San Jacinto District Calendar

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District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
3/30/2023
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
3/30/2023
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


University of Scouting
4/1/2023
All Day

University of Scouting is a training for leaders of all program areas to come together for a day of fun, fellowship and learning.  University of Scouting has over 100 different classes, presented by some of the most experienced volunteers in the council.

University of Scouting


San Jacinto District award nominations due
4/7/2023
All Day

Nominate Scouters who have served San Jacinto District youth above and beyond the call of duty. The awards are presented at the district dinner.

Nomination Forms


Easter
4/9/2023
All Day
Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
4/13/2023
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
4/13/2023
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Council Coordinated (for district committee members) Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W Houston, Texas 77008
4/20/2023
All Day

Council Coordinated is a triannual meeting for district leadership to receive the updates from the council.

RSVP


Order of the Arrow (OA) Spring Fellowship and Chapter Meeting
4/21/2023 - 4/23/2023
All Day

Arrowman Bash is a weekend event held each spring, that allows Arrowmen to recommit themselves to the principles of our order: brotherhood, cheerfulness and service. Saturday morning focuses on service to camp, while Saturday afternoon and evening are filled with awesome food, exciting activities, and lots of fellowship opportunities (e.g., games, competitions, Pow Wow).

Register for Arrowman Bash


Order of the Arrow (OA) Spring Fellowship and Chapter Meeting
4/23/2023 - 4/25/2023
All Day

Arrowman Bash is a weekend event held each spring, that allows Arrowmen to recommit themselves to the principles of our order: brotherhood, cheerfulness and service. Saturday morning focuses on service to camp, while Saturday afternoon and evening are filled with awesome food, exciting activities, and lots of fellowship opportunities (e.g., games, competitions, Pow Wow).

Register for Arrowman Bash


Council Coordinated (for district committee members) Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W Houston, Texas 77008
4/27/2023
All Day

Council Coordinated is a triannual meeting for district leadership to receive the updates from the council.

RSVP


Powder Horn
4/29/2023 - 4/30/2023
All Day

Powder Horn is an action-packed, hands-on, six-day course on high adventure resources to help Scouts and Scouters learn how to implement high adventure activities into their troops or crews. Adult leaders from all Scouting programs and Scouts age 16 and older are eligible to attend; and there are no restrictions on attending the course a second time. 

Powder Horn


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
5/4/2023
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
5/4/2023
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


District Dinner
5/5/2023
All Day

District Dinner is an opportunity for a night of fellowship and great food as we acknowledge and thank our adult volunteers for the hard work and dedication that made this year incredibly successful. San Jacinto District’s outstanding leaders at the unit and district levels will also be recognized.  All volunteers in the San Jacinto District are invited.

Register for District Dinner


Packs turn in Twilight Camp paperwork Roundtable - www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
5/11/2023
All Day

 

Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
5/11/2023
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
5/11/2023
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


OA Service Day and Ordeal Induction Weekend (Order of the Arrow)
5/12/2023 - 5/14/2023
All Day

Order of the Arrow Service Day is an opportunity for Arrowmen to give back by providing much-needed service to council camps! 

Scouts who were elected into the Order of the Arrow (OA) by their troop must complete an Ordeal within one year, in order to become a member of Colonneh Lodge.  If a candidate does not attend an Ordeal within one-year, then the candidate has to be re-elected by their unit.  A candidate can only complete their Ordeal in Colonneh Lodge.  

 Register for Service Day          Register for an Ordeal        Learn About the OA


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
6/1/2023
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
6/1/2023
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT; 6-nights)
6/4/2023 - 6/10/2023
All Day

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed six-day council-level program designed to provide Scouts in troops, crews and ships who are 13 years and older with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
6/8/2023
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
6/8/2023
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Scouts BSA Summer Camp (6-night overnight camp)
6/11/2023 - 7/15/2023
12:00AM - 9:00AM

Summer camp is a week-long council-organized overnight camp for Scouts BSA that operates under council-retained leadership. The program provides opportunities for Scouts to earn merit badges along their advancement trail. Summer camp is held at Camp Strake, a first-class and state-of-the-art facility for Scouts and their leaders.

Learn More and Register for Summer Camp


Twilight Camp set up
6/18/2023
All Day

Lots of volunteers are needed to help set up twilight camp.  If you can spare some time, please come.  Bring a chair, water and snacks.  We also need some trucks/vehicles to haul equipment from the shed.


Twilight Camp set up
6/18/2023
All Day

Lots of volunteers are needed to help set up twilight camp.  If you can spare some time, please come.  Bring a chair, water and snacks.  We also need some trucks/vehicles to haul equipment from the shed.


Twilight Camp
6/19/2023 - 6/23/2023
All Day

Twilight Camp is a for Cub Scouts entering 1st - 5th grade next school year.  Cub Scouts will enjoy BB guns, archery, sports, nature, crafts and more.

Learn More and Register for Twilight Camp


Twilight Camp
6/19/2023
4:30PM - 9:00PM

Twilight Camp is a for Cub Scouts entering 1st - 5th grade next school year.  Cub Scouts will enjoy BB guns, archery, sports, nature, crafts and more.

Learn More and Register for Twilight Camp


Webelos Scout Resident Camp (3-day overnight camp)
7/16/2023 - 7/22/2023
All Day

Resident Camp is a three-night camp out for Scouts entering 1st – 5th grade the following school year at Bovay Scout Ranch.

Resident Camp


Popcorn Kickoff (for unit popcorn kernels)
7/20/2023
All Day

At the popcorn kickoff, unit leaders will receive, sales materials, training, and leader tools. Every unit should send at least one leader.  Selling gourmet popcorn is a wonderful opportunity for units to earn funds to support their entire year of Scouting.

