January / February 2011

Launching Into A New Century Of Scouting
THE SCOUTER
January-February 2011
Volume 1
Simon Kenton Council, BSA
Bi-monthly Publication
Cost Free
The Results Are In!
Scouting for Food A Huge Success pg. 4
119,869.25 LBS*
* As of December 13th 2010:
76% Units Reporting.
In This Issue:
NEW! Unit Recognition Award pg. 3
Outdoor Health & Fitness Expo pg. 5
2011 FOS: Friend Request ACCEPTED pg. 6
University of Scouting pg. 9
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2 • COUNCIL NEWS
Scout Executive’s Corner
Scouting… Time Well Spent
I often spend time reflecting on my years as a Scout. I think about the memories I have of summer camp and
the hikes my Troop took in the Adirondack Mountains. They were the adventures all kids dream of, and now as an
adult there is nothing that brings a smile to my face more than seeing a Scout experience the joys of Scouting as I did.
I think part of that has to do with being a parent, and wanting my children to have what I had, and more. Well, my
children are grown now… They’re off to college… And they’re making memories of their own.
If I had one message to share with you, from one parent to another, enjoy the time you have with your child… And
enjoy it in Scouting. Whether it’s his first Pinewood Derby race, his crossover from Webelos to Boy Scouts or packing
for his first summer camp experience, enjoy it together, and cherish it. Scouting is an activity that brings families
together, and prepares your child to succeed in life.
Scouting is also an activity unlike others because you are not asked or required to pay the full cost to join. Your local pack or troop
charges for their local expenses and a small fee that goes to our national office for registration, record keeping and program development.
The Simon Kenton Council provides training and support for your leaders, camp facilities, activities, insurance and oversight of health and
safety policies and practices. In the next few months you will be asked to support Scouting’s annual giving campaign, Friends of Scouting.
This year, Scouting has “gotten with the times” and we have focused our Friends of Scouting campaign theme around “Accepting the
Friend Request” with our Friends being the 27,000 youth we support in the Scouting program here in the Simon Kenton Council. By
accepting this request, you are ultimately allowing your child and so many others the chance to continue to make memories in Scouting –
the memories you will make as a family!
So as we begin to launch the next century of Scouting, I hope you will join me, and thousands of other families, by accepting MY
Friend request. I hope before the end of 2011, your Scout can say he has 27,000 Friends who supported him and the memories he will
continue to make with you, his family. Cherish the precious time you have together and I hope you will value what Scouting does for your
child and family.
Warmest wishes for a safe, happy, healthy and rewarding year in 2011.
Ron Green
Council Annual Business Meeting & Elections
In accordance with the Simon Kenton Council, Boy Scouts of
America, bylaws this is official notice of the Council Annual Business
Meeting and Elections. Thomas C. Pelto, President of the Simon
Kenton Council, Boy Scouts of America, proudly announces that the
following Board Members will serve on the 2011 Council Nominating
Committee, William C. Andrews, Chairman; Kevin J. Lee; and
the Honorable Guy L. Reece II for the election of Officers, Board
Members, Local Council Representatives to the National Council,
Life Board Members, Honorary Board Members, Advisory Board
Members and Council Members at Large. Also on the Committee are
Kurtis Tunnell, Esq. and Ty D. Marsh.
The annual meeting and elections will be held on Thursday, February
24, 2011. Chartered Organization Representatives and Members at
Large of the Simon Kenton Council are invited to attend and may make
recommendations of possible nominees to the Council Nominating
Committee for consideration and are eligible to vote at the Annual
Business Meeting.
Nominations must be submitted in writing no later than Tuesday,
January 25, 2011. Active members should send their recommendations
to:
Council Nominating Committee, Simon Kenton Council, Boy Scouts
of America, 1901 East Dublin-Granville Road, P. O. Box 29207,
Columbus, Ohio 43229. Nominations are not accepted from the floor.
Please RSVP to Kathy Lynch at the council office at 614-436-7200 or
klynch@skcbsa.org by February 16, 2011.
