Activities

District Activities Chair, Leslie Melton

Activities Around Houston

Cub Scout Activities offered by Bayshore District

Map to District Activities

Arrow of Light Ceremonies – Spring:  Packs

The Arrow of Light is the highest rank in Cub Scouting and is the only Cub Scout badge that may be worn on the Boy Scouts uniform. A boy who has earned the Arrow of Light Award is eligible to become a Boy Scout.  The Bayshore Ani-Lati Chapter performs unforgettable Arrow of Light Ceremonies for our packs upon request and one District Ceremony typically in March.  To schedule a ceremony, click here. 

Derby Day: Pinewood Derby, Smash Derby & Raingutter Regatta - February

Cub Scouts love making Pinewood Derby cars and Raingutter Regatta boats.  The kits can be purchased at the Scout Shop.  Derby Day is open to ALL Scouts, Siblings, and Parents.  You do Not have to have won or placed in your pack Pinewood Derby to enter.  Each car will run several races.  The lowest cumulative time is declared the winner.  Trophies will be awarded for 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd, most creative and best workmanship in each rank.  There is also an open division for Siblings and Parents. 

Raingutter Regatta kits are available at the Scout Shop.  The races are run triple elimination style.  The boys really enjoy racing these easy to build boats.  The Smash Derby….this is Not your daddy's derby! No way. Only the strong survive. Are you Cub Enough to participate in Tournament Jousting, Cub-Scout style!  Two cars will be placed on a U-shaped track.  The Pinewood Derby car that knocks the other car off the track will be the winner for that race.  Speed alone just isn't enough anymore . . . Who knows what you'll come up against when your turn's up . . . The construction rules are the same as for the traditional downhill Derby event.  The Smash Derby will be run after the Pinewood Derby races so you can use the same car for both races or bring a separate car.  Registration form.

Pushmobile - October                    

Get out the power tools out and start building your Pushmobile for the Cub Scouts favorite event of the year.  Boys work together as a team push a boy powered go-cart to finish line.  Races are run double elimination style.  Registration form

Scout Day & Fishing Tourney - September              

Get out your fishing rod and tackle box for our annual Cub Fishing Tourney & Scout Day.  Activities include fishing, archery, rope bridge, sling shots, and more.   This is a great opportunity to invite kids who may be interested in joining scouting.  Registration form.

Twilight Camp - June

Twilight Camp is full of fun and excitement.  Camp is held every night for one night and scouts have the opportunity to make new friends and share all kinds of new experiences. We offer BB, archery, water guns, sling shots, sports, nature crafts, and more.  Tigers, Wolves, and Bears work on achievements and electives.  Webelos work on activity badges.  Registration form

Webelos Woods - November

An activity to introduce Webelos Scouts, each with an adult family member, to the many outdoor adventures of Boy Scouting.  This awesome weekend event includes patrol-method camping and Scout activities.  On Saturday morning, Webelos Patrols compete in Webelos skills (first aid, fire building, camping skills, games, knots) and during the afternoon local Boy Scout Troops teach basic boy scout skills.  The patrols are judged on Patrol Flag and Yell, Resources, Leadership, Teamwork, Skill Demonstration and Scout Spirit.  Registration form.

Cub Scout Activities offered by the Council

American Indian Weekend – July and December:  Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts

American Indian Weekend is a weekend event sponsored by the OA at Camp Strake consisting of Native American workshops and a large PowWow.  Boy Scout Troops and Cub Scout Packs can attend.  For more information, click here.  

Camping

Camping has long been a tradition of Scouting’s history for the purpose of developing self-confidence, leadership, citizenship as well as an understanding and appreciation of the outdoors.  Camping adds a dimension to a youth's Scouting experience not easily found in other settings.  Click here for camping opportunities in Sam Houston Area Council including the Janis & George Fleming Cub World at Camp Strake , McNair Cub Adventure Camp at Bovay Scout Ranch, Webelos Resident Camp, Summer Adventure Camp, Camp Brosig, Pack Overnighters, and Webelos Den Overnighters.

