance to spend summer working at a beautiful camp, the amazing state of the art Camp Strake. Every day is fully rewarding to staff members and to the campers in whose lives they have made a difference. Camp work is often demanding as we keep a packed schedule; but the opportunities, rewards and experiences available to camp staff are endless. If you or a youth that you know is interested in working on summer camp staff, please contact the Camping Director, Erick Simmons, at erick.simmons@scouting.org.
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Campmasters
We are looking for volunteers to be part of the Camp Strake, Bovay Scout Ranch, and Camp Brosig campmaster corps. Campmasters serve at council weekend camps whenever Scouting units/families are using any part of the camp property. Campmasters select their own time and frequency of service, but they usually serve two to four times a year. Anyone interested in serving as a Campmaster should contact Erick Simmons at erick.simmons@scouting.org.
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Weekend Camping
Outdoor adventure is the promise made to Scouts when they join Scouting. Youth yearn for outdoor programs that stir their imagination and interest. At a time when units are struggling to find locations to camp, let us make it easy for you! Troops, crews, and ships can camp at Camp Brosig, Camp Strake and Tellepsen Scout Camp. Take advantage of the shooting sports ranges, the climbing tower, and aquatics facilities. For more information, please click here.
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Lifesaving and Meritorious Action
The Lifesaving & Meritorious Action Committee recently conferred upon Susan J. Ballard the Medal of Merit.
Susan is a volunteer within the Twin Bayou district, her calm clear-headed and immediate response, utilizing skills learned in Scouting, saved the life of a person undergoing a health emergency. Click here for more information about Lifesaving and Meritorious Action recognitions.
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Powder Horn
Powder Horn is an action-packed, hands-on course that helps Scouts and Scouters learn how to implement high adventure activities into their troop, crew or ship. April 15-18 at Camp Strake. Click here for more details.
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National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
Sessions 1 and 2: June 6-11, 2021
Sessions 3 and 4: June 13-18, 2021
Bovay Scout Ranch
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed six-day council-level program designed to provide Scouts in troops, crews and ships with leadership skills. For more information about 2021 courses, financial assistance and staff opportunities please visit 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.
SHAC Communication for COVID-19 Response- For more information, please click here.
For Spring 2021 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
Visit the Enterprise Risk Management page by clicking here.
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 for hurricane season.
Additionally, other resources such as United Way THRIVES's workforce development offerings, financial coaching and education opportunities and financial products and services can be accessed through 2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE.
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Cub Scout Day / Twilight Camp
Grab your astronaut helmet and space suit and prepare to explore the universe. Day/twilight camp is a council camp hosted by districts for Scouts entering 1st through 5th grade next school year. No matter what camp you choose, you can be sure it will be loaded with an awesome program such as BB guns, archery, sports, games, and crafts, rank advancements, Scout skills, fun and more. Please click here for more information.
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Bovay Scout Ranch
Enjoy all the wonder and beauty of the central Texas rolling hills and lakes at Bovay Scout Ranch. Bovay Scout Ranch has a variety of camping opportunities for Cub Scouts and has year-round camping program opportunities for all levels of Cub Scouts including Adventure Day. For more information, please click here.
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McNair Cub Adventure Day at Bovay Scout Ranch
Please reserve your attendance now for McNair Cub Adventure Day, Fun With Family Day, and Webelos Coyote Trail Xtreme Day at Bovay Scout Ranch. please click here.
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Spring Webelos Coyote Trail Xtreme (WCTX)
May 14-16, 2021 for the Webelos that missed the WCTX in November 2020 due to the state, county, CDC, requirements, and the limited capacity guidelines. For 2021, WTCX will be a one-day event. The latest state, county, and CDC requirements on the day of the event will be followed. Registration will open soon! Please click here for more information.
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Cub Summer/Resident Camp
Check out what Summer 2021 weekends (Thursday evening to Sunday morning) will bring to the McNair Cub Adventure Camp.