Resolutions Committee Notice
From: Thomas C. Pelto, Council President
To: Chartered Organization Representatives and Members at Large
of Simon Kenton Council G. Ross Bridgman has been appointed
Chairman of the Council Resolutions Committee. He is joined on the
Committee by Walter Guenther and William J. Wahoff.
The following is the procedure for submitting resolutions for
consideration at the February 24, 2011, Annual Business Meeting
of the Simon Kenton Council. The Resolutions Committee will
review all proposed resolutions and determine if they are appropriate
for consideration at the meeting or if they should be referred to a
committee for further action.
Any member (Chartered Organization Representative or Member at
Large) of the Simon Kenton Council wishing to submit a proposed
resolution must deliver a copy of the proposed resolution, together
with a brief description of its purpose, to:
The Simon Kenton Council Resolutions Committee, 1901 East Dublin-
Granville Road, P. O. Box 29207, Columbus, OH 43229-0207, to the
attention of Kathy Lynch. In order to be considered, resolutions must
be received no later than February 18, 2011.
2011 University of Scouting New Location
University of Scouting will have an all new location. On January 22, 2011
the University of Scouting will be hosted by Pickerington North High
School. This year’s University of Scouting will provide many training
and programming opportunities and will also offer a high energy opening
program. See more on pg. 9!

3 • COUNCIL NEWS
Kroger Community Rewards Program
The Simon Kenton Council needs your help as we continue to make a
difference in the lives of Scouting families! Kroger generously gives
up to $5,000,000 to non-profit organizations each year as part of its
Community Rewards Program. Simon Kenton Council is one of the
registered organizations that has an opportunity
to receive some of these designated funds. The
simple steps to enroll your Kroger Plus Card
with the Community Rewards program are
shown below.
If you already donate your Kroger Reward points to help the Simon
Kenton Council, please re-enroll to continue to support us.
If you are not currently donating your Kroger Reward points, please
consider enrolling to join this effort.
Here are the two easy steps to get started:
1) CREATE A LOGIN:
a. Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com
b. Select OHIO, click on ‘ENROLL’, and then ‘SIGN UP
TODAY’ (under new customer)
c. Enter your zip code, click ‘FIND’, and select your store
(that you shop at most often)
d. Enter your e-mail address and password, and CONFIRM
e. Now check your e-mail, and click the link to confirm your
sign-up.
2) CHOOSE “Simon Kenton Council” AS YOUR CHARITY:
a. On the confirming link page, sign in (email-addresspassword),
and click ‘EDIT KROGER
COMMUNITY REWARDS INFORMATION’
b. Enter your Kroger Plus Card Number, and click on
‘SAVE CHANGES’
c. Enter your address, and click ‘SAVE CHANGES’
d. For NPO (Non-Profit Organization), enter/choose 82281
for the Simon Kenton Council, Boy Scouts of America and
click “SAVE CHANGES”.
THANK YOU!
Simon Kenton Council’s New Award
The Beacon Award will go to Units that are out
in the public and visible to our communities. The
award will be for Units that publicize community
service efforts or events and get their stories told
in local media. This awareness of Scouting will
help promote Scouting’s values and relevance in
local communities. The Beacon Award will be a honor that Scouts can
wear on their uniforms in a commemorative patch as well as one that
can be awarded to Units as a plaque. The submission process and award
specifics are listed at: www.skcbsa.org/BeaconAward
Office Volunteer Team Recognized at Luncheon
Simon Kenton Council is grateful
to have dedicated office volunteers
that help us with data entry,
mailings and other daily tasks that
are important to the success of the
Scouting program. It is because
of these volunteers dedication
to Scouting that we are able to
continue to grow and expand the
Scouting program. The volunteer
luncheon honored many of our
office volunteers for outstanding
contributions to Scouting during
the year of 2010. If you are
interested in becoming an office
volunteer, contact Jen Koma at jkoma@skcbsa.org
5,000 New Scouts Recruited This Fall
As of December 1st, 2010 Fall Recruitment Goals have been met! Let’s
use this momentum to launch an effective spring recruitment. Remember
that every youth we impact greatly increases that youth’s chances of
having a successful future. Host a recruiting event this spring and share
it with the whole council on Facebook. Recruiting events could be great
Beacon Award opportunities! Learn more about spring recruitment on
the Council website.
