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A
Adam's Eagle Award
Advancement
Adventure Camp
Adventure Day
Angler Classic
Aquatics Day
Arrow of Light Ceremony
Arrow of Light Advancement Day
Astros
ATV Experience
Awards

B
Baden Powell Dinner
Bay Area Rowing Club
Bobcat Day

C
Camperships
Camporee
Camp Strake
Climbing
College of Commissioner Science
Commissioner
Conservation
Council Coordinated
Council Recognition Reception
Cuboree

D
Day Camp
Day of Service
District Executive
District Operations
District Award of Merit

E
Eagle Scout Award
Eagle Scout Association
Eagle Scout Wall

F
Facilities Committee
Family Camping
First Aid Meet
First Aid Training
Fishing Tournament
Fleur-de-leis
Full Throttle

H
Health and Safety
Hiring
Holiday
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Houston Gem & Mineral

I
International

J
Jamboree
JOTI
JTE

K
Key Leader's Conference

 

L
Leader Workshop
Leave No Trace Trainer Trng
Life to Eagle
Lion/Tiger Day
Lone Star Flight Museum

M
Meet the Troops
Membership - Fall Recruiting Trng
Membership - Order Fliers
Merit Badge Day
Monster Jam

N
NYLT

O
Order of the Arrow
One Car

P
Pinewood Derby
Popcorn
PR Marketing
Pushmobile

R
Recognition Event
Resident Camp
Rice Qwls
Rocket Day
Roundtable

S
Safety - SAFE
Sam Houston
Scoutbook
Scout Days
Scout Shop
Scouts at Work
SHAC Corps
Silver Beaver Announcements
Silver Beaver Nominations Due
Special Needs Scouting
Strake Odyssey
STEM Camp
STEM Day
Super Troop
Support Scouting
Summer Camp

T
Texas A&M
Toolbank
Training

U
University of Scouting

V
Venturing

W
Webelos Coyote Extreme
Webelos Woods
Winter Camp
Wood Badge

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Adventure On Banner

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Kid Playing Archery

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Kids Racing

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Cub Scout Salute

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A  

Adams Eagle Scout Project Award

The Adams Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award recognizes the Scout for his Eagle Scout leadership service project, which is part of the requirements for earning the Eagle Scout award. Nominations are due January 31st.

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Adams Eagle Scout Project

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Glen Adams

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Adams

Advancement

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Advancement

Top Awards

Scouting programs provide a series of surmountable obstacles and steps to overcome them through advancement. 

• Cub Scouts
• Scouts BSA
• Venturing
• Sea Scouts

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Advancement & Awards

Adventure Camp

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. 

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Adventure Camp

Adventure Camp: Space

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Adventure Camp

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Adventure Camp

Adventure Camp: Trail or Treat

Adventure Camp

Adventure Camp

Adventure Camp: Science & Beyond

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Science and Beyond

 

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Science and Beyond

Adventure Camp: Champions of Nature

Adventure Camp is a weekend campout at Bovay Scout Ranch where Cub Scouts can explore the wonders of nature while participating in engaging activities designed to inspire environmental stewardship.

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Champions of Nature

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Campions of Nature

Adventure Camp: Let the Adventure Begin

Let the Adventure Begin is an overnight campout for newly registered Cub Scouts and their adult partner and families at Bovay Scout Ranch. Scouts can participate in archery, sling shots, crafts, rockets, sports, campfire and more. 

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Let the Adventure Begin

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Adventure Camp


Adventure Day

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Adventure Day

Angler Classic

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Get ready to cast your line at the Angler Classic, the ultimate fishing derby hosted at the breathtaking Camp Strake, where anglers of all levels compete for bragging rights and exciting prizes! 

Angler Classic

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Angler Classic

Aquatics Day

Aquatics Day is an event for Scouts in troops, crews, and ships to participate in canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, rowboats, and swimming in the pool and the obstacle course.

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Aquatics Day

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Aquatics-Day

Arrow of Light Ceremony

The district is conducting an Arrow of Light Ceremony to honor Scouts who have earned Cub Scout's highest rank. 

