Cub Scout Activities
Wild West Day Camp- Chief Logan Reservation 
06/04/2012 to 06/08/2012
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Chief Logan Reservation
2600 Scout Camp Rd, Ray
Cub Scouts Tiger- Webelos II will have the opportunity to shoot BB guns, Archery, Slingshots, fish, swim, hike,create wood prrojects and much more!
Cost: $65 Early Bird (by March 1) $75 Regular Fee, and $95 after May 1
Contact: Jeff Lewis Chief Logan District Executive
Register
Wild West Day Camp- Woodside Green
06/11/2012 to 06/15/2012
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Woodside Green
213 Camrose Ct, Gahanna
Cub Scouts Tiger- Webelos II will have the opportunity to shoot BB guns, Archery, Slingshots, fish, swim, hike,create wood prrojects and much more!
Cost: $65 Early Bird (by March 1) $75 Regular Fee, and $95 after May 1
Contact: Lori Walther Day Camp Director
Register
Wild West Cub Scout Day Camp -Camp Falling Rock
Session 1:
06/11/2012 to 06/15/2012
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Camp Falling Rock LOWER CAMP
12637 Houdeshell Rd, Newark
Cub Scouts Tiger- Webelos II will have the opportunity to shoot BB guns, Archery, Slingshots, fish, swim, hike,create wood prrojects and much more!
Cost: $65 Early Bird (by March 1) $75 Regular Fee, and $95 after May 1
Contact: Melissa Ford Licking Senior District Executive
Midy Ridenbaugh Day Camp Director
Melissa Terry Day Camp Program Director
Register
Wild West Day Camp- Deer Creek
06/11/2012 to 06/15/2012
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Deer Creek State Park
Cub Scouts Tiger- Webelos II will have the opportunity to shoot BB guns, Archery, Slingshots, fish, swim, hike,create wood prrojects and much more!
Cost: $65 Early Bird (by March 1) $75 Regular Fee, and $95 after May 1
Contact: Ryan Bertram Ohio Valley Sr. District Executive
Scott Fausnaugh Day Camp Director
Register
 Webelos Adventure Camp #1
06/13/2012 to 06/17/2012
5:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Camp lazarus
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
Camp Lazarus is a great camp for a Scout’s first experience in the outdoors. It provides many amenities to make for a comfortable weekend of camping, while enjoying high energy and adventurous programing.
Contact: Jonathan Bonness Director of Camping
Ryan Bertram Lazarus Camp Director
Register
Cub Adventure Camp #1
06/22/2012 to 06/24/2012
5:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Camp Lazarus
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
Camp Lazarus is a great camp for a Scout’s first experience in the outdoors. It provides many amenities to make for a comfortable weekend of camping, while enjoying high energy and adventurous programing.
Contact: Jonathan Bonness Director of Camping
Ryan Bertram Lazarus Camp Director
Register
 Clipper's Scout Night  
06/22/2012 to 06/23/2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 AM
Huntington Ballpark
330 Huntington Park Lane, Columbus
Don't miss the excitement of the annual Scout Night with the Columbus Clippers! Enjoy a Clippers' game and overnighter - plus a pre-game autograph session, post-game movie, breakfast, patch and pre-game parade on the field! A must-do event for all Scouts!
Cost: $15-$20
Contact: Shannon O'Boyle Columbus Clippers
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Webelos Adventure Camp #2
06/27/2012 to 07/01/2012
5:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Camp Lazarus
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
Camp Lazarus is a great camp for a Scout’s first experience in the outdoors. It provides many amenities to make for a comfortable weekend of camping, while enjoying high energy and adventurous programing.
Contact: Jonathan Bonness Director of Camping
Ryan Bertram Lazarus Camp Director
Register
Cub Adventure Camp #2
07/06/2012 to 07/08/2012
5:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Camp Lazarus
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
Camp Lazarus is a great camp for a Scout’s first experience in the outdoors. It provides many amenities to make for a comfortable weekend of camping, while enjoying high energy and adventurous programing.
