July 21-24, 2024
Sunday at 2 pm to Wednesday at 11 am
Webelos and Arrow of Light Quest is a three-night overnight camping experience for Scouts entering 4th and 5th grade the following school year and their parent or guardian. Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts will work on rank advancements, Scouting skills, participate in fun activities, and be introduced to the many outdoor adventures of Scouts BSA.
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Registration can be completed by the pack leadership or by families if attending on their own. Scout fees are $190 and adult fees are $75. There is no program or provision for siblings or non-members. The fee includes activity supplies, patch, and eight meals; adult fees include eight meals. All Scouts must be members of Scouting America and be under the supervision of an adult. One adult from each family is expected to attend.
Step 1 (youth and adults): Register all participants in the same family.
Step 1: Register (youth and adults)
Step 2 (adults): Every adult must complete an Adult in Camp Compliance (background check) no later than two weeks before camp.
Step 2: Background Check (adults)
Consider also registering for day camp, held locally in June.
Support desk (for questions not addressed on this page).
Leadership Requirements
Each registered unit must provide a minimum of two-deep leadership. “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, Youth Protection and Barriers to Abuse FAQs)
Adult ratios for Cub Scouts (Source) Webelos Scouts should attend the camping event with their parent(s)/ guardian(s).
- Webelos or Arrow of Light Den Camping: Each Scout should attend with their parent(s) or guardian(s). A Webelos and Arrow of Light Scout whose parent or legal guardian cannot attend a den overnight camping trip may participate under the supervision of at least two registered leaders. The leaders and a parent or legal guardian must agree to the arrangement, and all youth protection policies apply. (Source)
- Tenting Guidelines (highlights include: separate tenting arrangements must be provided for male and female adults as well as for male and female youth; youth sharing tents must be no more than two years apart in age; in Cub Scouting, parents and guardians may share a tent with their family; spouses may share tents.)
The most recent updates to BSA's Guide to Safe Scouting policies must be followed, and all Scouting activities must be conducted in a safe and prudent manner, including using the Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities.
All adults in camp must:
- Submit an Adult in Camp Compliance (background check form)
- Have current Youth Protection Training (YPT)
- Bring an Annual Health and Medical Record (Part A, B)
- Cub Scout parents or legal guardians taking part in an overnight Cub Scout program with their own child or legal ward are not required to register as leaders. All adults must review the “How to Protect your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide” that can be found in the front of each Cub Scout Handbook. In addition, the parent or legal guardian must be accompanied by a registered leader at any time they are with youth members other than their own child/ward. All other overnight adults must be currently registered in an adult fee required position.
Background Check: 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 at least 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 at 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. If you are not contacted by the council, then the background check was approved.
Resident Camp Program
Parent/guardian involvement is an integral part of the program. The Scouts need encouragement and guidance from their adult family member(s). The goal of the resident camp program is to provide ready-made opportunities for families to enjoy fun activities together. The will be a camp staff member at each activity to provide program supplies and support the parents who will be invited to assist in leading the activities. Parents and guardians are asked to assist the camp staff during program activities. Parents and guardians monitor Scouts during camp, including during activities, transition time between activities, free time, and evening/shower time.
Parents should check off requirements completed during camp and report completed activities where the Scouts did their best to their den leader. There will be an evening program with fun activities.
What to Bring
Personal
- Copy of a current BSA Annual Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events) for every participant
- Proof of BSA Membership (e.g., copy of unit roster from unit leader; or Login to my.scouting.org, click on Menu on left, click on My Application, print screenshot showing names and BSA ID; or login to scoutbook.com, click on My Dashboard and print screenshot showing names and BSA ID)
- Sleeping bag, sheets or blanket
- Pillow
- Cot or air mattress
- Personal items (e.g., deodorant, comb, medications, toothpaste, toothbrush)
- Water bottle, canteen, or cup
- Scout uniform and field uniform
- Clothing appropriate for weather and extra clothes
- Closed-toed shoes (tennis shoes) and extra pair
- Pajamas or sleeping clothes
- Rain gear
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Personal medications
- Swimsuit (modest) and towel (weather permitting)
- Swim shoes (required for swimming)
- Towels and washcloth
- Sunscreen
- Pocket knife and Totin' Chip
- Personal first aid kit
Provided by Camp
 Tents are provided for all participants following BSA guidelines. In Cub Scouting, parents and guardians may share a tent with their family. Campers can bring their own tent.
Each campsite has one covered pavilion with picnic tables, 2 electrical plugs, a bulletin board, a firepit and a water spigot.
Adults
Mark all items with name and pack number. *Electricity is very limited.
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Optional
- Money for patches, snacks and beverages, and t-shirts at the camp trading post.
