Welcome to the Erie Shores Council BSA!!
WE HAVE MOVED!!
While we await the construction of the new Service Center (Check out The Legacy) at the front of the property, the Scout Shop Store will be temporarily located in the Ford Center at Camp Miakonda along with the Registration/Advancement and Camp/Program Departments. Administration services and Popcorn/Special Events will be in Rotary Cabin. Our phone and fax numbers as well as all email addresses remain the same. Click here for a map on how to enter the camp. REMEMBER--Drive SLOWLY...keep an eye out for wildlife. Deer..geese..raccoons...turtles....Tigers..Bobcats...Bears...Wolfs...and Tenderfeet!
SUMMER HOURS - June 1 - September 6
The Erie Shores Council provides outstanding Scouting programs to the youth of Northwest Ohio in Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Wood and eastern Fulton Counties. Programs are operated by age levels mixing lots of fun together with outdoor activities.
Tiger Cubs. A first-grade boy joins along with an adult family member for at-home activities plus a monthly event with other Tiger Cub boys and adults.
Cub Scouts. Games, crafts, sports, skills, camping—it’s all here in this neighborhood– and family– centered program for boys in second through fifth grades.
Boy Scouts. While delivering on the promise of outdoor adventure, Boy Scouting places emphasis on leadership, values, service, and lifetime skills. Special opportunities include summer camp, national and international jamborees, and trips to high adventure bases.
Venturing. A youth development program for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the 8th grade) through 20 years of age whose purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.
Click here for more details. JoinScouting.org
We have a full service Scout Shop with a wide variety of Scouting items and are the proud owner of two of the finest camps that have been consistently honored with top ratings. The camps have full time resident rangers, archery ranges, BB gun and rifle ranges, obstacle courses, COPE courses, activity fields, rappelling towers, canoes, rowboats, sailboats, and many other exciting things for boys to experience and learn about. Check out the Camping section and link into an adventure!
Once again, welcome to Scouting in Northwest Ohio!
2009 Annual Report
Strategic Long Range Plan
Privacy Policy
To obtain a copy of the most recent Council financial statements and/or Executive Board Directory, please email your request to erieshores@bsamail.org. To view data of the Erie Shores Council, BSA, go to www.guidestar.org. Guidestar is a nonprofit agency that collects and publishes data (Tax Returns, IRS Form 990) of all charities nationwide.
Richard L. Fisher
Scout Executive/CEO
Centennial Leadership Center
The Legacy Campaign: Building Honor for the Future
Nearly 1 million youth in Northwest Ohio have benefitted from Scouting programs since 1910. Today, one of every five youth in Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wood Counties is involved in Scouting.
A power point presentation explaining and outlining the campaign to build and create the new Centennial Leadership Center is being shared with Scouters around the council area. You can preview the presentation by clicking here.
The Legacy Brochure and Dedication Opportunities
Toledo Blade April 7, 2010 - Miakonda Focus of Scouts' Anniversary
Hal Munger's Letter to Board Members & Scouters
The Legacy Campaign: Building Honor for the Future Pledge Form
LEGACY CONTRIBUTIONS As of August 27, 2010
COUNCIL EAGLE SCOUT CSP'S. You can purchase a special council shoulder patch for your Eagle Scout. Erie Shores Council Eagle Scouts qualify for the red border. Any Eagle Scout can purchase the white border patch, and the gold border CSP's will be available this fall for those who earn the rank of Eagle Scout during 2010. Check out the informational flyers and the collector's patches (with misspelling). Patches can be purchased at the Council Scout Shop store.
BSA 100TH ANNIVERSARY
Boy Scouting is celebrating its centennial in 2010 with events nationwide that honor past achievements and affirm Scouting's commitment to inspire and prepare future generations.
BSA Centennial Silver Dollar
Since the law was signed in the fall of 2008 authorizing the minting of 350,000 silver dollar coins in recognition of the BSA’s 100th Anniversary, there has been almost nonstop interest in when the coins would be available, and how to order one. Now, the time is here!
On March 23, the United States Mint will make available for sale the BSA Centennial Silver Dollar. Proceeds from the coin surcharges will benefit the BSA National Foundation in efforts to bring Scouting into underserved communities. Beginning at noon ET on the 23rd, coins can be ordered through the U.S. Mint at www.usmint.gov or at 1-800-USA-MINT. For the first thirty days, the proof coin will be offered at $39.95 and the uncirculated coin will be offered at $33.95, after which the prices will be $43.95 and $35.95, respectively.
Visit the coin webpage on the 100 Years of Scouting website. There, you’ll find information about the coin and its honorary chairman Judge William S. Sessions.
MANY SPECIAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS will be taking place in Northwest Ohio to help celebrate Scouting's history from special Pinewood Derby Races in January to the Council Camporee at Maumee Bay State Park in October.
Click here to see a presentation of the Century of Values Tour.
Click here to view the Erie Shores Council 100th Anniversary Brochure.
Click here to view the Erie Shores Anniversary Patch w/Rockers and Requirements. Each unit will get 2 free leaders patches and a free patch for each youth. Rockers can be purchased at the Scout Shop after completion of the requirements. PATCHES ARE NOW AVAILABLE.
Click here to see the National BSA Year of Celebration patch and requirements.
HISTORIC MERIT BADGES: PATHFINDER, SIGNALER, TRACKING AND CARPENTRY ARE NOW AVAILABLE. The requirements for these merit badges can be found at http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges.aspx or by clicking here.
Merit Badge Counselors that are currently registered will be able to sign off on these merit badges.
100th ANNIVERSARY EVENTS:
- Memorial Day Parade - Toledo
- Historical Woodlawn Cemetery Project
- Centennial Camporee
- Ten Commandment Hike
- Annual Council Scouter Recognition Dinner
- Environmental Stewardship and Environmental Projects
- Environmental Projects Contacts
- NYLT
- 2010 Wood Badge
