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 Map to location Hocking Valley Rail-O-Ree     
09/17/2010 to 09/19/2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 AM
Hocking Valley Scenic RailwayMap to location
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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 Map to location Shoot-O-Ree   

Choose from any of the following dates.
09/25/2010
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Camp LazarusMap to location
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
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09/26/2010
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Camp LazarusMap to location
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
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The 2010 Cub Scout Shoot-O-Ree will be Saturday or Sunday, September 25th or 26th (pick one day to attend) at Camp Lazarus. The event is open to registered Cub Scouts, and is especially great for boys who just joined the program.

Activities Include: Gem Mining $4.00, Western Craft $1.00, Leather Branding $1.00, BB Shooting, Action BB’s, Archery, Action Archery, Sling Shots, Water Balloons, Catapults, Fishing, Marble Golf, Rubber Band Shoot, Rockets, Tomahawk Toss, Popcorn University, AND MUCH MORE…

Pre-Registration is strongly encouraged.



Cost: If pre-registered by September 22nd, the fee is $6 per person. September 23rd and after, the fee is $8 per person. Children 3 and under are Free.

Contact: Rich Braessler, Chief Tarhe District Director
Ron White, Shoot-O-Ree Director

Flyer | 09/25/2010 Registration | 09/26/2010 Registration

 Map to location Get Lost in the Maize!     
All Scouts, families, adults.

Choose from any of the following dates.
09/25/2010 to 09/26/2010
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Details on attached pdf. (near Marysville Ohio)
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10/02/2010 to 10/03/2010
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Details on attached pdf. (near Marysville Ohio)
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Looking for a fun fall activity for you pack, troop, or family? How about getting lost in a corn maze? The Maize at Little Darby Creek is running Scout day specials on September 25 & 26 and on October 2 & 3. Earn a free patch for completing the Maize! Check out the attached pdf for more details. Registration can be done on The Maize website: www.mazeandberries.com


Cost: Special group rates for Scouts.


Flyer | 09/25/2010 Registration | 10/02/2010 Registration

 Map to location Crew Scout Night     
10/02/2010 to 10/03/2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 AM
Crew StadiumMap to location
One Black & Gold Blvd., Columbus

Cost: $24.00/Camper. $17.00/Non-Camper. 2010 Fall Package Includes: Private autograph session with select Crew players (post-game), Overnight camp at Crew Stadium, commemorative shoulder patch, reserved seating in “Scouting Section”, Sunday morning breakfast in the Stadium Club, private demonstration and Q&A with select Crew players Sunday morning, Pre-game on-field access for Scouts to be recognized.


Cost: $24/Camper & $17/Non-Camper

Contact: Adam Carney, Columbus Crew Contact

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 Map to location 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)Map to location
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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 Map to location Lazarus Halloween    

Choose from any of the following dates.
10/15/2010
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Camp LazarusMap to location
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
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10/16/2010
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Camp LazarusMap to location
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
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10/22/2010
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Camp LazarusMap to location
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
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10/23/2010
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Camp LazarusMap to location
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
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Camp Lazarus Halloween 2010 is actually 4 ghoulish weekend nights at Camp Lazarus designed for families with Elementary-age children.
(Goblins of younger ages are also welcome to accompany their family.)Costumes are welcome. Flashlights on the Haunted Trail are NOT!

The first 2,000 registered participants will receive a Halloween patch. All participants will receive a wristband for access to Fright Night activities. Halloween treats will be provided, and snacks will be available for an additional cost. Some activities will also have a small additional fee, payable onsite.

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged!



Cost: $6.00 if Pre-Register, $8.00 at the Door

Contact: Peter Fenimore, Delaware Sr. District Executive

Flyer | 10/15/2010 Registration | 10/16/2010 Registration | 10/22/2010 Registration | 10/23/2010 Registration

 Map to location Howlin' at the Moon   
All Tigers, Cub Scouts, Webelos and their Families
10/23/2010 to 10/24/2010
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Scioto Trail State ParkMap to location
144 Lake Road, Chillicothe

Come on out to Howlin' at the Moon 2010. There's a whole day's worth of activities and a guaranteed great time! Feel free to bring a tent and plan to stay the night with your parent. Make sure you check out the flyer below with all the details.

Location Note:

Please use the main entrance off of US 23 for Scioto Trail State Park between Chillicothe and Waverly. The event will be held at Stewart Lake. See map on the flyer. Click here to register now!


