Calendar - List View — Sam Houston Area Council

Ash Wednesday

2/26/2020

All Day

Cub Scout Adventure Camp Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

2/28/2020 - 3/1/2020

5:00PM - 10:00AM

Adventure Camp is an overnight, full program camp for all family members at Bovay Scout Ranch. Cub Scouts and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas and food service in the camp’s air-conditioned dining hall.

Register for Adventure Camp

Scout Fair 5% bonus deadline

3/5/2020

All Day

Units receive a 5% additional bonus commission for turning in money for sold Scout Fair coupon books sold by today.

Scout Fair coupon books

Cub Scout Adventure Camp Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

3/6/2020 - 3/8/2020

5:00PM - 10:00AM

Adventure Camp is an overnight, full program camp for all family members at Bovay Scout Ranch. Tigers, Wolves, Bears and Webelos and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas and food service in the camp’s air conditioned dining hall.

Register for Adventure Camp

OA Service Day (Order of the Arrow) Camp Strake, Coldspring, TX 77331

3/7/2020

All Day

Order of the Arrow logo Order of the Arrow Service Day is an opportunity for Arrowmen to give back by providing much-needed service to council camps!

Learn More

Field Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

3/9/2020

9:00AM - 11:30AM

Council Camping Committee Cockrell Scout Center (2225 N Loop W, Houston, Texas 77008-1311)

3/10/2020

7:00PM - 8:00PM

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Wood Badge 20-1A Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

3/13/2020 - 3/15/2020

All Day

Wood Badge is a six-day advanced training program which gives participants a greater understanding of Scouting aims and methods, while developing true Scout Spirit. It is anticipated that all people who complete Wood Badge training will continue to work actively in the Scouting program to further the aims and methods of Scouting.

Register for Wood Badge

OA Trail Crew (Order of the Arrow) Camp Strake, Coldspring, TX 77331

3/15/2020 - 3/21/2020

All Day

Order of the Arrow logo OA Trail Crew is an opportunity for Arrowmen to provide service. OA Trail Crew is modeled after the National High Adventure Base programs at Philmont and Northern Tier. It is also an opportunity to learn how to do trail and conservation projects.

Learn More

Council Commissioner Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008

3/18/2020

11:30AM - 1:00PM

The council commission team promotes the quality of the Scouting program within the units. The division commissioners, assistant council commissioners, and council commissioner meet monthly.

Learn More about Commissioner Service

Day Camp Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

3/18/2020

7:00PM - 8:30PM

The day camp meetings are for district day camp directors and day camp program directors.

Day Camp Directors Website

Sea Scouts Fleet Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

3/18/2020

7:30PM - 9:30PM

SHAC Fleet Meetings are an opportunity for Skippers and leaders interested in Sea Scouts to gather to discuss program, upcoming events, and training for youth and adults. This is a networking and sharing opportunity.

Learn More about Sea Scouts

Scout Fair 3% bonus deadline

3/19/2020

All Day

Units receive a 3% additional bonus commission for turning in money for sold Scout Fair coupon books sold by today.

Scout Fair coupon books

Executive Committee Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008

3/19/2020

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Scout Fair unit participation deadline

3/20/2020

All Day

Units that participate at Scout Fair, as either a service unit or booth participant, earn an extra 10% commission on Scout Fair coupon books sold. Units must sign-up by today.

Unit Sign-up for Scout Fair

University of Scouting

3/21/2020

8:00AM - 3:00PM

University of Scouting is a training for leaders of all program areas to come together for a day of fun, fellowship and learning. University of Scouting has over 100 different classes, presented by some of the most experienced volunteers in the council.

University of Scouting

Venturing Committee Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

3/25/2020

All Day

The Venturing Committee supports the Venturing Officers Association (VOA). If you are interested in becoming more involved at the council level, consider joining one of our committee meetings.

Learn More about Venturing

Cub Scout Adventure Camp Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

3/27/2020 - 3/29/2020

All Day

Adventure Camp is an overnight, full program camp for all family members at Bovay Scout Ranch. Tigers, Wolves, Bears and Webelos and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas and food service in the camp’s air conditioned dining hall.

Register for Adventure Camp

Wood Badge 20-1B Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

3/28/2020

All Day

Wood Badge is a six-day advanced training program which gives participants a greater understanding of Scouting aims and methods, while developing true Scout Spirit. It is anticipated that all people who complete Wood Badge training will continue to work actively in the Scouting program to further the aims and methods of Scouting.

Register for Wood Badge

OA Lodge Executive Committee (LEC) Meeting (Order of the Arrow) Cockrell Scout Center (2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008)

3/29/2020

2:00PM - 4:00PM

The Order of the Arrow Lodge Executive Committee meets several times a years to facilitate the business matters of Colonneh Lodge. All lodge officers and chapter chiefs (or designee) and their advisers are required to attend the LEC; however, all Arrowmen are welcome to attend this important planning and business meeting.

More information about LEC

Scout Fair 1% bonus deadline

3/30/2020

All Day

Units receive a 1% additional bonus commission for turning in money for sold Scout Fair coupon books sold by today.

Scout Fair coupon books

All-Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

3/30/2020

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Scout Fair

4/4/2020

10:00AM - 3:00PM

Scout Fair is an event where Scouts from 16 counties converge to showcase their Scouting skills. Scouts and the entire family will enjoy visiting hundreds of booths with fun activities and crafts, learning Scout skills, meeting new friends and tasting the delicious outdoor cooking. Bring comfortable shoes and your camera. Open to the public. The event is free (parking is typically $12).

Learn more about Scout Fair

Good Friday (office closed)

4/10/2020

All Day

Easter Sunday

4/12/2020

All Day

Field Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

4/13/2020

9:00AM - 11:30AM

Council Camping Committee Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008

4/14/2020

6:30PM - 8:30PM

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Council Commissioner Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008

4/15/2020

11:30AM - 1:00PM

The council commission team promotes the quality of the Scouting program within the units. The division commissioners, assistant council commissioners, and council commissioner meet monthly.

Learn More about Commissioner Service

Day Camp Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

4/15/2020

7:00PM - 8:30PM

The day camp meetings are for district day camp directors and day camp program directors.

Day Camp Directors Website

Sea Scouts Fleet Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

4/15/2020

7:30PM - 9:30PM

SHAC Fleet Meetings are an opportunity for Skippers and leaders interested in Sea Scouts to gather to discuss program, upcoming events, and training for youth and adults. This is a networking and sharing opportunity.

Learn More about Sea Scouts

Powder Horn (weekend #1) Tellepsen Scout Camp, 3450 County 317, Navasota, TX 77868

4/17/2020 - 4/19/2020

All Day

Powder Horn is an action-packed, hands-on, six-day course on high adventure resources to help Scouts and Scouters learn how to implement high adventure activities into their troops or crews. Adult leaders from all Scouting programs and Scouts age 16 and older are eligible to attend; and there are no restrictions on attending the course a second time.

Powder Horn

Cub Scout Adventure Camp Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

4/17/2020 - 4/19/2020

5:00PM - 10:00AM

Adventure Camp is an overnight, full program camp for all family members at Bovay Scout Ranch. Tigers, Wolves, Bears and Webelos and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas and food service in the camp’s air conditioned dining hall.

Register for Adventure Camp

Board of Directors Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

4/20/2020

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Venturing Forum Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

4/21/2020

All Day

Venturing Forums are a great resource and fun opportunity for leaders and the entire Venturing crew. Every forum features a program packed with ideas and opportunities for your crew to take advantage of and implement into its annual program plan.

Venturing Forums

Sporting Clays Tournament

4/23/2020

9:30AM - 7:00PM

The Sporting Clays Tournament is a shotgun shooting game, held annually in support of Scouting.

