San Jacinto District

San Jacinto District logoSan Jacinto District serves Scouting units in Clear Creek ISD, Deer Park ISD, La Porte ISD, and Pasadena ISD area. 

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San Jacinto District Roundtable

August 14, 2025  |  7:00 pm

Roundtable Roundtable is a district monthly meeting typically held the second Thursday of the month at House of Prayer Lutheran Church, (14045 Space Center Blvd, Houston, Texas 77062) at 7:00 pm 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.

• 7:00 Joint Session
• 7:20 Cub Scout Breakout
• 7:20 Scouts BSA Breakout   

Email questions to the District Commissioner Andrew Turner ahead of time. There will be a question and answer time during the meeting. Follow the district Facebook page at facebook.com/SanJacintoDistrict.  

Fishing Tournament

September 13, 2025

Fishing TournamentThe fishing tournament is for all Scouts (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts), families and friends thinking about joining Scouts. Scouts love to fish. Scouts will compete to catch the longest, smallest and most fish.  The tournament is being held at Challenger Seven Memorial Park.

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Aquatics Day

July 22, 2025

August 9, 2025

Aquatics Day is a fun-filled event for Scouts in troops, crews, and ships. Participants can participate in two activities, including five aquatics-related merit badge classes and 14 additional merit badge classes—some of which are rarely offered.  In addition to merit badge sessions, there will be opportunities to try climbing, snorkeling, and paddleboarding. Sea Scouts and Venturers can also work on rank advancement during the event. The day will conclude with a Sea Scout and Venturing Fair, a Glow Splash Party, and an Ice Cream Social. Individual Scouts can participate on Saturday.  Troops, crews, and ships can camp for the weekend. 

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Sea Scout Fair

July 20, 2025

August 23, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Youth (ages 14-20) interested in learning about Sea Scouts are invited to stop by the Cockrell Scout Center to visit the annual Sea Scout Open House. Learn about Sea Scouts and meet with Sea Scout leaders.  Activities will include throwing tomahawks and heaving lines, participating in a rain gutter regatta, and climbing aboard a 34-foot sailboat.

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Campsgiving

July 03, 2025

November 23-25, 2025

Held during Thanksgiving break, Campsgiving is the turducken of camps, offering a traditional camp experience with a variety of merit badge opportunities, a STEM camp, and a high-adventure camp all in one. Campsgiving is an extraordinary opportunity for Scouts in troops to work on merit badges. 

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Winter Camp

July 03, 2025

December 26-31, 2025

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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NYLT

July 03, 2025

June 8-13 & 15-20, 2025

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed six-day council-level program designed to provide Scouts in troops, crews, and ships with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and other situations demanding leadership of self and others. 

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Leave No Trace Trainer Course

July 02, 2025

September 26-28, 2025

​​The Leave No Trace Instructor Level 1 Course (D78) is an overnight course for individuals aged 14 and above who wish to guide units in developing a culture that effectively demonstrates responsible outdoor choices, reducing the impacts of Scouting activities. Leave No Trace Instructor Level 1, outdoor ethics guides, and outdoor ethics advisors are the backbone of Scouting’s outdoor ethics program, providing instruction to individuals and units wishing to adopt cutting-edge outdoor ethics into their unit programs.  

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Request Recruiting Fliers

July 02, 2025

Nothing highlights the fun and excitement of Scouting like being in the outdoors. Whether it’s day camp, summer camp, or a fall camporee, getting outside is what kids want to do! And no one does ”the outdoors” better than Scouting America. Let’s help new families join the fun. The Scouting America Brand Center has posters, logos, customizable recruiting materials, and more that can be downloaded and printed! Unit leaders can order customized fliers for packs and troops to help recruit Scouts and invite families to join us in the outdoors as we #AdventureOn!  

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Venturing Banquet

July 01, 2025

August 17, 2025

The Venturing Banquet is an opportunity to celebrate all of the Venturers in the Sam Houston Area Council. Join us for a delicious catered meal and a fun-filled evening!  VOA elections will be held. Nominate yourself or another Venturer to run for VOA officer (president or vice president); candidates should bring a speech. Venturers and advisors will be recognized for their outstanding work over the past year. This is an opportunity to honor those who have achieved the Summit Award and to recognize the recipients of the Venturing Leadership Award. Bring the whole crew or ship – and prospective Venturers!


Range and Target Activities Training

July 01, 2025

Scouting America, in consultation with other organizations, has developed specific guidelines, training, and instructor certification for Scouts and Scouters who will serve in leadership or supervisory roles in various range and target activities. Cub Scout Range Master, USA Archery, and NRA courses are being offered.

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First Aid Training

July 01, 2025

 

The Scout Oath instills in youth that, “On my honor I will do my best … to help other people at all times.” Emergency care is no exception. CPR/AED, first aid, and wilderness first aid trainings are offered to help Scouting America volunteers and staff members teach Scouts how to provide life-saving care in the event of an emergency.  

First Aid Training


Wood Badge

July 01, 2025

Wood Badge is Scouting 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 Scouting America and ensure our youth are getting everything they are promised from the program. 

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