- Alarm clock
- Battery operated lantern
- Bicycle and bike helmet
- Book of Faith
- Camera
- Camp chair
- Webelos or Arrow of Light Handbook
- Fishing pole (to catch bass, sunfish, bluegill) and bait (worms, corn, jigs, spinnerbaits, crankbaits, topwater lures); hooks must be barbless
- Glow sticks (great to keep track of your kids at night and to play games)
- Lockable storage container, to keep clothes dry, available at big box stores)
- Shower shoes
- Power strip
- Backup phone battery, rechargeable, fully charged*
- Power strip*
- Snacks (do not keep in the tent)
- Sports drinks or flavor packets for water (to help keep Scouts hydrated)
- Sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Frisbee (for Frisbee golf course), football, soccer ball, kickball for Gaga ball
- Clothesline and clothespin (do not hang on trees or the pavilion)
- Zip ties (20"+, wide, industrial-strength) or twine. All items must be removed be leaving camp.
- Painter's tape, the only tape allowed to be used on camp buildings or pavilions. Do not use any other tape (e.g., Duct tape).
- Water Hose
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Don’t Bring: valuables, electronics (e.g., iPad), fireworks, sheath or hunting knives, pets, hammocks, personal firearms and ammunition, jewelry, personal bows and arrows, generators
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Meals
The registration fee includes eight meals: dinner on day 1, three meals on days 2-3, and breakfast on day 4.
Tentative Schedule*
Day 1
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| 2:30 pm |
Check-in at the gate. Turn-in Medical Form. Set up campsite. |
Campsites |
| 3:00 pm |
Swim checks, safety talks, medical checks |
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| 4:00 pm |
Parent meeting and camp tour |
Grand Pavillion |
| 4:00 pm |
Scouts play games with staff |
Grand Pavillion |
| 5:00 pm |
Flag Ceremony |
Dining Hall Field |
| 5:15 pm |
Dinner |
Dining Hall |
| 7:00 pm |
Opening campfire |
Campfire Arena |
| 9:00 pm |
Quiet Time |
Campsites |
Day 2/3
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| 8:00 am |
Flag Ceremony |
Dining Hall Field |
| 8:15 am |
Breakfast |
Dining Hall |
| 9:00 am |
Periods 1 and 2 |
Program areas |
| 11:45 pm |
Lunch |
Dining Hall |
| 1:00 pm |
Periods 3-5 |
Program areas |
| 5:00 pm |
Flag Ceremony |
Dining Hall Field |
| 5:15 pm |
Dinner |
Dining Hall |
| 6:00 pm |
Open Time |
Program areas |
| 7:00 pm |
Evening Program |
Varies |
| 9:00 pm |
Quiet Time |
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Day 4
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| 8:00 am |
Closing Flag Ceremony |
Dining Hall Field |
| 8:15 am |
Breakfast |
Dining Hall |
| 10:00 am |
Break camp and check out |
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*The final schedule will be provided during the leader's meeting on Thursday evening. Schedules vary based on camp attendance.
Arrival and Departure
Check-in
Campers should arrive at 2:30 pm. Upon arrival, all campers will check in at the check-in building just inside the main gate and will be provided a parking pass and campsite assignment. A campsite host will greet campers in the campsite and help with check-in procedures. All campsites have a pavilion with multiple picnic tables and a fire water bucket.
After everyone in your pack has arrived, the campsite host will escort two adults and all of the Webelos Scouts for the required health screening, safety talk, and swim checks. Swim checks will take place from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm and after dinner, if needed, at the swimming pool. Everyone will be checked for swimmer or non-swimmer status.
Leader check-in. The designated leader will check in at the registration office in the administration building (approximately one mile past the main gate, on the left) and register the unit. To facilitate a quick registration process, please be sure to have all of the mandatory paperwork:
- Every adult (and any visitors) must submit an online background check at least a week before camp.
- Copy of Youth Protection Training (YPT) certificate for each adult taken online at my.scouting.org
- Copy of Hazardous Weather Training taken online at my.scouting.org
- Copy of the current BSA Annual Health and Medical Record (Part A & B) for each participant
- Proof of BSA Membership (e.g., copy of unit roster from unit leader; or Login to my.scouting.org, click on Menu on left, click on My Application, print screenshot showing names and BSA ID; or login to scoutbook.com, click on My Dashboard and print screenshot showing names and BSA ID)
- Out-of-council Scouts submit proof of insurance (provided by home council).
Parent/Guardian Meeting on Day 1
A mandatory leader’s meeting is held at 4:00 pm on the first day in the Grand Pavillion. Every adult should attend. During the leader’s meeting, the key staff will be introduced, information distributed and questions answered. Staff will entertain the Scouts with games nearby during the meeting.
Departure Procedures
Departure is after breakfast on the last day of the session; camp closes at 10:00 am. The campsite host will assist with check-out. Please let them know ahead of time what specific time you will be ready to leave. On the morning of departure, the camp host will drop off cleaning supplies for the restrooms. Scouts in each campsite should conduct a police line where Scouts stand within arm’s length of each other and walk the entire campsite picking up all trash. The camp host will inspect each campsite to make sure the campsite, restrooms, showers, and pavilions are undamaged and clean, and gear and trash removed. After passing inspection, the designated leader should proceed to the administration building to sign out, turn in camp feedback forms and pick up medical forms.
