Built by Brenna

In Brenna's hometown of Millersburg there was no outdoor amphitheater where people could gather to enjoy concerts, performing arts, or educational seminars. So she built one. More accurately, she selected this enormous endeavor as her Eagle Scout Project and gave leadership to the funding and construction of a stone amphitheater. The new facility is located in Deer Run Park where it is available to benefit and impact her entire community.

This significant project required Brenna to raise $56,000, work with experts from the Soil and Water Conservation District, excavation and construction companies, and many volunteers. The final product has seating for 175 and features a brick stage. Brenna was selected early this year as the Buckeye Council Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year by our local National Eagle Scout Association chapter. In early May, Brenna was selected as the winner of the Eagle Project of the Year for our National Service Territory which encompasses Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. She will receive a $300 scholarship in recognition of her achievement.

Brenna's parents are extremely proud of her achievements, stating "when Brenna joined Scouting, she had one goal in mind...make Eagle, just as her brothers and grandfather had done. Her love for music gave her the idea for an outdoor venue. Brenna single-handedly raised $56,000 to make the amphitheater possible. She wanted to "Go big or go home". Brenna has been an exemplary example to her fellow scouts, helping them through rank and setting an example of how you can achieve your dreams through hard work and dedication."

"I have always been very driven by goals which made BSA a perfect fit for me. Watching my brothers go through the program I realized the impact that becoming an Eagle Scout has and it inspired me to pursue the rank of Eagle. Scouting to me is much more than ranks and merit badges, it's being a role model to younger scouts, providing a helping hand even when you aren't asked." - Brenna Barbey
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Learn about what's new in your district by scrolling to the bottom of each issue of the Buckeye Blaze to find district sections. This month features information about Popcorn University, the SPL to be program, summer camp details, and more!
Camp Out With Your Cub Scout

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 adventure! At each camp, Cub Scouts will participate in shooting sports, games, crafts, campfires and spend quality time with friends and family!
T-Minus 10 Days Until Summer Camp Starts!

The summer camp program at Seven Ranges Scout Reservation delivers the adventure, fun, and activities that are promised to every youth that joins Scouting. Scouts can extend their summer at Seven Ranges in a number of ways:

Second Week of Camp: Attend a second week of camp for half-price! Come back to earn additional merit badges and attend with our provisional troop. Learn More in the Leader Guide

SPL2B Program: The SPL2B program is a chance for a Senior Patrol Leader to come to camp FOR FREE a week or two before their troop and work on advancement and camp honor requirements. By coming to camp early and staying with a host troop, a SPL will be able to give their own troop the attention they will demand when they are in camp.

Unit Leaders Are Invited to the Join Scout Night Kickoff & Popcorn University!

In order to excite new families and boost popcorn sales, make sure to attend the upcoming Popcorn Universities and Join Scout Night Kickoffs!

Not only will you get the latest information, campaign kits, new popcorn samples, but you'll be entered for a chance to win big! Each leader who attends will be entered to win one of several super-campaign kits to outfit you with tools to capture excitement at open houses, show and sells, and community events.

Scout Executive Minute

Building an amphitheater is a big undertaking for an Eagle Scout project. The vision and leadership required to organize and manage the successful completion of that effort is worthy of celebration. Congratulations to Brenna for her achievements in earning the Eagle Rank and being recognized with the Eagle Project of the Year locally and regionally!

While construction is not a key focus of Scouting, we do build. We build leaders and communities. We build opportunities for families to grow together and for kids to learn and explore. Soon we will be building upgraded restrooms and shower houses at Seven Ranges Scout Reservation. These improvements were identified by our units through the annual AHEAD Survey as the top desired projects at camp. We will be providing more details this summer at leader meetings and here in the Blaze in the months ahead.
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