Summer Camp 2020
Camp Strake
Coldspring, TX 77331

Camp Strake has 20 campsites with pavilions and an air-conditioned dining hall, a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) center, 28-acre lake, aquatics center with a swimming pool and pool house, extensive trail system, basketball court, sports fields, chapel and more.

Pre-registration

August 5-12, 2019

Pre-registration will be held from August 5, 2019, through August 12, 2019, to allow Sam Houston Area Council units the first opportunity to attend the inaugural camp. Follow the council on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shac.bsa to keep up with the latest announcements. All interested unit leaders are asked to complete an online form and will be asked for the approximate numbers of attendees (youth and adults) and their preferred week to attend summer camp. The council will make every effort to accommodate the requests of those units that preregister.

About a week after pre-registration closes, units will be notified of their assigned session based on the unit’s preference and balanced with overall camp availability. Units will need to pay a $100 non-refundable deposit by September 1, 2019, to hold their spot.

Pre-registration - Opens August 5^th

Fees and Payment Schedule

The registration fee will be $350 per Scout and $150 per adult. The fee includes meals, a patch, and all program supplies.

• $100 non-refundable deposit due by September 1, 2019 (to hold spot) or upon initial registration.
• $30 per Scout due by September 2, 2019.
• Half of final payment due January 1, 2020.
• Final payment due May 1, 2020.

Register (opens 9/2/19)

Each week of camp will be limited to approximately 300 participating Scouts.  This number affords the ability to offer an exciting program while meeting participant and unit needs. Open registration for both in-council and out-of-council units will begin on September 2, 2019.  During open registration, units may sign up on a first-come, first-serve basis. Initially, five weeks of camp will be opened; however, should demand exceed our planned weeks, the council will open up additional weeks, for a total maximum of seven weeks of camp. 

Click on the date to register:

• Week 1: June 7-13, 2020
• Week 2: June 14-20, 2020
• Week 3: June 21-27, 2020
• Week 4: June 28- July 4, 2020
• Week 5: July 5-11, 2020

Unfortunately, units will not be able to sign up for specific campsites. Campsites will be assigned to best utilize the space available so as many Scouts as possible can be accommodated. The camp has been designed and built to meet both ADA and Boy Scouts of America requirements.  The program will be offered to both girl and boy units concurrently.   

Leader's Guide

The full program will be published in the online leader’s guide that will be available in November. 

Camp Staff

Camp staff is an experience that is truly unforgettable. It is a chance to spend your whole summer working at a beautiful camp while teaching kids and having fun. Every day is fully rewarding to you as a staff member and to the campers in whose lives you have made a difference. Camp work is often demanding as we keep a packed schedule running the campers we serve; but the opportunities, rewards and experiences available to you on camp staff are endless. Serving on camp staff is the best way to spend a summer. Staff week is May 31 - June 6, 2020.

Camp Staff

Camp Strake Location

Camp Strake is located on 2,816 acres between New Waverly and Coldspring near the community of Evergreen, Tx. Lake Livingston is 10 miles east of the property. The camp is a 1.5-hour drive from downtown Houston and close to I-45 and the Grand Parkway.  Camp Strake is surrounded on three sides by the Sam Houston National Forest and has the Lone Star Hiking Trail close to one corner of the property.

Programs

Camp Strake Progress

We are excited to show the progress of Camp Strake as of June 2019. For more pictures and information, visit www.shac.org/strake.
For FAQs about the properties of the Sam Houston Area Council, please visit the Camp Development page.

Contacts