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Arrow of Light

Arrow of Light Advancement Day

Arrow of Light Advancement Day is an opportunity for Arrow of Light Scouts in 5th grade to earn advancements and prepare for the next Scouting journey (Scouts BSA). 

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Arrow of Light

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Advancement Day

Astros

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Astros Scout Day

ATV Experience

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ATV Experience

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ATV Experience

Awards

Adult Awards

Awards Central is Scouting America’s repository for information about official awards and recognitions. 

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Adult Awards

Lifesaving & Meritorious Action Awards

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National awards for lifesaving and meritorious action are made only for outstanding and unusual acts that demonstrate unusual heroism, skill, or bravery and reflect Scouting ideals,

Lifesaving & Meritorious Action Awards

Religious Emblems

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To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, religious groups have developed the religious emblems programs.

Religious Emblem Program

 


B  

Baden Powell Fellowship

Scouters who have attended or staffed a Wood Badge course, or staffed National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) are invited to attend the Baden Powell Fellowship.

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Baden Powell Fellowship

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Baden Powell Fellowship

Bay Area Rowing Club

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Bay Area Rowing Club

Bobcat Day

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Bobcat Day

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Bobcat Day


C  

Campership

The council is dedicated to ensuring all Scouts can attend camp. Campership aid aims to make attending camping programs possible for deserving Scouts who otherwise would not be able to meet the fee requirements. 

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Campership

 

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Campership

Camporee

Camporee is a weekend campout for troops. Patrols compete in various competitions and are judged on leadership, teamwork, skill demonstration and Scout spirit. 

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Camporee

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District Dinner

Camps

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Council Camps

Camp Strake

Memories created during summer camp last a lifetime, whether Scouts are engaging in the popular first-year camper program, earning merit badges, or embarking on high adventure experiences.

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strake

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Strake

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Strake

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Strake Sign

Camp Strake App

The Camp Strake app serves as a vital communication tool for all camp attendees, offering convenient access to essential resources such as the camp map, schedule, program updates, emergency announcements, and much more. Find the app by searching "Sam Houston Area Council" on both Apple and Android platforms

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Strake App

Camp Staff Interviews

The council is seeking dedicated individuals (ages 16+) to serve on summer camp staff. Schedule an interview.

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Camp Staff

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Interview

Climbing

The council climbing committee is dedicated to providing quality climbing and COPE training and activities above and beyond the basic camping experiences of Scouting America. 

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Climbing

College of Commissioner Science

The College of Commissioner Science is a training event to help commissioners stay current on unit service tools and techniques and best practices

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College of Commissioner Science

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College of Commissioner Science

Commissioners

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commissioner

Conservation

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conservation

Council Coordinated

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Council Coordinated is a triannual meeting for district leadership to receive updates from the council. 

Council Coordinated

Council Recognition Reception

The Silver Beaver Award is the highest form of recognition that a local council can bestow on a volunteer.  The awards will be presented at the Council Recognition Reception.

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Silver Beaver

Cuboree

Cuboree is a weekend campout for Cub Scouts and their families.  

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cuobree

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cuboree


D  

Day Camp

Day camp is a week of outdoor fun for Cub Scouts and parents with fun activities including BB guns, archery, crafts, games, Scouting skills, advancement & more!

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Day Camp

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Day Camp

Day of Service

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Eagle Wall

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Day of Service

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Day of Service

District Executive 

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District Executive

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District Executive

 

District Operations

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District Operations

District Award of Merit

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District Award of Merit


E   

Eagle Scout Award

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Trail to Eagle​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

 

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Eagle Wall

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Eagle Scout

Eagle Scout Association

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ESA

Eagle Scout Wall

The names of all Sam Houston Area Council Eagle Scouts are listed on the wall in front of the Cockrell Scout Center. In the fall, the names of the 2022 class of Eagle Scouts will be added. Parents and leaders, please verify that your Scout’s name is formatted and spelled correctly and submit any needed corrections by August 1, 2023.