Scouts Enjoy Holiday Activities at Camp Falling Rock & Camp Lazarus
Identification Statement:
Publication’s Name: The Scouter
Issue Date: January-February 2011
Statement of Frequency: Bi-monthly
Many Cub Scouts and their families came together for weekend holiday fun! Holiday at the Rock
and Winter Wonderland were big hits with the kids as they got to visit with Santa, decorate Christmas
cookies, create Christmas Tree Ornaments, learn about hibernation on a winter nature hike and many
other great activities. Don’t miss the exciting events that will be coming to our Council camps this
spring. Details on page 10.
Authorized Organizations name and address:
Simon Kenton Council Boy Scouts of America
1901 East Dublin-Granville Rd.
Columbus Ohio 43229
Issue Number: Issue No. 1

* As of December 13th 2010: 76% Units Reporting.
4 • 119,869.25 LBS*
Scouting for Food A Huge Success
Thank you to all the Units that worked so hard to make a huge difference in
our communities this fall by participating in our Council-wide Scouting for
Food effort.
The initiative kicked-off on October 29th with an all day food drive at ABC
6/Fox 28 studios where Scouts collected more than 10,000lbs of food for the
Mid-Ohio Foodbank. From there, Scout units participated in the month-long
effort by distributing Scouting for Food collection bags (donated by Giant
Eagle) in their neighborhoods and placing Scouting for Food collection boxes
in their schools and churches. The countdown has begun for Scouting for
Food 2011 so check out Scouting for Food details and the list of participating
units at www.skcbsa.org/ScoutingforFood.
Local Companies Participate in Effort
Many Central Ohio Companies
volunteered to host food drives at
their offices and satellite locations in
support of Scouting for Food. In all
they collected more than 1,200 pounds
of food for the cause. Thank you to the
following companies for there support!
American Electric Power, Ohio State
Medical Association, Stantec, Clary
Communication, Casto, Park National
Bank, Coco Key Water Resort, Grange
Insurance, Prism Marketing and
Chiller Ice Rinks.
Earn a Cub Scout Swimming Belt Loop
& Pin at CoCo Key Water Resort!
Boys of every age will love all the
indoor water adventure that
CoCo Key has to offer!
Three 40-foot high slides
Adventure River
Parrot’s Perch interactive play island
Activity pools featuring water
basketball & a lily pad adventure
Shallow kiddie pool
Indoor / outdoor hot tub
Key Quest Arcade
The Galley Snack Shop & Pizza Hut Express
...and gallons more!
Simon Kenton Council
Boy Scouts of America
Popcorn Fill it Up!
FREE DAY PASS plus
families get $10 day passes!
April 9th & 10th
April 16th & 17th
See your pack leader for details!
Cub Scouts can now earn a
Swimming Belt Loop and Pin at
CoCo Key Water Resort!
Requirement activities (1 Hour)
Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pizza and soda
CoCo Key Fun Patch
2 water park wristbands per 10 scouts
Swim time
Cost: $20 per scout
Available Thursdays and Fridays
Contact Tonya Bolden, Group Sales Manager
740.788.3417 or tbolden@cherryvalleylodge.com
your boys’ safety. Scout programs are subject to resort capacity and
availability. Pins are not included in the package, but may be purchased
from the Scout Shop.
CoCo Key Water Resort | 2299 Cherry Valley Rd | Newark, OH 43055 | 800.788.8008 | www.cocokeywaterresort.com

5 • Scout News
Inaugural Boy Scouts of America
Outdoor Health & Fitness Expo
Home of The “Sasquatch 5K Trail Run!”
MAY 7th
2011
2010 State Fair Honors
Eagle Scout Projects.
Submit for this year
Two Simon Kenton Council Eagle Scouts, Alec
Kaeppner and Ian Baustain, were able to display
and share their Eagle Scout projects at the Ohio
State Fair. The public enjoyed learning about
their projects and the Eagle Scout process!
