Want To Camp All Summer Long? We've Got You Covered!

Kayden W. from Troop 2018 in the Sandy Beaver District has been attending a second week of summer camp at Seven Ranges for the last two years. In 2018, he and a friend went a second week with Troop 5141 from Carrollton where they became fast friends. Last summer, Kayden took on the adventure by himself camping alongside Troop 5141 once again. Kayden is a longtime friend of the Carrollton troop and has lasting memories from his second week of summer camp experience.

By attending a second week of summer camp, Kayden was able to earn five merit badges. "I could have earned more, but I like a little free time too," he said of his most recent adventure. "I am involved in a lot of activities. I play football, baseball and wrestle. Seven Ranges Summer Camp gives me the chance to do what I really love, being outside. I would stay all summer if I could," says Kayden.

Summer camp is the highlight of the year for every scout, and 2020 offers more opportunities to hit the trail than ever before. To help meet the schedules of families today and ensure every youth has the chance to attend, the Buckeye Council has expanded camp offerings in two significant ways. First, Cub Scouts (wolves and up) can now experience a multi-day, overnight resident camping experience at Camp Akela during one of 14 available sessions. Second, scouts can attend Seven Ranges during a different week of camp than their home troop during any session of camp! Additionally, scouts attending Seven Ranges can come back for a second week like Kayden during any session of Summer Camp. Each session will offer a "provisional" troop that will allow scouts to experience the adventure of camp when it is most convenient.

Join Kayden and the 2,000 other Scouts who will be at Seven Ranges this summer! There's a new and improved FROG program for first-year Scouts at Scout Summer Camp, new additions to the STEM program, and so many other exciting adventures on tap this summer! You can find more information about summertime camping opportunities in the Camping Catalog you received in the mail earlier this month!

You're Invited to Connect & Invest

We invite you to come sit around the campfire with us, share your story, and learn about what Scouting is doing to for youth and families in our council. Celebrations will take place with every unit, at free family fun events, with Scouting leaders, and with community organizations who support Scouting. Throughout the Celebration all parents, leaders, and members of the community are invited to connect and invited to invest . Celebrate by attending any or all of our free family fun events located throughout our council.

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Get More From Each Blaze

Learn about what's new in your district by scrolling to the bottom of each issue of the Buckeye Blaze to find district sections. This month features information about district dinners, membership recruiting, OA elections, Silver Beaver Recipients, and more!
Experience Adventure at 7R

The outdoor classroom is where Scouting's programs come to life. Registration is open for all summertime camping events! Register before 2/15 for Scout Summer Camp to save, and before 3/31 for Cub Scout Camps to save.

Celebrate 2019's Silver Beaver Recipients

Come honor the 2019 Silver Beaver recipients at the Buckeye Council Annual Dinner! The Annual Dinner will be on February 27 at 6pm at  AA Executive Catering in Canton.

Recipients are:  Seth Arkow, Melissa Biltz, Mike Hang, Tom Hilt, Sharon McFadden, Barb Rupe, Doug Sibila, Dave Teece, Larry Wiggins

2021 National Jamboree Registration Open!

Join 40,000 Scouts from across the nation at the National Scout Jamboree. Held every four years, the Jamboree is an amazing opportunity for Scouts and volunteers to experience the best of Scouting. Features include; zip line courses, a skate park, merit badges, canopy tours, rock climbing, patch trading, stadium shows, and much more!

Scout Executive Minute

Despite the frosty air, summer fills our thoughts as we prepare for Kayden and thousands of other scouts to seek adventure with us in 2020. The camp staff has been hard at work to develop the best experience for you and your family, and I am excited to be able to offer more chances to camp than ever before.

This month is also a time to Celebrate Scouting! Throughout February and March families are invited to connect and invest in Scouting at a free, family, fun event. This time period coincides with our annual fundraising campaign with opportunities to invest and sustain the adventure for years to come.
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