Big Cypress District

Big Cypress logoThe Big Cypress District serves Scouting units in the northwest area of the Cy-Fair ISD attendance zones of Harris County, including Cypress, Bridgeland and Fairfield. 

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Big Cypress District Roundtable

March 5, 2026   |  7:00 pm

roundtableRoundtable is a district meeting typically held the second Thursday of the month at Sampson Elementary School (16002 Coles Crossing Dr. N, Cypress, TX 77429) from 7:00 - 8:30 pm to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. Roundtable is a form of supplemental training for volunteers. The objective of roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. As a result of the roundtable experience, unit leaders will be inspired, motivated, informed, and able to provide a stronger program for their Scouts. Volunteers, leaders and parents are invited to attend. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/BigCypress.

Posted by Darlene Scheffler Wednesday, January 1, 2025 6:30:00 PM

Day Camp

June 1-4, 2026

Day CampAt day camp, Cub Scouts will explore a variety of Outdoor Adventures, learn new skills, and make new friends! Day camp is open to Scout entering 1st grade - 5th grade next school year. Day camp is a week of fun with awesome programs and activities such as BB guns, archery, sports, STEM, games and crafts, rank advancements, Scout skills, fun, and more.

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Posted by Darlene Scheffler Wednesday, October 1, 2025 7:17:00 AM
Full Throttle

Full Throttle

April 17-19, 2026

Full Throttle is a weekend event for troops, crews and ships. Scouts spend a half-day participating in program areas such as range and target activities, and a half-day working on a merit badge.  Venturers can participate in special agent training, an orienteering challenge, deciphering clues, and an escape room. 

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Summer Camp

Summer Camp

Summer Camp is a week-long council-organized overnight camp for Scouts in troops that operates under council-retained leadership. There are unique programs for first-year Scouts and experienced Scouts. Summer camp is held at Camp Strake, a first-class and state-of-the-art facility for Scouts and their leaders. Program areas include shooting sports (rifle, shotgun, archery, sporting arrows), climbing, rappelling, boating (canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, rowing), swimming, ATV riding, ziplining, cycling, merit badge classes and more.

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Mission Lone Star

Mission Lone Star

Mission Lone Star is the new high adventure program for older Scouts (14+) during summer camp. This exciting program includes a trip to NASA + travel, Train Like an Astronaut Program or Underwater Helicopter Rescue Program, ATV riding, Ziplining, High ropes course, COPE, Climbing, Shooting sports, Aquatics, and primitive camping on the Lone Star Trail.

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Space U Odyssey

Space U Odyssey

June 28-July 3 or July 12-17, 2026

Space U Odyssey is a five-day, hands-on STEM experience inspired by real NASA missions that puts students in the role of NASA scientists, engineers, and astronauts.

Wood Badge

Wood Badge

Wood Badge is Scouting America's ultimate leadership training designed to meet the advanced leadership needs of Scouters. It is a fun, energetic, and inspiring course guaranteed to infuse your unit with fun and meaning, all designed to fulfill the mission of Scouting America and ensure our youth are getting everything they are promised from the program. 

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Volunteers Needed

Volunteers Needed

Our camps depend on dedicated volunteers to help create a positive, memorable experience for every Scout who attends. We are currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our food service and kitchen team, medic team and serve as merit badge counselors. Learn more about how you can help.

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