We are currently calling out to all recent Eagles
to submit a display board for the 2011 State Fair!
The top five display boards will be displayed at
the 2011 Ohio State Fair!
Camp Lazarus
Delaware, Ohio
The inaugural Simon Kenton Council Health
& Fitness Expo has activities for the whole
family to come together and have fun! The
expo will also feature exciting presentations
from sports legends and inspirational
speakers. Come out and get motivated to
make healthy changes for your family in
2011.
Event Chairman:
Anthony Glass,
OSU Strength Coach
Event Honoree:
Eddie George
Heisman Trophy Winner
www.skcbsa.org/HEALTH
Alec Kaeppner
Troop 200 | Dublin, OH
2009 Eagle Scout Class
Submit a description of your projects and photos to Andy Stiebler
at: astiebler@skcbsa.org
2011 “Fit For Scouting” Be a Part of the Fun
Throughout 2011, Simon Kenton Council
is committing to expanding health & fitness
opportunities to our Scouting families. Be a
part of the fun this year by participating in our
“Fit for Scouting” challenge! .
By completing the initiative during 2011 you
will receive a special “Fit for Scouting” patch.
The requirements differ slightly for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and
Venturers, but all work to help Scouts advance and live a healthier
lifestyle. For Scouts to earn the “Fit for Scouting” patch they must:
Attend one Scout Night (list online), attend the Health & Fitness
Expo and participate in one Chiller Skate Night. Cub Scouts must
also complete 4/6 specific belt loops offered through these programs,
while Boy Scouts must earn 2/3 specific merit badges offered and
venturers must earn the Sports Bronze Award.
To register your unit or family for the “Fit for Scouting” program,
check out the Health & Fitness Expo Booth at University of Scouting
or visit: www.skcbsa.org/HEALTH
Health & Fitness Expo
Volunteers Needed
Are you an active person? Do you
participate in an exercise program?
Would you be willing to volunteer your
skills as a program director or staff
volunteer for the Outdoor Health &
Fitness Expo?
Home of The Sasquatch 5K Trail Run
OUTDOOR HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO
SIMON KENTON COUNCIL ,BSA
Simon Kenton Council is forming a volunteer team to help us make
our inaugural Health & Fitness Expo a success. There are many
ways that you can get involved including running an activity like
orienteering or an aerobics class, helping mark the 5K trail run,
joining the promotions team or just helping out where needed. To
sign up to be a part of the “Fit for Scouting” Volunteer Team, log
onto the Council Web site or call Andy Stiebler at 614-310-1326.
What’s The Buzz? Social Media & Scouting
With the increased use of social media we are able to more quickly get
information out regarding upcoming events, trainings, camping updates
and other Scouting news. Are you taking advantage of all of Simon Kenton
Council’s social media tools? Trust us, you’ve got nothing to lose and now
more to gain!
Well, Throughout 2011 we will be hosting competitions and drawings on
Facebook! Prizes will vary from Scout shop gift cards to donated items
from local businesses. What do you need to do? Just sign up to be a member
of our Facebook Page.
Our first few competitions will be: What does being fit mean to
you? Enter the “Fit for Scouting 2011” competition. It is a photo
contest that tracks your fitness activities. Enter your submissions
on the Simon Kenton Council Facebook page starting in February
2011!

6 • DEVELOPMENT
Thank You District
Popcorn Kernels
Thanks to the hard work and dedication of thousands of Scouts
and Leaders, the 2010 popcorn sale came to a successful close last
month, resulting in over 1.95 million dollars in sales to support
local Scouting programs. This campaign’s success depends on so
many members of the Scouting community, it would be impossible
to list them all. However, a select group of Popcorn Kernels have
gone above and beyond in their roles as District Kernel and we
would like to thank them for their efforts.
Arrowhead:
Buckeye:
Chief Logan:
Chief Tarhe:
Darby Creek:
Delaware:
Licking:
Ohio Valley:
Tecumseh:
Tri Creek:
Nancy Peto
Terry Smith
Judy Weaver
Ed Shaffner
Julia Palmer
Christy Norz
George Jackson
George Obert
Vicky Hatcher & Avinelle Blanton
Kristin Montalvo
Whether it was arriving early on a Saturday morning to set up a
warehouse, making a special trip to deliver a late order of popcorn,
answering popcorn emails late into the night or working with a
brand new unit kernel to help them with their first sale, thank you
for all the time you spent to help the young people of the Scouting
program.
