The Lone Star Fellowship (Gateway Region Gateway Region Section G2) is an annual event where nine lodges from Southern Region Section 3 (SR3) get together for fellowship, competitions, and lots of fun while celebrating the traditions of the Order of the Arrow. Scouts from all over south Texas have a blast participating in the numerous special events, games, over the top activities, fun, ceremony and dance competitions, awesome shows, LOTS of patch trading and so much more.

Learn More

Selling popcorn online is the best way to sell to friends and family who live far away. Online sales count toward Scout rewards including great prizes and the scholarship program. Selling gourmet popcorn is a wonderful opportunity for units to earn funds to support their entire year of Scouting.

Register Scouts to sell online        More Information about Popcorn Sales

The Lodge Executive Committee (LEC) is the steering committee of Colonneh Lodge and is responsible for executing the annual program of the lodge. Lodges exist to serve BSA councils and individual units. The LEC follows all policies concerning the organization and administration of the lodge utilizing the Guide for Officers and Advisers.

Learn More

The Order of the Arrow (OA) Fall Pow Wow is Colonneh Lodge's premier event. It is a combination of sports, games, expos, shows, ceremony competitions, Native American crafts, Pow Wows, and so much more.

Register for OA Fall Pow Wow

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

Merit Badge Days are an opportunity for Scouts in troops, crews or ships to work on requirements for one or more merit badges. Classes are taught by career professionals and Scouters with real-life experiences in the field. 

Merit Badge Days

Join thousands of Scouts and leaders in our first annual Day of Service. Schools, churches, chartered organizations, parks and other agencies are in need of the kind of service we specialize in as Scouts. 

Day of Service

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

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

Every December, all units (packs, troops, crews, posts) are required to renew their affiliation with Scouting. A representative of each unit completes the paperwork for renewing a charter online. 

Learn more about Internet Recharter

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed six-day council-level program designed to provide Scout BSA and Venturers with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.

Register for NYLT

After six months of service as an Ordeal member and after fulfilling certain requirements, an Order of the Arrow member may take part in the Brotherhood ceremony, which places further emphasis on the ideals of Scouting and the Order.

Brotherhood      Order of the Arrow

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) is a dynamic training where Arrowmen learn how to become a better leader. Youth and adult training classes include leadership development, event planning, goal setting, and other tools needed to improve chapters. After the Lodge Leadership Development, Arrowmen gather for a night of celebration at the annual Colonneh Lodge OA Banquet. Together, Arrowmen share our appreciation for the outgoing officers, recognize the Chapter of the Year, bestow awards on outstanding Arrowmen and celebrate the past year’s accomplishments.

Register for LLD & Banquet

Serving as a summer camp staffer is an unforgettable experience. It is a chance to spend part of the summer working at a beautiful camp while teaching Scouts and having fun. Camp work is often demanding as there is a packed schedule serving campers, but the opportunities, rewards, and experiences available are endless.

Application and Interview Signup

Merit Badge Days are an opportunity for Scouts in troops, crews or ships to work on requirements for one or more merit badges. Classes are taught by career professionals and Scouters with real-life experiences in the field. 

Merit Badge Days

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

Offical papers establishing the Boy Scouts of America were signed on February 8, 1910 – the date now celebrated as the birthday of the BSA.

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

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

The focus of the international committee is to raise awareness for the worldwide brotherhood of Scouting.

Learn More

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

Adventure Camp is an overnight, full program camp for all family members at Bovay Scout Ranch. Cub Scouts and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas and food service in the camp’s air-conditioned dining hall.

Register for Adventure Camp

Merit Badge Days are an opportunity for Scouts in troops, crews or ships to work on requirements for one or more merit badges. Classes are taught by career professionals and Scouters with real-life experiences in the field. 

Merit Badge Days

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

OA Trail Crew is an opportunity for Arrowmen to provide service. OA Trail Crew is modeled after the National High Adventure Base programs at Philmont and Northern Tier.  It is also an opportunity to learn how to do trail and conservation projects.

Learn More

The Lodge Executive Committee (LEC) is the steering committee of Colonneh Lodge and is responsible for executing the annual program of the lodge. Lodges exist to serve BSA councils and individual units. The LEC follows all policies concerning the organization and administration of the lodge utilizing the Guide for Officers and Advisers.

