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

December 14, 2023   |  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. 

District Recognition Event

February 3, 2024 | 6:30 pm

ReceptionThe Coastal Plains recognition event is an opportunity to thank the district’s incredibly dedicated volunteers for their many contributions to our highly successful year of Scouting and to recognize the magnificent achievements of the current Eagle Scout Class! The district's outstanding leaders at both the unit and district levels will also be recognized.  All volunteers in the Coastal Plains District, as well as the newest Eagle Scouts, are invited to attend this grand event!

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District Recognition Event

February 3, 2024 | 6:30 pm

ReceptionThe Coastal Plains recognition event is an opportunity to thank the district’s incredibly dedicated volunteers for their many contributions to our highly successful year of Scouting and to recognize the magnificent achievements of the current Eagle Scout Class! The district's outstanding leaders at both the unit and district levels will also be recognized.  All volunteers in the Coastal Plains District, as well as the newest Eagle Scouts, are invited to attend this grand event!

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Day of Service

November 26, 2023

December 9, 2023

The Day of Service is a new program. It 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.   


Internet Recharter

November 26, 2023

Rechartering is the process where a Scout unit renews its charter as an official part of the Boy Scouts of America. All units currently registered with the BSA need to complete the online recharter process by December 15, 2023


Winter Camp

November 26, 2023

December 26-30, 2023

Winter camp is a wonderful opportunity for troops to camp and Scouts to earn merit badges and participate in fun evening program and activities There are over 80 merit badge classes taught by Scouters with real-life experiences in the field. Similar to summer camp, Super Troop is being added for individual Scouts.

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Full Throttle

November 23, 2023

February 23-25, 2024

Full Throttle is a weekend event for Scouts in troops, crews, ships, and individual Scouts. Scouts spend a half-day participating in program areas such as shooting sports, climbing, swimming, ziplining, and boating. Scouts will spend a half-day working on a merit badge. Full Throttle is a great way for Scouts to have fun, learn new skills, and earn nature and conservation-related merit badges.

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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. 


Full Throttle

November 20, 2023

April 26-28, 2024

Full Throttle is a weekend event for Scouts in troops, crews, ships, and individual Scouts. Scouts spend a half-day participating in program areas such as shooting sports, climbing, swimming, ziplining, and boating. Scouts will spend a half-day working on a merit badge. Full Throttle is a great way for Scouts to have fun, learn essential skills that could be useful in a survival scenario, and earn survival-related merit badges.

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Summer Camp

August 02, 2023

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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Strake Odyssey

August 01, 2023

July 14-20, 2024

Embark on an extraordinary journey with Strake Odyssey, a new space-focused camp being held at Camp Stake. Dive into the wonders of astronomy, rocketry, and cosmic exploration, igniting young minds with hands-on activities and captivating simulations that bring the universe to life. Scouts in troops, crews, ships can join us for an unforgettable adventure beyond the stars. Individual Scouts can also attend.

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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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