Twin Bayou District

Twin Bayou District logoThe Twin Bayou District serves Scouting units located in the West University, Tanglewilde, River Oaks, Upper Kirby, Neartown, Galleria and Westchase areas. 

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Twin Bayou District Roundtable

August 13, 2026 | 7:00 pm

RoundtableRoundtable is a district monthly meeting typically held the second Thursday of the month at The Church of St. John the Divine (2450 River Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77019). Roundtable is a form of supplemental training for volunteers and helps unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of roundtable is to give leaders program ideas; information on policy, 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.

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Posted by Darlene Scheffler Monday, January 1, 2024 9:30:00 PM

Merit Badge Fair

October 18, 2026

Merit Badge FairThe Merit Badge  Fair is an opportunity for Scouts in troops, crews or ships to work on requirements for one or two merit badges. These are not giveaway merit badges. Each Scout is expected to fulfill all the requirements by reading the merit badge book before the event, attending the class, completing prerequisites, and participating fully during the class in order to receive full credit for the requirements offered. Additional merit badge class opportunities are listed on the council Scout Days webpage and Merit Badge Days.

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Posted by Darlene Scheffler Wednesday, July 1, 2026 7:12:00 AM

Trail to Troop

September 25-27, 2026

Webelos WoodsTrail to Troop is a campout designed to introduce Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts to the many outdoor adventures of Scouting. Scouts learn Scout skills (e.g., first aid, fire building, camping skills, orienteering, cooking, knots). Find area troops at shacbsa.org/join-troop. 

RSVP by the August roundtable and provide estimated registration numbers to receive a special early-bird registration fee.

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Posted by Darlene Scheffler Friday, June 19, 2026 8:01:00 AM

Training Day

October 17, 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 much 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 additional trainings offered around the council. 

Cubmaster and Assistant Cubmaster Position-Specific Training (C40) is intended to provide Cubmasters and assistant Cubmasters with the basic information they need to conduct successful pack meetings.  

Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training is intended to provide troop leaders with the information and tools they need to lead successful troops. This course teaches practical ways to instill the Scouting methods into troop programs and covers the roles of the Scoutmasters and assistants in a Scout-led troop. This is a required training course for all Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmasters. 

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Posted by Darlene Scheffler Wednesday, February 25, 2026 8:15:00 AM

IOLS Training

September 26-27, 2026

IOLSTraining is an important part of learning to become an effective leader. Trained leaders impact the quality of programs, leader tenure, youth tenure, and much 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 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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Posted by Darlene Scheffler Thursday, January 1, 2026 1:12:00 PM
Campsgiving

Campsgiving

November 21-24, 2025

Campsgiving, held during Thanksgiving break, is the turducken of camps for troops —an three-in-one experience combining a traditional camp (Turkey Camp), STEM Camp, and Mission Lone Star. Whether you're a Scout seeking merit badges, scientific discovery, or high-adventure thrills, there's something here for everyone.

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Winter Camp

Winter Camp

December 26-31, 2026

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

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Popcorn Fundraiser

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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Space U Odyssey

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

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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Lifeguard Training

Lifeguard Training

August 14-16 or 28-30, 2026

The American Red Cross lifeguard class teaches participants to recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies through hands-on training in skills like water rescue, First Aid, CPR, and AED use. The program includes a prerequisite swim test and ends with final skills assessments, resulting in a nationally recognized certification that satisfies workplace requirements. The course for Scouts ages 15+ and adults lasts 23-27 hours, comprising both online and in-person components,

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Full Throttle

Full Throttle

September 18-20, 2026

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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