HomeScouting Highlights

The HomeScouting program which launched on 3/23/20 was specifically designed to support our kids, units, and leaders to continue their Scouting adventure during the Coronavirus Pandemic. The impact has been incredible with over 4,100 participants across 48 states, Guam, Europe, and Asia. The six-week program was rolled out each week with focuses on  advancement  like at home den adventures and merit badges,  service  through sending thank you cards to healthcare workers and first responders,  camping  in the backyard, and much more. All participants who completed the program will receive a patch in recognition called the Spring BreakOut Award that will be mailed directly to their home. Watch the video above to hear about how HomeScouting has impacted families!
 
Impact of the Program:

Youth Impact
  • 2,700+ Cyber Chip Award teaching online safety practices
  • 1,500+ Protect Yourself Adventure focused on youth protection
  • 2,700+ Home repair projects, bike safety, stem-based creativity to build something
  • 40,000+ handwritten thank you notes sent to healthcare workers, first responders,
  • and teachers
  • 2,100+ backyard campouts and related advancements
  • 4,000+ neighborhood hikes and related advancements
  • 1,500+ rank advancements (cub scouts only)

Adult Impact
  • 1,300+ completions or renewals of Youth Protection Training
  • 1,300+ completions or renewals of Position Specific Leader Training
  • 1,300+ completions or renewals of Hazardous Weather Training
  • 1,300+ completions or renewals of Supplemental Training

Summer Camp Start Delayed

After careful consideration of current State of Ohio and Health Department guidance on possible opening of camps this summer, the Buckeye Council Board of Directors has decided to cancel all outdoor camping programs until June 28th. This is a difficult decision for everyone and was made with a primary focus on the safety for camp participants followed by the practical realities involved in getting camp ready for a quality experience. Please follow the link below to learn more.

Cyber Summer Camp

With everything on earth closed, we decided to head to space! Scouts and youth from across the country are invited to participate in a digitally delivered, at-home camp experience featuring exclusive NASA content in live, interactive conversation with Avionics Systems Engineer Marc Butler. Campers will complete requirements for the STEM Nova Award, earn achievements towards rank advancement, and have an out of this world HomeScouting adventure!

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 summer camp, Cyber Summer Camp, and advancement FAQs.
Do A Good From Home By Supporting HomeScouting

Over the last 6 weeks we worked on advancement, we provided service to others, and we had fun camping out and hiking! 2,700 youth learned about internet safety and earned the Cyber Chip award, 40,000 thank you cards were sent to first responders, healthcare workers, and teachers. 1,700 adult leaders renewed Youth Protection Training. Most of all, we continued the Scouting adventure together, even though we are apart. HomeScouting in the Buckeye Council made a difference for families across the nation. You can make a difference by supporting Scouting.

Advancement Answers

All Scouts are encouraged to use this time to catch up on rank requirements. Most advancement activities for Scouts of all ages can be worked on at home! Learn about advancement tracking, HomeScouting reporting and advancement, and Eagle Scout extensions during this time.

National Camp-In

Join Scouts from across the country during the National Camp-In tomorrow, May 2! Whether in your backyard or in your living room, join families across the country live on Facebook for a day of fun virtual adventures. From camp-style cooking, to special guests and campfire singalongs, this virtual event will bring Scouting to life! This National Camp-In is free and open to all families!

Scout Executive Minute

Each Summer we gather together in the dining hall, around the fire, and along the trails at camp. A week at Seven Ranges, Camp Akela, or Day Camp is the pinnacle experience of the year for each scout and leader. My heart is heavy with the decision that our summer camp programs will be delayed from opening til late June.

While this decision will create difficulty for some of our units, youth, and leaders, it is a critical choice to ensure we can be ready to open on 6/28. We will work tirelessly between now and then to secure the proper sanitizing equipment, protective gear for staff, and necessary medical supplies to meet the State of Ohio requirements. We are excited to see you at camp and are here to help those affected by changing their reservation to a later session or issue a refund if necessary. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
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