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Eagle Wall


F  

Facilities Committee

The council is looking for volunteers with specialized skills who would be willing to be called upon to help provide service to our camps and facilities which includes buildings, the grounds, equipment, and Scout/volunteer affiliated companies that offer professional services with dedication and competitive rates to serve on the Facilities Committee

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Facilities Committee

 

Fishing Derby

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Fishing Derby

 

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Fishing Derby

Fishing Tournament

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Fishing Tournament

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Fishing Tournament

First Aid Meet

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Council First Aid Meet

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Council First Aid Meet

District First Aid Meet / First Aid Day

The First Aid Meet is an event that challenges Scouts in troops to perform first aid in simulated real-life situations. 

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District First Aid Day

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District First Aid Day

District First Aid Meet

The First Aid Meet is an event that challenges Scouts in troops to perform first aid in simulated real-life situations. 

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District First Aid Meet

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District First Aid Meet

First Aid Training

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first aid training

Fishing Tournament

During the fishing tournamentScouts of all ages compete to catch the longest, smallest and most fish. 

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Fishing Tournament

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Fishing Tournament

Fleur-de-leis

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Fleur-de-leis

 

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Fleur-de-leis

Forms

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Forms

Fun with Family

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Fun with Family

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Fun with Family

Full Throttle

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. Scouts will spend a half-day working on a merit badge. Learn More

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Full Throttle

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Full Throttle

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Full Throttle

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Full Throttle

 

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Full Throttle

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Full Throttle

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Full Throttle

Come Sail Away

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Come Sail Away

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Tricks of the Trade

 

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Full Throttle

 

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Full Steam Ahead

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Full Steam Ahead

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Full Throttle


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H 

Happy Birthday

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Happy Birthday

Health & Safety

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Health and Safety

Hiring

We continually search for potential career employees who would like to work in a profession that has a meaningful, rewarding purpose. We continually search for potential career employees who would like to work in a profession that has a meaningful, rewarding purpose. Learn More

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We're Hiring

Holiday - Memorial Day

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Closed Memorial Day

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Closed Memorial Day

Holiday - July 4

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Membership Recruitment

Holiday - Winter

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The Cockrell Scout Center will be closed 12/22/23 - 12/26/23.   
The Scout Shop will be closed 12/22/23 - 12/25/23.

Labor Day

Holiday - Labor Day

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The Cockrell Scout Center and the Scouts Shops will be closed on Labor Day.

Labor Day

Holiday - New Year's

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The Cockrell Scout Center and the Scouts Shops will be closed on New Year's Day.

Labor Day

Holiday - New Year's

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The Cockrell Scout Center and the Scouts Shops will be closed ......

Labor Day

Holiday - Juneteenth

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The Cockrell Scout Center and the Scouts Shops will be closed ......

Juneteenth

Holiday - President's Day

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The Cockrell Scout Center and the Scouts Shops will be closed ......

President's Day

Holiday - MLK Day

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The Cockrell Scout Center and the Scouts Shops will be closed ......

MLK Day

Holiday - Easter

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The Cockrell Scout Center and the Scouts Shops will be closed ......

Easter

Council Office Closed

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Council Office Closed

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Council Office Closed

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council office closed

Houston Museum of Natural Science

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HMNS

Houston Gem & Mineral Society

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Houston Gem & Mineral Society


I  

International

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International

Internet Recharter

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Internet Recharter

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Internet Recharter


J  

Jamboree

The national Scout jamboree is Scouting’s one-of-a-kind flagship event. It’s a gathering of tens of thousands of Scouts, and leaders that showcases everything that is great about Scouting. Over the course of 10 summer days, Scouts can explore all kinds of adventures—stadium shows, pioneer village, Mount Jack hikes, adventure sports and more—in the heart of one of nature’s greatest playgrounds in West Virginia.

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Jamboree

 

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Jamboree

JOTI

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JOTI

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JOTI

Journey to Excellence

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JTE


K   

Key Leaders Conference

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Key Leader's Conference​​

Key Leaders Conference is an annual meeting and orientation for all district committee members and commissioners. 


L   

Leader Workshop

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Fall Workshop

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Leader Workshop

Cub Scout Leader Workshop

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Cub Leader Workshop

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Leader Workshop

Cub Scout Leader Workshop

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Leader Workshop

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Leader Workshop

Lion/Tiger Day

Lion/Tiger Day is an event for Scouts in kindergarten and first grade and their adult partner. 

