Tecumseh Council

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Military Family Fee Waiver

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The Military Family Fee Waiver will be effective June 1, 2026. Scouting America is committed to expanding access to Scouting for military-connected youth.

OVERVIEW

Scouting America is waiving the $85 national youth registration fee for eligible military families through a verification and code process during online registration.

  • Youth members only
  • New and renewing online registrations
  • funded nationally through philanthropic efforts

ELIGIBILITY

Youth in families with current service in:

  • Active Duty
  • Reserve
  • National Guard

FEE COVERAGE

  • $85 National Registration Fee – Waived

Reduced to $0 after verification and code application. Applies only to the national fee.

HOW IT WORKS

  1. National fee reduced to $0
  2. Select “Get Military Discount Code”
  3. Complete verification process
  4. Receive code
  5. Enter code at checkout
  6. National fee reduced to $0

ADDITIONAL COSTS

Local council, unit, optional add-on (e.g., Scout Life magazine), and processing fees may still apply.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHO QUALIFIES?

Eligible youth in Active Duty, Reserve, or National Guard families.

WHY DOES THE $85 FEE APPEAR?

The national fee appears at checkout and is removed after the verification code is applies.

WHAT DOES THE WAIVER COVER?

The waiver applies only to the national youth registration fee. Other local, unit, optional, and processing fees may still apply.

IS THIS AVAILABLE FOR ALL REGISTRATIONS?

No-this waiver is available for online registrations only.

Cub Scout Spook-O-Ree

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October 16-18, 2026 at Camp Birch

Information is subject to change. Please check this page closer to the event for updated information!

Event Information

Join us at Camp Birch on October 16-18 for our BIGGEST Cub Scout event of the year. This event is for Cub Scout age youth in kindergarten through 5th grade. Spook-O-Ree includes a weekend of camping! Don’t want to camp…that’s ok…just come out on Saturday for all the FUN!

Join us for these exciting activities and more: archery, BBs (1st grade and up), giant slingshots, pumpkin patch, maze, crafts, games, haunted trail, climbing tower (for Tecumseh Council Cub Scouts ONLY – requires pre-registration), hayride, fortune teller, and – of course – the SATURDAY NIGHT COSTUME CAMPFIRE DANCE PARTY!! Scout appropriate Halloween costumes may be worn all day.

Spook-O-Ree is all about Cub Scouts and their families experiencing the adventure of camp at their own pace. Except for the climbing tower (which requires pre-registration), all program areas are open throughout the day on Saturday. This allows Cub Scouts and their families to plan their own day and focus their time of activities of interest to their Cub Scouts.

All youth must be accompanied by an adult. No pets, smoking or vaping in camp.

Cost & Registration Dates

Cost includes lunch on Saturday, patch, activities and camping all weekend (camping is optional). Space is limited, so be sure to register early.

Cost if registered online by October 2, 2026:

  • FREE (included in the Council Fee) for currently registered Tecumseh Council Cub Scouts and Leaders
  • $25 per youth participant (Out-of-Council or sibling)
  • $15 per adult participant (Out-of-Council or parent/guardian)

Cost if registered after October 2, 2026:

  • $10 per person late fee for ALL!!

Online registration ends Wednesday, October 14 at 11:59 pm. All registrations after this will be taken at the door.

Payments are non-refundable!

Climbing Tower

To avoid long wait times for Tecumseh Council Cub Scouts, we are taking registrations for the Climbing Tower. There will be 68 available spots for Tecumseh Council Cub Scouts for the Climbing Tower on Saturday. The first 68 registered Tecumseh Council Cub Scouts to select a spot during registration will be able to climb! To register click the “Select Activities” button after entering the Scout’s personal information. Only available for online registrations. No siblings please – only registered Cub Scouts.

Pancake Breakfast

There will be a $7 per person all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast provided by the Order of the Arrow available on Saturday morning in the Dining Hall. Pre-registration while registering online is suggested. Walk-ins are available for breakfast (while supplies last).

Food Trucks

Food Trucks will be available on Saturday at an additional cost. We will post the food trucks on this page closer to the event once they are confirmed.

