Sam Houston Area Council

The Cockrell Scout Center and all Scout Shop locations are currently scheduled to reopen on Monday, April 6^th. This is subject to change as the situation evolves.  The field-based staff (district executives) will be working remotely.

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Discover a variety of Scouting skills and advancements that you can work on at home and learn creative ideas on how to do Scouting remotely

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Day camp is for Scouts entering 1^st through 5^th grade next school year. The awesome program includes BB guns, archery, sports, games, crafts, rank advancements, Scout skills, and more.

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Resident camp is a three-night campout at Bovay Scout Ranch for Cub Scouts entering the first through fifth grade next year. From Cub Scout skills to rank advancements, these camps are full of fun and learning.

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

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Once every four years, Scouts from across the country come together for a gathering of approximately 40,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff that showcases everything that is great about the BSA and its members.Activities range from shooting sports, mountain biking, zip-lining, rock climbing, white water rafting and more!  

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Our priority is to bring the benefits of Scouting to more youth while remaining true to our mission. 

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Adventure Camp is a weekend campout. Cub Scouts and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas. Meals are eaten in the air-conditioned dining hall. 

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Overnight camping is an opportunity for packs or Webelos dens to camp under the direction of their leaders.

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Scouting activities contribute to the academic development of the children who participate. 

The Cub Scout program supports over 120 elementary standards (TEKS) that students are to learn. More than 85% of merit badges include requirements that meet National Science Education Standards, giving Scouts a foundation in everything from nuclear science to robotics.

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Learn how your organization can start a Scouting unit. Organizations can help parents make the most of the little time they have to impact the lives of their children. Scouting is a one-stop shop providing opportunities for personal leadership, physical fitness, mentoring, career exploration, outdoor adventure, positive life skills, fun activities, and values for a lifetime.

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Adventure is waiting.
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Scouting makes the most of the time you have with your children.

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Exploring is Learning for Life’s career education program for young men and women who are 14  to 21 years old. Exploring’s purpose is to provide experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. 

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The true cost of Scouting is much higher than what most people realize. Help us provide the resources necessary to make sure every youth can benefit from Scouting’s adventure-filled activities that foster character, honesty, respect and life-long values.  

Your financial investment, plus your time and talent, is among the greatest gifts you can give. 

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• Developing the new Camp Strake

• Building a new Janis and George Fleming Cub World at Bovay Scout Ranch

• Improving Camp Brosig and McNair Cub Adventure Camp at Bovay Scout Ranch

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