June 30 - July 6, 2024
Asslamualaykum! The Muslim International Scout Jamboree is a week-long camp for Muslim Scouts BSA that operates under council-retained leadership. The program provides opportunities for Scouts to earn merit badges along their advancement trail. During the camp, we will only serve halal food, and all prayers will be in congregation, followed by relevant khaterrahs.
The event is being 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.
Questions and Support Camp Details
The event will mirror the summer camp format, incorporating specific customizations to tailor the experience, including:
- Separate girls and boys' campsites
- Separate girls and boys' swimming pool times
- Congregational prayers
- World-renowned speakers and sermons for Friday prayer
- 15 Eagle Scout-required merit badges will be offered
- ATV program for Scouts age 14+
- Advance Camper Experience
- Shooting Sports classes
- COPE
- Mountain Biking program
- NASA/STEM program
- BSA Lifeguard for Scouts ages 14+
- Lone Star Trail experience
- NASA Space Center Visit on Friday Morning as an optional add-on
- Unique evening programs, including nasheeds by Native Deen
- Interaction with Scouts from many countries and throughout the USA
- Included in registration is a jamboree t-shirt, neckerchief, and a collector's patch
Participant Guide / What to Bring Leader's Guide Merit Badge Schedule (opens in spring)
Troop Registration
Registration is completed by the unit leader (except for Super Troop which is completed by the parent). A $100.00 non-refundable deposit holds the troop reservation. The deposit is applicable to the troop’s or participant’s total camp fee. The person who registers the troop will also update the program schedule for the Scouts and be able to pull reports. There is an extra $20 fee over the traditional summer fee to cover a special t-shirt and patch.
Payments are made online with a credit card or electronic check. Only register the number of needed spots. There is no need to inflate the number of Scouts attending as spots for new Scouts (e.g., Arrow of Light Scouts and new Scouts joining the troop) will be available. Council refund policy.
All Scouts and leaders must be a registered BSA member with the troop they are attending.
To update or modify a registration and/or to make a payment, by going to https://samhoustonbsa.doubleknot.com/signon/2690 (instructions).
Step 1: Scouts BSA Registration
(troops & Super Troop) Step 2: Adult in Camp Compliance Form
(every adult attending must complete)
Scouts BSA Fees
The fee includes meals, patch, and program supplies.
| Scouts |
$415 |
| Scouts with Super Troop |
$440 |
| Adults |
$170 |
Payment Schedule
⇒ $100 Non-refundable deposit
⇒ $100 per Scout due by January 31
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⇒ Half of final payment due March 31
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⇒ Final payment due May 15
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 NASA Trip - Optional
July 5, 2024
Scouts and adults participating in the Muslim Jamboree can sign up to take a trip to NASA. The $50 fee includes transportation from Camp Strake to NASA and tickets to Space Center Houston.
NASA Trip
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Super Troop*
Super Troop is a temporary troop made up of Scouts from troops around the council. Super Troop is staffed by parents of Scouts attending. Before registering, the Scout should discuss attending summer camp with their Scoutmaster to ensure the Scout's readiness to attend camp. Scouts need to have the maturity to camp on their own and have basic Scouting camping skills. Adult supervision will be provided by a volunteer Scoutmaster and parents attending Super Troop with their own Scouts. Scouts can be dropped off at Camp Strake on Sunday between 1:30 - 3:00 pm and picked up on Friday night no later than Friday night 10:00 pm.
Leadership Requirements
"Two registered adult leaders 21 years of age or over are required at all Scouting activities, including meetings. There must be a registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over in every unit serving females. A registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over must be present for any activity involving female youth. Notwithstanding the minimum leader requirements, age- and program-appropriate supervision must always be provided." (Source)
All adults in camp must:
About the Adult in Camp Compliance / Background Check
In order to protect the health and safety of youth attending residential camps in the State of Texas, the Texas legislature has enacted the Texas Youth Camp Safety and Health Act that requires the council to conduct a criminal background check and sex offender database check on every adult who will be at camp. All adults attending camp in any capacity must complete an Adult in Camp Compliance (ACC) form a minimum of two weeks before camp, to allow sufficient time for the background checks to be completed. Completing this form allows the council office staff to complete a criminal background check on each adult in camp (regardless of time spent in camp). Visitors should also complete an ACC form; persons who have not completed an ACC form will have to be escorted by an adult the entire time they are on camp property and will only be permitted to enter camp if someone is available to escort them. Please take a photo or screenshot of the receipt for documentation of when you submitted your form.
Adult in Camp Compliance Form
(every adult attending must complete)
Refund Policy
The council refund policy can be found at shacbsa.org/refund.
About Camp Strake
Camp Strake is located on 2,816 acres and is surrounded on three sides by the Sam Houston National Forest and has the Lone Star Hiking Trail close to one corner of the property. There are 20 campsites with pavilions, an air-conditioned dining hall, a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) center, a 28-acre lake, an aquatics center with a swimming pool and pool house, extensive trail system, sports fields, shooting sports complex, climbing and rappelling tower, high-ropes course, COPE course, chapel and more. The camp has been designed to meet ADA and Boy Scouts of America requirements.
It is an approximately 1.5-hour drive from downtown Houston, 1 hour from Intercontinental Airport (IAH), and 1.5 hours from Hobby Airport (HOU).
Camp Map Google Map
Google Map of Camp Strake
Click on the icon (
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Camp Strake Facilities
All facilities at Camp Strake are ADA-compliant. Many of these facilities, including the dining hall, are air-conditioned.
Check-in Building
At the entrance to Camp Strake is the check-in building. This facility is used to greet visitors, provide directions, and issue parking permits. All visitors should be prepared to stop at this building to sign-in.
Camp Headquarters
Camp headquarters houses the camp phone, lost and found, mail, offices, quartermaster, trading post, health lodge, and a training room.
Dining Hall
The dining hall seats 460 people. High quality and nutritious meals are provided by a professional service. The parade field on the west side of the dining hall is used for flag ceremonies.
Campsites
Campsites are nestled in shaded areas throughout the camp. Every campsite has picnic tables, a covered pavilion with electricity. Shower houses are located along the main campsite road and are shared by three or four campsites. Individual stalls are ADA-compliant and have a toilet, shower, and sink.
STEM
The STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) building is in the program area just south of the administration building. The building is outfitted with equipment and materials to support a robust STEM and conservation program.
Aquatics
The aquatics area contains a pool, fishing area, beachfront with lake swimming area, and boating area to support the full range of aquatics related merit badges. The 28-acre lake provides a venue for canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. A portion of the lake is reserved for conservation and fishing activities.
Shooting Sports
The shooting sports area contains a rifle range with 16 firing positions and a maximum range of 100 yards, a shotgun range, archery range, sporting arrows range, and 3D archery range.
Climbing / High Ropes Course
The 32-foot-tall climbing tower and training pavilion is located at the west end of the lake. The top of the tower has a great vantage point overlooking the entire camp. The tower is designed to allow beginner and experienced climbers to test and improve their skills. The high adventure program will also include a zipline and ATV program.
Staff Area
The staff area is west of the check-in building and contains a main staff building that includes office, storage, laundry, and meeting facilities. Adjacent to this building is 40 two-person huts and a shower/latrine facility.
Bridge to the Integrity Institute
Merit Badge Pavilion
Grand Pavilion