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Lion Tiger Day

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Lion Tiger Day

Leave No Trace Training

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LNT

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Leave No Trace

Life to Eagle

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Life to Eagle Scout

Lone Star Flight Museum

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Lone Star Flight Museum


M   

Meet the Troops

Webelos Scouts, prospective Scouts (ages 11 - 17), and parents are invited to attend Meet the Troops to ask questions to help make the important decision on which troop to join. 

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Meet the Troops

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Meet the Troops

Membership

Recruitment efforts take place throughout the year. Our main objective is to give multiple joining opportunities to ensure that every youth is invited to join Scouting, and to fulfill our promise to new Scouts for a great Scouting program. Learn More.

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Membership Recruitment

 

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Membership Recruitment

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MLK Camp

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MLK Camp

Fall Recruiting

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Eagle Wall

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Recruiting Training

Merit Badge Fair

The Merit Badge Fair is an opportunity for Scouts in troops to work towards one or two merit badges. 

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Merit Badge Fair

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Merit Badge Fair

Merit Badge University

The Merit Badge University is an opportunity for Scouts in troops to work towards one or two merit badges. 

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Merit Badge University

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Merit Badge University

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Merit Badge counselors

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Merit Badge Days

Merit Badge Days

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Merit Badge Days are an opportunity for Scouts in troops, crews or ships to work on requirements for one or more merit badges. Learn More

Merit Badge Day

Monster Jam

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Monster Jam

Mission Lone Star

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Mission Lone Star


N   

NYLT

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NYLT

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NYLT


O   

OA Section Conclave

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Closed Memorial Day

One Car

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Closed Memorial Day

Order of the Arrow

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oA

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OA

OA Bash

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OA Bash

OA Fall Fellowship

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Fall Fellowship

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Fall Fellowship

OA Golden Ticket

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Golden Ticket

OA LEC

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OA LEC

OA Ordeal and Service Day/Weekend

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OA Ordeals & Service Days

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OA Ordeal

OA Ordeal & Service Day

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OA Ordeal

OA Ordeal & Service Weekend

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OA Service Weekend

OA NLS / DYLC

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The National Leadership Seminar (NLS) is a weekend training program focusing on leadership development. Run by the Region Chief and his Advisers, it provides an in-depth look at leadership skills and techniques. 

The Developing Youth Leadership Conference (DYLC) focuses on the tools every adult needs to mentor and develop our outstanding youth leaders. 

Ordeal

OA Trading Post

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Golden Ticket

Visit the Colonneh Lodge patch Trading Post to see all the fantastic patch offerings and learn the story behind all the patches!  Patch sales greatly benefit Colonneh Lodge, and everybody likes patches! Arrowmen can also order lodge name tags (red). 

OA NOAC

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NOAC

 


P   

Pinewood Derby

The pinewood derby is one of the most popular and successful family activities in Cub Scouting.

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Pinewood Derby

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Pinewood Derby

People Power

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People Power

Popcorn

Every Scout should learn the value of hard work and earning their own way. The popcorn sale is the perfect opportunity to teach this valuable life lesson and fund the most exciting year of Scouting ever.

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Popcorn

PR-Marketing

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PR Marketing

Pushmobile

Cub Scouts race together as a team using a Cub Scout-powered pushmobile

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Pushmobile

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District Dinner

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Pinewood Derby


R   

Range and Target Sports

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RATA

Recognition Event

The District Recognition Event is an opportunity to recognize and thank the volunteers for their dedication to Scouting.

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District Dinner

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District Dinner

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The pack leadership and troop, crew and ship leadership can order customized fliers to help recruit Scouts.

