King Ding Dong 540 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Well life have been tossing me lemons again. A move may be in our future. How is Scouting in Columbus OH? The Council web site is rather bare. Link to post Share on other sites
Troop185 44 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I am from Michigan, and do not know anything about the Columbus area, BSA. However, every 2 - 3 years, we take a trip down, around Columbus, about 65 miles to Hocking Hills State Park, in Logan, OH. It is hard to believe, something like Hocking Hills is in Ohio. Lots and lots of waterfalls, and rocks for the scouts to climb on. Make sure you take a visit, and good luck. Link to post Share on other sites
LeCastor 641 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Hey, KDD! Long time now see. Good to have you back. I think Columbus is in the Simon Kenton Council. I have two Eagle Scout co-workers from the Heart of Ohio Council and they have nothing but goods things to say about Scouting in the area. As with anything, I think Scouting is what you make of it and with your attitude I think you'll be fine anywhere. Link to post Share on other sites
King Ding Dong 540 Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Thanks guys, I guess my question is more about the local council and its strength. We all know they are not equal. My current one is big, with big properties and I am also in a very strong district. I know 95 percent of scouting is at the unit level so it shouldn't make a huge difference. If I end up relocating there or somewhere else at least we can get into a good troop. My current one is getting better but has a long way to go. Life's lemons, recharter, crazy kids and a few other research projects have kept me from more than the occasional lurk here. Things should calm down in a few weeks. Link to post Share on other sites
Renax127 70 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Stay away from that stuff they call chili there. Oh and King island ain't too far. Mammoth Caves is about 4 hours away and AWESOME. S'all I got man Link to post Share on other sites
SeattlePioneer 144 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 You can shop around for troops using beascout.org As far as the council goes, I'd start by looking at the various districts to get an idea of their strengths and weaknesses, the kind of programs they offer and the extent of their volunteer leadership. Keep an eye on the council website over a period of months. Check out the kind of activities they have for both youth and adults. Link to post Share on other sites
Loomans 18 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I think Basementdweller is from that council, or nearby. Ohio has multiple councils, lots of BSA property, state and local parks for camping. Hocking Hills is beautiful, as stated above. I'm in Ohio but south of Columbus. Link to post Share on other sites
Sentinel947 1205 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I'm from Dan Beard Council in the greater Cincinnati area maybe an hour and half to the south. Good luck in Columbus. Wonderful city. Most of the good camping in the state is to the southeast of Columbus. Link to post Share on other sites
st0ut717 144 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I grew up in Ohio, I managed to escape. Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney Porter 104 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Stay away from that stuff they call chili there. Oh and King island ain't too far. S'all I got man That is Cincy which is not Columbus. Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney Porter 104 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I am in Westerville, which is a northeast subburb. I have been here 2.5 years. My experience would be at the cub level and I am somewhat knowledgable of the Westerville troops. Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney Porter 104 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 since you asdked about council properties here is a decent starting point http://www.skcscouts.org/facility-rental/ Link to post Share on other sites
T2Eagle 902 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 They have some really weird traditions there. I'm told that instead of Blue and Gold banquets they have Red and Gray celebrations. My troop has spent weekends at a couple of their camps. They seemed to be well run, and I got the impression that at least superficially the Council is competently run. Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney Porter 104 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 They have some really weird traditions there. I'm told that instead of Blue and Gold banquets they have Scarlet and Gray celebrations. My troop has spent weekends at a couple of their camps. They seemed to be well run, and I got the impression that at least superficially the Council is competently run. FTFY 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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