HomeScouting Highlights

HomeScouting was created by the Buckeye Council and is designed to help scouts, parents, and leaders continue the adventure of Scouting the virtual programs. In March 2020, HomeScouting launched its six-week Spring BreakOut Program and evolved to serve over 8,300 youth and their families in all 50 states and across the world in 5 countries.

Expanding on the Spring BreakOut program we created Cyber Summer Camp that launched on June 8 to deliver an exciting STEM-based adventure featuring live webinars with NASA engineers. The latest HomeScouting Adventure is Survive the Summer where we’ll put the Outing back in Scouting!
Impact of the Program:

  • Over 8,300 people from all 50 states, plus 5 countries are participating in HomeScouting programs delivered by the Buckeye Council.
  • HomeScouting has served our Scouts but also Scouts in 200 other Boy Scout councils.
  • Over 6,100 merit badges and Cub Scout adventures have been earned through HomeScouting programs, plus more than 2,800 STEM Nova Awards have been earned to accelerate Scouts’ interest in future STEMbased careers.

"Thank you Buckeye Council for putting together such a wonderful program. While my Scout was choosing which merit badge program he was going to concentrate on, my Cub Scout discovered robots. The whole week my Cub Scout (Simon) has been anxiously waiting to hear about robotics. At the end of the Robotics webinar with Tim Jace (where one of his questions was answered), I asked him what he thinks of robotics. He stopped, turned to look at me, his eyes huge, body trembling, and said, "Robotics. Is. AWESOME! I want to be robotics engineer and a hockey player!" At six he is already planning to join in the FIRST program. Thank you!” - Rebecca L., Parent from Bozeman, MT

Continue your summer adventure at Seven Ranges with in person camping opportunities or at home with Scouts from across the country at HomeScouting.org. Learn more below!
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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 24/7R, BSA fee increase, and Popcorn University.
24/7R

A summer camp experience is the highlight of the Scouting year, providing youth, units, and adults the opportunity for fun and adventure in the outdoors. Key volunteers, along with a team of summer camp and council leaders, have worked tirelessly reviewing updated guidance from the State of Ohio, local Health Department, Boy Scouts of America, and other camping organizations to develop an exciting and safe camping experience. We are excited to announce an in-person camping experience for all Scouts BSA Troops this summer at Seven Ranges Scout Reservation. 24/7R is a 24-hour experience, including advancement opportunities, excitement, and overnight camping experience at Seven Ranges.

Family Camping at 7R

Bring your family to Seven Ranges to go camping! Families must be a registered with Scouting and camping is limited to single families only, meaning no two families can camp together.

Virtual Campground Open All Summer

The virtual campground is open all summer for Cyber Summer Camp & Survive the Summer ! You can register and save $5 on a HomeScouting Adventure. During checkout, enter CYBERSUMMER  to save $5 on any HomeScouting Adventure

Support HomeScouting & other Buckeye Council Programs

Over the last 3 months, Buckeye Council has transformed Scouting by leading the charge on virtual programs across the nation. We made a difference for families across the nation. You can make a difference by supporting Scouting.

Buckeye Council Service Center & Office Open

The Buckeye Council Service Centers and Scout Shops are now open! Hours are limited, customers must sign in, and face masks are recommended.

Scout Executive Minute

Each Summer we gather together in the dining hall, around the fire, and along the trails at camp. A trip to camp is the pinnacle experience of the year for each scout and leader. My heart is heavy with the fact that our traditional summer camp programs have been cancelled, but I am excited for the new opportunities we are providing for families to get outside this summer with in-person camping or at-home virtual programs.

You are invited to the outdoors with Buckeye Council this summer. Whether on the trail at Seven Ranges or in your own backyard, I hope you'll join us this summer in Scouting programs!
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