Register for the Sporting Clays Event

Council Coordinated Meeting Cockrell Scout Center (2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008)

4/23/2020

7:00PM - 9:00PM

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

RSVP for Council Coordinated

Arrowman Bash (Order of the Arrow) Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

4/24/2020 - 4/26/2020

6:00PM - 10:00AM

Arrowman Bash is a weekend event held each spring, that allows Arrowmen to recommit themselves to the principles of our order: brotherhood, cheerfulness and service. Saturday morning focuses on service to camp, while Saturday afternoon and evening are filled with awesome food, exciting activities, and lots of fellowship opportunities (e.g., games, competitions, Pow Wow).

Register for Arrowman Bash

All-Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

4/27/2020

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Powder Horn (weekend #2)

5/1/2020 - 5/3/2020

All Day

Powder Horn is an action-packed, hands-on, six-day course on high adventure resources to help Scouts and Scouters learn how to implement high adventure activities into their troops or crews. Adult leaders from all Scouting programs and Scouts age 16 and older are eligible to attend; and there are no restrictions on attending the course a second time.

Powder Horn

National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (NOESA) Luncheon

5/1/2020

All Day

The NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (NOESA) is a prestigious recognition given to Eagle Scouts who have demonstrated outstanding achievement at the local, state or regional level.

Learn More

Silver Beaver Award nominations due

5/1/2020

All Day

The Silver Beaver Award is the highest form of recognition that a local council can bestow on a volunteer for distinguished service to youth. Nominations are due every year on May 1^st.

Silver Beaver Award Nomination Form

Cub Scout Adventure Camp Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

5/1/2020 - 5/3/2020

All Day

Adventure Camp is an overnight, full program camp for all family members at Bovay Scout Ranch. Tigers, Wolves, Bears and Webelos and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas and food service in the camp’s air conditioned dining hall.

Register for Adventure Camp

NYLT Participant Orientation Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

5/3/2020

All Day

Youth attending National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) must attend the orientation meeting.

Learn More

New Eagle Scout Reception

5/3/2020

All Day

The New Eagle Scout Reception recognizes the previous year’s Eagle Scout Class. The council continues its tradition of providing this reception free of charge for new Eagle Scouts and three guests. The evening is underwritten with generous sponsorships by many Eagle Scout alumni, charter members and patrons.

RSVP for the New Eagle Scout Reception

Camp Strake Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Camp Strake, Hines Lake Rd, Coldspring, TX 77331 (Latitude and Longitude: 30.617127, -95.247358)

5/8/2020

All Day

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Camp Strake being built at a rural site near the Sam Houston National Forest will be held.

More Information

OA Ordeal Induction Weekend (Order of the Arrow)

5/8/2020 - 5/10/2020

All Day

Scouts who were elected into the Order of the Arrow (OA) by their troop must complete an Ordeal within one year, in order to become a member of Colonneh Lodge.

Register for an OA Ordeal

Camp Strake Open House Camp Strake, Hines Lake Rd, Coldspring, TX 77331 (Latitude and Longitude: 30.617127, -95.247358)

5/9/2020

All Day

An open house will be held to allow Scouts and Scouters to tour the new Camp Strake being built at a rural site near the Sam Houston National Forest.

More Information

Mother's Day

5/10/2020

All Day

Council Camping Committee Cockrell Scout Center (2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008)

5/12/2020

6:30PM - 8:30PM

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Council Commissioner Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008

5/13/2020

11:30AM - 1:00PM

The council commission team promotes the quality of the Scouting program within the units. The division commissioners, assistant council commissioners, and council commissioner meet monthly.

Learn More about Commissioner Service

Executive Committee Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

5/14/2020

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Cub Scout Adventure Camp Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

5/15/2020 - 5/17/2020

All Day

Adventure Camp is an overnight, full program camp for all family members at Bovay Scout Ranch. Cub Scouts and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas and food service in the camp’s air-conditioned dining hall.

Register for Adventure Camp

Field Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

5/18/2020

9:00AM - 11:30AM

National Annual Meeting (Washington, DC)

5/20/2020 - 5/22/2020

All Day

International Committee Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

5/20/2020

6:30PM - 8:00PM

The focus of the international committee is to raise awareness for the worldwide brotherhood of Scouting.

Learn More

Day Camp Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

5/20/2020

7:00PM - 8:30PM

The day camp meetings are for district day camp directors and day camp program directors.

Day Camp Directors Website

Sea Scouts Fleet Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

5/20/2020

7:30PM - 9:30PM

SHAC Fleet Meetings are an opportunity for Skippers and leaders interested in Sea Scouts to gather to discuss program, upcoming events, and training for youth and adults. This is a networking and sharing opportunity.

Learn More about Sea Scouts

Popcorn Chair Orientation (for district popcorn chair) Cockrell Scout Center (2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008)

5/21/2020

All Day

The district popcorn kernel chairs meet to prepare for the popcorn sale and district kick-offs.

More information about popcorn

Memorial Day (Office Closed)

5/25/2020

All Day

Venturing Leadership Award (VLA) Nominations Due

6/1/2020

All Day

The Venturing Leadership Award (VLA) is presented by councils to Venturers who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing and who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law. Nominations for the VLA are due each year on June 1^st. The awards are presented at the Venturing Banquet.

VLA Nomination Form

Cub Scout Day Camps

6/1/2020 - 6/19/2020

All Day

Day camp is a council camp hosted by districts for Scouts entering 1^st through 5^th grade the next school year. No matter what camp you choose, you can be sure it will be loaded with an awesome program such as BB guns, archery, sports, games, and crafts, rank advancements, Scout skills, fun and more.

Learn More

Scouts BSA Summer Camp: Week 1 Camp Strake, Coldspring, TX 77331

6/7/2020 - 6/13/2020

All Day

Summer camp is a week-long council-organized overnight camp for Scouts BSA that operates under council-retained leadership. The program provides opportunities for Scouts to earn merit badges along their advancement trail. Summer camp is held at Camp Strake, a first-class and state-of-the-art facility for Scouts and their leaders.

Register for Summer Camp Learn More about Camp Strake

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) 20-1 and 20-2

6/7/2020 - 6/12/2020

All Day

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed six-day council-level program designed to provide Scouts who are 13 years and older with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.

Learn More and Register for NYLT

Field Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

6/12/2020

9:00AM - 11:30AM

Scouts BSA Summer Camp: Week 2 Camp Strake, Coldspring, TX 77331

6/14/2020 - 6/20/2020

All Day

Summer camp is a week-long council-organized overnight camp for Scouts BSA that operates under council-retained leadership. The program provides opportunities for Scouts to earn merit badges along their advancement trail. Summer camp is held at Camp Strake, a first-class and state-of-the-art facility for Scouts and their leaders.

Register for Summer Camp Learn More about Camp Strake

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) 20-3 and 20-4

6/14/2020 - 6/19/2020

All Day

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed six-day council-level program designed to provide Scouts who are 13 years and older with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.

Learn More and Register for NYLT

Board of Directors Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

6/15/2020

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Council Commissioner Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008

6/17/2020

11:30AM - 1:00PM

The council commission team promotes the quality of the Scouting program within the units. The division commissioners, assistant council commissioners, and council commissioner meet monthly.

Learn More about Commissioner Service

Sea Scouts Fleet Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

6/17/2020

7:30PM - 9:30PM

SHAC Fleet Meetings are an opportunity for Skippers and leaders interested in Sea Scouts to gather to discuss program, upcoming events, and training for youth and adults. This is a networking and sharing opportunity.