Popcorn Information


Popcorn show-n-sell orders due
7/27/2023
All Day

Show-n-sell is similar to take order sales, except Scouts have the popcorn in hand to sell to customers. Units pre-purchase a product bundle. 

Sign up for show-n-sell


Popcorn show-n-sell orders due
7/27/2023
All Day

Show-n-sell is similar to take order sales, except Scouts have the popcorn in hand to sell to customers. Units pre-purchase a product bundle. 

Sign up for show-n-sell


Popcorn online sales begin
8/1/2023
All Day

Selling gourmet popcorn is a wonderful opportunity for units to earn funds to support their entire year of Scouting.

Popcorn Information


Silver Beaver nominations due
8/1/2023
All Day

The Silver Beaver Award is the highest form of recognition that a local council can bestow on a volunteer. In 1931, BSA President Mortimer L. Schiff recommended to the national board that an award be devised for recognition of distinguished service to youth in the area of a local council, and the concept of the Silver Beaver recognition was established. Nominations are due May 1.

Nomination Forms


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
8/3/2023
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
8/3/2023
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Popcorn Kickoff (for unit popcorn kernels)
8/10/2023
All Day

At the popcorn kickoff, unit leaders will receive, sales materials, training, and leader tools. Every unit should send at least one leader.  Selling gourmet popcorn is a wonderful opportunity for units to earn funds to support their entire year of Scouting.

Popcorn Information


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
8/10/2023
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
8/10/2023
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Fall Recruiting Night Training Roundtable: www.shac.org/about-us
8/10/2023
7:00PM - 8:00PM


Every pack should send at least one representative to Fall Recruiting Night Training being held at roundtable. 
 


Venturing Banquet Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008 km
8/12/2023
6:00PM - 8:00PM

The Venturing Banquet is the annual awards banquet where your peers and leadership will be presented with recognition for their work in the Venturing and Sea Scout programs. At the banquet the new Venturing Officer’s Association leadership will be announced.

Venturing Banquet


Council Coordinated meeting (for district committee members) Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008
8/17/2023
All Day

Council Coordinated is a triannual meeting for district leadership to receive the updates from the council. 

RSVP for Council Coordinated


Pack Coordinator Meeting for Fishing Tournament
9/7/2023
All Day

Every pack must have a minimum of one volunteer per event to assist at each district event in which the pack participates.

RSVP / Sign-up to be a Pack Coordinator


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
9/7/2023
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
9/7/2023
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Pack Coordinator Meeting for Fishing Tournament
9/14/2023
All Day

Every pack must have a minimum of one volunteer per event to assist at each district event in which the pack participates.

RSVP / Sign-up to be a Pack Coordinator


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
9/14/2023
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
9/14/2023
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Cub Scout Fishing Tournament
9/16/2023
All Day

The Fishing Tournament is an opportunity for Cub Scout to compete to catch the longest, smallest and most fish by rank. 

Learn More About the Fishing Tournament


BALOO: Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation www.san-jacinto.shac.org/training
9/22/2023 - 9/24/2023
All Day

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is the Cub Scout leader training required for any Cub Scout den or pack outdoor event, including packing camping, overnighters and Webelos den overnighters. BALOO training is comprised of two components* – an online component, and a practical, hands-on component. 

Learn More      Registration


Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) www.san-jacinto.shac.org/training
9/22/2023 - 9/25/2023
All Day

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS): Working as patrols, this hands-on course provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain the First Class rank.

Learn More        Registration


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
10/5/2023
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
10/5/2023
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Fun with Family (for new Scouts) Bovay Scout Ranch, 3450 County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 77868
10/6/2023 - 10/8/2023
All Day

Fun With Family gives newly registered Cub Scouts and their families an opportunity to experience and overnight campout and exciting activities such as BB guns, crafts, archery and more!

Pack Coordinator Meeting for Rocket Day Roundtable: www.shac.org/about-us
10/12/2023
All Day

Every pack must have a minimum of one volunteer per event to assist at each district event in which the pack participates.

RSVP / Sign-up to be a Pack Coordinator


Pack Coordinator Meeting for Webelos Woods Roundtable: www.shac.org/about-us
10/12/2023
All Day

Every pack must have a minimum of one volunteer per event to assist at each district event in which the pack participates.

RSVP / Sign-up to be a Pack Coordinator


Webelos leader's meeting about Webelos Woods Roundtable: www.shac.org/about-us
10/12/2023
All Day

Webelos Woods is a campout designed to introduce Webelos Scouts to the many outdoor adventures of Scouting.

Webelos Woods


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
10/12/2023
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
10/12/2023
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Wood Badge training, 23-2A
10/13/2023 - 10/15/2023
All Day

Wood Badge is a five-day advanced training program which gives participants a greater understanding of Scouting aims and methods, while developing true Scout Spirit. It is anticipated that all people who complete Wood Badge training will continue to work actively in the Scouting program to further the aims and methods of Scouting.

Council Coordinated meeting (for district committee members) Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008
10/19/2023
All Day

Council Coordinated is a triannual meeting for district leadership to receive the updates from the council. 

RSVP for Council Coordinated


Rocket Day (for new Scouts)
10/21/2023
All Day

Boys and girls who join Cub Scouts this year \will receive a rocket that they can design, build, and launch at Rocket Day. Youth in kindergarten through fifth grade who are interested in joining Cub Scouting may also attend. We will help you find a pack near you and get signed up for Cub Scouting. 

Learn More and Register


District Training Day
10/21/2023
All Day
Popcorn unit orders due by 4:00 pm
10/25/2023
All Day

Unit popcorn orders due are due on Trail's End website. Selling gourmet popcorn is a wonderful opportunity for units to earn funds to support their entire year of Scouting.  