Recruiting Training

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Order Recruiting Fliers

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Recruiting Training

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Recruiting Training

 

Resident Camp 

 

Webelos Quest

Rice Owls

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Rice Owls

Rocket Day

Youth who join Cub Scouts this year will receive a rocket that they can design, build, and launch at Rocket Day

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Rocket Day

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Rocket Day

Rockets

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Rockets

Roundtable

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roundtable

December Roundtable

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December Roundtable


S   

Sam Houston  

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Sam Houston State University

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Sam Houston Baseball

Scoutbook

From the first knot tied to final hours of service performed, the Scouting experience is a journey like none other, and Scoutbook is the go-to tool to ensure not a moment is missed – tracking advancement, milestone achievements and all the fun along the way.

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Scoutbook

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Scoutbook

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Scoutbook

Scout Days

Scout Days are fantastic opportunities for Scouts. Our community partners offer exciting experiences around the area for Scouts and their families to participate at discounted prices. 

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Scout Days

Scout Expo

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Scout Expo

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Scout Expo

Scouting Safely

Scouts and their parents expect all Boy Scouts of America activities to be conducted safely. To ensure the safety of participants, the Boy Scouts of America expects leaders to use the SAFE principles when delivering the Scouting program. 

Safety Moment

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SAFE

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Scouting is Safer than ever

Scouting-101

 

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Camping

Scouting for Food

Scouting for Food is a council-wide service project to care for people in our local communities who are hungry and those in need. The Scouts distribute door hangers in their neighborhoods to announce the upcoming food drive and return the following Saturday to pick up and deliver donations to their local food banks and pantries.

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Scouting for Food

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Scouting for Food

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Scouting for Food

Scout Shop

Stop by one of our local Scout Shops to get your Scouting supplies. There are several area locations: HoustonStafford, and Champions 1960

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Scout Shop

Scouts at Work

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Scouts at Work

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Scouts at Work

Sea Scouts

Sea Scouts is a youth development program for young men and women 14 years of age (or 13 years of age and graduated from 8th grade) through 20 years old with a special interest in aquatic activities. Sea Scouts provides positive experiences to help young people mature and become responsible and caring adults. The program offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development, citizenship, and physical fitness.  Through positive peer group interaction and adult mentoring, youth also learn honesty, responsibility, and respect.

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Sea Scouts

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Closed Memorial Day

Sea Scouts Fleet Meeting

SHAC Fleet Meetings are an opportunity for Skippers and interested adult leaders to gather on the third Wednesday of each month at the Cockrell Scout Center to discuss programs, upcoming events, and training for youth and adults. This is a networking and sharing opportunity. Non-Sea Scout leaders interested in joint activities or in starting a ship are welcome to attend.

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Sea Scout Fleet Meeting

Sea Scouts Minto Rendezvous

Minto Rendezvous is an annual regional event where Sea Scouts test their knowledge and skills. 

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Minto Rendezvous

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Minto Rendezvous

Sea Scouts Spring Long Cruise

The Spring Long Cruise is a week-long camp for Sea Scouts to foster comradeship and cooperation among ships, to provide instruction in Sea Scout skills and opportunities for Scouts to earn advancements.

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Spring Long Cruise

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Spring Long Cruise

Sea Scouts Spring Sail

Spring Sail is a weekend event of sailing, paddling, climbing, ziplining, and fellowship with Sea Scouts from Territory 7.

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Spring Sail

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Spring Sail

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sea scout fair

Marksmanship Weekend

Marksmanship Weekend is an opportunity for Scouts ages 14+ who are interested in joining a crew or ship) to participate in range and target activities (rifle, shotgun, archery, pistol). 

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Marksmanship Weekend

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Marksmanship Weekend

SHAC

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Sam Houston Area Council

SHAC Corps

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SHAC Corps

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SHAC Corps

Silver Beaver Award Nominations

The Silver Beaver Award is the highest form of recognition that a local council can bestow on a volunteer. Nominations are due August 1st.

The Silver Beaver Award is the highest form of recognition that a local council can bestow on a volunteer. Recipients of this award are chosen after many years of self-sacrifice, hard work, and dedicated service to the Scouting program and to the community.

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Silver Beaver

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Silver Beaver

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Silver Beaver

Space Cowboy 

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Space Cowboy

 

Splash Bash

Splash Bash is a day of aquatic adventures for Cub Scouts in kindergarten through fifth grade and their families. Youth and their families interested in joining Scouts can also attend, so invite a friend.