United Way Donor Designations & The BSA
Receiving “Donor Designated” gifts from United Way contributors
is greatly appreciated by the Simon Kenton Council. If you
participate in a United Way Workplace Campaign through one of
the 14 United Way’s supporting our organization, please consider
directing your gift to Scouting. If you are contributing to the
United Way of Central Ohio, please indicate Donor Designation
Code (16) to direct your support to Simon Kenton Council. For more
information, please contact Brian Asbury at basbury@skcbsa.org
Thank You 2010 Community Honorees
Community honorees generated more than $180,000 toward SKC Scouting
programs. The 27,000 Scouts of Simon Kenton Council would like to extend
their thanks to the men and women of our local communities who served as
Good Scout Honorees in 2010.
The Community Good Scout Award
Reception is a chance to recognize a local
community member for living their life as a
“Good Scout” and at the same time increase
local community support toward the Scouting
program. Communities around Central and
Southern Ohio see and appreciate the value of
the Scouting program and we are extremely
grateful for the support that has been rallied
around the Good Scout Award.
2010 Good Scout Honorees:
Westerville: Dr. Doug Fosselman New Albany: Bill Resch
Hilliard: Larry Woolpert Tri Village: Pete White
Worthington: Milton Schott Dublin: Bill Andrews
Reynoldsburg: Dave Reidel Bexley: John Rohyans
Grove City: Les Bostic Circleville: Dan Fouts
Fairfield County: Mayor David Smith Granville: Tina Knobel
Newark
Portsmouth:
John Weaver
The Glockner Family
New Albany Reception Honoree
Bill Resch and Event Chairwoman
Mayor Nancy Ferguson
Special thanks to those who have committed to serve as a Community
Good Scout Honoree for 2011:
Hilliard: Charles Schneider Bexley: Gordon Zacks
Newark: Bob Handelman Portsmouth: Neal Hatcher
Fairfield Co: Norman Ogilvie, Jr Granville: Jill Griesse
Washington Court House: David Morrow
A Gift That Keeps Giving
Your financial commitment to
Scouting is key to providing a strong
program for our youth. Each year
we ask our Scouting families and
friends to make a gift to the Simon
Kenton Council to help us continue
to provide a safe, quality program for
our Scouts.
A Friends of Scouting volunteer
presenter will be coming to your unit
soon to tell you more about our giving
program but we wanted to give you
a chance to make your gift early this
year with the enclosed pledge card.
To learn more about Friends of
Scouting visit www.skcbsa.org
I Want To Be A 2011 Friend of Scouting
Parent Name: ______________________________ Scout Name: _______________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________ State: ___________ Zip: ___________________________
Phone Number: ______________________________ Email: __________________________________
$20,000 $10,000 $5,000 $2,500
$1,000 $750 $500 $250 $150
A Check is Enclosed
Charge My: Visa Mastercard Discover AmExp
Credit Card Number: _____________________________ Exp Date: ________ Sec. Code: ____
Signature: _________________________________________________ Date: ______________
Unit Type: Pack Troop Crew Post Unit Number: ____________
Return to: Simon Kenton Council, BSA 1901 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. • PO Box 29207 • Columbus, OH 43229

7 • CUB CAMPING
2011 Cub Scout Overnight
Camp Calendar
What is your Cub Scout
doing this Summer?
Send him to CAMP!
Check out Pal & Me Camp
Pal & Me lets Scouts and parents alike get a sample for what the
Scout camping experience is all about. Parents and Cub Scouts can
enjoy a two-day one night camp out at Camp Oyo in Portsmouth.
Pal & Me focusses on interaction between Cub Scouts, their parents)
and camp staff while being surrounded by other kids their age. The
program highlights basic camping and outdoor skills that provide a
foundation for the Scouts to build on with later camping experiences.