Contact: Jonathan Bonness Director of Camping
Ryan Bertram Lazarus Camp Director
Register
Wild West Twilight Camp- Rocky Fork
07/09/2012 to 07/13/2012
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Rocky Fork
9800 North Shore Dr, Hillsboro
All the excitement of Day Camp brought to you in the evening. Cub Scouts Tiger- Webelos II will have the opportunity to shoot BB guns, Archery, Slingshots, fish, swim, hike,create wood prrojects and much more!
Cost: $65 Early Bird (by March 1) $75 Regular Fee, and $95 after May 1
Contact: Jeff Lewis Chief Logan District Executive
Register
Webelos Adventure Camp #3
07/11/2012 to 07/15/2012
5:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Camp Lazarus
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
Camp Lazarus is a great camp for a Scout’s first experience in the outdoors. It provides many amenities to make for a comfortable weekend of camping, while enjoying high energy and adventurous programing.
Contact: Jonathan Bonness Director of Camping
Ryan Bertram Lazarus Camp Director
Register
 Ohio Machine Scout Night
07/14/2012 to 07/15/2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 AM
Selby Stadium at OWU
61 S. Sandusky St, Delaware
Check out the new professional Lacrosse team in Columbus! Register today for this exciting new event. First 100 Scouts to register receive a limited edition CSP. Don't miss out!
Cost: $17/person
Contact: Kiel Rostorfer The Ohio Machine
Flyer | Register
Webelos Adventure Camp #4
07/18/2012 to 07/22/2012
5:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Camp Lazarus
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
Camp Lazarus is a great camp for a Scout’s first experience in the outdoors. It provides many amenities to make for a comfortable weekend of camping, while enjoying high energy and adventurous programing.
Contact: Jonathan Bonness Director of Camping
Ryan Bertram Lazarus Camp Director
Register
Wild West Day Camp- Camp Lazarus Session 2
Session 1:
07/23/2012 to 07/27/2012
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Camp Lazarus
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
Cub Scouts Tiger- Webelos II will have the opportunity to shoot BB guns, Archery, Slingshots, fish, swim, hike,create wood prrojects and much more!
Cost: $65 Early Bird (by March 1) $75 Regular Fee, and $95 after May 1
Contact: Steven Sikora Buckeye District Executive
Michelle Gibson Day Camp Director
Register
Ohio State Fair
07/25/2012 to 08/05/2012
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Ohio Expo Center
717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus
Join us at the Scout booth at the 2012 Ohio State Fair. There are many exciting days filled with events for you to volunteer. Volunteers can come as individual families or as Scout units. Activities at the Fair this year include: Pinewood Derby racing, popcorn eating contest, rope making, leather work, flag retirement ceremonies, Lego Pinewood Derby car making and much more! Have ideas? Share them with us! We want to make this the best booth in the Youth Center.
Cost: Free- When you volunteer 4 hours at Scout Booth
Contact: Jeremy Weaver Chairman
Jen Koma Staff Advisor
Register
 Columbus Crew Scout Night
Scouts and Scout Families
08/11/2012 to 08/12/2012
7:30 PM - 9:00 AM
Crew Stadium
One Black and Gold Boulevard, Columbus
Don't miss Scout Night with the Columbus Crew, against the Toronto FC! Activities include pre-game recognition on the field, exclusive Crew Scout Night patch, American flag presented on the field by Boy Scouts, reserved seating in "Boy Scout Section," Scout sleepover at the stadium, and Sunday morning autograph session and clinic with select Crew players.
Cost: $20/Non-Camper; $26/Camper
Contact: Rebecca Voss
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 CS Shoot-O-Ree
Cub Scouts, Webelos, Parents and Siblings
Choose from any of the following dates.
09/29/2012
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Camp Lazarus
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
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09/30/2012
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Camp Lazarus
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
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Howdy partner!
