Awards Specific to the Buckeye Council
There are several awards and patches that are specific to the Buckeye Council.
These are avaliable for purchase at the front desk at the Council Service Center
Polar Bear
The Polar Bear Award is a council-level award to honor those Scouts and Scouters who extend their camping experience through the winter months. The Polar Bear Award can be earned by any Buckeye Council registered Boy Scout, Venture Scout, Explorer or adult leader. Webelos Scouts camping with a Boy Scout Troop, except during scheduled camporees, are also eligible for this award. Read more here Currently Out of Stock on 1st year, on order.
1st Class 1st Year
Get recognized for earning your First Class Rank within your first year in Boy Scouts. Read more here
Good Camper Award
The Buckeye Council Good Camper Award has been established as a way to recognize those scouts and scouters who exhibit Scout Spirit while meeting specific camping related requirements.
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Environmental Strip
The Environmental Interpreter strip is offered to recognize those who have a basic understanding of the local environment and the ability to interpret this for others. This strip is worn above the right hand shirt pocket on the BSA uniform. Scouts and leaders may earn this award by attending both Troop Naturalist sessions offered through the Ecology Staff during Summer Camp at Seven Ranges.
Hutch's Trail Patch
Hutch's Trail was developed by the Summer Camp Staff and Alumni in hopes of providing a means by which Scouts could come to love and appreciate the diversity the entire Reservation has to offer. Named after Thomas Hutchins, the first recorded man to survey the area, the trail winds through many scenic environments and creates the opportunity for memorable sights and sounds. We hope you’ll help preserve and enjoy the serenity of the “Beaver Pond”, and the old world mystique of the “Forgotten Pines”. Experience the magnificence of our man-made dam, which creates the 40- acre Lake Don Brown and step back into history as you pass through the “Lost Valley”. The Trail is a perimeter trail that basically encircles Seven Ranges. It is composed of five loops of varying length and difficulty. The entire trail takes approximately 4 hours to complete and covers 8 miles. We suggest all hikers wear long pants and take along a canteen. As always, utilize the buddy system when hiking and share your trip plan with your unit before beginning. Ask your Camp Commissioner for a map and more information on hiking Hutch’s Trail.
Fundamental Requirements and Outdoor Growth (F.R.O.G.) Patch
F.R.O.G. is a program designed specifically for the younger Scout who has not been to summer camp before. The purpose of the program is to help young Scouts make a smooth transition to camp life. Sometimes the idea of taking a merit badge and being at camp for the first time seems a little daunting to the new Scout. The idea of F.R.O.G. is to teach this Scout the skills to function in the camp environment. The program is designed for Scouts who are new to camp and Scouting. It is limited to those Scouts under the age of 13. Most of the requirements covered in the program will be for Tenderfoot Rank. F.R.O.G. may not be appropriate for Scouts who have more camping experience. F.R.O.G. meets from 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM Monday through Thursday plus one additional “late night” Tuesday night. During the morning session, Scouts will tackle fundamental requirements of Scouting and explore different program areas in camp where they will be introduced to the program. The F.R.O.G. Staff will ensure that the Scouts are exposed to the skills necessary to complete 10 parts of a rank to qualify for Pipestone. This instruction may cover such topics as knife and axe use, fire building, knot tying, plant identification, hiking, citizenship, physical fitness, first aid and the patrol method. An advancement card will also be delivered to Scoutmaster’s mailboxes to show what was covered with each individual Scout for the week. The F.R.O.G. program ends in time for Scouts who are learners or beginners to attend classes at the waterfront. If a first-year Scout is a swimmer, he may elect to take one of the merit badges recommended for first-year Scouts during the 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM class time. On Tuesday, F.R.O.G. campers will meet at 8:00 PM to participate in a late night outing to include snacks and a campfire.
A daily record will be posted at the dining hall to keep leaders up to date on their Scouts’ progress. The F.R.O.G. staff will not pass Scouts on any requirements , instead they will keep track of what instruction the Scout was presented. It is up to the unit leader to decide if the Scout has an acceptable knowledge of each skill.
Those participating in F.R.O.G. may purchase the exclusive F.R.O.G. patch at the Trading Post.
Survivor Patch
This biennial program consists of four components, which push participants both physically and mentally. The four components are: 1) Complete Mile Swim BSA, 2) Complete Hutch’s Run, 3) Participate in the Field Sports Challenge(pick any 3 of 4 events), and 4) Earn the Paul Bunyan Award (Earn Totin’ Chip, Teach Totin’ Chip, and fell and limb a tree or complete a conservation project.) The Survivor Award is open to both youth and adults. All requirements must be completed during your week in camp. Completed sign-off sheets must be turned in to the Commissioner Director mailbox no later than noon on Friday. Blank sign-off sheets are available in the Scoutmaster Lounge or from the commissioner staff. Upon successful completion of the Seven Ranges Survivor program, participants will be awarded a distinctive Survivor patch and be recognized in the dining hall on Saturday morning. Ask your Commissioner for more information.
Training Excellence Award Emblem (Boy Scouts)
Training Excellence Award Emblem (Cub Scouts)
Scoutmaster Merit Badge
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