Scouting in Ohio

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Scouting in Ohio has a long history, from the 1910s to the present day, serving thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live.

[edit] Early history (1910-1950)

[edit] Recent history (1950-1990)

In 1952 the National Order of the Arrow Conference was held at Miami University.

[edit] Scouting in Ohio today

In the 1990s, the BSA went through a restructuring in an attempt to reduce manpower, and in several states small historic Councils were merged into a larger supercouncil. The new Simon Kenton Council is an example of such a supercouncil.

There are sixteen Boy Scouts of America local councils in Ohio.

[edit] Allohak Council

Main article: Scouting in West Virginia

Allohak Council serves Scouts in West Virginia and Ohio.

[edit] Black Swamp Area Council

American Elm District
Buckeye District
Black Walnut District
Great Oaks District
Hawthorn District
Old Sycamore District
Tamarack District

[edit] Buckeye Council

Buckeye Council serves Scouts in Ohio and West Virginia.

Killbuck
Netawotwes
Sandy Beaver
Seneca
Wapakonachee
Westark

[edit] Camps

Seven Ranges Scout Reservation is located in northern Carroll County, just outside the city of Kensington, Ohio. The Camp currently occupies nearly 900 acres, including a 40+ acre lake. The Reservation was built in 1987 to replace Camp Tuscazoar, which could not hold the number of scouts that wanted t attend. In 1991, with the merger of Columbiana Council and Buckeye Council, Seven Ranges began serving more Scouts than ever before.

The Reservation is comprised of multiple camps:

Camp Algonkin consists of 24 campsites, including one for Scouts with special needs. Campers here utilize the Frank G. Hoover Dining Hall for meals and program. Algonkin has modern hot water showers and facilities for Troops of all sizes. Other buildings in Camp Algonkin include: The Deaver Administration Building (housing a complete first-aid facility and administration office), The I. W. Delp Ecology Center, and a Handicraft Lodge. The camp also has a Rifle and Archery Range, Outdoor Skills Area (which surrounds the new Jones Lodge), and an Aquatics Area for swimming and boating.

Camp Calumet is a primitive camping area for those Troops who wish enjoy Summer Camp while preparing their own meals. Calumet can accommodate up to three troops.

Camp Akela is the Webelos Resident Camp. Akela consists of two large campsites, one large activity field, the Schoolhouse Pond, and multiple Adirondacks.

Turkey Ridge is a portion of the Reservation dedicated to off season, primitive camping.

Camp McKinley has been owned and operated by various Council's with the Boy Scouts of America since 1934. The camp is located in Columbiana County, just outside the city of Lisbon, Ohio. Camp McKinley currently occupies approximately 300 acres and is operated by the Buckeye Council as an off season camp.

In 1807, on the land where Camp McKinley now sites, Gideon Hughes, built the "Rebecca Furnace" (a blast furnace) to supply the needs of the nearby town of Lisbon. A stone mansion was built on site for Mr. Hughes. Later, this became known as the McKinley Homestead, as it was the home of President William McKinley's grandparents.

In 1828, The Sandy & Beaver Canal Company proposed a canal system that would run through Columbiana County joining the Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal, to the Ohio and Erie Canal. The canal was hoped to help the local economy, including the Rebecca Furnace and other local business, but by 1852, the canal was accepted as a failure.

From 1952 to 1991, the Columbiana Council operated Camp McKinley as it's full time Summer Camp. The Stone Mansion became the home of the camp Ranger, and can be seen at the entrance of camp. In 1991, with the merger of Columbiana and Buckeye Council, Camp McKinley was closed as a Boy Scout summer camp in favor of newly built Seven Ranges Scout Reservation. In 1997 Buckeye Council began operating the Scaroyadii Trail (named for the Order of the Arrow Lodge of the dissolved Columbiana Council). This 18 mile trail between Seven Ranges and McKinley follows portions of U.S. Route 30 and the abandon Sandy Beaver Canal.

Camp McKinley is also known for its close proximity to the "Logtown Quarry", a former limestone quarry, which is currently a popular rock climbing destination. Some non-quarry rock formations are located on camp property and have added to the programs of the camp.

Camp Tuscazoar

[edit] Dan Beard Council

The Dan Beard Council serves Scouts in Ohio and Kentucky. The Council underwent a realignment in June, 2006. Several districts were combined.