Learn More about Sea Scouts

Scouts BSA Summer Camp: Week 3 Camp Strake, Coldspring, TX 77331

6/21/2020 - 6/27/2020

All Day

Summer camp is a week-long council-organized overnight camp for Scouts BSA that operates under council-retained leadership. The program provides opportunities for Scouts to earn merit badges along their advancement trail. Summer camp is held at Camp Strake, a first-class and state-of-the-art facility for Scouts and their leaders.

Register for Summer Camp Learn More about Camp Strake

Father's Day

6/21/2020

All Day

All-Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

6/26/2020

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Scouts BSA Summer Camp: Week 4 Camp Strake, Coldspring, TX 77331

6/28/2020 - 7/4/2020

All Day

Summer camp is a week-long council-organized overnight camp for Scouts BSA that operates under council-retained leadership. The program provides opportunities for Scouts to earn merit badges along their advancement trail. Summer camp is held at Camp Strake, a first-class and state-of-the-art facility for Scouts and their leaders.

Register for Summer Camp Learn More about Camp Strake

Independence Day observed (office closed)

7/3/2020

All Day

Independence Day (office closed)

7/4/2020

All Day

Scouts BSA Summer Camp: Week 5 Camp Strake, Coldspring, TX 77331

7/5/2020 - 7/11/2020

All Day

Summer camp is a week-long council-organized overnight camp for Scouts BSA that operates under council-retained leadership. The program provides opportunities for Scouts to earn merit badges along their advancement trail. Summer camp is held at Camp Strake, a first-class and state-of-the-art facility for Scouts and their leaders.

Register for Summer Camp Learn More about Camp Strake

Scouts BSA Summer Camp: Week 6 Camp Strake, Hines Lake Rd, Coldspring, TX 77331 (Latitude and Longitude: 30.617127, -95.247358)

7/12/2020 - 7/18/2020

All Day

Summer camp is a week-long council-organized overnight camp for Scouts BSA that operates under council-retained leadership. The program provides opportunities for Scouts to earn merit badges along their advancement trail. Summer camp is held at Camp Strake, a first-class and state-of-the-art facility for Scouts and their leaders.

Register for Summer Camp Learn More about Camp Strake

Cub Scout Resident Camp - Session 1 Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

7/12/2020 - 7/15/2020

2:00PM - 11:00AM

Resident Camp is a three-night camp out for Scouts entering 1^st – 5^th grade the following school year at Bovay Scout Ranch.

Resident Camp

Field Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

7/13/2020

9:00AM - 11:30AM

Cub Scout Resident Camp - Session 2 Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

7/15/2020 - 7/18/2020

2:00PM - 11:00AM

Resident Camp is a three-night camp out for Scouts entering 1^st – 5^th grade the following school year at Bovay Scout Ranch.

Resident Camp

Sea Scouts Fleet Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

7/15/2020

7:30PM - 9:30PM

SHAC Fleet Meetings are an opportunity for Skippers and leaders interested in Sea Scouts to gather to discuss program, upcoming events, and training for youth and adults. This is a networking and sharing opportunity.

Learn More about Sea Scouts

Cub Scout Resident Camp - Session 3 Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

7/18/2020 - 7/22/2020

2:00PM - 2:00PM

Resident Camp is a three-night camp out for Scouts entering 1^st – 5^th grade the following school year at Bovay Scout Ranch.

Resident Camp

Scouts BSA Summer Camp: Week 7 Camp Strake, Hines Lake Rd, Coldspring, TX 77331 (Latitude and Longitude: 30.617127, -95.247358)

7/19/2020 - 7/25/2020

All Day

Summer camp is a week-long council-organized overnight camp for Scouts BSA that operates under council-retained leadership. The program provides opportunities for Scouts to earn merit badges along their advancement trail. Summer camp is held at Camp Strake, a first-class and state-of-the-art facility for Scouts and their leaders.

Register for Summer Camp Learn More about Camp Strake

Cub Scout Resident Camp - Session 4 Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

7/22/2020 - 7/25/2020

2:00PM - 11:00AM

Resident Camp is a three-night camp out for Scouts entering 1^st – 5^th grade the following school year at Bovay Scout Ranch.

Resident Camp

Popcorn show-n-sell training (for unit leaders)

7/23/2020

All Day

Show-n-sell is similar to take order sales, except Scouts have the popcorn in hand to sell to customers. Units pre-purchase a product bundle. At the show-in-sell training, unit leaders will receive, sales materials, training, and leader tools. Every unit should send at least one leader.

Learn More

All-Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

7/27/2020

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Fall Recruiting Train-the-Trainer (for district volunteers) Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008

7/29/2020

7:00PM - 8:30PM

District fall recruiting night chairs and their team members are invited to this training. The council membership committee will present ideas on how to conduct the district Fall Recruiting Night Training. Fall Recruiting Night support materials will be distributed to the district recruiting chairs.

Learn More about Fall Recruiting

Popcorn show-n-sell orders due

7/31/2020

All Day

Show-n-sell is similar to take order sales, except Scouts have the popcorn in hand to sell to customers. Units pre-purchase a product bundle.

Sign up for show-n-sell

Popcorn online sales begin

8/1/2020

All Day

Selling popcorn online is the best way to sell to friends and family who live far away. Online sales count toward Scout rewards including great prizes and the scholarship program. Selling gourmet popcorn is a wonderful opportunity for units to earn funds to support their entire year of Scouting.

Register Scouts to sell online More Information about Popcorn Sales

National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) Michigan State University

8/3/2020 - 8/8/2020

All Day

The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is a six-day conference which includes top notch training sessions, cool recreational opportunities, evening shows full of theatrics and special effects, and exciting programs for Order of the Arrow members.

National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC)

Field Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

8/10/2020

9:00AM - 11:30AM

Council Camping Committee Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

8/11/2020

6:30PM - 8:30PM

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

Popcorn Unit Kernel Kickoff (for unit popcorn kernel) Varies by district (www.shac.org/popcorn/#Kickoff)

8/11/2020

7:00PM - 9:00PM

Selling gourmet popcorn is a wonderful opportunity for units to earn funds to support their entire year of Scouting. Every unit should send one representative to the kickoff meeting.

More information Kickoff Locations

Popcorn show-n-sell distribution (sales begin)

8/15/2020

All Day

Show-n-sell is similar to take order sales, except Scouts have the popcorn in hand to sell to customers. Units pre-purchase a product bundle.

More about show-n-sell

OA Vigil Honor Nominations Due (Order of the Arrow)

8/15/2020

All Day

Nominations for the Order of the Arrow Vigil Honor are due in August. After two years of exceptional service as a Brotherhood member, and with the approval of the national Order of the Arrow committee, a youth or adult Arrowmen may be recognized with the Vigil Honor for their distinguished contributions to their lodge, the Order of the Arrow, Scouting, or their Scout camp.

OA Vigil Honor Nomination Form

Venturing Banquet Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008 km

8/15/2020

6:00PM - 9:00PM

The Venturing Banquet is the annual awards banquet where your peers and leadership will be presented with recognition for their work in the Venturing and Sea Scout programs. At the banquet the new Venturing Officer’s Association leadership will be announced.

Venturing Banquet

Council Commissioner Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008

8/19/2020

11:30AM - 1:00PM

The council commission team promotes the quality of the Scouting program within the units. The division commissioners, assistant council commissioners, and council commissioner meet monthly.

Learn More about Commissioner Service

Day Camp Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

8/19/2020

7:00PM - 8:30PM

The day camp meetings are for district day camp directors and day camp program directors.

Day Camp Directors Website

Sea Scouts Fleet Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

8/19/2020

7:30PM - 9:30PM

SHAC Fleet Meetings are an opportunity for Skippers and leaders interested in Sea Scouts to gather to discuss program, upcoming events, and training for youth and adults. This is a networking and sharing opportunity.