Pal & Me 2011 will be July 16-17 at Camp Oyo.
www.skcbsa.org/CubCamp
Camp Lazarus (Columbus)
Webelos Overnight Camp:
#1-June 22-26
#2-June 29-July 3
#3-July 6-10
#4-July 13-17
Cub Scout Resident Camp:
#1-June 17-19
#2-July 22-24
Camp Oyo (Portsmouth)
Webelos Overnight
Camp:
#1-July 9-12
Pal & Me:
#1-July 16-17
While at camp, your Scout will work on achievements in his Cub
Scout handbook, make new Scouting friends, learn new things,
explore the world around him and of course, have fun!
Still have questions? Let us share more personally what Cub Scout
summer camp has to offer by scheduling a Cub Scout Camping
presentation in your unit. You can also log onto our Council web
site, www.skcbsa.org and watch our Cub Scout Resident Camp
video and see pictures from past summer camps.
Schedule your unit presentation today by contacting your District
Camping Chairman or our Council Camping Department at 614-
436-7200.
Cub Scout Day Camp Dates
There are many Day Camp options in the Simon Kenton Council that are open
to all Cub Scouts. Find a camp that works best for your family and your schedule
and register today! Register today at: www.sckbsa.org/CubCamp
Arrowhead Camp Lazarus July 27-July 1
Buckeye Camp Lazarus July 18-22
Buckeye Camp Lazarus July 25-29
Chief Logan Chief Logan Camp June 6-10
Chief Tarhe Lancaster Campground June 13-17
Darby Creek Pastime Park June 13-17
Delaware Camp Lazarus June 20-24
Licking Camp Falling Rock June 13-17
Ohio Valley Deer Creek St. Park June 20-24
Tecumseh Camp Oyo June 27-July 1
Tri-Creek Hannah Farms Park June 13-17
Special Rates for Multiple Weeks
Consider registering your Scout for more than one Camp. He can
spend the whole summer enjoying Cub Scout Camp at a discounted
rate. Contact the Council Camping Department for details at 614-
436-7200.

8 • Scout Camp
Successful Friends of Scouting Campaign Leads to
Camp Improvements
If you have visited any council camps recently, you may have seen a few improvements
that have recently been made thanks to the success of the 2010 Friends of Scouting
campaign. For the first time in years, Simon Kenton Council achieved the FOS goal
and that allowed for a significant reinvestment into council camps.
FOS Dollars helped fund many camp projects including:
The Iceberg at Chief Logan Reservation • Dining Hall Improvements at
Camp Lazarus • New Equipment Carts at Camp Falling Rock
All of these improvements were able to be made thanks to the contributions gained
through the 2010 Friends of Scouting campaign. When a Friends of Scouting
representative asks you for support this year, please contribute knowing that you are
not only helping your Scout’s program, but the program of 27,000 Scouts across Simon
Kenton Council.
Thank You Reinberger Foundation For Needed
Camp Lazarus Updates
Thanks to a generous grant of $5,000 from the Reinberger Foundation the Simon
Kenton Council was able to fully renovate the Huntington Cabin at Camp Lazarus.
Some of the improvements included in the upgraded cabin include new appliances,
new flooring, new drywall, and new plumbing. Three other cabins are in the process of
being renovated thanks to the Reinberger Foundation.
High Adventure Opportunities
Is your Troop or Crew looking for a high adventure
weekend?
Sequoia Eagle Lodge
Now Open for Rentals
The Sequoia Eagle Lodge will be enjoyed by Scouts
for many years. The lodge can sleep 42 and offers
a great option for cold weather camping as well as
for outdoor conferences or training sessions.
The Lodge has an upstairs and downstairs fireplace,
beautiful hardwood floors, and a great patio with
a look-out over the lake. Your Unit can book the
Lodge today by contacting the Simon Kenton
Council camping department:
www.skcbsa.org/CAMPING
If so, Camp Oyo near Portsmouth, Ohio is the place
to be. We offer weekend backpacking and canoeing
treks including an overnight canoe trip down the
Scioto River, with a guide, equipment, lodging and all food provided for $65 per person.