Round up the clan and herd them on out to the 2012 Shoot-o-Ree at Camp Lazarus. All Cub Scouts,Webelos, siblings and parents are welcome to participate.
This is an excellent event for those boys who just joined Cub Scouts!
Cost: $6.00 for Youth and Adult Participants Pre-registered before 09/22/11, $8.00 9/22/11 and after. Children 3 and Under & Non-Participanting Adults are Free
Contact: Ron & Ruth White Program Directors
Rich Braessler Chief Tarhe District Director
Flyer | 09/29/2012 Registration | 09/30/2012 Registration
 Apple Butter Festival
11/03/2012
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Camp Falling Rock
12637 Houdeshell Rd, Newark
November 3rd is the Apple Butter Festival at Camp Falling Rock!
Make plans now to bring your Cub Scouts out for this annual event! (Families are invited, as well!)
Please check out the attached flyer for more information
See you at the ROCK!
Cost: TBD
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 THUNDERBASE 2014 - Where the Adventure Begins!
05/02/2014 to 05/04/2014
3:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Ross County Fairgrounds
344 Fairgrounds Road, Chillicothe
Mark your calendars now and plan on attending the biggest and most adventuresome Council event ever!
Cost: To be determined
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Boy Scout Activities
 Aviation Merit Badge
Choose from any of the following dates.
05/05/2012
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
OSU - Don Scott Airport
2160 W. Case Rd, Columbus
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09/29/2012
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
OSU - Don Scott Airport
2160 W. Case Rd, Columbus
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Aviation Merit Badge Clinic
Youth Aviation Adventure (YAA) is a fast paced single day event, held at an airport near you, for kids age 12 to 18. At a YAA program you will visit 10 different stations to learn about different facets of aviation.
Cost: 5.00
Contact: Ron Lime
05/05/2012 Registration | 09/29/2012 Registration
 Council Paddling Clinics
Choose from any of the following dates.
05/18/2012 to 05/20/2012
7:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Camp Lazarus
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
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06/01/2012 to 06/03/2012
7:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Camp Oyo
168 Shawnee Rd, W.Portsmouth
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06/09/2012
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Camp Lazarus
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
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06/29/2012 to 07/01/2012
7:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Delaware State Park
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Canoeing Merit Badge Clinics
2½-day intense, flat water clinic on open water, either May 18-20, 2012, Alum Creek Reservoir, $20; or June 1-3, 2012, Camp Oyo (residential), $20 + food you bring
Kayaking Paddle Safely
1-day kayak clinic on flat, open water
June 9, 2012, Alum Creek Reservoir, $20
Canoe Camping
2 nights, 2 days paddling & camping clinic with day-long lake trip
June 29-July 1, 2012, Delaware State Park, $20, your food + camp fees. Will be mailing out directions to those who register.
Also contact Mike Hock at 614-888-4703 or michael.hock1@gmail.com.
Contact: Steve Park Canoe Clinic Lead
Steve Sikora Canoe Clinic Staff Advisor
Flyer | 05/18/2012 Registration | 06/01/2012 Registration | 06/09/2012 Registration | 06/29/2012 Registration
 2012 Rappelling Clinics
Scouts(14 and older),BSA & Non BSA Leadership
Choose from any of the following dates.
