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.

Angler Classic

Angler Classic

Scouts in troops, crews, and ships are invited to the ultimate fishing derby hosted at the breathtaking Camp Strake!  September 28, 2024. Learn More

Let the Adventure Begin

Let the Adventure Begin

Let the Adventure Begin is an overnight campout for newly registered Cub Scouts and their adult partner and families at Bovay Scout Ranch. Scouts can participate in archery, sling shots, crafts, rockets, sports, campfire and more. October 5-6, 2024. Learn More

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. 

Cub Scout Program Updates

Cub Scout Program Updates

Learn about improvements to the Cub Scout program and changes to requirements and ranks. 

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.

Membership Fee Update

Membership Fee Update

January 31, 2024

One-Time Joining Fee Eliminated

Effective May 1, 2024, the BSA will eliminate the $25 one-time joining fee for new Scouts in the Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouts programs. This is great news for families joining Scouting and especially timely during spring recruiting.

Membership Fee Increase

Also, effective May 1, 2024, the annual membership fee for all adult volunteers and youth in the Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouts programs will increase by five dollars annually.  All other fees remain the same. 

The timing of this membership fee increase earlier in the calendar year allows unit leaders to plan their budgets, fundraising, and recruiting calendars.

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

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