Great Places to Learn about Scouting

for Your Children and You!

No matter where you live in the greater Houston area, there is an active Scouting group nearby. If you are interested in finding out how you or your child can join Boy Scouts of America, there are several ways you can get in touch with us.

• Click this link to see a map of Sam Houston Area Council. Then use the dropdown box labeled "Select Your Zip Code" to get the contact information for someone in your area.
  
• Click this link to fill out an online "You are Invited to Join Us" form. A Boy Scout representative from your area will get back in touch with you.
  

Who Can Join?

CUB SCOUTS

For boys in the 1^st through 5^th grades (ages 7-10)

To learn more about the Cub Scout program, including information for parents, click these links.

• Join Cub Scouting (This link will take you away from the Council Web site.)
• Cub Scouting in Sam Houston Area Council
• Cub Scouting BSA (This link will take you away from the Council Web site.)
• For Cub Scout families (This link will take you away from the Council Web site.)

BOY SCOUTS

For boys ages 11-18

To learn more about Boy Scouting, including information for parents, click these links:

• The Scout Zone (This link will take you away from the Council Web site.)
• Boy Scouts (This link will take you away from the Council Web site.)

VENTURING

For young men and women ages 14-20

To learn more about the Venturing program, click these links:

• Venturing BSA (This link will take you away from the Council Web site.)
• Venturing in Sam Houston Area Council

ADULTS

There are many opportunities for adult participation in Scouting. Fill out the You Are Invited to Join Us form, or contact us via one of the other methods at the top of this page.

If you are an Eagle Scout, then click here to complete our Eagle Search online form. The Sam Houston Area Council is gathering the names of all Eagle Scouts who are living within the area. By taking a few moments to register you will be able to receive news about our local Eagle Scout Association.

SCOUTING RESOURCES

Enjoy games, jokes, activities & more from Scouting's monthly magazine for youth:

Boy's Life. (This link will take you away from the Council Web site.)

For additional information, go to the National Boy Scout website:

Boy Scouts of America. (This link will take you away from the Council Web site.)