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Splash Bash

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Splash Bash

 

Sporting Clays

Join us for the annual Sporting Clays Tournament to support the Sam Houston Area Council's Scouting programs for at-risk youth. 

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Sporting Clays

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Sporting Clays

Shooting Sports

RATA

STEM Camp

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STEM Camp is an extraordinary opportunity for troops, crews, ships and individual Scouts to earn STEM-related merit badges and take NOVA activity classes. If you want more in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, this is the week to be out at camp! 

Camp Strake Sign

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STEM Camp

STEM

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STEM

STEM Day

STEM Day is an opportunity for Scouts in 2nd grade through age 21 to work on STEM/Nova awards.

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STEM Day

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STEM Day

Strake Odyssey

Strake Odyssey is a space-focused camp for Scouts in troops, crews and ships.

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Strake Odyssey

 

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Strake Odyssey

Summer Camp

Summer Camp is a week-long council-organized overnight camp for Scouts BSA that operates under council-retained leadership. There are unique programs for first-year and experienced Scouts to participate in the ACE (Advanced Camper Experience) program. 

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Super Troop

Super Troop is a fantastic opportunity for Scouts in troops to attend an extra week of summer camp or for a Scout to attend camp individually if they can't attend camp with their unit. Super troop is a temporary troop made up of Scouts from troops around the council. 

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Super Troop

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Super Troop

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Super Troop

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Super Troop

Swim Test

The Sea Scouts help troops and Scouts prepare for summer camps by conducting swim tests at various locations around the council in April and May.

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Swim Test


T   

Texas A&M

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Super Troop

Texans

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Texans

ToolBank

The Houston ToolBank provides high-quality tools, equipment, and expertise for service projects. Learn more

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Toolbank

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Toolbank logo

 

Trail to Eagle

Spring:   Trail to Eagle Scout is an opportunity for troops and individual Scouts to earn Eagle-required merit badges along their advancement trail. 

Summer (different link):   Trail to Eagle Scout is an opportunity for troops and individual Scouts to earn Eagle-required merit badges along their advancement trail.

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Trail to Eag

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Trail to Eagle 

Trail to Troop

Trail to Troop is a campout to foster the relationship between Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts and troops and introduce them to the many outdoor adventures of Scouts BSA.

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Webelos Woods​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Webelos Woods​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

 

Training

A cornerstone of the Scout programs is training. Find training courses near you.

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Program

Training Day

Leader Basic Training serves as the foundational level of training for adult volunteers, providing them with the essential knowledge and skills needed to effectively lead a Scouting unit, including understanding the Scouting program's aims, safety protocols, youth development principles, and the specific responsibilities of their leadership role.  Find a course near you.

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training day

Outdoor Leader Training (BALOO & IOLS)

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is the Cub Scout leader training required for any Cub Scout den or pack outdoor event, including packing camping, overnighters, and Webelos den overnighters. BALOO training is comprised of two components – an online component, and a practical, hands-on component which includes an overnight with 16 hours of instruction time. One BALOO trained leader is required to be present on any pack family or Webelos den overnight camping. Find a course near you.

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) is an overnight training with 16 hours of instructional time that gives adult leaders the practical knowledge they need to help Scouts learn outdoor skills. The skills presented closely follow the Scout Handbook and rank advancement requirements. This is a required training course for all Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters. Find a course near you.

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outdoor leader training

BALOO & IOLS

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is the Cub Scout leader training required for any Cub Scout den or pack outdoor event, including packing camping, overnighters, and Webelos den overnighters. BALOO training is comprised of two components – an online component, and a practical, hands-on component which includes an overnight with 16 hours of instruction time. One BALOO trained leader is required to be present on any pack family or Webelos den overnight camping. Find a course near you.

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) is an overnight training with 16 hours of instructional time that gives adult leaders the practical knowledge they need to help Scouts learn outdoor skills. The skills presented closely follow the Scout Handbook and rank advancement requirements. This is a required training course for all Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters. Find a course near you.

