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Johnny Appleseed Trail District News
Information for Johnny Appleseed Trail District Leaders
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Pay in Full for Scout Summer Camp & Save | |
While you can make payments over time, in order to receive the early fee savings, fees must be paid in full by March 31 at 11:59pm for Scout Summer Camp at Seven Ranges!
Scout Summer Camp Leader Guide | Register for Camp
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Summer Camp Merit Badge Schedule is Live | |
The latest edition of the Summer Camp Leader Guide features the 2023 Merit Badge Schedule for Seven Ranges! Several key changes have been made to the 2023 MB schedule:
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Number of sessions – some MBs have been shortened to allow for more available morning sessions.
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MBs fall into two buckets – (1) Those with 4 hours of instruction which are offered M-F in 50 minute morning blocks or M-Th in 60 minutes blocks -OR- (2) Those with 6.5 hours of instruction which are offered M-F in 80 minutes morning blocks
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Afternoon Variety – some MBs that were only offered in “long classes” in the morning are not available in the afternoon
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FROG – reduced to 110 minutes M-F and will not include a MB. This allows scouts to select a late morning MB and afternoon MB of their own choosing. They could also select to participate in swim classes that take place M-F at 11:00am.
View the Merit Badge Schedule | Scout Summer Camp Leader Guide
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Johnny Appleseed Trail District Recognition Dinner | |
The Volunteer and Eagle Class of 2022 Recognition Dinner will be held Thursday, March 9, 2023. Doors will open at 5:30pm. Dinner and program starts at 6:15pm. Location is the Ontario Event Center. Registration and and details are provided in the link to register below. The dinner is buffet style and the Class of 2022 Eagle Scouts are free. Students and Scouts are $10 and Adults are $16. See you all there!
Learn More & RSVP
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RSVP for the Program Kickoffs in April | |
Join us at an upcoming program kickoff to learn more about program opportunities for Scouts in your unit to participate in over the next year! You'll learn about summer camp programs, upcoming training opportunities, fall recruitment plans, and gain resources to help your unit plan an exciting upcoming year. All unit leaders will receive a printed program planning guide and pizza will be provided!
4/13, 7pm at Gorman Rupp
4/20, 7pm at Stark State
Learn More & RSVP
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The Eagle Celebration Debuts 3/15!
Congratulations to the 2022 Eagle Scout Class! On 3/15, we will recognize the 2022 class on CelebrateScouting.org with a customized for EACH Eagle Scout and a collective recognition video that will highlight their collective impact. This video will be available for Scouts to view with their family, Troop, and share with friends and family across the country. We need your help to make this possible! Submit photos and videos congratulating an Eagle Scout in your life.
Learn More & Submit A Video!
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On December 27, the Buckeye Council Service Center and Scout Shop in Canton had a pipe burst that caused major flooding and damage to the building. Since then, restoration and construction companies have been working to quickly return the building to normal.
We predict full operation of the office and Scout Shop to resume within 30-45 days. In the meantime, accommodations have been made to best serve our scouting community. Click the link below for important information regarding office hours, the Canton Scout Shop, and more.
Learn More
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Earn a NOVA Award at STEM Family Adventure Camp! | |
Join us at the STEM Family Adventure Camp! This is an overnight camping experience designed to give Cub Scouts and their families an exciting adventure this summer while earning the Fearful Symmetry NOVA Award! While at the event, participants will go camping, participate in shooting sports, games, crafts, and campfires and spending quality time with their family! All participants will receive a patch and lunch on Saturday. We can't wait to see you on May 19th and 20th at Palm Park in Bellville.
Register for STEM Family Adventure Camp
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Cub Scout Day Camps & Summer Camp at Camp Akela | |
Day Camps provide a fun, engaging program for Scouts to earn adventures and explore the outdoors each day and then head home in the evening. Looking for an extended, overnight camping experience? Check out Cub Scout Summer Camp at Camp Akela! This 4-day, 3-night camp will give Scouts the ultimate summer camp experience! Pay your deposit by 4/1 for Cub Scout Summer Camp to save $15.
NEW FOR 2023: All Cub Scouts (Lions-Arrow of Lights) are invited to Cub Scout Summer Camp!
Learn More & Register | Download the Leader Guide
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OA Leadership Weekend 3/24-26 at Camp Guyasuta | |
The Sipp-O LEC voted to reimburse $100 of $175 event fee to those members who attend. The National Leadership Seminar (NLS) is a weekend conference on the skills and attributes of leadership. It is intended primarily to enhance the leadership skills of the OA’s key youth and adult members as they seek to improve their services to the BSA and the community. The Developing Youth Leadership Conference (DYLC) is a weekend conference focusing on the skills and attributes of effective lodge advisors.
