Accelerate Advancement at Camp!

Attending events like Family Adventure Camp and Summer Camp have more to offer than fun with friends. They also provide scouts the chance to learn in the outdoor classroom and earn advancements on the scouting trail. Corbin and Gavin H. from Pack 47 attended Day Camp, Cub Scout Summer Camp, and Family Adventure Camp this year and walked away with completed belt loops and their Shooting Sport Awards. "Even if they didn't earn the entire belt loop, they earned a lot of partial requirements, but they just think they are having fun with their friends. They don't even realize how much they are earning" says their mom, Jessica who is also a Den Leader for Pack 47. Jessica says that there are Scouts in her den who are playing soccer currently who are missing meetings, but they are not behind because they attended Day Camp and already earned the requirements. Some of these advancements are only offered at events like Day Camps, Summer Camp, and Family Adventure Camps.

Attending a Buckeye Council event not only provides advancement opportunities, but gives both Scouts and their parents a chance to meet new people. Jessica states "as a Den Leader, I was able to network with other Den Leaders and bounce ideas off of each other." Corbin and Gavin also met Scouts at Day Camp they saw later in the summer at Cub Scout Summer Camp.

Registration is now open for all camps for 2020 as well as Family Adventure Camps and Camporees throughout the fall.

Important Changes Regarding Registration Renewal

Effective 1/1/20 there are some significant changes that have been announced by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America regarding renewal of membership registration. First, the annual registration fee will increase for all registrations renewing on 1/1/20 and beyond. The amount of the new registration fee has not yet been announced and will likely be determined by 10/23/19. Units beginning the renewal process can access the online system in October, but will not be able to complete the fee calculation portion until after 11/1/19. While we all understand that membership fees increase from time to time, the absence of what the new fee will be make it difficult to plan around. As soon as we learn the fee for 2020, we will communicate it to you promptly.

Second, the National Council will begin running periodic Background Checks on all leaders rather than only at the time of joining. This policy will help further ensure the safety of youth in our programs and is an important step as we continue to make youth safety a primary focus. In order to make this process possible, all currently registered leaders must submit a new Background Check authorization form before renewing their registration for 2020. Completed authorization forms must have an original "wet ink" signature in order to be processed - copies or scans will not be accepted. All leaders will receive an email regarding this change from the National Council on 10/7/19.



Summer Camp 2019 Registration Open

Make room for camp 2020! Registration is open for 2020 camping events - Day & Twilight Camps, Cub Scout Summer Camp, and Scout Summer Camp.

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 fall camporees, popcorn, NEW Scoutbook for Den Leaders, and merit badges.
Keep Selling Popcorn to Earn An Amazon Gift Card!

It's time to hit the streets with popcorn! Any Scout who sells $350 or more before October 7th will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card !

13 Merit Badges Available for you to Earn

Spaces are filling fast at Merit Badge University, October 26 at University of Mount Union. Earn one of 13 merit badges offered like Photography, Plumbing, Auto Maintenance, Chemistry and more! There will be no walk-ins accepted.

Scout Executive Minute

Advancement is a key component of the Scouting program as it encompasses the important character, citizenship, and personal fitness lessons Scouting teaches. Earning advancements in the outdoor classroom like Corbin and Gavin did this year ties those lessons to memories that last a lifetime. Those experiences truly demonstrate the value of Scouting as a worthy investment of time and money for families today.

Join us at camps that are designed for you and your scouts to have fun while progressing on their path to advancement. You can sign up today for activities like Family Adventure Camp and Camporees this Fall as well as summer camp opportunities in 2020.
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