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You will get a confirmation email when you have successfully registered.
The Basics
What: Week-long merit badge camp at Camp Strake, located in the beautiful Sam Houston National Forest
Where: Camp Strake, located at 2020 Camp Strake Rd, Coldspring, TX 77331
When: Sunday June 14 through Saturday June 20, 2026
Transportation: Transportation to be provided by the Scouts family. Approximately a 1.25 hour drive from Houston.
You MUST check-in with the Campmaster when arriving and leaving camp.
Fees: Estimated total cost is $475 Youth, $225 Adult. Sign-up now as space is limited to 40 Scouts and 5 Adults!
$50 deposit for Scouts and Adults, non-refundable
Inquiries regarding financial aid can be made to W.C. Smith (scoutmaster@troop54houston.org), or Shirley Hou (tcc@troop54houston.org).
Participant Guide (Packing List included): Camp Strake Participant Guide
Camp Strake Summer Camp Information / Activities
Summer camp at Camp Strake is a week-long camp for Scouts BSA 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. Program areas include shooting sports (rifle, shotgun, archery, sporting arrows), climbing, rappelling, boating (canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, rowing), swimming, ziplining, cycling, merit badge classes and more.
Camp Strake is located on 2,816 acres and is surrounded on three sides by the Sam Houston National Forest and has the Lone Star Hiking Trail close to one corner of the property. There are 20 campsites with pavilions, an air-conditioned dining hall, a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) center, a 28-acre lake, an aquatics center with a swimming pool and pool house, extensive trail system, sports fields, shooting sports complex, climbing and rappelling tower, high-ropes course, COPE course, chapel and more. The camp has been designed and built to meet both ADA and Scouting America requirements.
Merit Badge selections will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Availability is limited. Every effort will be made to secure your first choice, but that may not always be possible. The earlier you register, the better your chances of getting your top merit badge selection. Online reservations for merit badges open this week, so don't delay - register today!
Prerequisites
Scouts
Previously attended at least one Troop weekend campout.
Adults
Scouts BSA Registered
Current YPT (Youth Protection Training) certification and Hazardous Weather certification.
We are looking for additional adult leadership!
For Questions and More Information
Contact Campmaster Theresa Lawler at T.Lawler00@gmail.com with questions.