OA

Powder Horn is an action-packed, hands-on 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; there are no restrictions on attending the course a second time. 

Powder Horn

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

The University of Scouting - Outdoor Adventures event will include several weekend trainings such as Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills, and Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation.

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

RSVP for Council Coordinated

Spring Fellowship 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 Spring Fellowship

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

Powder Horn is an action-packed, hands-on 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; there are no restrictions on attending the course a second time. 

Powder Horn

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

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

Learn More

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

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

Learn More

District fall recruiting night chairs and their team members are invited to this training. The council membership committee will present ideas on how to conduct the district Fall Recruiting Night Training. Fall Recruiting Night support materials will be distributed to the district recruiting chairs.

Learn More about Fall Recruiting

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

Learn More

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

Learn More

Resident Camp is a three-night campout at Camp Strake for Scouts entering fourth and fifth grade the following school year. Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts will work on rank advancements.

Learn More

The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is the premier event of the Order of the Arrow and is Scouting's second-largest national event. 

Learn More

Fall recruiting is the time to focus on recruiting new families to the fun and adventure of Cub Scouting. All pack membership chairs and pack leaders are encouraged to attend the virtual Fall Recruiting Training to help you begin a successful fall recruiting campaign. 

Learn More

The Silver Beaver Award is the highest form of recognition that a local council can bestow on a volunteer for distinguished service to youth.  

Silver Beaver Award Nomination Form

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

Learn More

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. 

More about show-n-sell

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

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

RSVP for Council Coordinated

The Lodge Executive Committee (LEC) is the steering committee of Colonneh Lodge and is responsible for executing the annual program of the lodge. Lodges exist to serve BSA councils and individual units. The LEC follows all policies concerning the organization and administration of the lodge utilizing the Guide for Officers and Advisers.

Learn More

The focus of the international committee is to raise awareness for the worldwide brotherhood of Scouting.

Learn More

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

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

Fun with Family is an overnight campout for newly registered Scouts and their families. Cub Scouts can participate in BB guns, archery, sling shots, crafts, sports, campfire and more.

Register for Fun with Family

Merit Badge Days are an opportunity for Scouts in troops, crews or ships to work on requirements for one or more merit badges. Classes are taught by career professionals and Scouters with real-life experiences in the field. 

Merit Badge Days

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

Every unit needs to send a representative to recharter training to pick up paperwork required to renew their affiliation with Scouting.

Learn more about recharter

Adventure Camp is an overnight, full program camp for all family members at Bovay Scout Ranch. Cub Scouts and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas and food service in the camp’s air conditioned dining hall.

Register for Adventure Camp

Full Throttle is a weekend event for Scouts BSA. Troops who are camping at Camp Strake on select weekends can sign up their Scouts to participate in various program areas.

Learn More and Register

Adventure Camp is an overnight, full-program camp for all family members at Bovay Scout Ranch. Tigers, Wolves, Bears and Webelos and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas and food service in the camp’s air-conditioned dining hall.

Register for Adventure Camp

Jamboree-on-the-Internet (JOTI) is an annual Scouting event sponsored by the World Organization of the Scout Movement. Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) is an annual Scouting event that uses amateur radio to link Scouts around the world, around the nation, and in your own community. ​

Learn More about JOTI / JOTA

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

RSVP for Council Coordinated

Adventure Camp is an overnight, full program camp for all family members at Bovay Scout Ranch. Cub Scouts and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas and food service in the camp’s air-conditioned dining hall.

Register for Adventure Camp

The Order of the Arrow (OA) Fall Fellowship is Colonneh Lodge's premier event. It is a combination of sports, games, expos, shows, ceremony competitions, Native American crafts, Pow Wows, and so much more.

Register for OA Fall Fellowship

The College of Commissioner Science is a college within the University of Scouting. It helps commissioners stay current on unit service tools and techniques and best practices in serving assigned units and districts, to expand their skills, as well as refresh their commitment and energy for commissioner service. This ongoing training opportunity will benefit both new and experienced commissioners.