If interested in backpacking you can hike the Shawnee Backpack trail, and be outfitted
with food and lodging for $35 a person. Contact Matt Taylor directly at 740-858-1801
or mataylor@skcbsa.org This is a great preparation shakedown for Philmont!
Apply Now for 2011 Summer
Camp Staff
Simon Kenton Council is looking for energetic,
responsible individuals interested in spending a summer
at a Council Camp! The success of a Troop’s week
at summer camp is often determined by the quality of
the staff, and Simon Kenton Council prides itself on
having a top notch staff every summer.
If you know a Scout, Venturer or Explorer who will be
15 years old by June 1, 2011 and whom you believe
would make a good staff member, encourage him to
apply for staff.
Applications for camp staff are available at any council
service center and can be downloaded from www.
skcbsa.org. Camp staff interviews are starting now so
don’t delay in submitting an application. If you have
questions regarding camp such as dates, health form, or
maps of camp, those can be located on the web site or
contact the Camping Department at (614) 436-7200.
Boy Scout Summer Camp
DISCOVER THE FRONTIER.
YOUR ADVENTURE STARTS NOW.
For more information and details:
www.skcbsa.org/summercamp
Camp Falling Rock
Newark, Ohio
Week 1 June 19-25
Week 2 June 26-July 2
Week 3 July 3-9
Week 4 July 10-16
Week 5 July 17-23
Week 6 July 24-30
Chief Logan Reservation
Ross, Ohio
Week 1 June 19-25
Week 2 June 26-July 2
Week 3 July 3-9
Week 4 July 10-16
Week 5 July 17-23

9 • TRAINING
Want More From Your Youth Leadership?
How About: National Youth Leadership
Training?
NYLT is a great opportunity for older Scouts (1st Class/13 years of
age and up) to go through an intensive leadership training course. The
course will develop patrol method leadership skills, public speaking
skills, and Scout craft instruction skills.
The Simon Kenton Council is proud to offer three different programs
managed by highly trained Council volunteers and highly trained
Scout staff that have gone through NYLT programs and have
completed their ticket.
To find out more or to ask any questions, contact the Course
Directors:
New Course: Two weekend Sessions: April 1-3 & April 15-17
Camp Lazarus.
Dale Hayes, New Third Course, 740-815-6483. E-mail at hayesbsa@
gmail.com The New Third Course can accommodate up to 48
youth.
Nagatamen: June 12-18 Camp Oyo
Scott Simpson, Nagatamen, 937-402-0255 E-mail at kindredkritters@
gmail.com Nagatamen can accommodate up to 54 youth with a limit
of 8 from one Unit.
Eagle Feather: July 24-30 Camp Oyo
Jim Ramey, Eagle Feather, 740-983-4764. E-mail at smjimram@
hotmail.com Eagle Feather can accommodate up to 48 youth with a
limit of 6 from one Unit.
2011 University of Scouting
January 22, 2011
Pickerington North High School
7800 Refugee Rd.
Pickerington, OH 43147
Class lists and sign-up are now open.
Cost: $35
2011 University of Scouting has exciting training and information sessions
to offer. It is a great way to update your training record and to help you
map out your next year of Scouting.
By registering for University of Scouting you will be entered into three
drawings for a $100, $50 and $25 Scout shop gift cards! Plus when you
register for Cub District Day Camp or other Cub Scout Summer Camps
at the University of Scouting you will receive $10 off registration and be
entered into a drawing to receive 50% off all camp fees!
Special highlights of this years University of Scouting include camping
updates, training updates, unique courses such as ‘Multi-Media and
Scouting,’ special Cub Camping offers, Scout Shop Gift Card Give-aways
and an all new high energy opening ceremony!
More details are posted on www.skcbsa.org
Check online for course lists!
CHECK YOUR MAIL for a University of
Scouting postcard.
www.skcbsa.org/YouthTraining
Scoutmaster Leader Specific - Free Training
January 12, 2011
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
1001 Doherty Rd, Galloway, OH
Postion Specific Training for Cub Scout Den Leaders, Webelos Den
Leader, Cubmaster and Assistant, Scoutmaster and Assistant, Varsity
Scout Coaches and Assistant Coaches, and Venturing Advisors and
Assistants.