Schedule (subject to change)

Friday

  • 5-8 pm = Pack Leader check-in at the Dining Hall
  • 10 pm = Lights Out/Quiet Time (Units will enforce this on their own)

Saturday

  • 7-9 am = OA Pancake Breakfast in the Dining Hall ($7 per person)
  • 8-10 am = Day-of individual check in at the Cart Shed (Parking Lot)
  • 8:45 am = Flag Raising at the Climbing Tower
  • 9 am-12 pm = Open Activities
  • 11:30 am-1:30 pm = Lunch pickup at the Dining Hall (activity areas closed from 12-1 pm)
  • 1-4:30 pm = Open Activities
  • 4:30 pm = A Scouts Own Religious Service
  • 5-7:30 pm = Scary Haunted Cabin (Pine Tree Cabin)
  • 7:30 pm = Costume Dance Party at the Council Ring
  • 8 pm = Campfire at the Council Ring
  • 10 pm = Lights Out/Quiet Time (Units will enforce this on their own)

Sunday

  • 7 am = Gates open
  • 10 am = All units have checked out of camp

*Schedule is subject to change

Campsite Assignments

Campsites are assigned by staff based on the number of participants camping with each Pack. Campsite assignments will be posted below the week prior to the event.

2026 Cub Scout Spook-O-Ree FlyerDownload

Flag Day 250

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Flag Day 250 Red, White & YOU! is Sunday, June 14 from 4 to 7:30 pm at the Greene County Fairgrounds (120 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH). All Scouts are welcome to come and help!

Digital Resource Guide

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What is a Digital Resource Guide?

A Digital Resource Guide supplements merit badge pamphlets by consolidating current and relevant learning resources in one place.

Designed to be accessible and self-paced, the guide uses videos and interactive elements to support independent and engage learning.

The guide offers practical tools and ideas to help leaders organize meetings and tailor instruction to varying knowledge levels.

This is a supplemental learning guide, NOT a replacement-tool. The guide supports traditional merit badge learning alongside a counselor by bridging printed materials with interactive, real-world applications.

Check it out here: https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/digital-resource-guides/

Safeguarding Youth Refresher Training

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The new Safeguarding Youth Refresher Training has launched to help you renew this annual required training. 

If you have completed the full Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) course and it is currently active or has expired within the last 7 days, you are eligible to take the Refresher Training. 

If your full SYT training has been expired for 7 days or more, you will need to complete the full Safeguarding Youth Course again before receiving credit. 

If you have not taken the full 90-minute Safeguarding Youth Course, you must take that before taking the 20-minute refresher. If you take the 20-minute refresher but don’t take the full course, you will not get credit for SYT.

Participants taking the Refresher Training must successfully pass the exam on the first attempt to receive credit for the Y01 training code. If the exam is not passed, the system will automatically route you to the full Safeguarding Youth Course to ensure a complete review of the material. Once the refresher exam is failed, the refresher course cannot be relaunched, and the full course must be completed. 

The Safeguarding Youth Refresher Training will be available in English and Spanish in the Volunteer Learn Center under the following course titles: 

  • Safeguarding Youth Refresher 
  • Curso de actualización SYT 

Thank you for your continued commitment to safeguarding youth and helping ensure a safe environment for all. 

Wilderness First Aid Course (16 hours)

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Wilderness First Aid, or “WFA”, refers to training that focuses on prevention, assessment, and treatment for an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care by a physician and/or rapid transport is over an hour away from advanced care.  WFA courses are intended for anyone planning a remote high adventure (all BSA high-adventure bases require at least one person per trek to be current in WFA, and more is highly recommended). 

Youth (14 years old and up) and adult Scout leaders are encouraged to take this 16-hour WFA course based on the specific curriculum developed by the BSA, which includes a management dimension that most courses fail to address. Participants will likely find it the most valuable program they’ll ever take.

More information may be found on Scouting America’s Wilderness First Aid webpage: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/wilderness-fa/.

This will be a hybrid class, requiring 8 hours of video-based lecture to be completed prior to the 8-hour in person session. A minimum of 6 participants are required to run a course; once the minimum is reached, participants will receive a link to complete the online portion. Please register early to give everyone adequate time to complete the online portion!

DATE: Saturday, May 30, 2026 (7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – subject to change)

LOCATION:  Peace Lutheran Church (subject to change)

COST:  $35 at the door; checks may be made out to “Hunter Marks” (Includes certification, handouts, & light refreshments; OPTIONAL hard copy field guide can be purchased for an additional $30)

CERTIFICATION:  Emergency Care & Safety Institute’s “Wilderness First Aid – BSA,” valid for two years.

RESERVATION:  Complete this form https://forms.gle/FLorpcAx6ppN4qBT6 prior to 9 May.

NOTE:  Additional instructions will be sent directly to participants upon registration. CPR/AED certification is a prerequisite to WFA. Participants must bring their certificate of completion from the online WFA course to the in-person course.

QUESTIONS: Erin Marks at hunter.erin.marks@gmail.com

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