OVERVIEW

Seven Ranges Scout Reservation is operated by BSA Buckeye Council based in Canton Ohio. The Reservation encompasses about 900 acres including a 40 acres lake, dining hall, various program areas and 25 campsites. The camp is located east of Canton in Carroll county, out and away from the city lights which allows for some excellent night time star viewing.

Troop 555 has offered Seven Ranges as a summer camp experience for scouts since 1997. This season will be our 16th consecutive year in attendance.

Camp week (4): July 7 – July 13 Campsite: Tecumseh

Good Turn: May 3-4

Cost of the program Scouts: $280.00 Adults: $110.00

Scouts that worked the tree lot this past year will receive $100.00 from the Troop towards their camp fees

CAMP PROGRAM

A strong local history of scouting values and involvement contribute to a solid program. Proven scouting development methods are reinforced with SPL leadership, teamwork, scouting skills, manners and discipline. A sign that hangs in the dining hall states;

“Manners Make’th the Man” Activities await from Sunday‘s opening campfire thru Saturday’s breakfast. Campsite inspections, dining hall duty, Thunderbird Hill, Vespers, O.A ceremony, Merit badge classes, free time/open program, Thursday evening campfires, Hutchs’ run/trail and various team building competitions are just a few…. Scouts interact, learn and grow each in their own way. A variety of over 40 merit badges are offered along with numerous learning/training opportunities for scouts and adults some of which include;

John Burroughs Award Available to those that demonstrate outstanding knowledge and interest in the study of nature. 3 levels available

Adult leader training Basic and specific training including Scoutmaster specific/Outdoor skills in a week-long series

HONORS PROGRAM

In 1926, a camp honors program was developed by C. L. Riley, Charles Mills, I.W. Delp and George Deaver. Known as "Pipestone", the program was eventually expanded to five degrees, one of which could be earned each summer. The program's intent was the rewarding of Scout campers who excelled in advancement and scouting spirit during their week in camp with an experience, and a token of that experience which would capture their imaginations. An Indian ceremony was a natural choice of a vehicle to convey this message and token. The valley of the Tuscarawas was a prime area of Indian activity as attested by the history of the area. The program teaches leadership, teamwork, discipline, scouting skills, ecology, astronomy, service and continued regular scout rank advancement. While the program is voluntary, many scouts choose to participate and take advantage of the values, skills, teachings and camaraderie.

MERIT BADGES

*New offering for 2013

Archery Astronomy Basketry Bird Study Camping Canoeing Chess* Citizenship in the Nation* Communications Composite Materials* Electricity* Emergency Preparedness Energy Environmental Science Fire Safety First Aid Fishing Forestry Geocaching Geology Indian Lore Kayaking Leatherworking Lifesaving Mammal Study Nature Nuclear Science* Orienteering Painting Pioneering Radio Reptile and Amphibian Study Rifle Shooting Rowing Scouting Heritage Search and Rescue* Shotgun Shooting Soil & Water Conservation Space Exploration* Surveying* Swimming Traffic Safety* Weather Wilderness Survival Wood Carving Woodwork

CAMP HISTORY

Seven Ranges was established in 1987, when the camp Tuscazoar program was combined with camp Buckeye. Camp Tuscazoar was founded and began serving scouts in 1924 with a gift of 65 acres of land from Frank G. Hoover. (the dining hall is named in honor of him) The camp was located along the Tuscarawas River near Zoarville. A combination of these two is how the camp was named. The camp grew into the mid 1930’s until a WPA program was established to build a new dam and watershed area for Dover. The program survived as additional land was secured just south of the original camp and thrived until closing in 1986. Almost immediately camp alumni formed the Camp Tuscazoar Foundation to preserve camping in the area. To date, about 350 acres have been acquired and the grounds contain a museum of scouting and camping memorabilia.

BOY SCOUT TROOP

SEVEN RANGES SCOUT

RESERVATION

SUMMER CAMP 2013

JULY 7 – JULY 13