Popcorn Information


Webelos Woods
10/27/2023
All Day

Webelos Woods is a campout designed to introduce Webelos Scouts to the many outdoor adventures of Scouting.

Learn More About Webelos Woods


Wood Badge training, 23-2B
10/28/2023 - 10/29/2023
All Day

Wood Badge is a five-day advanced training program which gives participants a greater understanding of Scouting aims and methods, while developing true Scout Spirit. It is anticipated that all people who complete Wood Badge training will continue to work actively in the Scouting program to further the aims and methods of Scouting.

Popcorn unit orders due by 4:00 pm
11/1/2023
All Day

Unit popcorn orders due are due on Trail's End website. Selling gourmet popcorn is a wonderful opportunity for units to earn funds to support their entire year of Scouting.  

Popcorn Information


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
11/2/2023
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
11/2/2023
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


OA Fall Pow Wow and chapter meeting
11/3/2023 - 11/5/2023
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA Fall Pow Wow is a weekend campout for Order of the Arrow members. It is a combination of sports, games, expos, shows, ceremony competitions, Native American crafts, Pow Wows, and so much more. OA Fall Pow Wow is three days of non-stop fun, food, fellowship and celebration.

Register for OA Fall Pow Wow


University of Scouting
11/4/2023
All Day

University of Scouting offers over 100 different classes, covering leader specific training, information on how to train youth, conservation, program ideas, and more for leaders of all program areas.

Register for University of Scouting


Recharter Training (one rep per unit should attend) Roundtable: www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
11/9/2023
All Day

Every unit should send at least one representative to recharter training. Every December, all units (packs, troops, crews, ships) are required to renew their affiliation with Scouting. The BSA issues charters to community organizations to enable them to use the Scouting program under their own leadership as a service to their children, youth, and families. Re-chartering is the process of renewing the charter agreement between the BSA and the organization and renewing the registration of youth and adult members. 

Learn More


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
11/9/2023
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
11/9/2023
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Veterans Day
11/11/2023
All Day
Popcorn Distribution (unit pick-up) Distribution location: www.shac.org/distribution
11/18/2023
All Day

Selling gourmet popcorn is a wonderful opportunity for units to earn funds to support their entire year of Scouting. For popcorn distribution, every unit should send one or more representatives to pick up the popcorn order for the entire unit. 

Popcorn Distribution Details


FOS date due from units
12/7/2023
All Day

FOS graphicEach unit is requested to hold a Friends of Scouting (FOS) presentation at your unit’s biggest gathering (typically the blue and gold banquet or a troop court of honor) during the months of February through May.  The Friends of Scouting campaign is a vital component to the programs and services of the Sam Houston Area Council. The money raised through Friends of Scouting offsets cost of training leaders, operating camps, and our service center, as well as providing other resources to units throughout our council.

Sign up for FOS presentation              Donate


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
12/7/2023
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
12/7/2023
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


OA Service Day and Ordeal Induction Weekend (Order of the Arrow), Winter camp setup Camp Strake, 2020 Camp Strake Rd., Coldspring, TX 77331
12/8/2023 - 12/10/2023
All Day

Order of the Arrow Service Day is an opportunity for Arrowmen to give back by providing much-needed service to council camps! 

Scouts who were elected into the Order of the Arrow (OA) by their troop must complete an Ordeal within one year, in order to become a member of Colonneh Lodge.  If a candidate does not attend an Ordeal within one-year, then the candidate has to be re-elected by their unit.  A candidate can only complete their Ordeal in Colonneh Lodge.  

 Register for Service Day          Register for an Ordeal        Learn About the OA


FOS date due from units
12/14/2023
All Day

FOS graphicEach unit is requested to hold a Friends of Scouting (FOS) presentation at your unit’s biggest gathering (typically the blue and gold banquet or a troop court of honor) during the months of February through May.  The Friends of Scouting campaign is a vital component to the programs and services of the Sam Houston Area Council. The money raised through Friends of Scouting offsets cost of training leaders, operating camps, and our service center, as well as providing other resources to units throughout our council.

Sign up for FOS presentation              Donate


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
12/14/2023
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
12/14/2023
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Scouts BSA Winter Camp
12/26/2023 - 12/31/2023
All Day

Winter Camp is a wonderful opportunity for troops to camp and Scouts to earn merit badges.

Winter Camp


National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
12/26/2023 - 12/31/2023
All Day

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed six-day council-level program designed to provide Scouts in troops, crews and ships who are 13 years and older with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
1/4/2024
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
1/4/2024
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Scoutmaster meeting to plan camporee Roundtable: www.shac.org/about-us
1/11/2024
All Day
Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
1/11/2024
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
1/11/2024
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Key Leader's Conference (for district committee) Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008
1/13/2024
All Day

Key Leaders Conference is an annual half day meeting for district leadership.

Register for Key Leaders Conference


Adams Eagle Scout Project of the Year Award nominations are due
1/18/2024
All Day

The Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award program of the National Council is designed to recognize the valuable service of an exceptional nature by an Eagle Scout to a religious institution, a school, community, or other entity.

Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award Nomination


Order of the Arrow (OA) LLD Training & lodge banquet Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008
1/20/2024
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoLodge Leadership Development is a dynamic training where Order of the Arrow members learn how to become a better leader. The evening ends with the Colonneh Lodge banquet.

LLD and Banquet


District First Aid Day
1/27/2024
All Day

The District First Aid Day is for Webelos Scout and Scouts in troops. In the morning, Webelos Scouts work on the First Responder Adventure and Scouts in troops work on the First Aid Merit Badge. During the afternoon, troop patrols are tested on their first aid skills for the district First Aid meet. Patrols work as a team to solve several first aid scenarios. The top two scoring patrols represent the district at the council First Aid Meet.

