Tecumseh Council

Boy Scouts of America

Events

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

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

Sporting Clays Classic benefitting Tecumseh Council

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Tecumseh Council Sporting Clays Classic takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at the Mad River Sportsman Club (1055 County Hwy 25 S.,  Bellefontaine, OH 43311). Please register online by May 31, 2026.

Cost

  • $100 – Individual Shooter
  • $400 – Team of Four

Schedule

  • 9:00 am – Registration
  • 10:00 am – Range Goes Live
  • Lunch

What to bring:

  • Personal Eye and Ear Protection
  • Shotgun (minimum one per team)
  • Shotgun Shells for a 100 bird shoot
  • Ammunition available for purchase at range while available

Who

  • Experienced and Novice Shooters

Awards

  • Awards for both Individuals and Teams

Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Presenting Sponsor:  $2000 (Includes 2 4-person teams & signage)
  • Beverage Sponsor:  $1000 (Includes 1 4-person team & signage)
  • Lunch Sponsor:  $1250 (Includes 1 4-person team & signage)
  • Station Sponsor:  $100 (Includes signage)

Questions

Contact Mike Taylor at 937-371-0978 or mike.taylor@scouting.org for more information.

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)

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National Youth Leadership Training will take place May 31-June 6, 2026 at Camp Birch.

Course Overview

National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.

Built on the legacy of past JLT successes, the new NYLT integrates the best of modern leadership theory with the traditional strengths of the Scouting experience. Through activities, presentations, challenges, discussions, and audio-visual support, NYLT participants will be engaged in a unified approach to leadership that will give them the skill and confidence to lead well. Through a wide range of activities, games, and adventures, participants will work and play together as they put into action the best Scouting has to offer.

Throughout the course, the staff will be modeling the concepts and skills that are the core content of the course.

Each session combines knowledge with building a foundation of practical skills that enable scouts to lead.

Leadership Topics

  • Personal and Team Vision
  • SMART Goals & Planning
  • Leading & Teaching with EDGE
  • Performance Assessment tools
  • Problem Solving
  • Making Ethical Decisions
  • Diversity — Valuing People
  • Effective Communication
  • Conflict Resolution

Who May Attend?

Young men or women who are currently registered with Scouting America or Venturing, have attended an extended camp outing (4 or more days), attained First Class rank, and be 13 years old by May 31, 2026. Scouts should be able to pack their own gear and hike 2 miles.

Important Dates

  • May 8, 2026: Online Registration Ends
  • May 31-June 6, 2026: NYLT

We will invite Scouts and parents to a zoom orientation meeting prior to the start of NYLT.

Where is the Training?

  • Camp Birch
  • 4057 Swimming Pool Road
  • Yellow Springs, OH 45387
  • 937-325-6449

Registration

All registrations are done online. One NYLT spot for each Troop in Tecumseh Council was included in the 2026 Council Fee. Scoutmasters and Committee Chairs will be emailed a Discount Code that must be entered while registering their one FREE Scout (enter the Discount Code by clicking the “Apply Discounts” button). Refunds will not be given to Troops who register their FREE Scout without the Discount Code. Additional Scouts or out-of-council cost is $325 per Scout. The first 40 to register will fill and close registration for this NYLT course.

Please let the NYLT course director know ASAP of any food allergies or special medical needs.

Fees paid are non-refundable. Contact the Tecumseh Council Scout Executive to discuss your specific situation.

Who can we contact for more information?

NYLT Course Director

NYLT Assistant Course Director

NYLT Advisor

Golf Outing benefiting Tecumseh Council

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Tecumseh Council Scouting America’s premier charity golf event will be held at Reid Park Golf Course on Monday, August 24, 2026.  Golfers of all skill levels are invited to participate in this four person scramble.  All proceeds go to support Scouting locally, so select a team, enter the competition, and support Scouting in your community.  It’s a round of golf for you, adventures of a lifetime for a youth.

Your participation in this year’s tournament shows you care about what is happening to kids. Scouting is the fun, exciting program that builds better young people who make our country better through:

Leadership: Scouting prepares young people for a lifetime of thoughtful, responsible, values-based leadership.

Achievement: The Scouting experience includes learning valuable skills and achieving meaningful goals.

Character: Scouting helps shape and build youth in qualities that guide good decision-making in life.

Service: Scouting teaches youth to look beyond themselves to find more than they thought possible.

Stewardship: Through Scouting’s outdoor experiences, youth learn to appreciate our world and our place in it.

To register, please contact Rob Lavoie at Rob.Lavoie@Scouting.org.

2026 Golf Outing Flyer v1Download

Range & Target Activities Saturdays

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ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT! You can register online for Morning Session, Afternoon Session, or both. You can pre-purchase one ammo ticket during online registration. More ammo tickets are available to purchase day of event. Please bring cash or check.

