Beaumont Scout Reservation

Holiday Hours

Dear Fellow Scouters,

Thank you for your support during our Thanksgiving break. Each of you respecting our staff's need for time away, allowed everyone to come back refreshed and boosted productivity. As I mentioned in my last announcement, we will be observing another quiet period during December beginning 5:00 PM Wednesday, December 22 through Monday, January 3.

To really encourage our entire staff to truly be present with their families and throttle back to recharge, we will be implementing another quiet period to include all forms of communication as well as any meetings or events during this time. Specifically, what that means is that in addition to the Unit Service Center and the Firelands Scout Shop and Trading Post being closed, the staff will not be available to read, listen or respond to any calls, emails, texts, or social media posts or requests or attend any in-person or virtual meetings or events during the following days:

  • Beginning at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, December 22 through 9:00 am on Monday, January 3.

We will however respond to any emergency requests through our member care email address which will be manned by an “officer of the day” during the aforementioned periods. To reach us during those days, please email lecmembercare@scouting.org.

In addition, please note the following:

  • Both Firelands and Beaumont Scout Reservations will be closed during the quiet period.

  • The Firelands Scout shop will be closed starting Monday, December 20, 2021 through 3:00 pm Monday, January 3, 2022 when they open again.

  • The Cleveland Scout shop will be closed beginning at 5:00 pm on Thursday, December 23 through 10:00 am on Monday, January 3, 2022 when they open again. Regular business hours can be found HERE.

Please help us by planning accordingly and supporting our staff during the holiday season.

Thanks for all that you do for young people and families across Northeast Ohio! I pray that the holiday season brings blessings and needed time to enjoy it in the manner you are accustomed to.

Yours in Scouting,

Marc

News from Beaumont Scout Reservation

Summer Camp 2020 Update

We are excited to share good news today! This morning the Lake Erie Council Executive Board with the approval of the state voted to commence operations at Beaumont Scout Reservation for Scouts BSA Resident camp. This means that we will be operating summer camp this summer!

Yesterday, we were all waiting in anticipation of an announcement about resident camps during the daily press conference of Governor Dewine. Between 3:00 PM and 5:18 PM, it seemed that all hope was extinguished for offering summer camp this year. However, at 5:19 PM we received a signed order from Dr. Amy Acton with opening procedures giving resident camps permission to open immediately. Our operations plan, which was submitted to the Ashtabula County Board of Health, mimics the opening procedures provided to us by the state.

All of this being said, we are excited to get started this summer. If your troop hasn't registered for Beaumont Scout Reservation BSA Resident camp yet, you can do so by contacting Philip Williams or Noah Boksansky. There are a couple of notes below that you should keep in mind.

  1. Please make sure that you and your Scouts are checking temperatures 14-days before arrival. Attached below is the form for tracking temperatures before arrival.

  2. The program that was released last week will be closely followed, however, patrols of 8 or less must stay consistent throughout the week. Additionally, patrols camping at the campsite will need to be separated to follow the procedures outlined in the letter from the state.

  3. Troops using troop lodges will need to use room separators for separating campers. Up to 10 campers can stay in each room.

More information will be coming, but I am so excited to be able to offer Summer Camp this year! 

Tonight at 8:00 PM, the LEC team will be hosting a Facebook live on the LEC Facebook page to give further details.

Temperature Recording Form

Directors Form

Updates on Scouts BSA Resident Camp and Camp Stigwandish

Dear LEC Family, 

This is the first of two updates this week. You can expect the second one on Wednesday.

This update includes important information on:

  1. SBSA Resident Camp at Beaumont

  2. The Legacy of Camp Stigwandish

SBSA Resident Camp at Beaumont

In my last email dated May 22, I shared that the ONLY “decision” about SBSA resident camp that we could have made at this point is to CANCEL. While it has always been our hope to create a path forward to safely operate camp this summer, we realize that we cannot reasonably expect everyone to hang on indefinitely as we await approval from the state to operate. Therefore, the following has been determined:

  • Week 1 of Scouts BSA Resident Camp at Beaumont Scout Reservation (June 14-20) will not operate.  

  • Prior to making this decision, our camp leadership reached out to all our Week 1 units and are currently assisting them with choosing another week.

  • If the Governor/State does NOT lay out plans for resident camp tomorrow, we will no longer pursue our plans to offer SBSA resident camp this summer.

  • I encourage you to tune-in to his daily COVID-19 update at 2:00 pm so you can hear it for yourself.

  • If resident camps ARE addressed, then we will determine with our board on Wednesday if we can meet the requirements as laid out AND a formal announcement will come sometime on Wednesday.

  • As a reminder, we will follow all state and CDC guidelines.

I want to thank you for your patience as we have navigated this journey together. The trail has been arduous, but we are close to the end.