Register for First Aid Day


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
2/1/2024
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
2/1/2024
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)
2/2/2024 - 2/3/2024
All Day

Working as patrols, Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors.

Register for IOLS         Learn More about IOLS


Pack Coordinator Meeting for Pushmobile
2/8/2024
All Day

Every pack must have a minimum of one volunteer per event to assist at each district event in which the pack participates.

RSVP / Sign-up to be a Pack Coordinator


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
2/8/2024
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
2/8/2024
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Spring Recruiting Training Roundtable: www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
2/8/2024
6:30PM - 7:30PM

Each pack should send at least one representative to Spring Recruiting Night Training being held before roundtable.  The spring recruiting campaign focuses on recruiting new families to the fun and adventures of Cub Scouting. 


Order of the Arrow (OA) Chapter Ordeal and Brotherhood Walk Armand Bayou Nature Center
2/9/2024 - 2/11/2024
All Day

Scouts who were elected into the Order of the Arrow (OA) by their troop must complete an Ordeal within one year, in order to become a member of Colonneh Lodge.

Register for Ordeal


Scout Sabbath
2/10/2024
All Day

Scout Sabbath offers an opportunity for worshippers to honor Scouts and Scouters, as well as to learn more themselves about the value of Scouting as a youth program chartered to a Jewish organization. It gives a rabbi a framework to address Scouts directly, in addition to speaking about Scouting to the congregation. 
 

Scout Sunday
2/11/2024
All Day

Scout Sunday is an opportunity for units can attend services in uniform, conduct a flag ceremony, speak about Scouting, present religious awards and/or formally thank the chartering organization for their support throughout the year.

Scout Sunday               Religious Awards


Venturing Challenge
2/16/2024
All Day

The Venturing Challenge is a weekend campout  filled with games, movies, crew against crew competitions, campfire program for the youth to bring prospective Venturers and Sea Scouts to a council-wide activity. 

Register for the Venturing Challenge


Baden-Powell Dinner Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008
2/16/2024
All Day

Scouters who have attended or staffed a Wood Badge course, staffed National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT), or staffed National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) are invited to attend the Baden Powell Fellowship Dinner.

Baden Powell Fellowship Dinner

 


Pushmobile
3/2/2024
All Day

A pushmobile is a youht-powered go-cart. Six Cub Scouts work together as a team to push their pushmobile through the course to the finish line.

Register for Pushmobile


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
3/7/2024
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
3/7/2024
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Twilight Camp pack representative meeting Roundtable - www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
3/14/2024
All Day

Every pack is required to send a representative to learn about how to register Scouts in their pack for Twilight Camp.


Twilight Camp pack representative meeting Roundtable - www.shac.org/about-us
3/14/2024
All Day

Every pack is required to send a representative to learn about how to register Scouts in their pack for Twilight Camp.


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
3/14/2024
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
3/14/2024
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Wood Badge 24-1A
3/22/2024 - 3/24/2024
All Day

Wood Badge is a five-day advanced training program which gives participants a greater understanding of Scouting aims and methods, while developing true Scout Spirit. It is anticipated that all people who complete Wood Badge training will continue to work actively in the Scouting program to further the aims and methods of Scouting.

San Jacinto District award nominations due
4/4/2024
All Day

Nominate Scouters who have served San Jacinto District youth above and beyond the call of duty. The awards are presented at the district dinner.

Nomination Forms


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
4/4/2024
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
4/4/2024
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Wood Badge 24-1B
4/6/2024 - 4/8/2024
All Day

Wood Badge is a five-day advanced training program which gives participants a greater understanding of Scouting aims and methods, while developing true Scout Spirit. It is anticipated that all people who complete Wood Badge training will continue to work actively in the Scouting program to further the aims and methods of Scouting.

Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
4/11/2024
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
4/11/2024
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


University of Scouting
4/13/2024
All Day

University of Scouting is a training for leaders of all program areas to come together for a day of fun, fellowship and learning.  University of Scouting has over 100 different classes, presented by some of the most experienced volunteers in the council.

University of Scouting


District Dinner
4/19/2024
All Day

District Dinner is an opportunity for a night of fellowship and great food as we acknowledge and thank our adult volunteers for the hard work and dedication that made this year incredibly successful. San Jacinto District’s outstanding leaders at the unit and district levels will also be recognized.  All volunteers in the San Jacinto District are invited.

Register for District Dinner


Council Coordinated (for district committee members) Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W Houston, Texas 77008
4/25/2024
All Day

Council Coordinated is a triannual meeting for district leadership to receive the updates from the council.

RSVP


Silver Beaver nominations due
5/1/2024
All Day

The Silver Beaver Award is the highest form of recognition that a local council can bestow on a volunteer. In 1931, BSA President Mortimer L. Schiff recommended to the national board that an award be devised for recognition of distinguished service to youth in the area of a local council, and the concept of the Silver Beaver recognition was established. Nominations are due May 1.

Nomination Forms


Powder Horn
5/2/2024 - 5/5/2024
All Day

Powder Horn is an action-packed, hands-on course about high adventure resources to help Scouts and Scouters learn how to implement high adventure activities into their troops or crews. Adult leaders from all Scouting programs and Scouts age 16 and older are eligible to attend; there are no restrictions on attending the course a second time. 

Powder Horn


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
5/2/2024
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
5/2/2024
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Packs turn in Twilight Camp paperwork Roundtable - www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
5/9/2024
All Day

 

Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
5/9/2024
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
5/9/2024
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


OA Service Day and Ordeal Induction Weekend (Order of the Arrow)
5/17/2024 - 5/19/2024
All Day

Order of the Arrow Service Day is an opportunity for Arrowmen to give back by providing much-needed service to council camps! 