05/18/2012 to 05/20/2012
7:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Camp Falling Rock
12637 Houdeshell Rd, Newark
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09/14/2012 to 09/16/2012
7:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Camp Falling Rock
12637 Houdeshell Rd, Newark
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WHAT: Rappelling Clinic – A weekend training clinic combining rappelling skills with fun and fellowship
Rappel Master – An individual who is qualified to lead his/her unit on rappelling outings; a Rappel Master is required for all rappelling tour permits/outings
To qualify as a Rappel Master, an individual must pass the intern portion of the program. This usually requires 2 to 4 clinics
WHY: The objectives of the Rappelling Clinic are two-fold:
1)To help young scouts and novices learn safe and proper rappelling techniques
2)To qualify the more experienced participants as Rappel Masters
Cost: $100 for 1st Time Attendees, $65 for Add'l Clinic, $25 for Rappel Masters
Contact: Angie Styer Clinic Registrar
Steve Sikora Staff Advisor
Flyer | 05/18/2012 Registration | 09/14/2012 Registration
Clipper's Scout Night
06/22/2012 to 06/23/2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 AM
Huntington Ballpark
330 Huntington Park Lane, Columbus
Don't miss the excitement of the annual Scout Night with the Columbus Clippers! Enjoy a Clippers' game and overnighter - plus a pre-game autograph session, post-game movie, breakfast, patch and pre-game parade on the field! A must-do event for all Scouts!
Cost: $15-$20
Contact: Shannon O'Boyle Columbus Clippers
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 Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge Day
06/27/2012
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Ohio Statehouse - Lower Level
1 Capitol Square, Columbus
EVENT IS FULL!
Come learn about Ohio government/history and earn your Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge at the Ohio Statehouse.
Scouts and parents are encouraged to bring a brown-bag lunch.
The program Includes a tour of the Ohio Statehouse by Statehouse historians Chris Matheney and Luke Stedke. This is a great way to learn about Ohio government and history while at the same time earning your Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge.
The program is free and open to the public, but space is limited to the first 30 Scouts who register. Hope to see you at “The People’s House.”
See flyer for additional details and pre-requisites.
Cost: Free
Contact: Luke Stedke Event Coordinator
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 2012 Summit Shakedown
07/13/2012 to 07/17/2012
Summit Bechtel Reserve
2012 Jamboree Shakedown at Summit Bechtel Reserve
The purpose of the 2012 Summit Shakedown is to test various components of the new jamboree model on-site at the Summit with a manageable but meaningful number of staff and participants. The format will be a "long weekend," starting on Friday morning, July 13, and ending on Tuesday morning, July 17.
This would be a great opportunity for the youth leadership (Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, etc.) already planning to attend the Jamboree, to experience the Summit in advance of 2013.
Cost: Scout troop participant ($250 per person)
Venturing patrol participant ($250 per person)
$250 per person for staff.
Checks payable to: Simon Kenton Council, BSA
Attn: 2012 Summit Shakedown
Cost: $250.00
Contact: Ryan Bertram Ohio Valley Sr. District Executive
Ryan Bertram
Flyer | Register
Ohio Machine Scout Night
07/14/2012 to 07/15/2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 AM
Selby Stadium at OWU
61 S. Sandusky St, Delaware
Check out the new professional Lacrosse team in Columbus! Register today for this exciting new event. First 100 Scouts to register receive a limited edition CSP. Don't miss out!
Cost: $17/person
Contact: Kiel Rostorfer The Ohio Machine
Flyer | Register
Ohio State Fair
07/25/2012 to 08/05/2012
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Ohio Expo Center
717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus
Join us at the Scout booth at the 2012 Ohio State Fair. There are many exciting days filled with events for you to volunteer. Volunteers can come as individual families or as Scout units. Activities at the Fair this year include: Pinewood Derby racing, popcorn eating contest, rope making, leather work, flag retirement ceremonies, Lego Pinewood Derby car making and much more! Have ideas? Share them with us! We want to make this the best booth in the Youth Center.
Cost: Free- When you volunteer 4 hours at Scout Booth
Contact: Jeremy Weaver Chairman
Jen Koma Staff Advisor
Register
Columbus Crew Scout Night
Scouts and Scout Families
08/11/2012 to 08/12/2012
7:30 PM - 9:00 AM
Crew Stadium
One Black and Gold Boulevard, Columbus
Don't miss Scout Night with the Columbus Crew, against the Toronto FC! Activities include pre-game recognition on the field, exclusive Crew Scout Night patch, American flag presented on the field by Boy Scouts, reserved seating in "Boy Scout Section," Scout sleepover at the stadium, and Sunday morning autograph session and clinic with select Crew players.