The Legacy of Camp Stigwandish

Ninety years ago, community leaders of Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula Counties established a camp to provide outdoor adventures for the young men of their communities.  Camp Stigwandish served that purpose for 90 years creating a lifetime of memories and countess Scouting stories.  As you know, following a comprehensive study of occupancy and needed improvements of all LEC properties, the Board of Director’s made the difficult decision to divest Camp Stigwandish.  They chose to auction the property as they felt they could realize the best return for the future of Scouting.  This past Saturday, May 30, 2020, Kiko Auctioneers held that auction on behalf of the Lake Erie Council.  

The auction resulted in $1,649,700 which was designated by the board to be invested into the remaining council properties or to fund significant programs in the future.  

These funds ensure that that the goal of those visionary leaders from ninety years ago will continue to live on.  Funding future projects is not the only legacy that Stigwandish will leave.  Over the past months, groups of volunteers and staff have been dismantling, packing, and moving program equipment, shelters, and memorabilia from Camp Stigwandish to Beaumont Scout Reservation.  Many thanks to Jeff Olree, Terri and Larry Andrews, John and Lisa Shrock, Kim Wheatly, Chris Fortunato, Brian Belfi, Muffy Wheatly, David Metzger, Frank Dworning, Anthony Dworning, Jacob Brown, Bear Roloff and many more for the hard work that made this task happen.

There is an old saying in the outdoors to “leave only footprints and take only memories.”  Over the last ninety years, thousands of Scouts have left their footprints on the trails at Camp Stigwandish. Now it is up to those that left the footprints, to take the memories, and to share the spirit of Scouting and Camp Stigwandish with future generations, to ensure that the legacy is remembered.

Thank you for your continued patience as we navigate these unforeseen circumstances. Again, we will send another update on Wednesday with the final decisions. 

Yours in service to youth and families,

Marc J. Ryan

Scout Executive
Lake Erie Council

Scouts BSA Resident Camps

Scouts! Are you ready for a summer you won't forget? Join us out at Beaumont Scout Reservation for Scouts BSA Resident Camp! Scout can enjoy over 100 different merit badges and experience amazing activities, such as our zip line, ATV's, and even go down our water slides. We are also excited to introduce our new Adventure Lunch Program. All the details on this new program will be released in the coming weeks. To learn more about our Scouts BSA Resident Camp program, click here.

To view the leaders guide, click here.

Sap Camp 2020

The sap is flowing at Beaumont Scout Reservation, just in time to kick-off the 2020 Scout's Own Sale. We have over 9 thousand taps in the trees and over 26 miles of vacuum tubes running through the northern parts of the property. If you would like to learn more about our Scout's Own Products, which include syrup, pancake mix, and cornbread mix you can visit www.scoutsown.com or contact Kallee Kissling for more information. 

Would you like to learn more about the sap collection process and to see how we create Scout's Own Maple Syrup? Do you want to learn how to make a business plan so your Scout's Own fundraiser will be even more successful? Then join the Lake Erie Council for Sap Camp at Beaumont Scout Reservation! We are offering this program on three different weekends starting February 22, 2020. For dates and more information click here!

Mail to Camp!

Parents and family members, do you know a great way to let your Scout know you are supporting them through their Scouting journey? A simple letter or care package from home. Many Scouts receive care packages each week while they are attending any of our three camps.

If you wish to send your Scout a care package, please include the name of the camp, address, Scouts name, unit number, and week they are attending camp.

Once the mail arrives at camp, our Staff will ensure it gets into the hands of your Scouts.

Beaumont Scout Reservation

2429 OH-45

Rock Creek, OH 44084

Summer Family Camping Opportunities

The Lake Erie Council is your home for family camping experiences! Start and end your summer by reserving a spot at Beaumont Scout Reservation for our Family Camping Bookend Weekends during Memorial Day and Labor Day. If that does fit your schedule, Family Camps will be offered all summer long. If you are you looking to stay close to home this summer while still doing something completely different, we have four themed weekends of outdoor family adventures at Camp Stigwandish .

Activities include aquatics, boating, swimming, shooting sports, wrist rockets, crafts and projects, nature, sports, theme night, campfires. Register today to join in on the fun!

  Register today to join in on the fun!

Red, White, and BOOM!

Who is ready to have some Fourth of July fun? Join us on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Camp Stigwandish for Red, White, and Boom! 

Events include: rock climbing, water rockets, shooting sports, Scouting games, GAGA, crafts and so much more!

Dinner will be provided at the dining hall. After enjoying a meal with family and friends, the Lake Erie Council invites you to continue the celebration at Beaumont Scout Reservation for even more programming and a state-of-the-art fireworks display. Register today for this free Fourth of July event that you will never forget!

Holidays at Camp

Join us in December for Holidays at Camp! The whole family is invited for a winter celebration at Beaumont and Firelands Scout Reservations. Scouts can enjoy activities such as wreath-making, a winter hike, cookie & gingerbread house decorating, pictures with Santa, holiday crafts and a delicious dinner. 

The first weekend of Holidays at Camp kicks off December 1, 2018, at Beaumont Scout Reservation, followed by the second weekend of holiday fun on December 8, 2018,  at Firelands Scout Reservation. We hope you kick-off your holiday season with the Lake Erie Council!

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