Scouts who were elected into the Order of the Arrow (OA) by their troop must complete an Ordeal within one year, in order to become a member of Colonneh Lodge.  If a candidate does not attend an Ordeal within one-year, then the candidate has to be re-elected by their unit.  A candidate can only complete their Ordeal in Colonneh Lodge.  

 Register for Service Day          Register for an Ordeal        Learn About the OA


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
6/6/2024
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
6/6/2024
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Twilight Camp set up
6/9/2024
All Day

Lots of volunteers are needed to help set up twilight camp.  If you can spare some time, please come.  Bring a chair, water and snacks.  We also need some trucks/vehicles to haul equipment from the shed.


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
6/13/2024
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
6/13/2024
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
7/4/2024
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
7/4/2024
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
7/11/2024
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
7/11/2024
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Popcorn show-n-sell orders due
8/1/2024
All Day

Show-n-sell is similar to take order sales, except Scouts have the popcorn in hand to sell to customers. Units pre-purchase a product bundle. 

Sign up for show-n-sell


Popcorn online sales begin
8/1/2024
All Day

Selling gourmet popcorn is a wonderful opportunity for units to earn funds to support their entire year of Scouting.

Popcorn Information


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
8/1/2024
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
8/1/2024
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Popcorn Kickoff (for unit popcorn kernels)
8/8/2024
All Day

At the popcorn kickoff, unit leaders will receive, sales materials, training, and leader tools. Every unit should send at least one leader.  Selling gourmet popcorn is a wonderful opportunity for units to earn funds to support their entire year of Scouting.

Popcorn Information


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
8/8/2024
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
8/8/2024
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Fall Recruiting Night Training Roundtable: www.shac.org/about-us
8/8/2024
7:00PM - 8:00PM


Every pack should send at least one representative to Fall Recruiting Night Training being held at roundtable. 
 


Venturing Banquet Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008 km
8/10/2024
6:00PM - 8:00PM

The Venturing Banquet is the annual awards banquet where your peers and leadership will be presented with recognition for their work in the Venturing and Sea Scout programs. At the banquet the new Venturing Officer’s Association leadership will be announced.

Venturing Banquet


Council Coordinated meeting (for district committee members) Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008
8/15/2024
All Day

Council Coordinated is a triannual meeting for district leadership to receive the updates from the council. 

RSVP for Council Coordinated


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
9/5/2024
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
9/5/2024
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
9/12/2024
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Pack Coordinator Meeting for Fishing Tournament
9/12/2024
All Day

Every pack must have a minimum of one volunteer per event to assist at each district event in which the pack participates.

RSVP / Sign-up to be a Pack Coordinator


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
9/12/2024
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Order of the Arrow (OA) Service Day, Ordeal Induction Weekend, Brotherhood Ceremony
9/15/2024 - 9/17/2024
All Day

Order of the Arrow Service Day is an opportunity for Arrowmen to give back by providing much-needed service to council camps! 

Scouts who were elected into the Order of the Arrow (OA) by their troop must complete an Ordeal within one year, in order to become a member of Colonneh Lodge.  If a candidate does not attend an Ordeal within one-year, then the candidate has to be re-elected by their unit.  A candidate can only complete their Ordeal in Colonneh Lodge.  

 Register for Service Day          Register for an Ordeal        Learn About the OA


Cub Scout Fishing Tournament
9/21/2024
All Day

The Fishing Tournament is an opportunity for Cub Scout to compete to catch the longest, smallest and most fish by rank. 

Learn More About the Fishing Tournament


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
10/3/2024
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
10/3/2024
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
10/10/2024
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Pack Coordinator Meeting for Rocket Day Roundtable: www.shac.org/about-us
10/10/2024
All Day

Every pack must have a minimum of one volunteer per event to assist at each district event in which the pack participates.

RSVP / Sign-up to be a Pack Coordinator


Webelos leader's meeting about Webelos Woods Roundtable: www.shac.org/about-us
10/10/2024
All Day

Webelos Woods is a campout designed to introduce Webelos Scouts to the many outdoor adventures of Scouting.

Webelos Woods


Pack Coordinator Meeting for Webelos Woods Roundtable: www.shac.org/about-us
10/10/2024
All Day

Every pack must have a minimum of one volunteer per event to assist at each district event in which the pack participates.

RSVP / Sign-up to be a Pack Coordinator


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
10/10/2024
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Council Coordinated meeting (for district committee members) Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008
10/17/2024
All Day

Council Coordinated is a triannual meeting for district leadership to receive the updates from the council. 

RSVP for Council Coordinated


Rocket Day (for new Scouts)
10/19/2024
All Day

Boys and girls who join Cub Scouts this year \will receive a rocket that they can design, build, and launch at Rocket Day. Youth in kindergarten through fifth grade who are interested in joining Cub Scouting may also attend. We will help you find a pack near you and get signed up for Cub Scouting. 

Learn More and Register


Popcorn unit orders due by 4:00 pm
11/1/2024
All Day

Unit popcorn orders due are due on Trail's End website. Selling gourmet popcorn is a wonderful opportunity for units to earn funds to support their entire year of Scouting.  

Popcorn Information


University of Scouting
11/2/2024
All Day

University of Scouting offers over 100 different classes, covering leader specific training, information on how to train youth, conservation, program ideas, and more for leaders of all program areas.

Register for University of Scouting


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
11/7/2024
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
11/7/2024
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
11/14/2024
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Recharter Training (one rep per unit should attend) Roundtable: www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
11/14/2024
All Day

Every unit should send at least one representative to recharter training. Every December, all units (packs, troops, crews, ships) are required to renew their affiliation with Scouting. The BSA issues charters to community organizations to enable them to use the Scouting program under their own leadership as a service to their children, youth, and families. Re-chartering is the process of renewing the charter agreement between the BSA and the organization and renewing the registration of youth and adult members. 

