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.

Day of Service

Day of Service

The Day of Service is a new program and is an opportunity for Scouting families across the 16 counties served by the Sam Houston Area Council to participate in unit-developed service projects to benefit the local community.  December 9, 2023. 

Strake Odyssey

Strake Odyssey

Strake Odyssey is our new space-focused camp where Scouts in troops, crews and ships embark on an extraordinary journey. July 14-20, 2024. 

Adventure Camp

Adventure Camp

Adventure Camp is a weekend campout at Bovay Scout Ranch for Cub Scouts and their families. Scouts can participate in an exciting variety of activities at several program areas and STEM-based activities. 

Silver Beaver Award Recipients

Silver Beaver Award Recipients

The Silver Beaver Award is the highest form of recognition that a local council can bestow on a volunteer. Congratulations to our 2023 Silver Beaver Award recipients. The awards will be presented at the Council Recognition Reception on January 6, 2024.

Key Leader's Conference

Key Leader's Conference

Key Leader's Conference is an annual meeting and orientation for all district committee members and commissioners. January 6, 2024.

Full Throttle

Full Throttle

Full Throttle is a weekend event for troops. Scouts spend a half-day participating in program areas such as shooting sports, climbing, swimming, ziplining, and boating, and a half-day working on a merit badge. February 23-25 or April 26-28, 2024.

Cub Scout Family Dens

Cub Scout Family Dens

June 22, 2023

How Cub Family Dens Can Work For Your Pack

Effective June 1, 2023, family packs that serve both girls and boys may now form dens with both girls and boys in kindergarten (Lion), first grade (Tiger), second grade (Wolf), third grade (Bear) and fourth-grade Webelos dens. Fifth-grade Webelos Scouts are to remain in gender-specific dens to prepare them for joining a gender-specific Scouts BSA troop. Learn more.

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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