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Welcome to Sam Houston Area Council

The Sam Houston Area Council serves approximately 25,000 youth in 16 counties in Southeast Texas through dedicated service and leadership of approximately 10,000 adult volunteers. Scouting is completely funded by the generosity of those that believe in its mission.

Office Closed

The Cockrell Scout Center and the Scouts Shops will be closed on January 20, 2025.

Camp Staff Interviews

The council is seeking dedicated individuals to serve on summer camp staff. Schedule an interview for January 25, 2025.

Summer Camp

Memories created at camp last a lifetime, whether Scouts are engaging in the popular first-year camper program, earning merit badges, or embarking on high adventure experiences. Learn More

Mission Lone Star

Mission Lone Star is a high adventure program for older Scouts attending summer camp. This exciting program includes a trip to NASA, ATV riding, zip lining, primitive camping on the Lone Star Trail, and more.

Eagle Scout Project of the Year

The Adams Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award recognizes the Scout for their Eagle Scout leadership service project, which is part of the requirements for earning the Eagle Scout award. Nominations are due January 31, 2025.

Scouting for Food

Scouting for Food, a council-wide service project to care for people in our local communities who are hungry, begins January 25, 2025, as Scouts distribute door hangers. Scouts return February 1, 2025, to pick up and deliver donations.

Full Throttle

Full Throttle is a weekend event for troops. Scouts can participate in program areas and work on a STEAM-related merit badge. February 14-16, 2025.

Webelos Coyote Extreme

Webelos Coyote Trail Xtreme is a campout for 4^th-grade Webelos Scouts, featuring canoeing, skill-building, teamwork, learning essential Scouting skills, and working on adventures. May 9-10, 2025.

Camperships

The council is dedicated to ensuring all Scouts can attend camp. Campership aid aims to make attending camping programs possible for deserving Scouts who otherwise would not be able to meet the fee requirements.

Cub Scout Program Updates

February 23, 2024

Learn more about the updates to the Cub Scout program that launched on June 1, 2024.

Facilities Committee

March 17, 2023

The Sam Houston Area Council is looking for volunteers with specialized skills who would be willing to be called upon to help provide service to our camps and facilities which includes buildings, the grounds, equipment, and other assets. Learn More

Youth Safety | Ongoing Commitment

November 17, 2020

The safety of children in our programs is the most important priority of the Boy Scouts of America.

The BSA’s safeguards highlighted below 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.

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