Big Cypress District Calendar

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Draft Big Cypress District 2025-2026 Calendar

The district committee will finalize the calendar at the February district committee meeting. District committee members should send corrections to the draft calendar. The final calendar is to be ready by March 1, 2025.

Roundtable 

Roundtable is a district monthly meeting typically held the first Thursday of the month at Sampson Elementary School (16002 Coles Crossing Dr. N, Cypress, TX 77429) to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. Roundtable is a form of supplemental training for volunteers.

Objective: 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. 
Audience: unit leaders (Cubmasters, Scoutmasters), den leaders, assistant Scoutmasters, merit badge counselors, camping chairs, volunteers that work directly with Scouts or are involved with planning activities and events for their unit.
Agenda: district and council announcements, program planning (pack and den meetings, troop and patrol meetings), training, networking and collaboration.

 District Committee Meetings 

District committee meetings are typically held the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm at Arnold Middle School (11111 Telge Rd, Cypress, TX 77429). Consisting of chartered organization representatives (CORs) and elected district committee members, the district committee coordinates the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. The end result of effective district support is more and more youth members receiving a better and better program. All districts are responsible for carrying out four standard functions:

1) The membership function strives for growth through the organization of new Scouting units and through new members and adult volunteers joining existing units and working to retain current members.
2) The finance function sees that the district provides its share of funds to the total council operating budget.
3) The program function concentrates on helping Scouting units with camp promotion; special activities including community service; training adult volunteers; and youth advancement and recognition.
4) The unit service function provides direct coaching and consultation by district volunteers for unit adults to help ensure the success of every Scouting unit.

District Commissioner Meetings

Commissioner meetings are typically held prior to the roundtable at Arnold Middle School (11111 Telge Rd, Cypress, TX 77429). The commissioners review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of Scouting America. The unit service function is carried out by the district commissioner staff.

OA Chapter Meetings 

OA chapter meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month from August through May. The meetings are held in the green space behind the VFW on 290 (21902 Northwest Fwy, Cypress, TX, 77429) at 7:00 pm. Chapter meetings provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun. The Order of the Arrow (OA) is the national honor society of Scouting America and recognizes Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. The Order of the Arrow provides encouragement for others to live these ideals as well. Arrowmen are known for maintaining camping traditions and spirit, promoting year-round and long-term resident camping, developing leaders, and providing cheerful service to others. OA service, activities, adventures, and training for youth and adults are models of quality leadership development and programming that enrich, support and help to extend Scouting to America's youth.  

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Council Program Calendars
Colonneh Lodge	The Colonneh Lodge, Order of the Arrow is the national honor society of Scouting
Exploring	Exploring is Learning for Life’s career education program to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.
Sea Scouts	Sea Scouts is a specialized program that focuses on water high adventure and personal development.
Venturing	Venturing is a youth development program that provides positive experiences to help young people mature and become responsible and caring adults.
Council Committees
Advancement	The council Advancement Committee is responsible for implementing the procedures that help achieve BSA advancement.
Aquatics	The Aquatics Committee has overall responsibility for the Council’s aquatics activities in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts and Exploring. Members of the aquatics committee are experienced Scouters with a background in aquatics or aquatics specialists involved in the Scouting program.
Camping	The Camping Committee is designed to help councils and districts offer a balanced outdoor program that delivers the promise of Scouting—from Cub Scouting to Venturing and Sea Scouting.
Climbing	The council Climbing Committee is dedicated to providing quality training and activities.
Conservation Committee	The council Conservation Committee provides expertise in matters of ecology, conservation, and resource management.
Fishing Committee
International Committee	The council International Committee work to help Scouts and leaders from the BSA to experience the bigger picture of Scouting and connect with it through our involvement in the World Organization of the Scout Movement.
Scouts with Disabilities and Special Needs	The Disabilities Awareness Committee is committed to making Scouting accessible and enjoyable to all Scouts, regardless of their abilities.
Shooting Sports	The purpose of the council shooting sports committee is to manage and provide resources to the council, the camping committee, and the council camps for all activities involving shooting sports whether during summer camps or during year-round shooting opportunities.
STEM	Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are considered by many to be the foundation of an advanced society. A variety of awards that incorporate learning with cool activities and exposure to STEM are available.
Training	The leadership training committee is charged with making available certain training opportunities, seeing to it that high standards are set and complied with, and assuring that instructors faithfully adhere to those high standards. Council Training Schedule
	Powder Horn Training is an action-packed, hands-on, six-day course that helps Scouts and Scouters learn how to implement high adventure activities into their troop, crew or ship.
	Wood Badge Training is the premier adult leader training program in Scouting.
Council Camps
Bovay Scout Camp	Bovay Scout Ranch is a 1,498-acre property located three miles south of downtown Navasota, Texas. Bovay Scout Ranch has facilities for a wide range of activities including a water park, slingshots (wrist rockets), BMX bikes, dino dig, Cub Scout shooting range and more. • Leader's Guide • Pack Overnight Camping  • Adventure Camp  • Resident Camp  • Webelos Coyote Extreme  • Fun with Family
Camp Brosig	Camp Brosig is a primitive, 92-acre property, located six miles north of Sealy, TX, in Austin County with 20 campsites, program fields, large covered pavilion and meeting room.  • Weekend Camping
Camp Strake	Camp Strake is a first-class, state-of-the-art camp at a rural site near the Sam Houston National Forest, close to the community of Evergreen. • Leader's Guide • Weekend Camping   • Summer Camp   • Winter Camp   • Full Throttle • Strake Odyssey  • STEM Camp
Tellepsen Scout Camp	Tellepsen Scout Camp is located at Bovay Scout Ranch with rolling hills and lakes, campsites surrounded by native huisache and bois-d’arc trees, and sunsets that are absolutely breathtaking.   • Weekend Camping
Camping Resources	• Campmasters  • Camp Staff   • NCAP

District Calendar Updates

For the latest version of the district calendar, visit shacbsa.org/big-cypress-calendar.