Swim Checks
On the first day, after the Scouts drop off their gear at their campsite, the Scouts and adults should change into swimsuits, take a towel, and report to the swimming pool. All Scouts and adults are encouraged to complete a swim check whether they plan to swim. Buddy tags will be issued based on the level of swimming proficiency.
Hydration at camp
Dehydration is a major issue at camp due to Scout's not drinking enough water. Make sure you send a hydrated Scout to camp; Scouts should begin hydrating the day before arriving at camp. Water stations are available throughout camp. Mark the Scout's water bottle with their name and troop number so it can be returned if they lose it. Help prepare the Scout for camp by discussing the importance of always carrying a water bottle and drinking water throughout the day.
(Source) Discuss with your Scout how to monitor the color of their pee by using the urine color chart to tell if they are getting enough fluids. Show them the urine color chart and discuss the signs of dehydration which include:
- Increased thirst (It’s said that if you’re thirsty, it’s already too late. You’re already dehydrated.)
- Headaches or muscle cramps
- Tiredness or weakness
- Dry skin and lips
- Confusion or dizziness
- Dark urine and/or decreased urine production
(Source) In high temperatures, kids don’t sweat as much as adults do, so it’s harder for them to cool off. This makes them more at risk for dehydration and heat exhaustion. As a guideline, when it's hot, encourage at least 4 ounces of fluid every 15-20 minutes (that's 16 oz every merit badge period). Show the Scout before camp how much fluid their water bottle holds and advise them about how many water bottles they should be drinking every day.
Camp Strake Emergency Numbers
| Emergencies |
Emergency |
9-1-1 |
| Hospitals |
Cleveland Emergency Hospital (~35 minutes away; open 24 hours)
1017 South Travis Ave, Cleveland TX |
(936) 291-3411 |
Huntsville Memorial Hospital (~45 minutes away; open 24 hours)
110 Memorial Hospital Dr, Huntsville, TX 77340 |
(281) 592-5400 |
| EMS |
EMS – Coldspring Volunteer Fire Department (~10 minutes away)
20 Hill Ln, Coldspring, TX 77331 |
(936) 653-2302 |
| Sherriff |
San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Department
75 W. Cedar Ave, Coldspring, Texas 77331 |
(936) 653-4367 |
| Fire Department |
Coldspring Volunteer Fire Department
20 Hill Ln, Coldspring, TX 77331 |
(936) 653-2302 |
| Forest Service |
Sam Houston National Forest
394 FM 1375 West, New Waverly, Texas 77358 |
(936) 344-6205 |
Photographs
Notice! Please be advised that promotional videotaping/photography may be in progress at any time at an event. Your entrance constitutes your agreement that the district has the right to reproduce your likeness in videography/photography for promotion (e.g., publications, internet, newspaper).
Scouting Safely
Scouting America's Commitment to Safety is ongoing, and the safety of our youth, volunteers, staff, and employees cannot be compromised. Scouting America puts the utmost importance on safe and healthy environments for its youth membership. The Sam Houston Area Council takes great strides to ensure the safety of its youth as well as the adult volunteer leadership that interacts with them.
Guide to Safe Scouting policies must be followed. All participants must follow youth protection guidelines at all Scouting events. Highlights include:
- Two-deep leadership on all outings is required.
- One-on-one contact between adults and youth members is prohibited.
- The buddy system should be used at all times.
- Discipline must be constructive.
Health and safety must be integrated into everything we do, to the point that no injuries are acceptable beyond those that are readily treatable by Scout-rendered first aid. As an aid in the continuing effort to protect participants in Scout activities, the National Health and Safety Committee and the Council Services Division of the National Council has developed the SAFE Checklist of safety procedures for physical activity. These points, which embody good judgment and common sense, are applicable to all activities.
*About Medical Record: Scouting America requires all participants to bring an Annual Health and Medical Record to every Scouting event. The Scouting adventures, camping trips, and having fun are important to everyone in Scouting—and so is your safety and well-being. Completing the Annual Health and Medical Record is the first step in ensuring you have a great Scouting experience. Completing a health history promotes health awareness, collects necessary data, and provides medical professionals with critical information needed to treat a patient in the event of an illness or injury. It also provides emergency contact information. Please download the form and have it with you at all Scouting events for every member of your family.
^Closed-toed shoes are highly recommended for all Scouting events. Many of our outdoor venues have snakes and sticks that can injure toes. Many of our activities include active games, so shoes that Scouts can run in (e.g., tennis shoes) are recommended.
Youth Protection Guidelines Guide to Safe Scouting SAFE Checklist Enterprise Risk Management
About Camp Strake
Camp Strake is located on 2,816 acres between New Waverly and Coldspring near the community of Evergreen, Tx. Lake Livingston is 10 miles east of the property. The camp is a 1.5-hour drive from downtown Houston and close to I-45 and the Grand Parkway. Camp Strake 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.
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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 has 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. The 28-acre lake provides a venue for canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. A portion of the lake is reserved for conservation and fishing activities.