The Buckeye Council's Pipestone Award is unique in Scouting. For seventy 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 on 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.

 All Pipestone requirements must be completed by 12:00 noon on Friday.

Each Scout troop can honor worthy members of their unit by electing them to the Order of the Arrow. Membership in the Order of the Arrow is composed of those Scouts and Explorers who are outstanding campers and who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. When a Scout is chosen, it is a clear sign that he is held in the highest regard by his fellow campers. Arrowmen are reminded that they were inducted "not so much for what you have done, but for what you are expected to do."

a AMONG THE GOALS AND PURPOSES OF WEBELOS RESIDENT CAMP:

1. Become familiar with the natural surrounding at camp.

2. To learn and use new Scouting skills.

3. Become acquainted with Seven Ranges Scout Reservation.

4. Participate in the camp residence program.

5. Become familiar with and participate in an organized waterfront operation.

6. Participate in a camp-wide campfire program.

Packs register their Webelos to attend Webelos Resident Camp as units. They may be combined with boys from other units once at camp. The boys stay in camp the entire time during their session. Meals are taken in the Akela Shelter, and are provided by the kitchen facility at Camp Algonkin.

Activities start at 7:00 a.m. sharp daily, and continue until taps at 10:00 p.m. The staff remains in residence during the sessions. Activities in the past have included swimming, BB guns, archery, leatherwork, nature, cooking, hiking, Scoutcraft skills, Good Turn projects, flag raising, and retreat ceremonies, campfires and ceremonies.

As required for Day Camp, the Resident Camp and staff are inspected and maintain National Standards. The Camp Director and Program Director are nationally accredited at the National Camp School. While minor first aid may be administered at Camp Akela, Webelos Resident Camp utilizes the first aid facility located at the Deaver Administration Building.

It is highly encouraged that an adult accompany each Webelos in camp. This is to share the outdoor experience as well as to offer help when needed.

The boys need to bring only clothes for the four days, sleeping needs (sleeping bag and pad), and toiletries. They are expected to be in uniform for the evening retreat ceremony and evening meal. There is no need for any backpacking gear or any special outdoor gear except a poncho. A list of the needed camp items is included in the Webelos Resident Camp leaders Guide for the unit leaders.

There is a Camp Honors Program, known as the HAWK (Honor Akela With Knowledge). This is a unique program whereby the resident camper earns his HAWK award during his stay in camp by participating in the scheduled program, taking part in a service project, remembering his Cub Scout Promise, and being a part of the campfire program.

It is the intent of the Webelos Resident Camp Program to show the boys the operation of the Boy Scout Camp adjacent to Camp Akela, and to have the boys experience some of the activities and fun that they will be involved in when they return as Boy Scouts.