Cost: $20/Non-Camper; $26/Camper
Contact: Rebecca Voss
Flyer |
 Sea Scout Rendezvous
08/17/2012 to 08/19/2012
7:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Alum Creek State Park
3615 S. Old State Rd, Delaware
Eight Annual Sea Scout Rendezvous
Alum Creek State Park Group Camp Area
August 17 - 19, 2012
Registration starts at 7:00 pm Friday at the Alum Creek Group Camping Area. Activities end by noon Sunday. Sea Scout Ships, Venturing Crews, and older Boy Scout patrols are all welcome (14 and older and 1st Class rank). Units will camp and eat together - leadership for each unit must be two-deep per BSA guidelines.
The EARLY BIRD cost for the weekend is $20 before August 3rd and then it goes to $25 after the 3rd. This covers camping fee, program supplies, patch and two cracker barrels. For Saturday night dinner we will supply the meat for the sandwiches. Each unit/adult will need to bring a dish to share.
Of course, fellowship is a large part of the weekend. Come get to know other Sea Scouts and Venturers from a wide geographic area. Competitions (both individual and group) will include boat and canoe races, triathlon, sand castle contest, knot tying, swimming, volleyball, etc. This year will include the Sixth Simon Kenton Council Cup Race with a trophy presentation to the winning boat.
Cost: $20.00
Contact: Jeffrey Lockhart Event Chair
Register
2013 National Scout Jamboree
07/15/2013 to 07/24/2013
The Summit Bechtel Scout Reserve, West Virginia
Get Ready! The 2013 National Scout Jamboree is coming and it ain't your father's jamboree. We're talking seriously high adventure! Whitewater rafting, zip-lining, rappelling, mountain biking, hiking and more!
The Simon Kenton Council will be sending 5 Jamboree Troops totaling 180 youth and 1 Venture Crew with 8 youth.
To learn more click HERE.
Cost: $1200.00
Contact: Ryan Bertram Ohio Valley Sr. District Executive
THUNDERBASE 2014 - Where the Adventure Begins!
05/02/2014 to 05/04/2014
3:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Ross County Fairgrounds
344 Fairgrounds Road, Chillicothe
Mark your calendars now and plan on attending the biggest and most adventuresome Council event ever!
Cost: To be determined
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Venturing Activities
Aviation Merit Badge
Choose from any of the following dates.
05/05/2012
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
OSU - Don Scott Airport
2160 W. Case Rd, Columbus
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09/29/2012
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
OSU - Don Scott Airport
2160 W. Case Rd, Columbus
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Aviation Merit Badge Clinic
Youth Aviation Adventure (YAA) is a fast paced single day event, held at an airport near you, for kids age 12 to 18. At a YAA program you will visit 10 different stations to learn about different facets of aviation.
Cost: 5.00
Contact: Ron Lime
05/05/2012 Registration | 09/29/2012 Registration
Council Paddling Clinics
Choose from any of the following dates.
05/18/2012 to 05/20/2012
7:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Camp Lazarus
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
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06/01/2012 to 06/03/2012
7:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Camp Oyo
168 Shawnee Rd, W.Portsmouth
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06/09/2012
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Camp Lazarus
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
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06/29/2012 to 07/01/2012
7:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Delaware State Park
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Canoeing Merit Badge Clinics
2½-day intense, flat water clinic on open water, either May 18-20, 2012, Alum Creek Reservoir, $20; or June 1-3, 2012, Camp Oyo (residential), $20 + food you bring
Kayaking Paddle Safely
1-day kayak clinic on flat, open water
June 9, 2012, Alum Creek Reservoir, $20
Canoe Camping
2 nights, 2 days paddling & camping clinic with day-long lake trip
June 29-July 1, 2012, Delaware State Park, $20, your food + camp fees. Will be mailing out directions to those who register.