Learn More about Sea Scouts

Council Coordinated Meeting

8/20/2020

7:00PM - 8:30PM

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

RSVP for Council Coordinated

All-Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

8/24/2020

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Sea Scouts Minto Rendezvous Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

9/4/2020 - 9/6/2020

All Day

Minto Rendezvous is an annual regional event where Sea Scouts test their knowledge and skills. The competition includes over 20 events that test a ship’s teamwork, training and preparation in a variety of nautical-related events.

Learn More

Labor Day (office closed)

9/7/2020

All Day

Council Camping Committee Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

9/8/2020

6:30PM - 8:30PM

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

Executive Committee Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

9/10/2020

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Field Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

9/11/2020

9:00AM - 11:30AM

Council Commissioner Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008

9/16/2020

11:30AM - 1:00PM

The council commission team promotes the quality of the Scouting program within the units. The division commissioners, assistant council commissioners, and council commissioner meet monthly.

Learn More about Commissioner Service

International Committee Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

9/16/2020

6:30PM - 8:00PM

The focus of the international committee is to raise awareness for the worldwide brotherhood of Scouting.

Learn More

Day Camp Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

9/16/2020

7:00PM - 8:30PM

The day camp meetings are for district day camp directors and day camp program directors.

Day Camp Directors Website

Sea Scouts Fleet Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

9/16/2020

7:30PM - 9:30PM

SHAC Fleet Meetings are an opportunity for Skippers and leaders interested in Sea Scouts to gather to discuss program, upcoming events, and training for youth and adults. This is a networking and sharing opportunity.

Learn More about Sea Scouts

Wood Badge 20-2A Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

9/18/2020 - 9/20/2020

All Day

Wood Badge is a five-day advanced training program which gives participants a greater understanding of Scouting aims and methods, while developing true Scout Spirit. It is anticipated that all people who complete Wood Badge training will continue to work actively in the Scouting program to further the aims and methods of Scouting.

Register for Wood Badge

Venturing Committee Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

9/23/2020

All Day

The Venturing Committee supports the Venturing Officers Association (VOA). If you are interested in becoming more involved at the council level, consider joining one of our committee meetings.

Learn More about Venturing

OA Ordeal Induction Weekend (Order of the Arrow)

9/25/2020 - 9/27/2020

All Day

Order of the Arrow (OA) Service Weekends are an opportunity for Arrowmen to give back by providing much-needed service to council camps! Scouts who were elected into the Order of the Arrow (OA) must complete an Ordeal within one year, in order to become a member of Colonneh Lodge.

Service Weekends OA Ordeal

All-Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

9/25/2020

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Cub Scout Adventure Camp Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

9/25/2020 - 9/27/2020

2:00PM - 10:00AM

Adventure Camp is an overnight, full program camp for all family members at Bovay Scout Ranch. Cub Scouts and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas and food service in the camp’s air-conditioned dining hall.

Register for Adventure Camp

Popcorn Blitz Day #1

9/26/2020

All Day

On popcorn blitz days, units will be encouraged to canvas their neighborhoods selling popcorn. There will be special drawings for prizes for Scouts who meet specific goals.

Popcorn Blitz Days

Popcorn show-n-sell payments due

10/1/2020

All Day

Show-n-sell is similar to take order sales, except Scouts have the popcorn in hand to sell to customers. Units pre-purchase a product bundle.

Sign up for show-n-sell

Catholic Retreat

10/2/2020 - 10/4/2020

All Day

Wood Badge 20-2B Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

10/3/2020 - 10/4/2020

8:00AM - 5:00PM

Wood Badge is a five-day advanced training program which gives participants a greater understanding of Scouting aims and methods, while developing true Scout Spirit. It is anticipated that all people who complete Wood Badge training will continue to work actively in the Scouting program to further the aims and methods of Scouting.

Register for Wood Badge

Recharter Training Roundtable: www.shac.org/about-us

10/8/2020

All Day

Every unit needs to send a representative to recharter training to pick up paperwork required to renew their affiliation with Scouting.

Learn more about recharter

Fun with Family Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

10/9/2020 - 10/11/2020

All Day

Fun with Family is an overnight campout for newly registered Scouts and their families. Cub Scouts can participate in BB guns, archery, sling shots, crafts, sports, campfire and more.

Register for Fun with Family

Field Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

10/9/2020

9:00AM - 11:30AM

Shooting Merit Badge Fulfillment Day

10/10/2020

All Day

The Shooting Merit Badge Fulfillment Class is an opportunity for Scouts who have a partial merit badge in rifle or shotgun to complete the badge.

Register for Shooting Merit Badge Fulfillment Class

Popcorn Blitz Day #2

10/10/2020

All Day

On popcorn blitz days, units will be encouraged to canvas their neighborhoods selling popcorn. There will be special drawings for prizes for Scouts who meet specific goals.

Popcorn Blitz Days

Columbus Day

10/12/2020

All Day

Venturing Forum Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

10/13/2020

All Day

Venturing Forums are a great resource and fun opportunity for leaders and the entire Venturing crew. Every forum features a program packed with ideas and opportunities for your crew to take advantage of and implement into its annual program plan.

Venturing Forums

Council Camping Committee Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

10/13/2020

6:30PM - 8:30PM

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

Council Coordinated Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

10/15/2020

All Day

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

RSVP for Council Coordinated

Cub Scout Adventure Camp Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

10/16/2020 - 10/18/2020

All Day

Adventure Camp is an overnight, full program camp for all family members at Bovay Scout Ranch. Cub Scouts and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas and food service in the camp’s air-conditioned dining hall.

Register for Adventure Camp

Popcorn Cyber Weekend #1

10/16/2020

All Day

On popcorn cyber weekends, every Scout who sells at least one item online during the following weekends will automatically be entered into a weekly drawing for prizes!

Popcorn Blitz Days

Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI)

10/17/2020

All Day

Jamboree-on-the-Internet (JOTI) is an annual Scouting event sponsored by the World Organization of the Scout Movement. Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) is an annual Scouting event that uses amateur radio to link Scouts around the world, around the nation, and in your own community.

Learn More about JOTI / JOTA

Board of Directors Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

10/19/2020

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Council Commissioner Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008

10/21/2020

11:30AM - 1:00PM

The council commission team promotes the quality of the Scouting program within the units. The division commissioners, assistant council commissioners, and council commissioner meet monthly.

Learn More about Commissioner Service

Day Camp Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

10/21/2020

7:00PM - 8:30PM

The day camp meetings are for district day camp directors and day camp program directors.

Day Camp Directors Website

Sea Scouts Fleet Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

10/21/2020

7:30PM - 9:30PM

SHAC Fleet Meetings are an opportunity for Skippers and leaders interested in Sea Scouts to gather to discuss program, upcoming events, and training for youth and adults. This is a networking and sharing opportunity.

Learn More about Sea Scouts

Cub Scout Adventure Camp Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

10/23/2020 - 10/25/2020

All Day

Adventure Camp is an overnight, full program camp for all family members at Bovay Scout Ranch. Cub Scouts and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas and food service in the camp’s air-conditioned dining hall.

Register for Adventure Camp

All-Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

10/23/2020

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Popcorn Blitz Day #3

10/24/2020

All Day

On popcorn blitz days, units will be encouraged to canvas their neighborhoods selling popcorn. There will be special drawings for prizes for Scouts who meet specific goals.

Popcorn Blitz Days

Popcorn Cyber Weekend #2

10/30/2020 - 11/1/2020

All Day

On popcorn cyber weekends, every Scout who sells at least one item online during the following weekends will automatically be entered into a weekly drawing for prizes!