Cost: Free
Powder Horn
Part one: April 29- May 1, 2011
Part two: May 20-22, 2011
Camp Lazarus
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
Powder Horn is a training opportunity designed to expose venturing
or Boy Scout leaders to activities and resources necessary to operate a
successful Venturing Ranger Award or Troop High Adventure program.
Cost: $250 Early Bird/$299 Regular Fee... Early Bird paid by March 1, 2011

10 • ACTIVITIES
Columbus Blue Jackets Scout Night 2011
February 5, 2011
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Nationwide Arena
Cheer on the Blue Jackets as they
face-off against Edmonton. Special Scout
Night tickets available and feature added
programming such as meeting Stinger, select players, and a behind
the scenes tour of Nationwide Arena! Register today!
Electricity Merit Badge Opportunity
Two dates to choose from:
February 12, 2011
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
OSU Agriculture Engineering Building #590
This is a great opportunity to earn an merit badge
in a weekend! The course is limited to the first 90
Scouts that register. Check out more details online and see what the
prerequisites are:
http://www.skcbsa.org/boyscouts_activities
Each Scout should plan to bring lunch.
Maple Syrup Festival
Two dates to choose from:
March 5, 2011 or March 12, 2011
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Camp Lazarus
4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
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 at the door.
Chiller Scout Skate Nights
March 26, 2011
Chiller North
5:00pm-8:00pm
Free for Scouts! $5/Person for family and friends. Includes skate rental.
No minimum or reservation required. Come and earn your Ice Skating
Belt Loop.
Scout Night with the Cleveland Indians
Sat. May. 21, 2011
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Progressive Field
2401 Ontario St.
Come cheer on the Tribe as they take on in state rival the Cincinnati
Reds! Tickets include: Pre-game warning track parade for all uniformed
Scouts, Commemorative patch for all uniformed Scouts. Register at
www.skcbsa.org
Merit Badge Boot Camp
March 21-25
Camp Lazarus, 4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware
Merit Badge Boot Camp is a spring
camping experience where Scouts
can earn Merit Badges. This camp
is designed to offer Scouts the
opportunity to earn Merit Badges in a highly structured setting.
The core merit badges being offered this year are as follows:
Plant Science, Bird Study, Forestry, Leatherwork, Metal Work, Public
Speaking, Cooking, Pioneering, Energy, Geology, Mammal Study,
Orienteering, Woodworking, Geocaching. Optional Merit Badges:
Astronomy, Painting, Graphic Arts, Drafting, and Railroading.
Additional Training/Awards being offered: Flag Etiquette, BSA
Physical Fitness Award, United States Heritage Award, Chaplin
Aide Training, and Den Chief Training.
You can register online at www.skcbs.org
Registration Fee $150
Questions contact:
Bobbie Jo Roth at bjroth@wideopenwest.com
Tom Ross at tross@ameritech.net
Clippers Scout Night
June 10, 2011
Huntington Ballpark
330 Huntington Ballpark Lane
The Columbus Clippers are hosting a night of Baseball, Movies,
Food and Fun! After the game, camp out at Huntington Ballpark
and enjoy advancement opportunities. Details at www.skcbsa.org
Be A Part of the OHIO STATE FAIR
July 27-August 7, 2011
Ohio State Fairgrounds
If there was any year to
get involved as a family
or Scouting unit, this is
the year! Each day of
the Fair has a theme
and we are looking for
Scouts to participate
in various activities,
contests and events.
Get involved in the planning process and help us develop theme
days and competitions for the 2011 Ohio State Fair! Check out
our booth at the University of Scouting to learn more!
Or go to www.skcbsa.org/StateFair
Did you know that by volunteering at the Scout Fair Booth
for just 4 hours, you can get into the Fair for FREE and
enjoy the fair before and after your shift is over?

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1901 E. Dublin-Granville Rd.
PO Box 29207
Columbus, OH 43229
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