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Scouts BSA Scouts BSA is a program for youth ages 11 through 17, designed to develop character, citizenship, and fitness. Venturing Venturing is a youth development program for young men and women 14 years of age (and in the 9th grade) through 20 years old. Sea Scouts Sea Scouts is a youth development program for young men and women 14 years of age through 20 years old with a special interest in aquatic activities. Exploring Exploring is Learning for Life’s career education program for young men and women who are 14 to 20 years old. Activities The Sam Houston Area Council offers a variety of activities in which packs, troops, teams, crews and ships are invited to participate. Advancement & Awards Scouts are rewarded for each achievement, which helps him or her gain self-confidence. Order of the Arrow The Order of the Arrow is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America. Popcorn Selling gourmet popcorn is a wonderful opportunity for units to earn funds to support their entire year of Scouting. Rocket Days Scout Days Scout Days are opportunities for Scouts and their families to receive discounts on events with our community partners. Many of our partners also offer merit badge classes and advancement workshops for Scouts. Scout Fair Scout Fair is an exposition of Scouting activities presented by units from across the council. Scouts and families can visit hundreds of booths and displays. Scouting for Food Scouting for Food is a council-wide service project in conjunction with the Houston Food Bank and "Souper Bowl of Caring.” Training Every Scout deserves a trained leader. Training is an important part of learning to become an effective leader. New Eagle Scout Reception Eagle Scouts are recognized at the New Eagle Scout Reception. The evening is underwritten with sponsorships. Districts The Sam Houston Area Council is divided into 26 geographic districts. Apollo Aquila District is in the South Division and serves the southeast and southwest area of the Houston ISD, including Sharpstown, Bellaire, Meyerland, Braes Oak, Third Ward, Sunnyside, and Hiram Clarke areas. Arrowhead Arrowhead District is in the South Division and serves Scouts living in the Alief and Fort Bend (north of US-59 in Fort Bend County) school districts. Arrowmoon Arrowmoon District is in the North Division and serves Anderson-Shiro, Bryan, Caldwell, College Station, Huntsville, Madisonville County Navasota and Richards school districts. Big Cypress Big Cypress is in the West Division and serves the northwest area of the Cy-Fair ISD attendance zones of Harris County, including Cypress, Bridgeland and Fairfield. Brahman Brahman is in the South Division and serves Matagorda, Wharton and Colorado counties. Brazos Brazos District is in the South Division and serves Lamar CISD and Needville ISD in Fort Bend County. Copperhead Copperhead District is in the West Division and serves the southwest side of the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD south of West Rd and west of Eldridge Pkwy. David Crockett David Crockett District is located in the West Division and serves Bellville, Brazos. Brenham, Burton, Hempstead, Sealy, Somerville and Waller school districts. Flaming Arrow Flaming Arrow is in the East Division and serves Scouts living in the Splendora, New Caney, Huffman and Humble school districts. George Strake George Strake is the North Division and serves Scouts in Conroe ISD (south of the San Jacinto River) which serves The Woodlands, Oak Ridge, and Shenandoah. Iron Horse Iron Horse is in the North Division and serves Scouts living in the Spring and Klein school districts (east of Kuykendahl). Lone Star Lone Star is in the East Division and serves Scouts living in Houston schools in Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, Acres Homes, the Heights, Independence Heights, North side of Downtown Houston, Magnolia, Denver Harbor, Wallisville Road and Port of Houston area. Mustang Mustang District is in the South Division and serves Scouts living in the Spring Branch and Houston (north of Westheimer and outside of Beltway 8) school districts. Orion Orion District is in the North Division and serves Scouts living in the Tomball, Magnolia and Montgomery school districts. Phoenix Phoenix District is located in the North Division and serves Scouts living in the Klein school district (west of Kuykendahl). Raven Raven District is in the East Division and serves Scouts living in East Houston, Barbers Hill, Galena Park, Goose Creek CISD, Channelview, Crosby, Sheldon and Mont Belvieu school districts. San Jacinto San Jacinto District is located in the East Division and serves Clear Creek ISD, Deer Park ISD and La Porte ISD and the Pasadena area. Scoutreach The Scoutreach service area is a non-traditional school based program. Scouting paraprofessionals support units in select schools in the Aldine ISD, Alief ISD, Fort Bend ISD, Houston ISD, Lamar ISD, North Forest ISD, and Spring Branch ISD. Soaring Eagle Soaring Eagle is in the West Division and serves Scouts living in the eastern area of the Cy-Fair school district. Texas Skies Texas Skies is in the West Division and serves Scouts living in the Katy and Royal school districts. Thunder Wolf Thunder Wolf is in the South Division and serves Scouts living in the Fort Bend school district (south of US-59 in Fort Bend county). Twin Bayou Twin Bayou is in the East Division and serves Scouts living in southwest area of Houston school district, including West University, Tanglewilde, River Oaks, Upper Kirby, Neartown, Galleria, Tanglewood and Westchase. Support Help ensure the success of Scouting in the Sam Houston Area Council with meaningful gifts. Annual Support Charity Ratings Dodgeball Challenge The Corporate Dodgeball Challenge is a fundraiser to support council programs. As many as 60 ten-man player teams compete for the championship cup. Endowment Endowment gifts ensure that the council can continue to offer the outstanding programs we now have and also grow to meet the needs of our youth and community for the next 100 years. Houston Sports Breakfast The Houston Sports Breakfast is an opportunity to honor an individual for making a difference in the greater Houston area. Proceeds support the programs of the council. Leaders of Tomorrow Campaign The Leaders of Tomorrow Campaign is an initiative to unleash the potential of our programs and camp properties to best serve the needs of Scouting families in the 21st century. Memorials and Tributes Memorials and tributes are a gratifying way for individuals, businesses, or groups to remember special friends. Other Ways to Give Help ensure the success of Scouting by donating cars, trucks, RVs, trailers, boats, motors, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, securities, uniforms, camping equipment, services, company matching gifts, and company volunteer grants. Planned Giving Donors can use giving to achieve personal goals, enhance your financial security, and to help shape the future of Scouting. Sporting Clays Tournament The Sporting Clays Tournament is an annual event to support the ...