Popcorn Blitz Days

OA Fall Pow Wow (Order of the Arrow) McNair Cub Adventure Camp at Bovay Scout Ranch

10/30/2020 - 11/1/2020

All Day

The Order of the Arrow (OA) Fall Pow Wow is Colonneh Lodge's premier event. It is a combination of sports, games, expos, shows, ceremony competitions, Native American crafts, Pow Wows, and so much more.

Register for OA Fall Pow Wow

Daylight Savings Time ends

10/31/2020

All Day

Popcorn orders due

10/31/2020

All Day

Unit popcorn orders are due today.Selling gourmet popcorn is a wonderful opportunity for units to earn funds to support their entire year of Scouting.

Learn more about popcorn

OA Vigil Weekend

11/7/2020 - 11/8/2020

All Day

The Vigil Honor is the highest honor that the Order of the Arrow can bestow upon its members. The Vigil Honor is a high mark of distinction and recognition reserved for those Arrowmen who by reason of exceptional service, personal effort, and unselfish interest, have made distinguished contributions to one or more of the following: the lodge, Order of the Arrow, Scouting community, or their Scout camps.

Vigil Nomination Form Vigil Honor Database

University of Scouting

11/7/2020

8:00AM - 3:00PM

University of Scouting is a training for leaders of all program areas to come together for a day of fun, fellowship and learning. University of Scouting has over 100 different classes, presented by some of the most experienced volunteers in the council.

University of Scouting

Field Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

11/9/2020

9:00AM - 11:30AM

Council Camping Committee Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

11/10/2020

6:30PM - 8:30PM

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

Veterans Day

11/11/2020

All Day

Executive Committee Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

11/12/2020

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Webelos Coyote Trail Extreme Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

11/13/2020 - 11/15/2020

All Day

Webelos Coyote Trail Xtreme is a specialty Adventure Camp weekend for 4^th and 5^th grade Webelos Scouts at Bovay Scout Ranch. Webelos Scouts are introduced to the patrol method giving them a unique experience into the importance of teamwork and an introduction to Scouting.

Register for Webelos Coyote Trail Xtreme

OA award nominations due (Order of the Arrow)

11/15/2020

All Day

Every year Colonneh Lodge presents several recognitions to youth and adult Arrowmen. Anyone can submit a nomination.

Lodge Award Nominations Colonneh Lodge Award Winners

Council Recognition Reception

11/17/2020

7:30PM - 9:00PM

The Council Recognition Reception is held annually to honor the recipients of the Silver Beaver Award and Heroism Awards.

Council Recognition Reception

Council Commissioner Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008

11/18/2020

11:30AM - 1:00PM

The council commission team promotes the quality of the Scouting program within the units. The division commissioners, assistant council commissioners, and council commissioner meet monthly.

Learn More about Commissioner Service

Day Camp Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

11/18/2020

7:00PM - 8:30PM

The day camp meetings are for district day camp directors and day camp program directors.

Day Camp Directors Website

Sea Scouts Fleet Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

11/18/2020

7:30PM - 9:30PM

SHAC Fleet Meetings are an opportunity for Skippers and leaders interested in Sea Scouts to gather to discuss program, upcoming events, and training for youth and adults. This is a networking and sharing opportunity.

Learn More about Sea Scouts

Cub Scout Adventure Camp #5 Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

11/20/2020 - 11/22/2020

All Day

Adventure Camp is an overnight, full program camp for all family members at Bovay Scout Ranch. Cub Scouts and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas and food service in the camp’s air conditioned dining hall.

Register for Adventure Camp

Popcorn Distribution (unit pick-up) Various by district (www.shac.org/distribution)

11/21/2020

All Day

Selling gourmet popcorn is a wonderful opportunity for units to earn funds to support their entire year of Scouting. For popcorn distribution, every unit should send one or more representatives to pick up the popcorn order for the entire unit.

Popcorn Distribution Details

Thanksgiving Day (office closed)

11/26/2020

All Day

Thanksgiving Holiday (office closed)

11/27/2020

All Day

All-Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

11/30/2020

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Unit recharter turn-in #1 District meeting (see district calendar: www.shac.org/districts)

12/3/2020

7:00PM - 8:30PM

Every December, all units (packs, troops, crews, posts) are required to renew their affiliation with Scouting. A representative of each unit completes the paperwork for renewing a charter online.

Learn more about Internet Recharter

Cub Scout Adventure Camp #6 Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

12/4/2020 - 12/6/2020

All Day

Adventure Camp is an overnight, full program camp for all family members at Bovay Scout Ranch. Cub Scouts and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas and food service in the camp’s air conditioned dining hall.

Register for Adventure Camp

College of Commissioner Science Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

12/5/2020

8:00AM - 4:00PM

The College of Commissioner Science is a day of training for commissioners from Commissioner Basic Training through advanced learning experiences in unit service.

Register for College of Commissioner Science

NYLT Participant Orientation Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

12/6/2020

All Day

Youth attending National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) must attend the orientation meeting.

Learn More

Field Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

12/7/2020

9:00AM - 11:30AM

Council Camping Committee Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

12/8/2020

6:30PM - 8:30PM

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

Council Commissioner Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008

12/9/2020

11:30AM - 1:00PM

The council commission team promotes the quality of the Scouting program within the units. The division commissioners, assistant council commissioners, and council commissioner meet monthly.

Learn More about Commissioner Service

Unit recharter turn-in #2 District meeting (see district calendar: www.shac.org/districts)

12/10/2020

7:00PM - 8:30PM

Every December, all units (packs, troops, crews, posts) are required to renew their affiliation with Scouting. A representative of each unit completes the paperwork for renewing a charter online.

Learn more about Internet Recharter

Winter Camp & NYLT Service Day

12/12/2020

10:00AM - 2:00PM

Volunteers are needed to set-up for camp for Winter Camp and National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT).

Council Annual Business Meeting

12/14/2020

All Day

Day Camp Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

12/16/2020

7:00PM - 8:30PM

The day camp meetings are for district day camp directors and day camp program directors.

Day Camp Directors Website

Sea Scouts Fleet Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

12/16/2020

7:30PM - 9:30PM

SHAC Fleet Meetings are an opportunity for Skippers and leaders interested in Sea Scouts to gather to discuss program, upcoming events, and training for youth and adults. This is a networking and sharing opportunity.

Learn More about Sea Scouts

All council employees meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

12/18/2020

All Day

Staff Holiday Party Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

12/18/2020

All Day

All-Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

12/21/2020

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Christmas Holiday (office closed)

12/24/2020

All Day

Christmas Holiday (office closed)

12/25/2020

All Day

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

12/26/2020 - 12/31/2020

All Day

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed six-day council-level program designed to provide youth who are 13 years and older with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.

Register for NYLT

Winter Camp Camp Strake, Coldspring, TX 77331

12/26/2020 - 12/31/2020

All Day

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.

Register for Winter Camp

OA Brotherhood Ceremony (Order of the Arrow) Winter Camp

12/28/2020

All Day

After six months of service as an Ordeal member and after fulfilling certain requirements, an Order of the Arrow member may take part in the Brotherhood ceremony, which places further emphasis on the ideals of Scouting and the Order.

Brotherhood Order of the Arrow

New Year's Day (office closed)

1/1/2021

All Day

Key Leader's Conference Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

1/9/2021

All Day

Key Leaders Conference is an annual half-day meeting for district leadership.

RSVP for Key Leaders Conference

Field Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

1/11/2021

9:00AM - 11:30AM

Council Camping Committee Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

1/12/2021

6:30PM - 8:30PM

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

Venturing Committee Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

1/13/2021

All Day

The Venturing Committee supports the Venturing Officers Association (VOA). If you are interested in becoming more involved at the council level, consider joining one of our committee meetings.