College of Commissioner Science

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

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

The focus of the international committee is to raise awareness for the worldwide brotherhood of Scouting.

Learn More

Adventure Camp is an overnight, full program camp for all family members at Bovay Scout Ranch. Cub Scouts and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas and food service in the camp’s air-conditioned dining hall.

Register for Adventure Camp

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

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

Every December, all units (packs, troops, crews, posts) are required to renew their affiliation with Scouting. A representative of each unit completes the paperwork for renewing a charter online. 

Learn more about Internet Recharter

SHAC Fleet Meetings are an opportunity for Skippers and interested adult leaders gather to on the third Wednesday of each month to discuss program, upcoming events, and training for youth and adults. This is a networking and sharing opportunity. Non-Sea Scout leaders who are interested in joint activities or in starting a ship are welcome to attend.

After six months of service as an Ordeal member and after fulfilling certain requirements, an Order of the Arrow member may take part in the Brotherhood ceremony, which places further emphasis on the ideals of Scouting and the Order.

Brotherhood      Order of the Arrow

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

The Venturing Committee supports the Venturing Officers Association (VOA).  If you are interested in becoming more involved at the council level, consider joining one of our committee meetings. 

Learn More about Venturing

Venturing Forums are a great resource and fun opportunity for leaders and the entire Venturing crew. Every forum features a program packed with ideas and opportunities for your crew to take advantage of and implement into its annual program plan. 

Venturing Forums

SHAC Fleet Meetings are an opportunity for Skippers and interested adult leaders gather to on the third Wednesday of each month to discuss program, upcoming events, and training for youth and adults. This is a networking and sharing opportunity. Non-Sea Scout leaders who are interested in joint activities or in starting a ship are welcome to attend.

Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) is a dynamic training where Arrowmen learn how to become a better leader. Youth and adult training classes include leadership development, event planning, goal setting, and other tools needed to improve chapters. After the Lodge Leadership Development, Arrowmen gather for a night of celebration at the annual Colonneh Lodge OA Banquet. Together, Arrowmen share our appreciation for the outgoing officers, recognize the Chapter of the Year, bestow awards on outstanding Arrowmen and celebrate the past year’s accomplishments.

Register for LLD & Banquet

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

Learn More

Merit Badge Days are an opportunity for Scouts in troops, crews or ships to work on requirements for one or more merit badges. Classes are taught by career professionals and Scouters with real-life experiences in the field. 

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

The Council First Aid Meet is an event that challenges Scouts in troops to perform first aid in simulated real-life situations. Patrols compete in practical first aid problems, displaying hands-on skills from the Scout Handbook, First Aid Merit Badge pamphlet and current American Red Cross guidelines. 

More Information about the Council First Aid Meet

Offical papers establishing the Boy Scouts of America were signed on February 8, 1910 – the date now celebrated as the birthday of the BSA.

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

SHAC Fleet Meetings are an opportunity for Skippers and interested adult leaders gather to on the third Wednesday of each month to discuss program, upcoming events, and training for youth and adults. This is a networking and sharing opportunity. Non-Sea Scout leaders who are interested in joint activities or in starting a ship are welcome to attend.

The focus of the international committee is to raise awareness for the worldwide brotherhood of Scouting.

Learn More

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

The Spring Long Cruise is a week-long council-organized overnight camp for Sea Scouts that operates under council-retained leadership. The purpose of the Spring Long Cruise is to foster comradeship and cooperation among the participating Sea Scout ships, to provide instruction in Sea Scout skills and opportunities for Scouts to earn advancements.

Learn More

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

The Lodge Executive Committee (LEC) is the steering committee of Colonneh Lodge and is responsible for executing the annual program of the lodge. Lodges exist to serve BSA councils and individual units. The LEC follows all policies concerning the organization and administration of the lodge utilizing the Guide for Officers and Advisers.

OA

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

The camping committee plans and oversees the council outdoor program and the facilities that are needed to support the program.

Camping Committee Resources

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 a variety of classes presented by some of the most experienced volunteers in the council.

University of Scouting

Merit Badge Days are an opportunity for Scouts in troops, crews or ships to work on requirements for one or more merit badges. Classes are taught by career professionals and Scouters with real-life experiences in the field.