BUCKEYE COUNCIL
Boy Scouts of America

Seven Ranges Scout Reservation is located in Carroll County, Southwest of  Minerva in Kensington, Ohio. The reservation encompasses over 900 acres, situated among the rolling hills, grassy meadows and lush woods of this remote part of Ohio in the center of Buckeye Council. The Summer Camp Program at Seven Ranges is designed to provide the adventure, fun and activities that are promised to every boy that joins Scouting. While at camp, Scouts have the opportunity to put into action the skills that they have practiced year-round within your unit program.

SummerCamp:

Watersports: Your week at Seven Ranges will start out with a swim in Lake Donahey. The 40 acre lake is the focal point of our camp, and most activities are centered around the lake. In addition to swimming, there is a variety of other watersports available. Row boats, canoes and sailboats can enhance your camp experience.

Field Sports:  Ever desire to shoot a rifle or draw a bow and arrow? This is the place for you. Our field sports area is ready to train you whether it's your first time firing a gun or you are an expert marksman. Contests are held during the week, including the Turkey Shoot and the Scoutmaster's Shoot. Don't forget the times before guns existed either. The archery range offers a primitive challenge as the Indians did years ago. Bring your whole patrol to the range to see who is the best shot.

Scoutcraft: Test your true Scouting skills trying to cross our monkey bridge over the creek. Fine tune these skills working with knives and axes and earn your Totin' Chip Card, or build a campfire without using a match or lighter.

Scaroyadii Trail: If you are over 14 years old, then keep on reading about an adventure just for you. The Scaroyadii Trail was created as a link between our two council camps, seven ranges and Camp McKinley. This 18 mile trail takes you through scenic Carroll and Columbiana counties. Bring your full size backpack with you, and we will load you up with all the food and cooking gear for this backpack trip. Get first hand experience living from your pack while out on the trail. Once you arrive at Camp McKinley, a variety of challenging activities will be offered. How about scaling the cliffs learning rock climbing skills?. When it is all over, relax and unwind in the swimming pool. This program will be offered only during certain weeks, so check ahead.  

Horsemanship Program: New to Seven Ranges in 1999 is the horsemanship program. in cooperation with neighboring Wolf Den Stables, Horsemanship Merit Badge will be available to scouts 14 and over. learn proper horse care and riding techniques while having fun riding throughout the area. Check ahead for availability.

Handicraft: Make yourself some souvenirs to remember your week at camp. Create a belt, knife holster or leather moccasins. Weave a basket or stool. The possibilities are endless if you have a creative mind.

Pipestone: The Buckeye Council's Pipestone Award is unique in Scouting. For seventy five years scouts of our Council camps have earned the right to wear this venerable token. To this very day the Pipestone comes to us through our brother, the Indian, in a spot which he and his ancestors hallow in far away Minnesota. It is brought to the earth by his hands alone. No where else can it be earned, other than at Seven Ranges Scout Reservation. The Scouts who wear the Pipestone prize it highly. Its spirit pervades our camp and program.

Pipestone is not a required program. it is offered, as part of the overall summer camp program, to be utilized by the Scout if he so desires. Any coercion to participate is detrimental to its values. Coercion and peer pressure are not necessary to make the program function. The requirements have been structured so as to appeal to the Scouts strictly on their own merits. It is something that should attract and interest the majority of Scouts and, at the same time, be consistent with current Scouting advancement. Therefore, Scouts who work to earn the five years of Pipestone are also being encouraged toward orderly advancement in rank.

Unit leaders should make sure that each member of the unit understands the Camp Honor requirements and is given the opportunity to participate.

Early Monday, scouts begin the adventure of qualifying to sit in the Council Ring of the Honor Camper. On Friday evening, those who qualify climax the adventure. Finally, those who achieve the Fifth Year Camp Honor become members of the camping alumni who are devoted to the ideals for which Pipestone stands and to the Buckeye Council Camp Program.

Merit Badges: What better place to earn several merit badges in a week's time that at summer camp. here is list of the 37 merit badges that were offered during the 1999 summer camp;

Archery,  Art,  Astronomy,  Basketry,  Bird study,  Bugling,  Camping,  Canoeing,  Cooking , Environmental Science,  Fishing,  Fish & Wildlife Management,  First Aid,   Forestry,  Geology , Horsemanship,  Indian Lore,  Insect Study,    Leatherwork,  Lifesaving,  Mammal Study,  Nature,   Oceanography,  orienteering,  Personal Fitness,  Pioneering,   Plant Science,  Reptile Study,  Rifle,  Rowing,  Sailing,   Shotgun,  Soil & Water Conservation,  Swimming,  Weather,   Wood Carving,  Wilderness Survival.

Ranger: Bob Kenyon                                 Camp: 330-738-2085

Gas heat, refrigerator, gas range with ovens, flush toilets, sleeping

accommodations for 24 (cot with mattresses), water inside and out

Wood burning stove, cooking shelter outside, sleeping accommodations

for 24 (cots with mattresses), water outside.

For 24 (cots with mattresses), water outside.

HOOVER LODGE WITHOUT KITCHEN (USE FEE: $30.00/$45.00 OUT-OF-COUNCIL)

Tables and benches or chairs;

Buckeye Council Kitchen Manager supervision required during use.

TENT CAMPING AT SEVEN RANGES (USE FEE: $5.00 PER

TROOP/$10.00 PLUS $2.00 PER CAMPER OUT-OF-COUNCIL)

Note: The Buckeye Council can, upon request, provide tentage and cooking equipment for all units who do not have tentage or cooking equipment available. Please note that this equipment is available at no charge for use on Buckeye Council owned camp properties ONLY. Any damage will be paid for by the unit.

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