Scout Fair - April:  Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Ventures

The Houston Scout Fair is the biggest Scout Show in the nation.  You will definitely want to attend this extraordinary event from 11-5.  Scout from Tiger Cubs to Eagle Scouts will have a fabulous, fun-filled day mingling with thousands of other Scouts and their families, participating in hundreds of hands-on activities (e.g., climbing walls, craft booths, monkey bridges, rubber band guns, making Gak, meeting astronauts), tasting gourmet camp-fare cooked by Scouts (e.g., cobbler, chili, turkey, bread), and taking home treasured bits of memorabilia at Reliant Arena.  For more information, click here.

Scout Sunday - February:  Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Ventures  

At least once a year, Scout units are urged to participate in the religious service of their chartering organization: attend en masse in uniform, do a flag ceremony, speak about Scouting, and/or formally thank them for their support throughout the year.  Why not also have a recruiting information table in the foyer or hospitality area for afterwards?  This is also a great time to distribute the religious awards earned by your boys.  Note that Boy Scouts is non-sectarian and awards can be earned for nearly any organized religion - "a Boy Scout is reverent".  Click here for more information on Scout Sunday.  Click here for more information on Scout Sabbath.  

Ten Commandments Hike - February:  Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Ventures  

On Saturday, rain or shine, you are invited to follow one of three different, five-mile hikes to view a variety of church, synagogue, and other religious sites with a brief architectural and religious lecture at each stop.  The purpose is to support the Scout Law element "A Scout is Reverent", and promote inter-faith understanding.  This walk is appropriate for entire families, Cub, Boy, and Girl Scouts, Sunday School classes, youth groups, etc. etc.  However, participants must be physically able to navigate good and not-so-good sidewalks, roadways, gravel paths, grassy stretches, etc. at a moderate pace.  For more information, click here.

Boy Scout Activities offered by Bayshore District

Camp-o-ree – April:  Boy Scouts        

A camporee is a district activity to demonstrate the techniques of living in camp. Troops around the district attend a weekend campout and patrols compete in Scoutcraft competitions.  Patrols are judged on Leadership, Teamwork, Skill Demonstration and Scout Spirit.  Registration form

First Aid Meet – January:  Boy Scouts        

Boy Scout Patrols are tested on their first aid skills at the First Aid meet.  Patrol work as a team to solve several first aid scenarios.  The top two scoring patrols represent the district at the Council First Aid meet in February.

Order of the Arrow Meetings (ani-lati chapter) - Monthly

Chapter meetings are held at St. James Presbyterian Church at Spencer and Underwood in La Porte on the second Sunday of every month.  The regular chapter meeting begins at 3 pm followed by ceremony practice, drumming and singing.  For more information, click here.

Boy Scout Activities offered by the Council

Camping

Camping has long been a tradition of Scouting’s history for the purpose of developing self-confidence, leadership, citizenship as well as an understanding and appreciation of the outdoors.  Camping adds a dimension to a youth's Scouting experience not easily found in other settings.  Click here for camping opportunities in Sam Houston Area Council including Camp Brosig, Camp Strake , Cockrell River Camp , Hamman Scout Camp , Horseshoe Bend Camp , Winter Camp , and Super Troop, in addition to National opportunities such as Sea Base High Adventure, Philmont, Northern Tier High Adventure . 

American Indian Weekend – July:  Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts

American Indian Weekend is a weekend event sponsored by the OA at Camp Strake consisting of Native American workshops and a large PowWow.  Boy Scout Troops and Cub Scout Packs can attend.  For more information, click here.  

High Adventure Rally Boy Scouts and Venturers

The High Adventure Rally program helps your unit plan High Adventure experiences. The Rally includes training and support of the Council High Adventure Committee.  Meet experts who will show your Troop and Crew how to have an experience of a lifetime.  Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Leaders are invited to attend.  more 

OA Fall PowWow - October:  Boy Scout OA Members
Fall PowWow is Colonneh’s premier Lodge event. It is a combination of Native American activities such as ceremony and dance classes, regalia building activities, competitions and PowWows; sports; exciting games; shows; expos; and more. 
 

OA Section Conclave -  Boy Scout OA Members
Section Conclave is an annual event where 17 Lodges from Southern Region – Section 2 get together for fellowship, competitions, and lot of fun while celebrating the traditions of the Order of the Arrow. Scouts from all over Texas and SE Louisiana have a blast participating in the numerous special events, games, food, fun, ceremony and dance competitions, awesome shows, LOTS of patch trading and so much more.