Learn More


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
11/14/2024
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Popcorn Distribution (unit pick-up) Distribution location: www.shac.org/distribution
11/16/2024
All Day

Selling gourmet popcorn is a wonderful opportunity for units to earn funds to support their entire year of Scouting. For popcorn distribution, every unit should send one or more representatives to pick up the popcorn order for the entire unit. 

Popcorn Distribution Details


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
12/5/2024
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
12/5/2024
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
12/12/2024
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


FOS date due from units
12/12/2024
All Day

FOS graphicEach unit is requested to hold a Friends of Scouting (FOS) presentation at your unit’s biggest gathering (typically the blue and gold banquet or a troop court of honor) during the months of February through May.  The Friends of Scouting campaign is a vital component to the programs and services of the Sam Houston Area Council. The money raised through Friends of Scouting offsets cost of training leaders, operating camps, and our service center, as well as providing other resources to units throughout our council.

Sign up for FOS presentation              Donate


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
12/12/2024
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
1/2/2025
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
1/2/2025
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
1/9/2025
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Scoutmaster meeting to plan camporee Roundtable: www.shac.org/about-us
1/9/2025
All Day
Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
1/9/2025
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Key Leader's Conference (for district committee) Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008
1/11/2025
All Day

Key Leaders Conference is an annual half day meeting for district leadership.

Register for Key Leaders Conference


Order of the Arrow (OA) LLD Training & lodge banquet Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008
1/18/2025
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoLodge Leadership Development is a dynamic training where Order of the Arrow members learn how to become a better leader. The evening ends with the Colonneh Lodge banquet.

LLD and Banquet


Adams Eagle Scout Project of the Year Award nominations are due
1/18/2025
All Day

The Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award program of the National Council is designed to recognize the valuable service of an exceptional nature by an Eagle Scout to a religious institution, a school, community, or other entity.

Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award Nomination


District First Aid Day
1/25/2025
All Day

The District First Aid Day is for Webelos Scout and Scouts in troops. In the morning, Webelos Scouts work on the First Responder Adventure and Scouts in troops work on the First Aid Merit Badge. During the afternoon, troop patrols are tested on their first aid skills for the district First Aid meet. Patrols work as a team to solve several first aid scenarios. The top two scoring patrols represent the district at the council First Aid Meet.

Register for First Aid Day


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
2/6/2025
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
2/6/2025
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Scout Sabbath
2/8/2025
All Day

Scout Sabbath offers an opportunity for worshippers to honor Scouts and Scouters, as well as to learn more themselves about the value of Scouting as a youth program chartered to a Jewish organization. It gives a rabbi a framework to address Scouts directly, in addition to speaking about Scouting to the congregation. 
 

Scout Sunday
2/9/2025
All Day

Scout Sunday is an opportunity for units can attend services in uniform, conduct a flag ceremony, speak about Scouting, present religious awards and/or formally thank the chartering organization for their support throughout the year.

Scout Sunday               Religious Awards


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
2/13/2025
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Pack Coordinator Meeting for Pushmobile
2/13/2025
All Day

Every pack must have a minimum of one volunteer per event to assist at each district event in which the pack participates.

RSVP / Sign-up to be a Pack Coordinator


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
2/13/2025
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Spring Recruiting Training Roundtable: www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
2/13/2025
6:30PM - 7:30PM

Each pack should send at least one representative to Spring Recruiting Night Training being held before roundtable.  The spring recruiting campaign focuses on recruiting new families to the fun and adventures of Cub Scouting. 


Baden-Powell Dinner Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008
2/21/2025
All Day

Scouters who have attended or staffed a Wood Badge course, staffed National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT), or staffed National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) are invited to attend the Baden Powell Fellowship Dinner.

Baden Powell Fellowship Dinner

 


Pushmobile
3/1/2025
All Day

A pushmobile is a youht-powered go-cart. Six Cub Scouts work together as a team to push their pushmobile through the course to the finish line.

Register for Pushmobile


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
3/6/2025
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
3/6/2025
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
3/13/2025
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Twilight Camp pack representative meeting Roundtable - www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
3/13/2025
All Day

Every pack is required to send a representative to learn about how to register Scouts in their pack for Twilight Camp.


Twilight Camp pack representative meeting Roundtable - www.shac.org/about-us
3/13/2025
All Day

Every pack is required to send a representative to learn about how to register Scouts in their pack for Twilight Camp.


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
3/13/2025
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


University of Scouting
3/15/2025
All Day

University of Scouting is a training for leaders of all program areas to come together for a day of fun, fellowship and learning.  University of Scouting has over 100 different classes, presented by some of the most experienced volunteers in the council.

University of Scouting


San Jacinto District award nominations due
4/3/2025
All Day

Nominate Scouters who have served San Jacinto District youth above and beyond the call of duty. The awards are presented at the district dinner.

Nomination Forms


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
4/3/2025
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
4/3/2025
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
4/10/2025
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
4/10/2025
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


District Dinner
4/18/2025
All Day

District Dinner is an opportunity for a night of fellowship and great food as we acknowledge and thank our adult volunteers for the hard work and dedication that made this year incredibly successful. San Jacinto District’s outstanding leaders at the unit and district levels will also be recognized.  All volunteers in the San Jacinto District are invited.

Register for District Dinner


Council Coordinated (for district committee members) Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W Houston, Texas 77008
4/24/2025
All Day

Council Coordinated is a triannual meeting for district leadership to receive the updates from the council.

RSVP


Silver Beaver nominations due
5/1/2025
All Day

The Silver Beaver Award is the highest form of recognition that a local council can bestow on a volunteer. In 1931, BSA President Mortimer L. Schiff recommended to the national board that an award be devised for recognition of distinguished service to youth in the area of a local council, and the concept of the Silver Beaver recognition was established. Nominations are due May 1.

