George Strake

George Strake logoThe George Strake District serves Scouting units in all of Conroe ISD and Willis ISD, which serve Conroe, Willis, Spring, The Woodlands, Oak Ridge and Shenandoah.

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George Strake District Roundtable

August 13, 2026 | 7:00 pm

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The Roundtable is a monthly district meeting typically held on the second Thursday of every month at Woodlands Methodist Church (2200 Lake Woodlands Dr.) to help unit leaders plan and implement their own programs. Roundtable is a form of supplemental training for volunteers. Roundtable meets in Room C210 (Second Floor).  It is best to enter the north side of the main church building. The meeting room is directly above the fish tank and circular slide. 
 

The objective of roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and a chance 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. 
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IOLS Training

September 12-13, 2026

trainingTraining is an important part of learning to become an effective leader. Trained leaders impact the quality of programs, leader tenure, youth tenure, and a whole lot more. A trained leader is better prepared to make the Scouting program all it can be! Every Scout deserves a trained leader. See the council training schedule for a list of additional trainings offered around the council. 

IOLS: Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (S11) Working as patrols, this hands-on course provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain the First Class rank.  Topics covered: • Campsite Selection • Ropes – Whipping, Tying, and Lashing • Wood Tools – Knife, Camp Saw, and Ax • Fire Site Preparation and Building • Cooking • First Aid • Plant and Animal Identification • Packing and Hiking Techniques • Map and Compass • Leave No Trace. The training encompasses a weekend. 

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BALOO

September 12-13, 2026

trainingBasic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is the Cub Scout leader training required for any Cub Scout den or pack outdoor event, including packing camping, overnighters and den overnighters. BALOO training comprises two components – an online component and a practical, hands-on component. Both components must be completed to qualify as a trained Cub Scout outdoor leader and to receive the BALOO recognition patch. The online component contains introductory and basic information and must be completed prior to the practical component at my.scouting.org. The practical component is an overnight that takes about 16 hours to complete. 

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Super Troop

July 5-11, 2026

Super Troop is an opportunity for Scouts in troops to attend camp individually if they can't attend camp with their unit, or for those Scouts who just like to 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 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

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.

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Aquatics Summit

August 7-9, 2026

Aquatics Summit is a fun-filled event for Scouts in troops, crews, and ships. Participants attend two merit badge classes.  In addition, there will be opportunities to try climbing and paddleboarding. Sea Scouts and Venturers can participate in survivor-inspired adventures. Troops, crews, and ships can camp for the weekend. 

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Popcorn Fundraiser

Power your unit's program with our fall popcorn sale. Raise more money with less work in less time! Learn more about the upcoming popcorn sale and how to make sure your unit is successful. 

Popcorn Kernel Training prepares volunteers to run the annual fundraiser and covers setting unit budgets, tracking inventory, managing the Trail's End portal, and running Scout-focused sales incentives.

July 7, 2026 RSVP for Popcorn Training via Zoom
July 11, 2026     RSVP for Popcorn Training in-person  (Cockrell Scout Center)  

 

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