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Centennial Celebration

Get ready for a GIANT year for Sam Houston Area Council!

SHAC Centennial Participation Patch

Purchase the star section of the council's centennial participation patch, then earn the individual segments by participating in the five centennial events throughout 2010:
See the SHAC 2010 Info!
NEW: Guidelines for earning the Scout Fair and Camping Segments
Activity
Dates
Information
Scouting for Food
January 30
February 6
This service project will kick off Saturday, January 30, as Scouts drop off door hangers to announce the upcoming food drive.  The following Saturday, Scouts will return to pick up donations from the same locations. More information.
Celebration at Minute Maid Park
February 18
This unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime event will unite every facet of Boy Scouts at Minute Maid Park.  Bring the whole family and celebrate the birthday of Scouting with a Festive evening at the ballpark.  Tickets are $16.00 per person and includes a box dinner.  Tickets will sell on a first come first serve basis (click for Order Form).  The gates will open at 6:00.  more. 
Scout Fair
April 24
The Houston Scout Fair, held at Reliant Arena, is the biggest Scout Show in the nation. Click for more info.
Council Summer Camping
Summer
Cub Scouts: Attend Orion District Day Camp or Bovay Resident Camp
Boy Scouts: Attend Summer Camp at El Rancho Cima (you can also pre-register for 2011 to earn this)
Venturers: Attend Venturing Summit on August 13-15
Adults and Scouts: Staff at one of of the above
SHACJam Camping Adventure
October 8-10
The 2nd largest BSA event in 2010, second only to the National Jamboree will be held at the Texas World Speedway near College Station.  Boy Scouts Troops and Venture Crews will have a two-night event filled weekend.  Second-year Webelos (with parent) may hosted by a Boy Scout Troop overnight on October 9th.  Cub Scouts and families are invited to participate in a Cub Scout program on Saturday. Click here for more info.

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Last Updated: 5/11/2010 10:16:50 AM