Scouts BSA Camping

Outdoor adventure is the promise made to Scouts when they join Scouting. Scouts yearn for outdoor programs that stir their imagination and interest.

summerSummer Camp

Summer Camp is held at Camp Strake.

 

winter campWinter Camp

Winter Camp is held each year from December 26-31, and is an opportunity for troops and individual Scouts. Merit badge classes are taught by Scouters with real-life experiences in the field. 

 

STEM CampSTEM Camp

STEM Camp is held over the Thanksgiving Break, and is an opportunity for troops and individual Scouts. Scouts can earn STEM-related merit badges. Merit badge classes are taught by Scouters with real-life experiences in the field. 

 

Trail to EagleTrail to Eagle Camp

The Trail to Eagle Camp is held over the Spring Break, and is an opportunity for troops and individual Scouts. Scouts can earn Eagle-required merit badges. Merit badge classes are taught by Scouters with real-life experiences in the field. 

 

Full ThrottleFull Throttle

Full Throttle is a weekend event for troops, crews, and ships. Scouts spend a half-day participating in program areas such as shooting sports (rifle, shotgun, archery), climbing, COPE (high-ropes course), swimming, ziplining, and boating (canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, rowboats) and a half-day taking a merit badge class. The camp staff provides the program leadership supported by the unit leaders. Individual Scouts can attend; units can camp for the weekend.

Weekend CampingWeekend Camping

Weekend camping is a great opportunity for Scouts to practice their skills and have a great time in the outdoors. Troops and crews can camp at council camps.
 

camp staffCamp Staff

Camp Staff serve Scouting by being a staff member at one of the council's camps.

 

Contacts

Laquitta Monroe
Camp Strake Registration
 
laquitta.monroe@scouting.org

Brandon Lewis
Director of Support Service
 713-756-3315
 brandon.lewis@scouting.org