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 Map to location Ohio State Football Ushering    
09/02/2010 to 11/27/2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ohio State UniversityMap to location
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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 Map to location Camp Lazarus Beaver Days    
09/03/2010 to 09/06/2010
6:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Camp LazarusMap to location
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware

Come join in Beaver Days at Camp Lazarus!

What is Beaver Days?
Beaver Days is a combination of Cub Scout Family Camping and Boy Scout Troop camping.
There are going to be service projects available for Adults and Scouts to help with the
improvement of Camp Lazarus.
Pre-registration is encouraged!


Cost: $30 per Person, $100 for Groups of 4 or More

Contact: Phil Smith, Camp Lazarus Ranger
Tom Ross

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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 Aviation Merit Badge    
09/25/2010
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
OSU Airport (Don Scott Field)Map to location
2160 West Case Rd, Columbus

Are you interested in aviation? Want to learn more? Register for aviation merit badge, study the merit badge book and complete the pre-test. On September 25th, you’ll spend time at 10 different hands-on learning stations proving you’ve got what it takes.

Activities include aviation weather, flight planning, flight simulator, tower tour, airport operations and more.

Already have your aviation merit badge? Are you Venture aged? If so, contact Ron Lime to receive information about the advanced program held the same day sponsored by Crew 905. (Crew 905 is for Venture aged youth interested in aviation.)






Cost: $5.00 per person (Payable at the event after pre-registering)

Contact: Ron Lime, Council Commissioner

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 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.


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 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

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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 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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 Map to location National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) - New Third Course    

Attend ALL Sessions:

Session 1:
04/01/2011 to 04/03/2011
Camp LazarusMap to location
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware

Session 2:
04/15/2011 to 04/17/2011
Camp LazarusMap to location
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware

National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.

For many years, junior leader training (JLT) was an important part of the leadership training continuum of BSA local councils throughout America. In 2003 and 2004, a task force of leadership experts and hundreds of Scouts in pilot courses across the nation reviewed and tested every aspect of the new NYLT syllabus, which incorporates the latest leadership ideas and presents fresh, vital and meaningful training for today's Scouts.

The NYLT course centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what he must KNOW, and what he must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership.

NYLT is a six-day course. Content is delivered in a troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. Interconnecting concepts and work processes are introduced early, built upon, and aided by the use of memory aids, which allows participants to understand and employ the leadership skills much faster.

Built on the legacy of past JLT successes, the new NYLT integrates the best of modern leadership theory with the traditional strengths of the Scouting experience. Through activities, presentations, challenges, discussions, and audio-visual support, NYLT participants will be engaged in a unified approach to leadership that will give them the skill and confidence to lead well. Through a wide range of activities, games, and adventures, participants will work and play together as they put into action the best Scouting has to offer.

Online registration available November, 2010.


Cost: $155.00

Contact: Dale Hayes, Director, New 3rd Course

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 Map to location National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) - Nagatamen    
06/12/2011 to 06/18/2011
Camp OyoMap to location
168 Shawnee Road, West Portsmouth

National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.

For many years, junior leader training (JLT) was an important part of the leadership training continuum of BSA local councils throughout America. In 2003 and 2004, a task force of leadership experts and hundreds of Scouts in pilot courses across the nation reviewed and tested every aspect of the new NYLT syllabus, which incorporates the latest leadership ideas and presents fresh, vital and meaningful training for today's Scouts.

The NYLT course centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what he must KNOW, and what he must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership.

NYLT is a six-day course. Content is delivered in a troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. Interconnecting concepts and work processes are introduced early, built upon, and aided by the use of memory aids, which allows participants to understand and employ the leadership skills much faster.

Built on the legacy of past JLT successes, the new NYLT integrates the best of modern leadership theory with the traditional strengths of the Scouting experience. Through activities, presentations, challenges, discussions, and audio-visual support, NYLT participants will be engaged in a unified approach to leadership that will give them the skill and confidence to lead well. Through a wide range of activities, games, and adventures, participants will work and play together as they put into action the best Scouting has to offer.

Online registration available January, 2011.


Cost: $155.00

Contact: Scott Simpson, Director, Nagatamen

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 Map to location National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) - Eagle Feather   
07/24/2011 to 07/30/2011
Camp OyoMap to location
168 Shawnee Road, West Portsmouth

National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.

For many years, junior leader training (JLT) was an important part of the leadership training continuum of BSA local councils throughout America. In 2003 and 2004, a task force of leadership experts and hundreds of Scouts in pilot courses across the nation reviewed and tested every aspect of the new NYLT syllabus, which incorporates the latest leadership ideas and presents fresh, vital and meaningful training for today's Scouts.

The NYLT course centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what he must KNOW, and what he must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership.

NYLT is a six-day course. Content is delivered in a troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. Interconnecting concepts and work processes are introduced early, built upon, and aided by the use of memory aids, which allows participants to understand and employ the leadership skills much faster.

Built on the legacy of past JLT successes, the new NYLT integrates the best of modern leadership theory with the traditional strengths of the Scouting experience. Through activities, presentations, challenges, discussions, and audio-visual support, NYLT participants will be engaged in a unified approach to leadership that will give them the skill and confidence to lead well. Through a wide range of activities, games, and adventures, participants will work and play together as they put into action the best Scouting has to offer.

Online registration available January, 2011.


Cost: $155.00

Contact: Jim Ramey, Director, Eagle Feather

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 Map to location 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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