Also contact Mike Hock at 614-888-4703 or michael.hock1@gmail.com.
Contact: Steve Park Canoe Clinic Lead
Steve Sikora Canoe Clinic Staff Advisor
Flyer | 05/18/2012 Registration | 06/01/2012 Registration | 06/09/2012 Registration | 06/29/2012 Registration
2012 Rappelling Clinics
Scouts(14 and older),BSA & Non BSA Leadership
Choose from any of the following dates.
05/18/2012 to 05/20/2012
7:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Camp Falling Rock
12637 Houdeshell Rd, Newark
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09/14/2012 to 09/16/2012
7:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Camp Falling Rock
12637 Houdeshell Rd, Newark
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WHAT: Rappelling Clinic – A weekend training clinic combining rappelling skills with fun and fellowship
Rappel Master – An individual who is qualified to lead his/her unit on rappelling outings; a Rappel Master is required for all rappelling tour permits/outings
To qualify as a Rappel Master, an individual must pass the intern portion of the program. This usually requires 2 to 4 clinics
WHY: The objectives of the Rappelling Clinic are two-fold:
1)To help young scouts and novices learn safe and proper rappelling techniques
2)To qualify the more experienced participants as Rappel Masters
Cost: $100 for 1st Time Attendees, $65 for Add'l Clinic, $25 for Rappel Masters
Contact: Angie Styer Clinic Registrar
Steve Sikora Staff Advisor
Flyer | 05/18/2012 Registration | 09/14/2012 Registration
 Venturing Awesome Table (VAT)
06/03/2012
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Camp Lazarus
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
Venturing Awesome Table (VAT)
June 3, 2012 (5 pm)
Camp Lazarus Dining Hall
A picnic is being planned in June. Our Council Commissioner will also be focusing on what requirements are needed to be a Journey to Excellence Crew or Ship.
Please note the location change.....
Clipper's Scout Night
06/22/2012 to 06/23/2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 AM
Huntington Ballpark
330 Huntington Park Lane, Columbus
Don't miss the excitement of the annual Scout Night with the Columbus Clippers! Enjoy a Clippers' game and overnighter - plus a pre-game autograph session, post-game movie, breakfast, patch and pre-game parade on the field! A must-do event for all Scouts!
Cost: $15-$20
Contact: Shannon O'Boyle Columbus Clippers
Flyer |
2012 Summit Shakedown
07/13/2012 to 07/17/2012
Summit Bechtel Reserve
2012 Jamboree Shakedown at Summit Bechtel Reserve
The purpose of the 2012 Summit Shakedown is to test various components of the new jamboree model on-site at the Summit with a manageable but meaningful number of staff and participants. The format will be a "long weekend," starting on Friday morning, July 13, and ending on Tuesday morning, July 17.
This would be a great opportunity for the youth leadership (Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, etc.) already planning to attend the Jamboree, to experience the Summit in advance of 2013.
Cost: Scout troop participant ($250 per person)
Venturing patrol participant ($250 per person)
$250 per person for staff.
Checks payable to: Simon Kenton Council, BSA
Attn: 2012 Summit Shakedown
Cost: $250.00
Contact: Ryan Bertram Ohio Valley Sr. District Executive
Ryan Bertram
Flyer | Register
Ohio Machine Scout Night
07/14/2012 to 07/15/2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 AM
Selby Stadium at OWU
61 S. Sandusky St, Delaware
Check out the new professional Lacrosse team in Columbus! Register today for this exciting new event. First 100 Scouts to register receive a limited edition CSP. Don't miss out!
Cost: $17/person
Contact: Kiel Rostorfer The Ohio Machine
Flyer | Register
Ohio State Fair
07/25/2012 to 08/05/2012
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Ohio Expo Center
717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus
Join us at the Scout booth at the 2012 Ohio State Fair. There are many exciting days filled with events for you to volunteer. Volunteers can come as individual families or as Scout units. Activities at the Fair this year include: Pinewood Derby racing, popcorn eating contest, rope making, leather work, flag retirement ceremonies, Lego Pinewood Derby car making and much more! Have ideas? Share them with us! We want to make this the best booth in the Youth Center.
