June 2019
Exploring Program Leads Luke to Law Enforcement Career
Scouting offers more than outdoor adventure, leadership development, and citizenship training. Through programs like Exploring, youth ages 11-20 receive exciting experiences in vocations to help determine their future career path. And in many cases, these experiences turn into a career opportunity. Luke Wiseman, 21, from Jackson Township was an Explorer in Jackson Township's Police Explorer Post for the past two years where he gained career experience in the field of law enforcement through hands-on learning from tenured police officers. Jackson Township's Explorer Post has a riding program where Explorers can take the knowledge learned in the classroom and shadow officers in the car. In May, Luke was hired by the department due to his experience in the Exploring Program.

The Jackson Township Police Department has had a law enforcement exploring program since 1970. They have hired various explorers over the years who are now part-time and full-time employees. Explorer Post advisor, John Angelo, states, "the Exploring program is an excellent way for young people to explore a potential career in law enforcement while having fun." You too can get involved in an Exploring Program!

Camp Cash - Every $50, Gets You $5!
This year we launched a new initiative called Celebrate Scouting as a replacement to our Family Friends of Scouting Campaign. More than 1,700 people participated in Community Celebrations at SkyMax, Altitude, Center Ice, The Wilderness Center, and Cooper Bowl!

Celebrate Scouting, like Family Friends of Scouting before, is about more than inviting families to connect. It is also an invitation to invest. We teach young people skills and habits that last a lifetime. Investing in the Boy Scouts of America creates opportunities for youth to gain memorable experiences and learn principles that will help them develop into tomorrow’s leaders. By contributing to Scouting, you have a profound impact on your community’s future.

For each $50 you invest in Scouting, the Buckeye Council will reinvest $5 into your Scout’s camping experience in 2019 in the form of a camp discount. $50 gets you $5, $100 gets you $10, etc. After making your donation, you will receive a discount code to redeem when you register for camp.

Seven Ranges is So Nice, Why Not Attend Twice?
Is seven days at camp too short? Can't attend with your home troop? Need a few extra merit badges? Are you working on your Eagle rank? Check out the options below for an additional week of summer camp for only half the price!



Cub Scouts Want to Camp! Sign Yours up Today!
The outdoor classroom is where Scouting's programs come to life and where lifelong memories are forged. Registration is open for all 2019 Cub Scout Day Camp and Resident Camp. Start building your adventure today!

Summer Hours at Buckeye Council
The Hoover Service Center in Canton and the Mansfield Service Center will be operating on summer hours now through September 2. The offices will be open from 8:30-4:30pm .

The Scout Shop hours and the Marion Service Center will remain the same.

Scout Executive Minute
For 70 years, Scouting has provided hands-on vocational training and career development through the Exploring program. Luke's journey as an Exploring Cadet with Jackson Township Police leading to the start of his career as an officer is incredible. This story demonstrates yet another way that Scouting delivers its mission of preparing young people to be successful leaders.

That preparation continues this summer at each of our camps. Thousands of Merit Badges will be earned at Seven Ranges introducing youth to a variety of interest areas that may spur a future career decision. Scouts at Camp Akela and day camps across the council will earn advancements as they work with each other and adult mentors. Registration for camp is still open - book your adventure today!
Jesse Roper II
Scout Executive
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