Learn More about Venturing

Scout Fair Kickoff (for district volunteers)

1/14/2021

All Day

District Scout Fair chairs meet to prepare for the unit kick-off meeting.

OA Lodge Leadership Development / Banquet (Order of the Arrow) Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

1/16/2021

All Day

Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) is a dynamic training where Arrowmen learn how to become a better leader. Youth and adult training classes include leadership development, event planning, goal setting, and other tools needed to improve chapters.

Register for LLD & Banquet

Shooting Merit Badge Fulfillment Day

1/16/2021

8:00AM - 3:00PM

The Shooting Merit Badge Fulfillment Class is an opportunity for Scouts who have a partial merit badge in rifle or shotgun to complete the badge.

Register for Shooting Merit Badge Fulfillment Class

Eagle Scout Project of the Year Award nominations due

1/18/2021

All Day

The Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award program of the National Council is designed to recognize the valuable service of an exceptional nature by an Eagle Scout to a religious institution, a school, community, or other entity.

Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award Nomination

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (office closed)

1/18/2021

All Day

Venturing Forum Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

1/19/2021

All Day

Venturing Forums are a great resource and fun opportunity for leaders and the entire Venturing crew. Every forum features a program packed with ideas and opportunities for your crew to take advantage of and implement into its annual program plan.

Venturing Forums

International Committee Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

1/20/2021

All Day

The focus of the international committee is to raise awareness for the worldwide brotherhood of Scouting.

Learn More

Council Commissioner Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008

1/20/2021

11:30AM - 1:00PM

The council commission team promotes the quality of the Scouting program within the units. The division commissioners, assistant council commissioners, and council commissioner meet monthly.

Learn More about Commissioner Service

Sea Scouts Fleet Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

1/20/2021

7:30PM - 9:30PM

SHAC Fleet Meetings are an opportunity for Skippers and leaders interested in Sea Scouts to gather to discuss program, upcoming events, and training for youth and adults. This is a networking and sharing opportunity.

Learn More about Sea Scouts

Executive Committee Workshop Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

1/21/2021

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Scout Fair Kickoff (for unit leaders) Various district locations (www.shac.org/kick-off)

1/21/2021

7:00PM - 8:30PM

At the Scout Fair Kickoff, unit leaders receive training and materials for the Scout Fair coupon books sales, a brilliant way for units to raise money and prepare Scouts to earn their own way! Leaders will also receive information on how their unit can participate at Scout Fair, as either a service unit or booth participant to earn an additional 10% commission.

Kickoff Locations Scout Fair Coupon Books

Day Camp Directors Staff Development Workshop Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

1/23/2021

8:00AM - 1:00PM

In lieu of monthly day camp meetings, there will be a staff development workshop. All day camp directors and program directors need to attend. The workshop will cover the day camp program, supplies, promotions, registration, regulations and standards, preparing the camp book for inspections, selecting water bottles and leader gifts, and determining dates for the spring meetings.

RSVP for the Staff Development Workshop

All-Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

1/25/2021

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Scouting For Food: Hanger Distribution

1/30/2021

All Day

Scouting for Food is a council-wide service project. During the second weekend of Scouting for Food, Scouts pick up and deliver donations to their local food banks and pantries.

Sign up for Scouting for Food

New Board Member Orientation Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

2/4/2021

All Day

Scouting for Food: Collection

2/6/2021

All Day

Scouting for Food is a council-wide service project. During the second weekend of Scouting for Food, Scouts pick up and deliver donations to their local food banks and pantries.

Sign up for Scouting for Food

Scout Sunday

2/7/2021

All Day

Scout Sunday is an opportunity for units can attend services in uniform, conduct a flag ceremony, speak about Scouting, present religious awards and/or formally thank the chartering organization for their support throughout the year.

Scout Sunday Religious Awards

BSA's Birthday (1910)

2/8/2021

All Day

Offical papers establishing the Boy Scouts of America were signed on February 8, 1910 – the date now celebrated as the birthday of the BSA.

Field Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

2/8/2021

9:00AM - 11:30AM

Council Camping Committee Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

2/9/2021

6:30PM - 8:30PM

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

Venturing Committee Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

2/10/2021

All Day

The Venturing Committee supports the Venturing Officers Association (VOA). If you are interested in becoming more involved at the council level, consider joining one of our committee meetings.

Learn More about Venturing

OA Ordeal and Service Weekend (Order of the Arrow)

2/12/2021 - 2/14/2021

All Day

Scouts who were elected into the Order of the Arrow (OA) by their unit must complete an Ordeal within one year, in order to become a member of Colonneh Lodge. Order of the Arrow Service Weekend is an opportunity for Arrowmen to give back by providing much-needed service to council camps!

Register for an OA Ordeal Register for Service Weekend

Scout Sabbath

2/13/2021

All Day

Scout Sabbath offers an opportunity for worshippers to honor Scouts and Scouters, as well as to learn more themselves about the value of Scouting as a youth program chartered to a Jewish organization. It gives a rabbi a framework to address Scouts directly, in addition to speaking about Scouting to the congregation.

Scout Sabbath

Council First Aid Meet

2/13/2021

8:00AM - 12:00PM

The Council First Aid Meet is an event that challenges Scouts in troops to perform first aid in simulated real-life situations. Patrols compete in practical first aid problems, displaying hands-on skills from the Scout Handbook, First Aid Merit Badge pamphlet and current American Red Cross guidelines. The top three winning patrols at each district’s First Aid Meet are eligible to compete in the Council First Aid Meet.

More Information about the Council First Aid Meet

Shooting Merit Badge Fulfillment Day

2/13/2021

8:00AM - 3:00PM

The Shooting Merit Badge Fulfillment Class is an opportunity for Scouts who have a partial merit badge in rifle or shotgun to complete the badge.

Register for Shooting Merit Badge Fulfillment Class

Presidents' Day (office closed)

2/15/2021

All Day

Ash Wednesday

2/17/2021

All Day

Council Commissioner Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008

2/17/2021

11:30AM - 1:00PM

The council commission team promotes the quality of the Scouting program within the units. The division commissioners, assistant council commissioners, and council commissioner meet monthly.

Learn More about Commissioner Service

Day Camp Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

2/17/2021

7:00PM - 8:30PM

The day camp meetings are for district day camp directors and day camp program directors.

Day Camp Directors Website

Sea Scouts Fleet Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

2/17/2021

7:30PM - 9:30PM

SHAC Fleet Meetings are an opportunity for Skippers and leaders interested in Sea Scouts to gather to discuss program, upcoming events, and training for youth and adults. This is a networking and sharing opportunity.

Learn More about Sea Scouts

National Day Camp School Cockrell Scout Center (2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008)

2/19/2021 - 2/21/2021

All Day

The purpose of National Camping School (NCS) is to provide adults with a learning experience and training related to the operation of council camp. The key staff members will, in turn, train and supervise other staff personnel in your council camping program. Training is offered for staff members who will serve as district day camp directors and program directors.

Learn More Day Camp Director Website

Baden Powell Fellowship Dinner Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

2/19/2021

All Day

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 Dinner.

During the evening, attendees from the previous year share memories of their leadership training experience through slide shows, stories and regalia presentations. Scouters will be given an opportunity to contribute to the Leadership Training Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance to Scouts and Scouters attending council leadership training courses. The dress is field uniform or business casual.

Learn More

Venturing Challenge

2/19/2021 - 2/21/2021

5:00PM - 10:00AM

The Venturing Challenge is a weekend campout filled with games, movies, crew against crew competitions, campfire program for the youth to bring prospective Venturers and Sea Scouts to a council-wide activity.

