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.

Council Coordinated

Council Coordinated

Council Coordinated is a triannual meeting for district leadership to receive updates from the council. October 23, 2024.

Trail or Treat

Trail or Treat

Join us for a thrilling campout at Bovay Scout Ranch! Cub Scouts and their families are invited for a hauntingly good time. Trail or Treat is an Adventure Camp-themed weekend held in October. Learn More

Full Throttle

Full Throttle

Full Throttle is a weekend event for troops. Acquire valuable trade skills from our experts while working on merit badges and participating in program areas.  October 18-20, 2024. Learn More

STEM Camp

STEM Camp

STEM Camp is an extraordinary opportunity for troops, crews, ships and individual Scouts to earn STEM-related merit badges and take NOVA activity classes. November 23-26, 2024. 

Advancement Day

Advancement Day

Arrow of Light Advancement Day is an opportunity for Arrow of Light Scouts in 5th grade to earn advancements and prepare for the next Scouting journey (Scouts BSA). November 8-10, 2024. Learn More

University of Scouting

University of Scouting

University of Scouting is a semi-annual supplemental training program to help leaders and parents deliver a quality program. Classes are also offered. November 16, 2024. 

Popcorn Sales

Popcorn Sales

Power your unit's program with our fall popcorn sale. The popcorn sale is the perfect opportunity to teach this valuable life lesson and fund the most exciting year of Scouting ever. 

College of Commissioner Science

College of Commissioner Science

The College of Commissioner Science is a training event to help commissioners stay current on unit service tools and techniques and best practices. November 8-9, 2024

Winter Camp

Winter Camp

Winter camp is a wonderful opportunity for troops to camp and Scouts to earn merit badges.  December 26-31, 2024

Cub Scout Program Updates

Cub Scout Program Updates

February 23, 2024

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

Facilities Committee

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

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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