BSAC Cub Scouting
SHOOTING SPORTS TRAINING
March 21 at U of Scouting,
April 4 at Camp Berry,
May 27 at the Mercer County Sportsman Club. In order to attend the April 4 or May 27 training, you will need to be registered. Contact the Scout Office to sign up.CLIMBING AND RAPPELLING
LAKE ACTIVITIES CAMP TOURS CRAFTS
SCOUTING INFORMATION
FISHING RIFLE SHOOTING HIKING ARCHERY PAINTBALLS BB GUNS
DEMONSTRATIONS
OUTDOOR CLUBS DOOR PRIZES
CONCESSIONSll events might not occur at both locations due to
weather and resourcesThe Smoke Signals 2009 Cub Camping highlight's page 1 tells about the camps and has the registration forms listing the dates.
The Smoke Signals ad 2009 Cub Camp poster is the front side of the ad.
2009 Extra Registration forms for Day Camp, Mom and Me,
Dad and Lad and Webelos Resident camp.Color Blue and Gold Place mat for downloading. Save the file and print your own in color or black & white in the size you need.
2009 Webelos Scout Resident Camp patchWEBELOS SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP, 2009
Theme is “Legends of the Frontier”
Webelos throughout the Black Swamp Area Council will have the opportunity to experience some resident camp fun and will earn important Webelos pins and awards at this year’s resident camp. “Legends of the Frontier” is the theme and your Webelos will have the opportunity to do overnight camping at Camp Berry with five different
sessions. One session will be scheduled for each week of Boy Scout Summer Camp. Scouts will learn outdoor skills and demonstrations will be held showing all the things that our pioneers had to do on a daily basis. Campfires, cooking, and outdoor pioneer skills will be apart of the program. Webelos den leaders will be receiving their packets in February. For more information, contact Brad Schimmoeller at 419 230-3129 or mail him at bschimmoeller1@woh.rr.com.Additional information and Leaders Guides will be available soon. Contact BSAC Program Department at 1-800-686-4220 ext. 150.
CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP, 2009
Theme is “Moccasin Trails”
All Cub Scouts are invited to attend one of seven multiple-day,
theme-oriented Day Camps. These camps are located in your
District and provide great opportunities for advancement and
fun with other Scouts. Activities will vary from camp to camp but
will coordinate with this year’s theme “Moccasin Trails”. Mom
and Dad, you too can attend as a day leader and be a part of
your sons Day Camp experience.
You should receive an Informational Flyer in the mail that
contains a registration form and all the details about your camp.
Or you can contact your Cubmaster or the BSAC Program
Department at 1-800-686-4220 ext. 150. Mark your camps date
on the family calendar and look for the registration form in the
mail.
American Elm: July 27- July 31 Camp Berry
Buckeye: Aug. 4 - Aug. 7 Meadow Brook Park
Black Walnut: July 29 -31 Camp Lakota
Great Oaks: June 23 - 25 Allen County Farm Park
Hawthorn: July 30 -Aug. 1 Leipsic Fishing and Hunting Club
Tamarack: June 17 -19 Widewater Retreat Center
Old Sycamore: June 11 -13 Mercer County Sportsman Club.
MOM AND ME, 2009
Theme is “Ohio and It’s Borders”
Have you ever traveled outside Ohio? Do you and your
family enjoy weekend trips and like to have fun? Well,
come join us as we find fun & adventure at the “Border”.
Along with swimming, shooting, fishing and camping fun
we will explore through crafts, games, and activities what
Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, and
Indiana have to offer.
The Mom & Me weekend will be at Camp Berry, south of
Findlay, on June 27/28, 2009. Camp Berry is a Class A
camp with hot showers, flush toilets and an in ground pool.
So, pack your bags and join us for a fun filled weekend.
Registration starts at 10:30 am on Saturday morning and
camp ends at 10:00 am on Sunday. The cost for the
weekend is $35.00 per person and includes all activities,
food and supplies.
For more information, contact BSAC Program Department
at 1-800-686-4220 ext. 150 or Mom & Me Program
Director: Tammy Cooper at tlcooper@bizwoh.rr.com .
DAD AND LAD, 2009
Theme is “Exploring the Great Lakes”
Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario - From the
largest freshwater system on the planet, holding one fifth
of the earth's fresh water and thousands of beautiful
islands. Join us as we build bridges, canoe, navigate by
the stars and enjoy the great outdoors by learning about
the Great Lakes.
The Dad & Lad weekend will be at Camp Lakota, south of
Defiance, on July 11/12, 2009. Camp Lakota is a Class A
camp with hot showers, flush toilets and plenty of water
fun. So, pack your bags and join us for a fun filled
weekend. Registration starts at 10:30 am on Saturday
morning and camp ends at 10:00 am on Sunday. The
cost for the weekend is $35.00 per person and includes
all activities, food and supplies.
For more information, contact BSAC Program Department
at 1-800-686-4220 ext. 150 or Dad & Lad Program
Director: Tammy Cooper at tlcooper@bizwoh.rr.com .
Pinewood Derby
Each Pack runs its own Pinewood Derby using the
BSAC District/Council Pinewood Derby Rules. The winners travel on to compete in the District Pinewood Derby. And the winners from the District Pinewood Derbies travel to Lima to compete in the final Council Pinewood Derby.
Each Cub Scout creates their cars from the BSA Pinewood Derby Kits sold at the Scout Shop. The cars are carved from small wooden blocks of wood and are powered by gravity while they run down a track. Check your Pack's calendar for their race day so you can have plenty of time to work on your car. Council Pinewood Derby Date and times.
Antarctic Expedition
This is an event held at Camp Berry, Findlay, OH for Webelos Dens only (both first and second year Webelos are allowed). Like the klondike Derby, the boys will try to solve real problems using their Scouting skills, but with the Antarctic Expedition, the Webelos will venture to the South Pole and follow the adventures of SIr Earnest Shackleton the great explorer! Webelos will venture out with their Bobcat Sleds (provided) and attempt to solve the mystery of lost treasure in this Antarctic Expedition The fee is $8 per Webelos scout. Fee includes a patch and awards. The Bobcat Sleds embark at 10 am sharp.Mud Hens Game
The Black Swamp Area Council partners with the Toledo Mud Hens for Scout Day at the new Fifth Third Field in May. Scout Day includes tickets to the game, pre-game parade, patch, and overnight stay (bring your tent and personal gear) o the outfield following the game. Cost is $10, a person.
- Scouting for Food -- Check your District's Calendar for details.
More than 8,000 members of the Black Swamp Area Council, Boy Scouts of America distribute food collection bags in April for their part in Scouting's Good Turn for America. This is Northwest Ohio's largest volunteer collection for food. The nonperishable canned goods get used to help feed the hungry in the Scout Council's 13 county territory. Scouts and Scouters leave yellow food collection bags the first Saturday and return to pick up the filled bags, which should be placed outside the front doors by 9 AM the next Saturday.
Activities that are not a part of the Black Swamp Area Council Programs but are available for BSA Units. Events that do not conflict with the BSAC Council Programming Calendar will be posted on this page. You must make contact with the listed Council for materials and supplies needed or further information.
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