Apollo District Cuboree

cuboreeNovember 14, 2026

St. Philip's United Methodist Church
5501 Beechnut St.
Houston, TX 77096

Check-in begins at 8:30 am; Program runs from 8:45 am -  5:30 pm

Cuboree is an opportunity for Cub Scouts from kindergarten through 5th grade to make new friends, earn rank advancements, and enjoy BB guns, archery, wrist rockets, sports, skills, and crafts.  

Registration

Pack registration: The registration fee is $20 for Scouts and $5 for parents and volunteers and includes a patch (lunch is not included). Payment can be made with a credit card or an electronic check.  Council refund policy. There is no onsite registration.

Troops, crews and ships: Registration is completed by the unit leadership. Individual troop Scouts can sign up to volunteer if a parent is onsite.

Leadership:

  • An adult/guardian must register and attend with Scouts in kindergarten (Lion) and 1st grade (Tigers).
  • Cub Scouts in 2nd through 5th grade whose parent or legal guardian cannot attend may participate under the supervision of another registered adult member in their pack; the leaders and a parent or legal guardian must agree to the arrangement in writing, and all youth protection policies apply.  The pack must also have at least two registered leaders from their pack onsite.
  • Units are responsible for providing age- and program-appropriate supervision of Scouts from their unit attending the cuboree.  

Register          What to Bring

Volunteers

Many volunteers are needed to have a successful event. Sign up during registration.

  • Den walker (escort ~10 Scouts from the pack whose parents are volunteering to activities)
  • Scouting skills (teach advancements)
  • Sports and games
  • Crafts 
  • Range and target activities (must be certified)
  • Troop Scout (with parent onsite)

What to Bring

  • Annual Health and Medical Record (part A, B)
  • Sack lunch (for all participants)
  • Scout uniform, or Scout/pack t-shirt, optional
  • Closed-toed shoes
  • Hat
  • Snacks and drinks
  • Full water bottle
  • Rain gear
  • Insect repellant
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Photographs    

Notice!  Please be advised that promotional videotaping/photography may be in progress at any time at an event. Your entrance constitutes your agreement that the council and district has the right to reproduce your likeness in videography/photography for promotion (e.g., publications, internet, newspaper).

Scouting Safely

Safety is Your Responsibility posterScouting America's Commitment to Safety is ongoing, and the safety of our youth, volunteers, staff, and employees cannot be compromised. Scouting America puts the utmost importance on safe and healthy environments for its youth membership. The Sam Houston Area Council takes great strides to ensure the safety of its youth as well as the adult volunteer leadership that interacts with them. 

Guide to Safe Scouting policies must be followed. All participants must follow youth protection guidelines at all Scouting events. Highlights include:

  • Two-deep leadership on all outings is required.  
  • One-on-one contact between adults and youth members is prohibited. 
  • The buddy system should be used at all times. 
  • Discipline must be constructive.

Health and safety must be integrated into everything we do, to the point that no injuries are acceptable beyond those that are readily treatable by Scout-rendered first aid. As an aid in the continuing effort to protect participants in Scout activities, the National Health and Safety Committee and the Council Services Division of the National Council has developed the SAFE Checklist of safety procedures for physical activity. These points, which embody good judgment and common sense, are applicable to all activities. 

*About Medical Record: Scouting America requires all participants to bring an Annual Health and Medical Record to every Scouting event. The Scouting adventures, camping trips, and having fun are important to everyone in Scouting—and so is your safety and well-being. Completing the Annual Health and Medical Record is the first step in ensuring you have a great Scouting experience. Completing a health history promotes health awareness, collects necessary data, and provides medical professionals with critical information needed to treat a patient in the event of an illness or injury. It also provides emergency contact information. Please download the form and have it with you at all Scouting events for every member of your family.  

^Closed-toed shoes are highly recommended for all Scouting events. Many of our outdoor venues have snakes and sticks that can injure toes. Many of our activities include active games, so shoes that Scouts can run in (e.g., tennis shoes) are recommended.

Youth Protection Guidelines     Guide to Safe Scouting      SAFE Checklist      Enterprise Risk Management

Contacts

For questions, contact the cuboree chair or the district activities chair