OA Spring Fellowship - February:  Boy Scout OA Members

Spring Fellowship is a one-day event full of fun and service to the camp for OA Arrowmen.  The day starts with Arrowman giving back in cheerful service to the camp. The afternoon includes fun events and activities, ceremony competitions, dance competitions, and much more!!!! In addition, Arrowman can learn more about Native American singing, drumming, costuming, and dancing; and make Native American crafts. The evening concludes with an extraordinary PowWow where everyone will be involved in a night of fun and celebration.  For more information, click here.

Scout Fair - April:  Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Ventures

The Houston Scout Fair is the biggest Scout Show in the nation.  You will definitely want to attend this extraordinary event from 11-5.  Scout from Tiger Cubs to Eagle Scouts will have a fabulous, fun-filled day mingling with thousands of other Scouts and their families, participating in hundreds of hands-on activities (e.g., climbing walls, craft booths, monkey bridges, rubber band guns, making Gak, meeting astronauts), tasting gourmet camp-fare cooked by Scouts (e.g., cobbler, chili, turkey, bread), and taking home treasured bits of memorabilia at Reliant Arena.  For more information, click here.

Scout Sunday - February:  Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Ventures  

At least once a year, Scout units are urged to participate in the religious service of their chartering organization: attend en masse in uniform, do a flag ceremony, speak about Scouting, and/or formally thank them for their support throughout the year.  Why not also have a recruiting information table in the foyer or hospitality area for afterwards?  This is also a great time to distribute the religious awards earned by your boys.  Note that Boy Scouts is non-sectarian and awards can be earned for nearly any organized religion - "a Boy Scout is reverent".  Click here for more information on Scout Sunday.  Click here for more information on Scout Sabbath.

Ten Commandments Hike - February:  Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Ventures  

On Saturday, rain or shine, you are invited to follow one of three different, five-mile hikes to view a variety of church, synagogue, and other religious sites with a brief architectural and religious lecture at each stop.  The purpose is to support the Scout Law element "A Scout is Reverent", and promote inter-faith understanding.  This walk is appropriate for entire families, Cub, Boy, and Girl Scouts, Sunday School classes, youth groups, etc. etc.  However, participants must be physically able to navigate good and not-so-good sidewalks, roadways, gravel paths, grassy stretches, etc. at a moderate pace.  For more information, click here.

Leader Activities offered by Bayshore District

District Committee Meetings - monthly  
Consisting of chartered organization representatives (CORs) and elected district members at large, the district committee coordinates the functions of the district to carry out the policies and objectives of the council.   The District Committee typically meets the last Thursday of every month at University Baptist Church.  Any adult volunteer may attend.

District Recognition Dinner - February

You are guaranteed a night of Fun, Fellowship and some Fabulous Food at District Dinner.  Join us as we acknowledge and thank our adult volunteers for the hard work and dedication that made this year incredibly successful.  Bayshore’s outstanding leaders at the unit and district levels will also be recognized.  All volunteers are invited.  Registration form will be available soon.

Roundtable - monthly

A monthly meeting typically held the first Thursday of every month at University Baptist Church, conducted by the Roundtable Commissioner and staff to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program.  Roundtable is a form of supplemental training for volunteers. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas; information on policy, events, and training opportunities; and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. As a result of the roundtable experience, unit leaders will be inspired, motivated, informed, and able to provide a stronger program for their Scouts.  more

Training

Trained leaders provide a quality, fun-filled program for boys and young men and young women. When leaders understand the whys and hows of Scouting, they are more effective in their roles and the youth win!   Scouting is a lifetime of learning.  It’s a game with a purpose.  Scouting teaches skills not only to the youth, but also to its adult volunteers as well.   Leader Specific Training, Outdoor Training, Youth Protection Training, PowWow, University of Scouting, Wood Badge and more are designed to teach each Cub Scout and Boy Scout volunteer the keys to success in his or her position.  For more information, click here.

Leader Activities offered by Council

Silver Beaver Dinner - October (nominations due in May)

The Silver Beaver Award is the highest form of recognition that a local council can bestow on a volunteer.  Recipients are selected based on their noteworthy service of exception character to youth.  The Silver Beaver recipients are recognized at the Council Annual Recognition Dinner.  For more information, visit here.