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, El Rancho Cima (River Camp and Horseshoe Bend), Winter Camp and Summer Camp in addition to National opportunities such as Sea Base High Adventure, Philmont, Northern Tier High Adventure . 

Camp-o-ree – October:  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    map

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.   Registration form     map

Order of the Arrow Meetings (ani-lati chapter) - Monthly:  Boy Scout OA Members

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.    map

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 9 Lodges from Southern Region – Section 2-3S get together for fellowship, competitions, and lot of fun while celebrating the traditions of the Order of the Arrow. Scouts from all over South Texas 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 - April:  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.    map

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".

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.