Cost: Free- When you volunteer 4 hours at Scout Booth
Contact: Jeremy Weaver Chairman
Jen Koma Staff Advisor
Register
Columbus Crew Scout Night
Scouts and Scout Families
08/11/2012 to 08/12/2012
7:30 PM - 9:00 AM
Crew Stadium
One Black and Gold Boulevard, Columbus
Don't miss Scout Night with the Columbus Crew, against the Toronto FC! Activities include pre-game recognition on the field, exclusive Crew Scout Night patch, American flag presented on the field by Boy Scouts, reserved seating in "Boy Scout Section," Scout sleepover at the stadium, and Sunday morning autograph session and clinic with select Crew players.
Cost: $20/Non-Camper; $26/Camper
Contact: Rebecca Voss
Flyer |
Sea Scout Rendezvous
08/17/2012 to 08/19/2012
7:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Alum Creek State Park
3615 S. Old State Rd, Delaware
Eight Annual Sea Scout Rendezvous
Alum Creek State Park Group Camp Area
August 17 - 19, 2012
Registration starts at 7:00 pm Friday at the Alum Creek Group Camping Area. Activities end by noon Sunday. Sea Scout Ships, Venturing Crews, and older Boy Scout patrols are all welcome (14 and older and 1st Class rank). Units will camp and eat together - leadership for each unit must be two-deep per BSA guidelines.
The EARLY BIRD cost for the weekend is $20 before August 3rd and then it goes to $25 after the 3rd. This covers camping fee, program supplies, patch and two cracker barrels. For Saturday night dinner we will supply the meat for the sandwiches. Each unit/adult will need to bring a dish to share.
Of course, fellowship is a large part of the weekend. Come get to know other Sea Scouts and Venturers from a wide geographic area. Competitions (both individual and group) will include boat and canoe races, triathlon, sand castle contest, knot tying, swimming, volleyball, etc. This year will include the Sixth Simon Kenton Council Cup Race with a trophy presentation to the winning boat.
Cost: $20.00
Contact: Jeffrey Lockhart Event Chair
Register
Venturing Service Day and Awards Banquet
10/27/2012
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Camp Lazarus
4822 Columbus Pike, Delaware
Service, good food, high ropes and low ropes at AEC, elections, adult training and all for only $15 per person. Elect Venturing Officers Association (VOA) officers for 2013 and honor the officers from 2012. A day of fun and fellowship for all with lots of surprises. Registration will be on the skcbsa.org website.
Cost: $15.00
Contact: Nancy Peto
Venturing Service Day and Awards Banquet
10/27/2012
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Camp Lazarus
4822 Columbus Pike, Delaware
Service, good food, high ropes and low ropes at AEC, elections, adult training and all for only $15 per person. Elect Venturing Officers Association (VOA) officers for 2013 and honor the officers from 2012. A day of fun and fellowship for all with lots of surprises. Registration will be on the skcbsa.org website.
Cost: $15.00
Contact: Nancy Peto
2013 National Scout Jamboree
07/15/2013 to 07/24/2013
The Summit Bechtel Scout Reserve, West Virginia
Get Ready! The 2013 National Scout Jamboree is coming and it ain't your father's jamboree. We're talking seriously high adventure! Whitewater rafting, zip-lining, rappelling, mountain biking, hiking and more!
The Simon Kenton Council will be sending 5 Jamboree Troops totaling 180 youth and 1 Venture Crew with 8 youth.
To learn more click HERE.
Cost: $1200.00
Contact: Ryan Bertram Ohio Valley Sr. District Executive
THUNDERBASE 2014 - Where the Adventure Begins!
