 Boy Scouts Activities
2010 Ohio State Fair - Scout Booth  
Open to the Public
07/28/2010 to 08/08/2010
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Ohio Expo Center
717 E. 17th St., Columbus
Don't miss this year's Scout Booth at the Ohio State Fair. Each day of the Fair will have a different theme at the Scout Booth and will feature various competitions and hands-on Scouting activities. There will also be a FREE Bounce House for Kids, a "Green Screen" photo area, Pinewood Derby Races, popcorn eating contests, dutch oven cooking contests, a food drive, a flag collection and retirement ceremony and so much more. Click the register link to learn more!
Contact: Jeremy Weaver, State Fair Committee Chair
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 Shining Light Across America
07/31/2010
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Huntington Ballpark
330 Huntington Park Lane, Columbus
FREE and open to the public!
An event you don’t want to miss! Bring your family and friends to enjoy a special presentation by Eric Weihenmayer, the only blind person to climb the ‘Seven Summits,’ the tallest peak on seven continents.
Following Eric’s presentation will be a special satellite transmission of the Centennial Celebration Show from the 100th Anniversary National Scout Jamboree in Fort AP Hill, Va shown on the big screen at the ballpark. If you can’t make the trip to the National Jamboree, this is the place to be! For the first time in the history of the Boy Scouts of America, we will be bringing the entire Scouting community together for a single, nationwide event to celebrate our organization and reflect on what it has meant to millions of America’s youth.
The Bounce Houses and a band will be performing prior to Eric’s presentation so show up around 5:00PM to enjoy the festivities. (Vendors will be available to purchase food).
A Shining Light Across America Council Shoulder Patch as part of the 100th Anniversary set collection will be available for purchase for $5.00 (you can get the CSP and a copy of Eric's book for $10).
Cost: Event is FREE; 100th Anniversary CSP $5.00 / CSP & Eric's book for $10
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 Scout Day at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base
Must be at least 10 years old
08/05/2010
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Rickenbacker Air National Guard - 121st Air Refueling Wing
7370 Minuteman Way , Columbus
THIS EVENT IS FULL. Check back - it will be re-opened if there are cancellations.
Don't miss this exciting event! Only 25 spots are available and it's FREE. Spend the afternoon touring a KC-135 “Tanker” aircraft, hear from experts, meet pilots and discover career opportunities. Scouts must be registered by July 29, 2010.
Cost: Free
Contact: Jen Koma, Marketing Director
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 OSU Ushering Orientation
Boy Scout Troops & Venturing Crews
Choose from any of the following dates.
08/12/2010
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Columbus Service Center
1901 E. Dublin Granville Rd., Columbus
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08/17/2010
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Chillicothe Service Center
991 E. Main St., Chillicothe
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The Ohio State University and the Simon Kenton Council have made it possible for Scouts and Venturers to usher during the OSU Buckeye football games as a community service project. This opportunity is open to all Boy Scout Troops and Venturing Crews.
This Orientation meeting is for the leaders of the Troops and Crews that will be participating this fall. You must attend an orientation session if you plan on ushering this fall.
Cost: No cost but please RSVP at one of the links below. Columbus is 8/12/10; Chillicothe is 8/17/10
Contact: Steve Blakely, Neighborhood Coordinator
James Stevens, ScoutReach Director
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 Sea Scout Rendezvous
08/13/2010 to 08/15/2010
7:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Alum Creek State Park Group Camp Area
3615 S. Old State Rd, Delaware
Seventh Annual
Sea Scout Rendezvous
Alum Creek State Park Group Camp Area
Who should attend?
Sea Scout Ships, Venturing Crews, and older Boy Scout patrols are all welcome (14 and older and 1st Class rank).
What is the program?
Of course, fellowship is a large part of the weekend.
Competitions (both individual and group) will include boat and canoe races, triathlon, sand castle contest, knot tying, swimming, volleyball, etc.
Opportunities for advancement in the Sea Scout program as well as general Scouting and skills instruction.
This year will include the Fourth Simon Kenton Council Cup Race with a trophy presentation to the winning boat.
Register early!! Registration deadline is August 1st.
For additional information about the weekend, contact Rendezvous Advisor Jeff Lockhart at 614-267-7529 or by cell phone at 614-531-6358.
Sponsored by Sea Scout Ship 468
Cost: The fee is $15 per person if registered BEFORE August 1st. August 1st and after, the fee is $20 per person.
Contact: Jeff Lockhart, Sea Scout Ship 468 Skipper
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 Ohio State Football Ushering
09/02/2010 to 11/27/2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ohio State University
411 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus
Simon Kenton Council's football ushering civic service project requires youth and adults of the highest caliber. Our success depends upon the best
leadership and people skills we can provide. This project serves three purposes: (1) to maintain the visibility of Scouting in the public domain, (2) to
maintain the visibility of The Ohio State University in the Scouting domain, and most importantly (3) to help build our youth into citizens of good character. See the attachment below for detailed instructions and game dates.
Cost: Free
Contact: Steve Blakley, Staff Advisor
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 Hocking Valley Rail-O-Ree
09/17/2010 to 09/19/2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 AM
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
33 East Canal Street, Nelsonville
During the Rail-o-Ree, all participants will ride on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, get a behind-the-scenes visit to the engine house and camp next to the depot.
The $25 fee includes a train ride, all activities, camp site, and Friday and Saturday crackerbarrel. This event is run by registered merit badge counselors assisted by railroad volunteers.
All participants will receive a discount coupon from Rocky Outdoor Gear (located across the track from the depot). Activities start at 9 pm on Friday with a crackerbarrel and railroad safety presentation and end Sunday morning with evaluation
and check out.
Contact: Sue Hebner, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
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 Whitney M Young Awards Dinner & Banquet
Adult Leaders, Parents and Business Leaders
10/14/2010
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
333 W. Broad St., Columbus
The 2010 Whitney M Young Jr. Awards Dinner and Banquet will take place on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI). This award is presented to individual volunteers or organizations that have made an outstanding contribution toward providing opportunities for low-income youth in both urban and rural areas.
2010 Event Honorees
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Charleeta B. Tavares, Councilwoman, City of Columbus
Bill Adams, Cubmaster, Pack 3541
Established in 1978, this special recognition is named for the late Whitney M. Young, Jr., civil rights spokesman and Executive Director of the National Urban League from 1961-1971.
Registration and Receptions begin at 6:00 P.M.
Awards Dinner and Banquet begin at 7:00 P.M.
Cost: Please click
Contact: James Stevens, Scout Reach Director
Alan Parks, Field Director
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 World Scout Jamboree 2011
14 and older (see event details)
07/27/2011 to 08/07/2011
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Rinkaby, Sweden
The upcoming World Scout Jamboree in Rinkaby, Sweden, promises to be one of the best ever. With 40,000 Scouts expected to attend from six continents and more than 114 countries, it's going to be a world-class event, one you can be a part of if you start planning now. Register by the end of September 2010.
Contact: Brian Stanfill, Scoutmaster
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