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How To Join
No matter where you live in the greater Houston area, there is an active Scouting group nearby. If you are interested in finding out how you or your child can join Boy Scouts of America, there are several ways you can get in touch with us.
- Click this link to see a map of Sam Houston Area Council. Then use the dropdown box labeled "Select Your Zip Code" to get the contact information for someone in your area.
- Click this link to fill out an online "You are Invited to Join Us" form. A Boy Scout representative from your area will get back in touch with you.
Who Can Join?
CUB SCOUTS
For boys in the 1st through 5th grades (ages 6-10)
To learn more about the Cub Scout program, including information for parents, click these links.
- Join Cub Scouting (This link will take you away from the Council Web site. If you want to join return to the top of this page)
- Cub Scouting in Sam Houston Area Council
- Cub Scouting BSA (This link will take you away from the Council Web site to the National site, return to the top of this page to join.)
- For Cub Scout families (This link will take you away from the Council Web site to the National site, return to the top of this page to join.)
BOY SCOUTS
For boys ages 11-18
To learn more about Boy Scouting, including information for parents, click these links:
- The Scout Zone (This link will take you away from the Council Web site. If you want to join return to the top of this page)
- Boy Scouts (This link will take you away from the Council Web site to the National site, return to the top of this page to join.)
VENTURING
For young men and women ages 14-20
To learn more about the Venturing program, click these links:
- Venturing BSA (This link will take you away from the Council Web site to the National site, return to the top of this page to join.)
- Venturing in Sam Houston Area Council