Cost: $10 for Youth / $15 after Oct 9th

Contact: Helen Roe, 2010 Howlin' Chair
Jeff Lewis, District Executive

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 Map to location Scouting for Food     
Month of November 2010.
Every Community in Simon Kenton Council

Join us for our annual Council-wide Good Turn for America, Scouting for Food. This month-long campaign is designed to collect food in our local communities to donate to area Food Banks and Pantries. Commit your unit to participate today!


Cost: None

Contact: Jen Koma, Director of Support Services
Andy Stiebler, Marketing Director

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 Map to location Apple Butter Festival     
Open to Public - Focus on Cub Scouts and Familes
11/06/2010
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Camp Falling RockMap to location
12637 Houdeshell Rd, Newark

The 2010 Apple Butter Festival will be Saturday, November 6th at Camp Falling Rock.
The event is open to the public, but there is a focus on Cub Scout families (great for boys who just joined Scouting).

Apple Butter Festival Activities:
Fresh Hand-Made Apple Cider, Home-Made Apple Butter for Sample & Sale, Archery, Branding, Tomahawk Throw, Flint & Steel Fire-Starting, Rope-Making, Frontiersman Living, Nature Exhibits, Crafts, Popcorn University

The Camp Store will be open. Lunch will be available for a small fee. Apple Butter Patches will be available for $3.00 while they last.

Pre-Registration is strongly encouraged. Save time, money, and hassle. A roster of participants and payment are required at the time of reservation.


Cost: $4.00 if Pre-Registered - $5.00 at the Event

Contact: Marshall Long, Tri-Creek District Executive

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 Map to location Holiday at the Rock    
Cub Scouts/Scout-Age Siblings & Famlies
12/04/2010
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Camp Falling RockMap to location
12637 Houdeshell Rd, Newark

The 2010 Holiday at the Rock will be Saturday, December 4th at Camp Falling Rock.

Activities Include: Canned Food Drive, Cookie Decorating, Holiday Crafts, Face Painting, Tractor Rides, Earn a Belt Loop, Nature Hikes, Santa’s Cabin, And Much More!!!

Pre-Registration is strongly encouraged. (Save time, money, and hassle and register now.) A roster of participants and payment is required at the time of reservation. A packet will be available at a "Will Call" line at check in for each Contact Person to handle their own group check-in.

No refunds, but substitutions are okay.




Cost: The fee is $10 per Youth/$6 per Adult until November 29th, after that the fees increases to $12 per Youth/$10 per Adult. Children 3 and under are Free.

Contact: Jan Berry, Darby Creek District Director

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 Map to location Winter Wonderland   
Cub Scouts, Scout-Aged Siblings & Families
12/18/2010
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Camp LazarusMap to location
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware

Winter Wonderland will be Saturday, December 18th at Camp Lazarus. The event is open to registered Cub Scouts from Tiger Cubs to Webelos and Cub Scout-age siblings may participate, provided they pay the event registration fee and their parent is present during the day.

Pre-Registration is strongly encouraged. Save time, money, and hassle. A roster of participants and payment is required at the time of reservation.
A packet will be available at a “Will Call” line at check in for each Contact Person to handle the group check-in.

No refunds, but substitutions are okay.


Cost: $8.00/Youth - $4.00/Adult if Pre-Registered by 12/12/2010

Contact: John Flaherty, Buckeye District Executive
Nancy Peto, Event Coordinator

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 Map to location Council Court of Honor & Silver Beaver Recognition Luncheon     
02/05/2011
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Save The Date!

Council Court of Honor / Silver Beaver Luncheon will be February 5th, 2011.

(Location TBD)

Please review the Silver Beaver Nomination form attached and submit your nominations by December 1st, 2010 to the Council Service Center.


Contact: Jan Berry, Darby Creek District Director

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 Map to location Maple Syrup Festival     
Families, Community Members

Choose from any of the following dates.
03/05/2011
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Camp LazarusMap to location
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
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03/12/2011
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Camp LazarusMap to location
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
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Now in it's 24th year!

Come and enjoy the longest running and most successful event held at Camp Lazarus! We've pushed the event back one week because warmer weather = improved sap flow. At least, that's the plan...!

Register and pay @ the door.


Cost: TBD

Contact: Ryan Bertram, Ohio Valley Sr. District Executive

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