Register for the Venturing Challenge

All-Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

2/22/2021

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Board of Directors Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

2/22/2021

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Cub Scout Adventure Camp #1 Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

2/26/2021 - 2/28/2021

All Day

Adventure Camp is an overnight, full program camp for all family members at Bovay Scout Ranch. Cub Scouts and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas and food service in the camp’s air conditioned dining hall.

Register for Adventure Camp

Scout Fair 5% bonus deadline

3/4/2021

All Day

Units receive a 5% additional bonus commission for turning in money for sold Scout Fair coupon books sold by today.

Scout Fair coupon books

Cub Scout Adventure Camp #2 Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

3/5/2021 - 3/7/2021

All Day

Adventure Camp is an overnight, full program camp for all family members at Bovay Scout Ranch. Cub Scouts and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas and food service in the camp’s air conditioned dining hall.

Register for Adventure Camp

Field Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

3/8/2021

9:00AM - 11:30AM

Council Camping Committee Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

3/9/2021

6:30PM - 8:30PM

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

Wood Badge 21-1A

3/12/2021 - 3/14/2021

7:30AM - 5:00PM

Wood Badge is a five-day advanced training program which gives participants a greater understanding of Scouting aims and methods, while developing true Scout Spirit. It is anticipated that all people who complete Wood Badge training will continue to work actively in the Scouting program to further the aims and methods of Scouting.

Register for Wood Badge

Shooting Merit Badge Fulfillment Day

3/13/2021

8:00AM - 3:00PM

The Shooting Merit Badge Fulfillment Class is an opportunity for Scouts who have a partial merit badge in rifle or shotgun to complete the badge.

Register for Shooting Merit Badge Fulfillment Class

Daylight Savings Begins

3/14/2021

All Day

Council Commissioner Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008

3/17/2021

11:30AM - 1:00PM

The council commission team promotes the quality of the Scouting program within the units. The division commissioners, assistant council commissioners, and council commissioner meet monthly.

Learn More about Commissioner Service

Day Camp Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

3/17/2021

7:00PM - 8:30PM

The day camp meetings are for district day camp directors and day camp program directors.

Day Camp Directors Website

Sea Scouts Fleet Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

3/17/2021

7:30PM - 9:30PM

SHAC Fleet Meetings are an opportunity for Skippers and leaders interested in Sea Scouts to gather to discuss program, upcoming events, and training for youth and adults. This is a networking and sharing opportunity.

Learn More about Sea Scouts

Scout Fair 3% bonus deadline

3/18/2021

All Day

Units receive a 3% additional bonus commission for turning in money for sold Scout Fair coupon books sold by today.

Scout Fair coupon books

Executive Committee Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008

3/18/2021

12:00PM - 1:00PM

University of Scouting

3/20/2021

8:00AM - 3:00PM

University of Scouting is a training for leaders of all program areas to come together for a day of fun, fellowship and learning. University of Scouting has over 100 different classes, presented by some of the most experienced volunteers in the council.

University of Scouting

All-Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

3/22/2021

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Venturing Committee Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

3/24/2021

All Day

The Venturing Committee supports the Venturing Officers Association (VOA). If you are interested in becoming more involved at the council level, consider joining one of our committee meetings.

Learn More about Venturing

Scout Fair unit participation deadline

3/26/2021

All Day

Units that participate at Scout Fair, as either a service unit or booth participant, earn an extra 10% commission on Scout Fair coupon books sold. Units must sign-up by today.

Unit Sign-up for Scout Fair

Cub Scout Adventure Camp #3 Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

3/26/2021 - 3/28/2021

2:00PM - 10:00AM

Adventure Camp is an overnight, full program camp for all family members at Bovay Scout Ranch. Cub Scouts and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas and food service in the camp’s air conditioned dining hall.

Register for Adventure Camp

Wood Badge 21-1B

3/27/2021 - 3/28/2021

All Day

Wood Badge is a five-day advanced training program which gives participants a greater understanding of Scouting aims and methods, while developing true Scout Spirit. It is anticipated that all people who complete Wood Badge training will continue to work actively in the Scouting program to further the aims and methods of Scouting.

Register for Wood Badge

Good Friday (office closed)

4/2/2021

All Day

Easter Sunday

4/4/2021

All Day

Scout Fair 1% bonus deadline

4/5/2021

All Day

Units receive a 1% additional bonus commission for turning in money for sold Scout Fair coupon books sold by today.

Scout Fair coupon books

Field Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

4/5/2021

9:00AM - 11:30AM

Scout Fair

4/10/2021

10:00AM - 3:00PM

Scout Fair is an event where Scouts from 16 counties converge to showcase their Scouting skills. Scouts and the entire family will enjoy visiting hundreds of booths with fun activities and crafts, learning Scout skills, meeting new friends and tasting the delicious outdoor cooking. Bring comfortable shoes and your camera. Open to the public. The event is free (parking is typically $12).

Learn more about Scout Fair

Council Camping Committee Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

4/13/2021

6:30PM - 8:30PM

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

Venturing Committee Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

4/14/2021

All Day

The Venturing Committee supports the Venturing Officers Association (VOA). If you are interested in becoming more involved at the council level, consider joining one of our committee meetings.

Learn More about Venturing

Council Coordinated Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

4/15/2021

All Day

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

RSVP for Council Coordinated

Powder Horn (weekend #1)

4/16/2021 - 4/18/2021

All Day

Powder Horn is an action-packed, hands-on, six-day course on high adventure resources to help Scouts and Scouters learn how to implement high adventure activities into their troops or crews. Adult leaders from all Scouting programs and Scouts age 16 and older are eligible to attend; and there are no restrictions on attending the course a second time.

Powder Horn

Cub Scout Adventure Camp #4 Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

4/16/2021 - 4/18/2021

6:00PM - 10:00AM

Adventure Camp is an overnight, full program camp for all family members at Bovay Scout Ranch. Cub Scouts and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas and food service in the camp’s air conditioned dining hall.

Register for Adventure Camp

All-Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

4/19/2021

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Board of Directors Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

4/19/2021

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Venturing Forum Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

4/20/2021

All Day

Venturing Forums are a great resource and fun opportunity for leaders and the entire Venturing crew. Every forum features a program packed with ideas and opportunities for your crew to take advantage of and implement into its annual program plan.

Venturing Forums

Council Commissioner Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008

4/21/2021

11:30AM - 1:00PM

The council commission team promotes the quality of the Scouting program within the units. The division commissioners, assistant council commissioners, and council commissioner meet monthly.

Learn More about Commissioner Service

Day Camp Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

4/21/2021

7:00PM - 8:30PM

The day camp meetings are for district day camp directors and day camp program directors.

Day Camp Directors Website

Sea Scouts Fleet Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

4/21/2021

7:30PM - 9:30PM

SHAC Fleet Meetings are an opportunity for Skippers and leaders interested in Sea Scouts to gather to discuss program, upcoming events, and training for youth and adults. This is a networking and sharing opportunity.

Learn More about Sea Scouts

Arrowman Bash (Order of the Arrow)

4/23/2021 - 4/25/2021

All Day

Arrowman Bash is a weekend event held each spring, that allows Arrowmen to recommit themselves to the principles of our order: brotherhood, cheerfulness and service. Saturday morning focuses on service to camp, while Saturday afternoon and evening are filled with awesome food, exciting activities, and lots of fellowship opportunities (e.g., games, competitions, Pow Wow).

Register for Arrowman Bash

Silver Beaver Award nominations due

4/30/2021

All Day

The Silver Beaver Award is the highest form of recognition that a local council can bestow on a volunteer for distinguished service to youth. Nominations are due every year on May 1^st.

Silver Beaver Award Nomination Form

Powder Horn (weekend #2)

4/30/2021 - 5/2/2021

All Day

Powder Horn is an action-packed, hands-on, six-day course on high adventure resources to help Scouts and Scouters learn how to implement high adventure activities into their troops or crews. Adult leaders from all Scouting programs and Scouts age 16 and older are eligible to attend; and there are no restrictions on attending the course a second time.