There will be different opportunities for your Cub Scouts. Camping by unit if you reserve in time, day sessions, 4-day adventures, star gazing opportunities with sleep under the star’s options. As always there will be BB gun Shooting, Archery and Fishing, but we heard you! It is HOT in July – we are moving some of the activities indoors! Registration will open soon!
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Summer Camp
It’s time to start planning for this summer! Summer camp is held at Tsuru Scout Camp 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), zip lines, climbing, rappelling, swimming, biking, merit badge classes and more. Registration has open. Merit Badge selection is now open. Come be part of this historic first summer. To learn more about Camp Strake and registration information, please click here.
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Summer Camp Staff
Summer camp staff is an experience that is truly unforgettable. It is a chance to spend summer working at a beautiful camp, the amazing state of the art Camp Strake. Every day is fully rewarding to staff members and to the campers in whose lives they have made a difference. Camp work is often demanding as we keep a packed schedule; but the opportunities, rewards and experiences available to camp staff are endless. If you or a youth that you know is interested in working on summer camp staff, please contact the Camping Director, Erick Simmons, at erick.simmons@scouting.org.
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Summer Camp Staff
Summer camp staff is an experience that is truly unforgettable. It is a chance to spend summer working at a beautiful camp, the amazing state of the art Camp Strake. Every day is fully rewarding to staff members and to the campers in whose lives they have made a difference. Camp work is often demanding as we keep a packed schedule; but the opportunities, rewards and experiences available to camp staff are endless. If you or a youth that you know is interested in working on summer camp staff, please contact the Camping Director, Erick Simmons, at erick.simmons@scouting.org.
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SHAC Venturing
Venture Challenge Update: We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Venture Challenge: “Movie Madness” has been rescheduled to May 7th-9th! In addition, registration will rollover, so if you have already registered, you don’t need to do it again! We can’t wait to see you in May for what will be the greatest Venture Challenge yet! As always, any updates will be posted to SHAC Venturing social media and be in the e-scouter email.
Other Important Dates:
April 8th-10th - University of Scouting
April 20th - Spring Venture Forum
August 24th - Venture Banquet
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Sea Scouts Fleet
Ahoy SHAC Sea Scouters,
Join us Summer 2021 at Philmont Training Center to envision the future of Sea Scouting, and the fellow Older Youth Programs of the BSA. This week-long training will include brainstorming and educational sessions open to anyone interested in the future of Venturing, Sea Scouting, and Exploring. More information on content and scheduling out soon!
Read about all Philmont 2021 Conferences here. To register, please click here.
Sea Scouting builds character through high adventure. Join for the water, stay for the fun
Resources, Events and Activities. Learn more by clicking here.
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Houston Museum of Natural Science Scout Programs
Scouts start making plans for the summer! HMNS Summer programs catalog can be found here. For our Spring 2021 schedule, with both in-person and virtual classes, click here! To get the latest information on what is going on with Scouts@HMNS, follow our Facebook page by clicking 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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Greetings from Colonneh Lodge! Colonneh Lodge has several fantastic opportunities for service and fellowship this month.
The first 2021 OA Induction Weekend will be held at Camp Strake April 9-10, along with our first Camp Strake Trail Crew, April 10-11.
Our next big lodge event for 2021 is Spring Fellowship on April 23-25 at Camp Strake. As part of the nationally driven Momentum Discovery for Arrowman, our event was chosen to help showcase Camp Strake and what is going on within the OA across the country. With so many fun activities, service projects, National OA officers attending and broadcasting from the event, you are not going to want to miss this opportunity. We are excited to announce that for Spring Fellowship in addition to OA members invited to attend this year we have extended an invite to units that register for at least one week of Camp Strake Summer Camp. So, make sure you register to attend Summer Camp at Camp Strake then join us for Spring Fellowship!
We hope you will join us for these amazing events! Registration is open, so secure your spot now! For more information on these events please visit https://oa.shac.org!
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Please remember to pay your 2021 Colonneh Lodge Dues by visiting here.
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