05/02/2014 to 05/04/2014
3:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Ross County Fairgrounds
344 Fairgrounds Road, Chillicothe
Mark your calendars now and plan on attending the biggest and most adventuresome Council event ever!
Cost: To be determined
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Merit Badge Clinics
Aviation Merit Badge
Choose from any of the following dates.
05/05/2012
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
OSU - Don Scott Airport
2160 W. Case Rd, Columbus
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09/29/2012
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
OSU - Don Scott Airport
2160 W. Case Rd, Columbus
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Aviation Merit Badge Clinic
Youth Aviation Adventure (YAA) is a fast paced single day event, held at an airport near you, for kids age 12 to 18. At a YAA program you will visit 10 different stations to learn about different facets of aviation.
Cost: 5.00
Contact: Ron Lime
05/05/2012 Registration | 09/29/2012 Registration
Council Paddling Clinics
Choose from any of the following dates.
05/18/2012 to 05/20/2012
7:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Camp Lazarus
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
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06/01/2012 to 06/03/2012
7:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Camp Oyo
168 Shawnee Rd, W.Portsmouth
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06/09/2012
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Camp Lazarus
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
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06/29/2012 to 07/01/2012
7:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Delaware State Park
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Canoeing Merit Badge Clinics
2½-day intense, flat water clinic on open water, either May 18-20, 2012, Alum Creek Reservoir, $20; or June 1-3, 2012, Camp Oyo (residential), $20 + food you bring
Kayaking Paddle Safely
1-day kayak clinic on flat, open water
June 9, 2012, Alum Creek Reservoir, $20
Canoe Camping
2 nights, 2 days paddling & camping clinic with day-long lake trip
June 29-July 1, 2012, Delaware State Park, $20, your food + camp fees. Will be mailing out directions to those who register.
Also contact Mike Hock at 614-888-4703 or michael.hock1@gmail.com.
Contact: Steve Park Canoe Clinic Lead
Steve Sikora Canoe Clinic Staff Advisor
Flyer | 05/18/2012 Registration | 06/01/2012 Registration | 06/09/2012 Registration | 06/29/2012 Registration
2012 Rappelling Clinics
Scouts(14 and older),BSA & Non BSA Leadership
Choose from any of the following dates.
05/18/2012 to 05/20/2012
7:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Camp Falling Rock
12637 Houdeshell Rd, Newark
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09/14/2012 to 09/16/2012
7:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Camp Falling Rock
12637 Houdeshell Rd, Newark
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WHAT: Rappelling Clinic – A weekend training clinic combining rappelling skills with fun and fellowship
Rappel Master – An individual who is qualified to lead his/her unit on rappelling outings; a Rappel Master is required for all rappelling tour permits/outings
To qualify as a Rappel Master, an individual must pass the intern portion of the program. This usually requires 2 to 4 clinics
WHY: The objectives of the Rappelling Clinic are two-fold:
1)To help young scouts and novices learn safe and proper rappelling techniques
2)To qualify the more experienced participants as Rappel Masters
Cost: $100 for 1st Time Attendees, $65 for Add'l Clinic, $25 for Rappel Masters
Contact: Angie Styer Clinic Registrar
Steve Sikora Staff Advisor
Flyer | 05/18/2012 Registration | 09/14/2012 Registration
Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge Day
06/27/2012
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Ohio Statehouse - Lower Level
1 Capitol Square, Columbus
EVENT IS FULL!
Come learn about Ohio government/history and earn your Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge at the Ohio Statehouse.
Scouts and parents are encouraged to bring a brown-bag lunch.
The program Includes a tour of the Ohio Statehouse by Statehouse historians Chris Matheney and Luke Stedke. This is a great way to learn about Ohio government and history while at the same time earning your Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge.
The program is free and open to the public, but space is limited to the first 30 Scouts who register. Hope to see you at “The People’s House.”
See flyer for additional details and pre-requisites.
Cost: Free
Contact: Luke Stedke Event Coordinator
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