Welcome to Sam Houston Area Council

The Sam Houston Area Council serves approximately 25,000 youth in 16 counties in Southeast Texas through dedicated service and leadership of approximately 10,000 adult volunteers. Scouting is completely funded by the generosity of those that believe in its mission.

SPL Focus Group

SPL Focus Group

 All senior patrol leaders, assistant SPLs, and Scoutmasters are invited to an interactive focus group session to directly influence our council's camps and programs by sharing your thoughts and suggestions. October 11, 2023. Learn More & RSVP

University of Scouting

University of Scouting

University of Scouting is a semi-annual supplemental training program to help leaders and parents deliver a quality program. Classes are also offered. November 18, 2023. Register

Merit Badge Days

Merit Badge Days

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

Fun with Family

Fun with Family

Fun with Family 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. October 6-7 or 7-8, 2023. Learn More

Full Throttle

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 and a half-day working on a merit badge. Learn More

Day of Service

Day of Service

The Day of Service is a new program and is an opportunity for Scouting families across the 16 counties served by the Sam Houston Area Council to participate in unit-developed service projects to benefit the local community.  December 9, 2023. Learn More

Angler Classic

Angler Classic

Scouts in troops, crews and ships are invited to the ultimate fishing derby hosted at the breathtaking Camp Strake!  September 29 - October 1, 2023. Learn More

Strake Odyssey

Strake Odyssey

Scouts in troops, crews and ships are invited to embark on an extraordinary journey at our new space-focused camp. July 14-20, 2024. Learn More

STEM Camp

STEM Camp

STEM Camp is an extraordinary opportunity for troops, crews, ships and individual Scouts to earn STEM-related merit badges and take NOVA activity classes. November 19-22, 2023. Learn More

Cub Scout Family Dens

Cub Scout Family Dens

June 22, 2023

How Cub Family Dens Can Work For Your Pack

Effective June 1, 2023, family packs that serve both girls and boys may now form dens with both girls and boys in kindergarten (Lion), first grade (Tiger), second grade (Wolf), third grade (Bear) and fourth-grade Webelos dens. Fifth-grade Webelos Scouts are to remain in gender-specific dens to prepare them for joining a gender-specific Scouts BSA troop. Learn more.

National Annual Membership Fees Announced

National Annual Membership Fees Announced

June 22, 2023

Effective August 1, 2023, the BSA will implement the following national membership fees which were approved by the National Executive Committee and New Annual Membership Fee Process Announced – BSA Will No Longer Prorate Fees for New Members beginning August 1, 2023.  Learn More.

Facilities Committee

Facilities Committee

March 17, 2023

The Sam Houston Area 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 other assets. Learn More

Youth Safety | Ongoing Commitment

Youth Safety | Ongoing Commitment

November 17, 2020

The safety of children in our programs is the most important priority of the Boy Scouts of America. 

The BSA’s safeguards highlighted below are key parts of our multilayered approach to help keep kids safe.

These measures were informed by respected experts in the fields of child safety, law enforcement, and child psychology, and are among the strongest safeguards found in any youth-serving organization. 

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