Columbia Valley District
Daniel Boone District
Fort Ancient District
Fort Hamilton District
Great Miami District
Gunpowder Creek District
Hopkins District
Miami Trails District
Pathfinder District
U.S. Grant District
William Henry Harrison District

[edit] Erie Shores Council

Commodore Perry District
Eagle Bay District
Northwest District
Swan Creek District
Wood District

[edit] French Creek Council

Main article: Scouting in Pennsylvania

French Creek Council serves Scouts in Pennsylvania and Ohio.

[edit] Great Trail Council

Chippewa District
Lakes District
Moecomdws District
Old Portage District
Seneca District
Tri-Fires District

[edit] Greater Cleveland Council

Tinnerman Wilderness Canoe Base, more commonly known as Tinnerman Canoe Base, is a "high-adventure base" located on the banks of the French River, in Ontario. Since 1963 the base has been owned and opperated by the Greater Cleveland Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

Tinnerman is nicknamed the "Land of the Joli Voyageur".

[edit] History

In the 18th and early 19th centuries, the French River area was a major trade route used to exchange furs trapped in the West with various goods made in the East and in Europe. The Land that the Tinnerman base is located on was owned by Albert H. Tinnerman, inventor of the speed nut.

[edit] Boy Scout ownership

After Mr. Tinnerman's passing in 1961, his grandson tried to obtain a commercial license for the camp. The Ontario government said that any one area would support only so many camps and they felt the lower French had enough camps at that time. Though appealed, a license was not possible for the camp.

It was at this time the family decided to donate the camp to the Cleveland Area Scout Council. Two weeks after the formal donation, Mr. Buttriss received a letter from the Ontario government stating that since one of the camps in the area had closed its doors (Rainbow Lodge on Bass Creek), the license would now be available.

Great Western District
Frontier District
North Coast District
Sunrise District
Winding Rivers District

[edit] Greater Western Reserve Council

[edit] Heart of Ohio Council

Johnny Appleseed Trail District
Firelands District
Great Frontier District
Harding Area District

[edit] Miami Valley Council

[edit] Muskingum Valley Council

Arrowhead District

Zane Trace District

[edit] Ohio River Valley Council

Main article: Scouting in West Virginia

Ohio River Valley Council serves Scouts in West Virginia and Ohio.

[edit] Simon Kenton Council

In the 1990s, the BSA went through a restructuring in an attempt to reduce manpower, and in several states small historic Councils were merged into a larger supercouncil. The new Simon Kenton Council, serving Ohio and Kentucky, is an example of such a supercouncil.

[edit] Tecumseh Council

Blue Jacket District
Bull Skin Trail District
Chillicothe District
Lagonda District
Robert E. Hadley District
Simon Kenton District

[edit] Tri-State Area Council

Main article: Scouting in West Virginia

Tri-State Area Council serves Scouts in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio.

[edit] Girl Scouting in Ohio

There are twelve Girl Scout council offices in Ohio.

Girl Scouts of Appleseed Ridge, Inc Lima, Ohio Web Site: http://www.gsar.org

Girl Scouts of Buckeye Trails Council Dayton, Ohio Web Site: http://www.btgirlscouts.org

Girl Scouts of Erie Shores Lorain, Ohio Web Site: http://www.girlscoutserieshores.org

Girl Scout Great Rivers Council, Inc Cincinnati, Ohio Web Site: http://www.grgsc.org

Girl Scouts - Great Trail Council Canton, Ohio Web Site: http://www.greattrail.org

Girl Scouts - Heart of Ohio, Inc Zanesville, Ohio Web Site: http://www.gsheart.org

Heritage Trails Girl Scout Council,inc Mansfield, Ohio Web Site: http://www.girlscoutsht.org

Girl Scouts of Lake Erie Council Cleveland, Ohio Web Site: http://www.gslec.org

Lake to River Girl Scout Council Niles, Ohio Web Site: http://www.girlscoutslaketoriver.org

Girl Scouts of Maumee Valley Council, Inc Toledo, Ohio Web Site: http://www.gsmvc.org

Girl Scouts - Seal of Ohio Council,inc Columbus, Ohio Web Site: http://www.sealofohio.org

Girl Scouts of The Western Reserve Inc. Akron, Ohio Web Site: http://www.girlscoutswr.org

[edit] Other Girl Scout associations in Ohio

The American Heritage Girls is a Christ centered Scouting group modeled after young women's organizations such as the Girl Scouts of the USA and the Campfire Girls, but with a Judeo-Christian focus to its philosophy and activities. It was formed in 1995 by a group of parents from West Chester, Ohio.