Raven District

Raven logoThe Raven District serves Scouting units in Barbers Hill, Galena Park, Goose Creek CISD, Channelview, Crosby, and Sheldon school districts, and other schools around east Houston, Galena Park, Baytown, Crosby, Channelview, Sheldon, and the Mont Belvieu area. The Raven District is located in the Sam Houston Area Council.

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Raven District Roundtable  

April 10, 2025   |   7:00 - 8:30 pm   

roundtableRoundtable is a district monthly meeting typically held the second Thursday of the month (except February and July) at 7:00 pm at the Highlands United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall (107 W Houston St., Highlands, Texas 77562) to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. Roundtable is a form of supplemental training for volunteers. 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. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/SHACRavenDistrict.        

Day Camp

June 4-6, 2025

day campDay Camp is an opportunity for Cub Scouts entering 1st – 5th grade during the next school year to make new friends, earn rank advancements, and enjoy BB guns, archery, sports, skills, and crafts. The camp is a council camp organized by districts and conducted by volunteers from the local area. 

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New District Executive

District ExecutiveMatt NewtonPlease join us in welcoming Matt Newton as the district executive for the Raven District.  His role as district executive will be to provide leadership and support to the volunteers in our district with a focus on district operations, membership recruiting, unit service, family Friends of Scouting, and product sales. Matthew is a proud Houstonian, having been raised in the greater Houston Metro area.  Matthew graduated from Sam Houston State University and recently earned a graduate degree from Urshan University.  He earned the rank of Eagle Scout here in the Sam Houston Area Council. Matthew has experience in staff leadership, personnel management, and the organization of volunteer teams.  

Fishing Derby

March 15, 2025

May 3, 2025

The Cub Scout Fishing Derby is an opportunity for Cub Scouts to catch the big one! This event is great for seasoned anglers or Scouts who haven't ever cast a line. 


Strake Odyssey

February 16, 2025

July 13-19, 2025. 

Strake Odyssey is our space-focused camp where Scouts in troops, crews and ships embark on an extraordinary journey.


Full Throttle

January 11, 2025

April 25-27, 2025

Full Throttle is a weekend event for troops. Scouts spend a half-day participating in program areas such as shooting sports, climbing, swimming, ziplining, and boating, and a half-day working on a merit badges related to essential Scouting skills.



University of Scouting

November 21, 2024

April 11-13, 2025

University of Scouting is a semi-annual supplemental training program. The spring event will focus on outdoor trainings to help leaders enhance their ability to deliver a fun and exciting program to the Scouts. Classes range from a half-day to the entire weekend. Courses offered: • Cub Scout Basic Training • New Cub Scout Program Updates • Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) • Climbing & COPE • BSA Lifeguard • Angler Education • Leave No Trace • Shooting Sports (Rifle, Shotgun & Range Master) • Trainer's EDGE

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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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