BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA COUNCIL 438 DAN BEARD
10078 READING ROAD, CINCINNATI, OH 45241 www.danbeard.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: The corporation shall promote, within the territory covered by the charter from time to time granted it by the Boy Scouts of America and in accordance with the congressional charter, by laws and rules and regulations of Boy Scouts of America, the scouting program of promoting the ability of boys and young men and women to do things for themselves and others, training them in scoutcraft, and teaching them patriotism, courage, self reliance, and kindred virtues, using the methods which are now in common use by the Boy Scouts of America.

Camping - The Dan Council owns two camping facilities. The Dan Beard Scout Reservation is in Cincinnati and includes Camp Friedlander, Camp Craig and Cub World. Camp Michaels is in Kentucky. In addition to summer camp, scouts may use these facilities year round for overnight camping and day trips. The Council offers summer camping programs that range from overnight programs that are one night to one week in length and 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. Over 5,400 youth attended camp programs in 2019.

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. During 2019, the Council held Peterloon, which is a biennial three day event held at the camp facilities in Cincinnati. It is the longest continuously operating camporee in the history of Scouting since 1927. 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: 20,2019 youth and 5,281 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 youth that otherwise may not have the option to participate. Program managers 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. Over 5,600 youth participated in these programs.

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