Organized by the Tecumseh Council Range & Target Activity Committee

Open to Scouts BSA Troops, Venture Crews and Adults

2026 Dates

  • May 16, 2026 – ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE!
  • September 19, 2026 – Online registration coming soon!

Location

Camp Hugh Taylor Birch Ranges

Time

  • Morning Session from 9 am to noon (75 max participants)
  • Afternoon Session from 1 to 4 pm (75 max participants)

Online Registration

Online registration is now required for this event. Select Morning Session and/or Afternoon Session during registration process. One ammo ticket can be purchased during registration process. 

Cost

Each session is $5 per shooter and includes access to all three Ranges. 

More ammo tickets will be available to purchase on day-of-event with cash or check ONLY (no credit cards).

  • Ammo Ticket Cost:
    • Shotgun – $5 (12 shots of 20 gauge)
    • Rifle – $5 (25 shots of .22LR AMMO per shooter or distributed among several shooters in the same unit in 1 sitting). This amount of ammo can be shot in 20-25 minutes.
    • Muzzle Loader – $5 (5 shots) – Requires a NRA-NMLRA Muzzle Loader instructor (staffed as needed)
    • Archery – FREE

NO REFUNDS on lost or unused ammo tickets or wrist bands. Ammo tickets are presented to each NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO). Ammo purchased at the Range MUST be used at the range.

Cost Example

Scout A purchases a MORNING Session Wrist Band and wants to shoot only archery = total cost is $5 for Wrist Band.

Scouts B purchases an AFTERNOON Session Wrist Band and shoots #25 shots of .22 Rifle, and #12 shots of Shotgun, and spends the rest of the day on the Archery Range = $5 (22LR #25 shots) + $5 (Shotgun #12 shots) + $5 (Range Band) = total cost is $15.

Other Information

  • Online registration required. 
  • A parent or leader must accompany each youth.
  • Troop MUST provide a roster of all youth shooters attending AND the Unit permission slip signed by the parent/guardian permitting Rifle, Shotgun and Archery activity to be collected at the Range BEFORE being issued Range access. Any non-shooters or without a permission slip will be spectators.
  • Bring your own “ok to start” Blue Card if working on completing the Rifle, Shotgun or Archery Merit Badge.
  • If attending as a Unit, please bring a roster of participants.
  • Group size can be the entire Unit or  Patrol, or just individual Scouts looking for open shooting or Merit Badge qualifications (bring your signed Blue Card).
  • Open to registered Camp Birch weekend campers or day of walk ins.
  • Archery, Shotgun, and Rifle Ranges will be staffed with NRA Certified Instructors/RSOs/USAA Archery Instructors.
  • All participants will receive a basic safety range briefing.
  • 20 Minute rotation at Archery and Rifle Range (or as needed).
  • Range Capacity (per rotation): Archery 8, Rifle 8, Shotgun 1.
  • Shot count will be recorded.
  • NO PERSONAL AMMUNITION OR FIREARMS, BOWS, ARROWS ARE PERMITTED.
  • Shotgun Clays are always limited, so units may provide their own.
  • If you are not a registered weekend camper, please stop by the Camp Office to check in before walking back to the Ranges to participate so they know you are in camp. This includes ALL non-shooters accompanying shooters.
  • All instructors are BSA Archery/Rifle/Shotgun Merit Badges Counselors. Scouts must present Blue Cards and let the Instructor know you need an appropriate target for recording purposes (Shooting Qualifier Rifle). Special bulls-eye targets can be brought to the range. If Scout is just starting the Merit Badge process, the full requirements of the Merit Badge will not be able to be completed in one day.
  • Weather Cancellation policy: if temps are < 40 degrees or heavy rain/thunderstorms
  • Ammo can be DONATED to Council for use for the event on the range – Please alert DG Adams dg98adams@yahoo.com 937-206-1799 so arrangements can be made BEFORE the event to receive the ammo.
    • Donated ammo will need to be in the original box, in usable condition, and please write the unit# and purchase date on the box.
    • Unused donated ammo WILL NOT be returned.
    • Rifle Ammo must be 22LR 40 grain, or Shotgun Ammo must be 20-gauge trap (no reloads).

Permission Form

Range & Target Activity Permission Form

Questions?

For more information, please contact DG Adams at dg98adams@yahoo.com or 937-206-1799

Cowboy Action Shooting – Fridays during Summer Camp 

Cowboy Action includes –

  • two Shotgun shells at Clay targets
  • Six 22LR shots with a Lever Action Rifle at a resetting STEEL target
  • And twelve 22LR shots from a single shot revolver pistol at STEEL targets.

* Recognition – Bandanna (and eventually “Deputy Patches when available”)

  • Age Requirement for CowBoy Action:
  • Scouts BSA and Venture  Scouts who are over the age of 14, or are 13 and have completed the eighth grade, may participate in this activity.
  • All youth participants are required to have written permission from their parent or guardian before they can take part in the program. We will have blank forms at the Range.
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