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Training

Basic Training

Leader Basic Training serves as the foundational level of training for adult volunteers, providing them with the essential knowledge and skills needed to effectively lead a Scouting unit, including understanding the Scouting program's aims, safety protocols, youth development principles, and the specific responsibilities of their leadership role.  Find a course near you.

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Training Basic

Cub Scout Leader Basic Training

 

  • Den Leader Position-Specific Training (C42) provides Cub Scout den leaders with the basic information they need to conduct successful den meetings.
  • 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.  
  • Pack Committee Challenge and Pack Committee Position-Specific Training (C60) is intended to familiarize pack committee members with the various responsibilities of the individual members of the committee as well as the committee as a whole. The goal is to help each pack committee work as a team to improve the Scouting experience for adult and youth members. 
    Find a course near you.

Leader Basic Training serves as the foundational level of training for adult volunteers, providing them with the essential knowledge and skills needed to effectively lead a Scouting unit, including understanding the Scouting program's aims, safety protocols, youth development principles, and the specific responsibilities of their leadership role.  Find a course near you.

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Cub Training

BALOO Training

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is the Cub Scout leader training required for any Cub Scout den or pack outdoor event, including packing camping, overnighters, and Webelos den overnighters. BALOO training is comprised of two components – an online component, and a practical, hands-on component which includes an overnight with 16 hours of instruction time. One BALOO trained leader is required to be present on any pack family or Webelos den overnight camping. Find a course near you.

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BALOO Training

IOLS Training

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) is an overnight training with 16 hours of instructional time that gives adult leaders the practical knowledge they need to help Scouts learn outdoor skills. The skills presented closely follow the Scout Handbook and rank advancement requirements. This is a required training course for all Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters. Find a course near you.

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IOLS Training


U   

University of Houston

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University of Houston

University of Scouting

University of Scouting is a semi-annual supplemental training program. Sessions are led by experienced volunteers who will help leaders and parents enhance their ability to deliver a fun and exciting program to the Scouts. 

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University of Scouting

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University of Scouting


V   

Venturing

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Venturing

Venturing Banquet

The Venturing Banquet is an opportunity to celebrate all of the Venturers in the council. VOA elections are held before dinner.  After dinner, 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 recognize the recipients of the Venturing Leadership Award. Bring the whole crew or ship – and prospective Venturers! 

The Venturing Banquet is an opportunity to celebrate all of the Venturers in the council. VOA elections are held and the recipients of the Venturing Leadership Award are recognized.

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Venturing Banquet

Venturing Challenge

The Venturing Challenge is a weekend campout for crews and is an opportunity for fun and fellowship and to bring prospective Venturers to a council-wide activity.

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Venturing Challenge

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Venturing Challenge

Venturing Leadership Award

The Venturing Leadership Award (VLA) is presented by councils, areas, regions, and the BSA National Council to Venturers who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing and who exemplify the Venturing Code.

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VLA

Venturing Forum

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Venturing Forum


W   

Webelos & Arrow of Light Quest

Webelos & Arrow of Light Quest is a campout for 4th & 5th graders to earn advancement, learn Scout skills and be introduced to the many outdoor adventures of Scouts BSA.

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Webelos Quest

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Quest

Webelos Coyote Extreme

Webelos Coyote Trail Xtreme is an annual event for 4th and 5th grade Webelos Scouts at Bovay Scout Ranch. During this fast-paced, fun-filled weekend Webelos Scouts learn skills they will need for their first camp out with a troop. 

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Webelos Coyote Extreme

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Webelos Coyote Extreme

Webelos Woods

Webelos Woods is a campout to foster the relationship between Webelos Scouts and troops and introduce them to the many outdoor adventures of Scouts BSA.

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Webelos Woods

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Webelos Woods

Winter Camp

Winter camp is a wonderful opportunity for troops to camp and Scouts to earn merit badges. Merit badge classes are taught by Scouters with real-life experiences in the field. 

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Winter Camp

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Winter Camp

Wood Badge

Wood Badge is the ultimate leadership training designed to meet the advanced leadership needs of Scouters in all programs of the BSA. Over the course of two weekends, participants can expect to develop skills in many areas, including leadership theory, team building, problem-solving, communication, and project planning.

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Wood Badge

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