Why The Hoffers Celebrate Scouting
Our family has grown into a Scouting family over the last several years. Beginning with our oldest son joining Cub Scouts as a Tiger, all the way through our daughter being able to participate and recently earning her Eagle rank, Scouting has truly been something that has benefited our entire family.
With our children, we have explored experiences within Buckeye Council ranging from Cub Scout Day Camps, to weekend Family Adventure Camps and weeks of Summer Camp at Seven Ranges. Our family has personally benefited from youth leader training like NYLT and adult leadership training like BPI. Nationally we have had the opportunity to send our children to Sea Base and the Philmont Scout Ranch as well as visit several historical sights and Scout camps from Georgia to New York.
Throughout our time as a Scouting family, we especially enjoyed the free, family fun events provided as part of Celebrate Scouting. I recommend all families take advantage of the many opportunities offered in Buckeye Council for Scouts and Scouting families to discover more adventures together.
- Deanna Hoffer, Scout Mom, Pack 1264 Den Leader, Troop 1111 Committee Member
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Get More From Each Blaze
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 the Program Kickoffs, District Dinners, camporees, 7R, and more!
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Camp.
Camp. A simple word that captures the essence of the summertime Scouting experience. It's both a verb and a noun. An act and a place. A hope and a memory. Something we look forward to and something we cherish. It's where the pictures in the handbook come to life.
Prices for Scout Summer Camp and Cub Scout Summer Camp increase on 4/1 - register today for the lowest available fees! Additionally, just released is the merit badge schedule for 2023! Check it out!
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Celebrate the Eagle Class of 2022
126 youth including 8 females achieved the rank of Eagle Scout during 2022 in the Buckeye Council! Achieving the highest rank in Scouting is a tremendous accomplishment representing the culmination of years of effort and leadership. We will recognize this exemplary group at the Eagle Celebration debuting on March 15, 2023 at CelebrateScouting.org as an on-demand, digitally delivered experience. In addition to the 25-30 minute Celebration event, the site will also feature individual recognitions of every Eagle Scout in an interactive format. Last year’s Celebration and individual Eagle Videos were viewed more than 10,000 times!
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Free Family Fun Events
We invite you to come sit around the campfire with us, share your story, and learn about what Scouting is doing to for youth and families in our council. Celebrations will take place with every unit, at free family fun events, with Scouting leaders, and with community organizations who support Scouting. Celebrate by attending any or all of our free family fun events located throughout our council.
Free Family Fun Events - RSVP Today!
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Invest in Scouting
All parents, leaders, and members of the community are invited to connect and invited to invest. Please consider the impact Scouting in the Buckeye Council makes on youth and make an investment to sustain and grow that impact for 2023. Reflect on the accomplishment we have made together throughout last year and make a gift that is meaningful to you in support of our shared mission!
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Level Up Your Leadership Skills
Both youth and adults can level up their leadership skills this summer at NYLT or Wood Badge!
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.
Wood Badge is a two-weekend advanced leadership course for adults! 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! Register now for Wood Badge 2023, taking place at Seven Ranges Scout Reservation, August 11-13 and September 16-17.
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Last Chance to Register for the 2023 National Jamboree!
The BSA National Jamboree is more than a destination. It’s the adventure of lifetime. Any youth 12 years or older by July 2023 and any adult leader is invited to attend with the Buckeye Council and space is limited! There's only 250 spots left nationwide!
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Scout Executive Minute
Like the Hoffers, each Scouting family has unique reasons to Celebrate Scouting. Whether your experience just began when your scout joined as a Lion, or your scout is being honored at this month's Eagle Celebration, each memory made is a true cause for celebration.
Spring and Summer bring a wide variety of opportunities to make new memories and experience all that scouting offers. Free, family, fun events begin this month, STEM Family Adventure Camps return in May, and Summer Camp registration is in full swing. Come see the pictures in the handbook come to life!
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The Buckeye Blaze includes district sections specifically for leaders. Click your district name below to find news and resources tailored for you! |
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