Learn More & Register
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NYLT Registration is Open & Staff Needed | |
NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) is a six-day program for Scouts BSA and Venturing youth that provides leadership skills and experience you can use in your home troop and other situations demanding leadership of yourself and others. Registration is now open for the 2023 course that will be held at Seven Ranges Scout Reservation, July 30-August 4.
We are also looking for NYLT Staff! If you've attended NYLT in the past, you're invited to serve on staff for this year. Contact us if interested.
Learn More & Register
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Schedule Your Unit Celebration | |
Celebrate Scouting returns in 2023 to bring our Scouting family together by highlighting successes from 2022. Celebrations will take place with every unit and at free family fun events. Throughout the Celebration all parents, leaders, and members of the community are invited to connect and invited to invest. Celebrate by attending any or all of our free family fun events located throughout our council. If you haven't scheduled your unit celebration, contact Amy today!
Learn More & Schedule Your Unit Celebration
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New Hours at Marion Scout Store & Service Center! | |
The Marion Scout Store and Service Center is open:
Monday: 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Stop by the Marion Store to purchase all your Scouting needs! Mike, Becky and Willie are ready to assist you with your purchases.
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Marion Scout Store/Service Center Newest Employee | |
We are excited to announce the addition of Willie Picken’s as part-time sales associate at our Marion Scout Store. Willie’s first day with us was January 17.
Willie grew up in Marion. Upon retiring from the US Navy, he returned to Marion, where he owned and operated several small businesses. Most recently, he was a franchisee operator for East of Chicago Pizza.
Although Willie does not have a Scouting background, he is learning about Scouting. Willie loves providing customer service and is excited to meet each of you.
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District PWD Saturday April 29, 2023 St. Peter's High School | |
Top 4 Finalists from your pack's Pinewood Derby and Adult Fun Race (1 Adult) are invited to attend the District Pinewood Derby. Cost is $25 per pack; $6 each additional adult and $6 each additional finalist from each pack. Registration deadline is April 24, 2023.
Learn More & Register
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The Wood Badge Reunion & Scholarship Fundraiser is Back! | |
Wood Badge trained? Signed up for Wood Badge training? Thinking about taking Wood Badge training? Join us Sunday, April 23 for Food, Fun and Fellowship at the Wood Badge Reunion and Scholarship Fundraiser. Show off your cooking skills in Cleetus’ Critter Cuisine Competition, and creativity in Bomba’s Outlaw Rocket Launch. Bring your spouse. Bring a fellow Scouter interested in Wood Badge.
Location: Seven Ranges Dining Hall
Time: 3:00 pm
Cost: $25 for a Wood Badger, and $20 for each guest you bring
Learn More & Register | Additional Info
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Order Your FREE Cub Camping Placemats | |
Order your Cub Camping placemats for blue and golds, crossover ceremonies, or any other Cub Scout Pack event! Pre-order yours now using the link below. These are completely FREE for all Buckeye Council Cub Scout Packs.
Order Yours Today
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Looking for a fun and rewarding summer job? Consider being on Seven Ranges Scout Reservation camp staff! You’ll have great new experiences too as you challenge yourself.
Camp Staff members are given room and board for the summer in a cabin. Staff members 15 years of age and older are compensated competitively compared to other camps. Three meals a day are provided for the duration of summer camp, along with laundry facilities. The camp staff run activities, plan programs, and instruct campers that come through our summer camps.
Download an Application
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Enhance Your Leadership at Wood Badge 2023 | |
Register now for the 2023 Wood Badge Course and save $75* off your registration!
Wood Badge is a two-weekend immersion and practice of advance leadership skills. It is is an advanced, national leadership course open to all Scouting volunteers and professionals. Gain a deeper understanding of scouting, apply skills throughout your Scouting career, network with new people, build skills to use in your unit, work, family life and community and have fun!
*$75 discount = $25 discount by registering by 4/1 + $50 First 30 Scholarship
Learn More & Register
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Adult Volunteer Opportunities at Camp McKinley & Seven Ranges | |
Both Camp McKinley and Seven Ranges are always looking for adult volunteers to come out to camp to do repair projects. Head out to Seven Ranges on Tuesdays to gather with the Busy Beavers or the second Saturday at Camp McKinley to join the White Eyes volunteer group! Find more details by clicking on the Ranger's Corner in the bottom left-corner of the District Section!
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