Coastal Plains

Coastal Plains logoThe Coastal Plains District includes Scouting units in the following school districts: Bay City, Boling, Brazos, East Bernard, El Campo, Fort Bend, Lamar, Louise, Matagorda, Needville, Palacios, Tidehaven, Van Vleck, Weimar, and Wharton in Austin and Fort Bend and Matagorda Counties. 

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Coastal Plains District Roundtable

November 7, 2024   |  7:30 pm

roundtableRoundtable is a district monthly meeting typically held the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm at Calvary Episcopal Church (806 Thompson Rd, Richmond TX 77469) to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program, learn about district activities, hear about important Scouting topics, and collaborate with Scouters from other units. Roundtable is a form of supplemental training for volunteer leaders. The objective of roundtable is to give leaders program ideas; information on policy, events, and training, as well as an opportunity to share experiences, fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. As a result of the roundtable experience, unit leaders will be inspired, motivated, informed, safety-minded, and be able to provide a stronger program for their Scouts. Follow us on facebook.com/CoastalPlainsDistrict. 

Rocket Day

October 26, 2024

Rocket DayYouth who join Cub Scouts this year will receive a rocket that they can design, build, and launch at Rocket Day. Youth in first through fifth grade who are interested in joining Scouting may also attend. 

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Arrow of Light Advancement Day

October 24, 2024

November 8-10, 2024

Arrow of Light Advancement Day is an event for 5th-grade Arrow of Light Scouts at Bovay Scout Ranch. During this fast-paced, fun-filled weekend Webelos Scouts learn skills they will need for their first camp out with a troop. Scouts will work in patrols to participate in a variety of activities, including leather belt making, patrol challenges, pioneering projects, cooking, and low-cope team-building activities. 

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University of Scouting

October 19, 2024

November 16, 2024

University of Scouting is a semi-annual supplemental training program. Sessions are led by experienced volunteers who will help leaders and parents enhance their ability to deliver a fun and exciting program to the Scouts. Scouts in troops can take Den Chief and Troop Guide Training or merit badge classes. 

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STEM Camp

October 06, 2024

November 23-26, 2024

STEM Camp is a new extraordinary opportunity for Scouts in troops, crews, and ships to work on STEM-related merit badges and Nova awards. Scouts can engage in hands-on learning and explore exhilarating STEM programs, exhibits, and activities. If a Scout wants to learn more about science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, then this is the week to be at camp! There will also be a Super Troop for individual Scouts to attend.

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Summer Camp

October 02, 2024

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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Adventure Camp

November 21, 2023

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. 


Wood Badge

July 29, 2023

Wood Badge is the Boy Scouts of 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 the BSA, and ensure our youth is getting everything they are promised from the program. 

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Merit Badge Days

July 03, 2023

Merit Badge Days are an opportunity for Scouts in troops to work on requirements merit badges. Over 100 merit badge class opportunities are available throughout the year.

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