Nomination Forms


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
5/1/2025
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
5/1/2025
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
5/8/2025
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
5/8/2025
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Packs turn in Twilight Camp paperwork Roundtable - www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
5/8/2025
All Day

 

District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
6/5/2025
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
6/5/2025
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Twilight Camp set up
6/8/2025
All Day

Lots of volunteers are needed to help set up twilight camp.  If you can spare some time, please come.  Bring a chair, water and snacks.  We also need some trucks/vehicles to haul equipment from the shed.


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
6/12/2025
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
6/12/2025
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
7/3/2025
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
7/3/2025
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
7/10/2025
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
7/10/2025
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Popcorn show-n-sell orders due
8/1/2025
All Day

Show-n-sell is similar to take order sales, except Scouts have the popcorn in hand to sell to customers. Units pre-purchase a product bundle. 

Sign up for show-n-sell


Popcorn online sales begin
8/1/2025
All Day

Selling gourmet popcorn is a wonderful opportunity for units to earn funds to support their entire year of Scouting.

Popcorn Information


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
8/7/2025
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
8/7/2025
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Venturing Banquet Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008 km
8/9/2025
6:00PM - 8:00PM

The Venturing Banquet is the annual awards banquet where your peers and leadership will be presented with recognition for their work in the Venturing and Sea Scout programs. At the banquet the new Venturing Officer’s Association leadership will be announced.

Venturing Banquet


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
8/14/2025
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
8/14/2025
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Popcorn Kickoff (for unit popcorn kernels)
8/14/2025
All Day

At the popcorn kickoff, unit leaders will receive, sales materials, training, and leader tools. Every unit should send at least one leader.  Selling gourmet popcorn is a wonderful opportunity for units to earn funds to support their entire year of Scouting.

Popcorn Information


Fall Recruiting Night Training Roundtable: www.shac.org/about-us
8/14/2025
7:00PM - 8:00PM


Every pack should send at least one representative to Fall Recruiting Night Training being held at roundtable. 
 


Council Coordinated meeting (for district committee members) Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008
8/21/2025
All Day

Council Coordinated is a triannual meeting for district leadership to receive the updates from the council. 

RSVP for Council Coordinated


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
9/4/2025
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
9/4/2025
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
9/11/2025
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
9/11/2025
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Pack Coordinator Meeting for Fishing Tournament
9/11/2025
All Day

Every pack must have a minimum of one volunteer per event to assist at each district event in which the pack participates.

RSVP / Sign-up to be a Pack Coordinator


Cub Scout Fishing Tournament
9/20/2025
All Day

The Fishing Tournament is an opportunity for Cub Scout to compete to catch the longest, smallest and most fish by rank. 

Learn More About the Fishing Tournament


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
10/2/2025
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
10/2/2025
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
10/9/2025
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
10/9/2025
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Pack Coordinator Meeting for Rocket Day Roundtable: www.shac.org/about-us
10/9/2025
All Day

Every pack must have a minimum of one volunteer per event to assist at each district event in which the pack participates.

RSVP / Sign-up to be a Pack Coordinator


Webelos leader's meeting about Webelos Woods Roundtable: www.shac.org/about-us
10/9/2025
All Day

Webelos Woods is a campout designed to introduce Webelos Scouts to the many outdoor adventures of Scouting.

Webelos Woods


Pack Coordinator Meeting for Webelos Woods Roundtable: www.shac.org/about-us
10/9/2025
All Day

Every pack must have a minimum of one volunteer per event to assist at each district event in which the pack participates.

RSVP / Sign-up to be a Pack Coordinator


Council Coordinated meeting (for district committee members) Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008
10/16/2025
All Day

Council Coordinated is a triannual meeting for district leadership to receive the updates from the council. 

RSVP for Council Coordinated


Rocket Day (for new Scouts)
10/18/2025
All Day

Boys and girls who join Cub Scouts this year \will receive a rocket that they can design, build, and launch at Rocket Day. Youth in kindergarten through fifth grade who are interested in joining Cub Scouting may also attend. We will help you find a pack near you and get signed up for Cub Scouting. 

Learn More and Register


Popcorn unit orders due by 4:00 pm
11/1/2025
All Day

Unit popcorn orders due are due on Trail's End website. Selling gourmet popcorn is a wonderful opportunity for units to earn funds to support their entire year of Scouting.  

Popcorn Information


University of Scouting
11/1/2025
All Day

University of Scouting offers over 100 different classes, covering leader specific training, information on how to train youth, conservation, program ideas, and more for leaders of all program areas.

Register for University of Scouting


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
11/6/2025
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
11/6/2025
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
11/13/2025
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
11/13/2025
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Recharter Training (one rep per unit should attend) Roundtable: www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
11/13/2025
All Day

Every unit should send at least one representative to recharter training. Every December, all units (packs, troops, crews, ships) are required to renew their affiliation with Scouting. The BSA issues charters to community organizations to enable them to use the Scouting program under their own leadership as a service to their children, youth, and families. Re-chartering is the process of renewing the charter agreement between the BSA and the organization and renewing the registration of youth and adult members. 

Learn More


Popcorn Distribution (unit pick-up) Distribution location: www.shac.org/distribution
11/15/2025
All Day

Selling gourmet popcorn is a wonderful opportunity for units to earn funds to support their entire year of Scouting. For popcorn distribution, every unit should send one or more representatives to pick up the popcorn order for the entire unit. 