Powder Horn

Cub Scout Adventure Camp Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

4/30/2021 - 5/2/2021

6:00PM - 6:00PM

Adventure Camp is an overnight, full program camp for all family members at Bovay Scout Ranch. Cub Scouts and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas and food service in the camp’s air conditioned dining hall.

Register for Adventure Camp

NYLT Participant Orientation Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

5/2/2021

All Day

Youth attending National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) must attend the orientation meeting.

Learn More

Mother's Day

5/9/2021

All Day

Field Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

5/10/2021

9:00AM - 11:30AM

Council Camping Committee Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

5/11/2021

6:30PM - 8:30PM

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

Executive Committee Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

5/13/2021

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Cub Scout Adventure Camp Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868

5/14/2021 - 5/16/2021

All Day

Adventure Camp is an overnight, full program camp for all family members at Bovay Scout Ranch. Cub Scouts and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas and food service in the camp’s air conditioned dining hall.

Register for Adventure Camp

Council Commissioner Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008

5/19/2021

11:30AM - 1:00PM

The council commission team promotes the quality of the Scouting program within the units. The division commissioners, assistant council commissioners, and council commissioner meet monthly.

Learn More about Commissioner Service

International Committee Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

5/19/2021

6:30PM - 8:00PM

The focus of the international committee is to raise awareness for the worldwide brotherhood of Scouting.

Learn More

Day Camp Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

5/19/2021

7:00PM - 8:30PM

The day camp meetings are for district day camp directors and day camp program directors.

Day Camp Directors Website

Sea Scouts Fleet Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

5/19/2021

7:30PM - 9:30PM

SHAC Fleet Meetings are an opportunity for Skippers and leaders interested in Sea Scouts to gather to discuss program, upcoming events, and training for youth and adults. This is a networking and sharing opportunity.

Learn More about Sea Scouts

OA Service Day (Order of the Arrow)

5/22/2021

All Day

Service Day

Order of the Arrow Service Day is an opportunity for Arrowmen to give back by providing much-needed service to council camps!

Register for Service Day

National Annual Meeting (Grapevine, TX)

5/26/2021 - 5/28/2021

All Day

Popcorn Chair Orientation (for district popcorn chair) Cockrell Scout Center (2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008)

5/27/2021

All Day

The district popcorn kernel chairs meet to prepare for the popcorn sale and district kick-offs.

More information about popcorn

Memorial Day (office closed)

5/31/2021

All Day

All-Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

5/31/2021

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Venturing Leadership Award (VLA) Nominations Due

6/1/2021

All Day

The Venturing Leadership Award (VLA) is presented by councils to Venturers who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing and who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law. Nominations for the VLA are due each year on June 1^st. The awards are presented at the Venturing Banquet.

VLA Nomination Form

Council Camping Committee Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

6/8/2021

6:30PM - 8:30PM

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

Field Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

6/14/2021

9:00AM - 11:30AM

Council Commissioner Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008

6/16/2021

11:30AM - 1:00PM

The council commission team promotes the quality of the Scouting program within the units. The division commissioners, assistant council commissioners, and council commissioner meet monthly.

Learn More about Commissioner Service

Day Camp Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

6/16/2021

7:00PM - 8:30PM

The day camp meetings are for district day camp directors and day camp program directors.

Day Camp Directors Website

Sea Scouts Fleet Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

6/16/2021

7:30PM - 9:30PM

SHAC Fleet Meetings are an opportunity for Skippers and leaders interested in Sea Scouts to gather to discuss program, upcoming events, and training for youth and adults. This is a networking and sharing opportunity.

Learn More about Sea Scouts

Father's Day

6/20/2021

All Day

National Scout Jamboree

6/21/2021 - 6/30/2021

All Day

Scouting’s flagship event is one-of-a-kind. It’s a gathering of approximately 40,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff that showcases everything that is great about the BSA and its members. Over the course of 10 summer days, once every four years, the Boy Scouts of America comes together for the national Scout jamboree.

Learn More

Board of Directors Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

6/21/2021

12:00PM - 1:00PM

All-Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

6/28/2021

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Independence Day (office closed)

7/4/2021

All Day

Field Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

7/12/2021

9:00AM - 11:30AM

Council Camping Committee Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

7/13/2021

6:30PM - 8:30PM

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

Council Commissioner Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008

7/21/2021

11:30AM - 1:00PM

The council commission team promotes the quality of the Scouting program within the units. The division commissioners, assistant council commissioners, and council commissioner meet monthly.

Learn More about Commissioner Service

Day Camp Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

7/21/2021

7:00PM - 8:30PM

The day camp meetings are for district day camp directors and day camp program directors.

Day Camp Directors Website

Sea Scouts Fleet Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

7/21/2021

7:30PM - 9:30PM

SHAC Fleet Meetings are an opportunity for Skippers and leaders interested in Sea Scouts to gather to discuss program, upcoming events, and training for youth and adults. This is a networking and sharing opportunity.

Learn More about Sea Scouts

Popcorn show-n-sell training (for unit leaders)

7/22/2021

All Day

Show-n-sell is similar to take order sales, except Scouts have the popcorn in hand to sell to customers. Units pre-purchase a product bundle. At the show-in-sell training, unit leaders will receive, sales materials, training, and leader tools. Every unit should send at least one leader.

Learn More

All-Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

7/26/2021

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Fall Recruiting Train-the-Trainer (for district membership chair) Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008

7/28/2021

7:00PM - 8:30PM

District fall recruiting night chairs and their team members are invited to this training. The council membership committee will present ideas on how to conduct the district Fall Recruiting Night Training. Fall Recruiting Night support materials will be distributed to the district recruiting chairs.

Learn More about Fall Recruiting

Popcorn online sales begin

8/1/2021

All Day

Selling popcorn online is the best way to sell to friends and family who live far away. Online sales count toward Scout rewards including great prizes and the scholarship program. Selling gourmet popcorn is a wonderful opportunity for units to earn funds to support their entire year of Scouting.

Register Scouts to sell online More Information about Popcorn Sales

Popcorn show-n-sell orders due

8/1/2021

All Day

Show-n-sell is similar to take order sales, except Scouts have the popcorn in hand to sell to customers. Units pre-purchase a product bundle.

Sign up for show-n-sell

Field Staff Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

8/9/2021

9:00AM - 11:30AM

Council Camping Committee Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

8/10/2021

6:30PM - 8:30PM

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

Venturing Banquet Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008

8/14/2021

6:00PM - 9:00PM

The Venturing Banquet is the annual awards banquet where your peers and leadership will be presented with recognition for their work in the Venturing and Sea Scout programs. At the banquet the new Venturing Officer’s Association leadership will be announced.

Venturing Banquet

OA Vigil Honor Nominations Due (Order of the Arrow)

8/15/2021

All Day

Nominations for the Order of the Arrow Vigil Honor are due in August. After two years of exceptional service as a Brotherhood member, and with the approval of the national Order of the Arrow committee, a youth or adult Arrowmen may be recognized with the Vigil Honor for their distinguished contributions to their lodge, the Order of the Arrow, Scouting, or their Scout camp.

OA Vigil Honor Nomination Form

Council Commissioner Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008

8/18/2021

11:30AM - 1:00PM

The council commission team promotes the quality of the Scouting program within the units. The division commissioners, assistant council commissioners, and council commissioner meet monthly.

Learn More about Commissioner Service

Day Camp Meeting Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008

8/18/2021

7:00PM - 8:30PM

The day camp meetings are for district day camp directors and day camp program directors.

Day Camp Directors Website

Council Calendar

Service Day