Boy Scouts Of America

Programs: Camping - the dan beard council operates 16 camps during the summer months in addition to providing year-round camping facilities. Programs range from overnight programs one night to one week in length at our scout reservations and 3 weeks of day camp programs located throughout the greater cincinnati area. Their purpose is character development, physical fitness, life skills instructions and instilling the values of the scout oath and law. Total participants:5,870

council & district activities - the council holds activities throughout the year which include leadership & instructor training, venturing & exploring events, high adventure activities, recognition events and advancement programs. In addition, each district has events for the membership within its geographical boundaries. These activities include training, banquets, pinewood derby competitions and camporees. Total participants: 30,480 youth and 5,809 adults

scoutreach - in addition to the traditional scouting programs supported by the council, scoutreach programs are implemented throughout the low-income and united way designated communities in the tri-state areas. The outreach programs bring scouting to boys that otherwise may not have the option to participate. Program managers and program aides are subsidized by the council to coordinate programs for in-school and after-school programs. These programs focus on basic scouting skills and rank advancement and also include two weeks of a special week long day camp program called challenge camp. Total participants: 3,530