Popcorn Distribution Details


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
12/4/2025
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
12/4/2025
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
12/11/2025
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
12/11/2025
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


FOS date due from units
12/11/2025
All Day

FOS graphicEach unit is requested to hold a Friends of Scouting (FOS) presentation at your unit’s biggest gathering (typically the blue and gold banquet or a troop court of honor) during the months of February through May.  The Friends of Scouting campaign is a vital component to the programs and services of the Sam Houston Area Council. The money raised through Friends of Scouting offsets cost of training leaders, operating camps, and our service center, as well as providing other resources to units throughout our council.

Sign up for FOS presentation              Donate


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
1/1/2026
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
1/1/2026
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
1/8/2026
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
1/8/2026
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Scoutmaster meeting to plan camporee Roundtable: www.shac.org/about-us
1/8/2026
All Day
Key Leader's Conference (for district committee) Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008
1/10/2026
All Day

Key Leaders Conference is an annual half day meeting for district leadership.

Register for Key Leaders Conference


Order of the Arrow (OA) LLD Training & lodge banquet Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008
1/17/2026
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoLodge Leadership Development is a dynamic training where Order of the Arrow members learn how to become a better leader. The evening ends with the Colonneh Lodge banquet.

LLD and Banquet


Adams Eagle Scout Project of the Year Award nominations are due
1/18/2026
All Day

The Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award program of the National Council is designed to recognize the valuable service of an exceptional nature by an Eagle Scout to a religious institution, a school, community, or other entity.

Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award Nomination


District First Aid Day
1/31/2026
All Day

The District First Aid Day is for Webelos Scout and Scouts in troops. In the morning, Webelos Scouts work on the First Responder Adventure and Scouts in troops work on the First Aid Merit Badge. During the afternoon, troop patrols are tested on their first aid skills for the district First Aid meet. Patrols work as a team to solve several first aid scenarios. The top two scoring patrols represent the district at the council First Aid Meet.

Register for First Aid Day


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
2/5/2026
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
2/5/2026
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Scout Sunday
2/8/2026
All Day

Scout Sunday is an opportunity for units can attend services in uniform, conduct a flag ceremony, speak about Scouting, present religious awards and/or formally thank the chartering organization for their support throughout the year.

Scout Sunday               Religious Awards


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
2/12/2026
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
2/12/2026
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Pack Coordinator Meeting for Pushmobile
2/12/2026
All Day

Every pack must have a minimum of one volunteer per event to assist at each district event in which the pack participates.

RSVP / Sign-up to be a Pack Coordinator


Spring Recruiting Training Roundtable: www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
2/12/2026
6:30PM - 7:30PM

Each pack should send at least one representative to Spring Recruiting Night Training being held before roundtable.  The spring recruiting campaign focuses on recruiting new families to the fun and adventures of Cub Scouting. 


Scout Sabbath
2/14/2026
All Day

Scout Sabbath offers an opportunity for worshippers to honor Scouts and Scouters, as well as to learn more themselves about the value of Scouting as a youth program chartered to a Jewish organization. It gives a rabbi a framework to address Scouts directly, in addition to speaking about Scouting to the congregation. 
 

Baden-Powell Dinner Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W., Houston, Texas 77008
2/20/2026
All Day

Scouters who have attended or staffed a Wood Badge course, staffed National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT), or staffed National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) are invited to attend the Baden Powell Fellowship Dinner.

Baden Powell Fellowship Dinner

 


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
3/5/2026
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
3/5/2026
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Pushmobile
3/7/2026
All Day

A pushmobile is a youht-powered go-cart. Six Cub Scouts work together as a team to push their pushmobile through the course to the finish line.

Register for Pushmobile


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
3/12/2026
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
3/12/2026
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


Twilight Camp pack representative meeting Roundtable - www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
3/12/2026
All Day

Every pack is required to send a representative to learn about how to register Scouts in their pack for Twilight Camp.


Twilight Camp pack representative meeting Roundtable - www.shac.org/about-us
3/12/2026
All Day

Every pack is required to send a representative to learn about how to register Scouts in their pack for Twilight Camp.


University of Scouting
3/21/2026
All Day

University of Scouting is a training for leaders of all program areas to come together for a day of fun, fellowship and learning.  University of Scouting has over 100 different classes, presented by some of the most experienced volunteers in the council.

University of Scouting


San Jacinto District award nominations due
4/2/2026
All Day

Nominate Scouters who have served San Jacinto District youth above and beyond the call of duty. The awards are presented at the district dinner.

Nomination Forms


District commissioners meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
4/2/2026
6:30PM - 7:30PM

The commissioners meet monthly to review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. 


District committee meeting www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
4/2/2026
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The district committee meets monthly to coordinate the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. 

Learn More


Order of the Arrow (OA) chapter meeting san-jacinto.shac.org/oa
4/9/2026
All Day

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are for Order of the Arrow members and provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun.

Learn More About OA Chapter Meetings


Roundtable www.san-jacinto.shac.org/about-us
4/9/2026
All Day

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting open to all Scouters to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. 


District Dinner
4/17/2026
All Day

District Dinner is an opportunity for a night of fellowship and great food as we acknowledge and thank our adult volunteers for the hard work and dedication that made this year incredibly successful. San Jacinto District’s outstanding leaders at the unit and district levels will also be recognized.  All volunteers in the San Jacinto District are invited.

Register for District Dinner


Council Coordinated (for district committee members) Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop W Houston, Texas 77008
4/23/2026
All Day

Council Coordinated is a triannual meeting for district leadership to receive the updates from the council.

RSVP


Silver Beaver nominations due
5/1/2026
All Day

The Silver Beaver Award is the highest form of recognition that a local council can bestow on a volunteer. In 1931, BSA President Mortimer L. Schiff recommended to the national board that an award be devised for recognition of distinguished service to youth in the area of a local council, and the concept of the Silver Beaver recognition was established. Nominations are due May 1.

Nomination Forms


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