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CFR Worker Bees Patrol

The WBP was founded in 2013 with the intention of helping improve and prepare camp for summer.

10/04/2026

It was a BEAUTIFUL day in camp for a workday! We were a small, but seasoned crew of 30 volunteers that logged 232 hours of service. Our projects included:

- Demolition of the Maple Grove latrine
- Clearing, marking, and about 85% completion of the new labyrinth
- Setting of the new camp orienteering course
- Cutting, splitting, and stacking of more of the leftover downed trees from the clearing of the old pine grove
- Spraying of invasive grasses
- Fixing several tent platforms and picnic tables
- Replacing of florescent lights in the dining hall with LEDs

Thanks to all that made today a successful workday. We hope you will join us for our next workday on Oct. 24th.

08/30/2026

We couldn't have had better weather to kick off our fall season than the sunshine we had today! Thank you to the 54 volunteers that logged over 423 hours of service at CFR today. Our project list included...

-Repairs to the north star fire pit at BSI
-Taking down and folding of remaining tents from summer camp in staff row and serendipity campsite
-Filling of 12 wood bins for use by visiting units this off season
-Cutting, splitting, and stacking of A LOT of firewood near the r***e range
-Cleaning up of the maintenance compound, including repairs to multiple picnic tables and tent platforms
-Installation of a small culvert pipe on the nature trail, as well as remulching most of the trail
-Experimental spraying of several large patches of a wildly invasive grass
-Landscaping work around the welcome center
-Clean up of the boating area in lower camp
-Campsite cleanup for most campsites
-Planning for repairs to, and the relocation of, the gaga ball pit for better drainage
-Weedeating in multiple areas of camp

Congrats to Aaron, Grant, and Noah on hitting 40 hours and earning their WBP shirts, as well as Jeff for hitting 100 hours and earning his assistant patrol leader shirt. We are grateful for troops 4055, 7241, 7023 and 7192 joining us today, and we also hosted a Woodbadge beading ceremony for our fellow worker bee, Tom.

We hope you will join us for our next workday in early October!

08/21/2026

When our neighbors need help, Scouts step up.

Simon Kenton Council recently donated 40 cots and towels to support families and individuals impacted by flooding in the Buckeye Lake area.

The effort was made possible in partnership with Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, helping provide practical support to those facing a difficult time.

A special thank you to Roy Niedzielski, Camp Ranger, who led the effort on behalf of Simon Kenton Council and helped coordinate the donation.

Service is at the heart of Scouting, and we are proud to see that commitment put into action for our neighbors and communities.

07/25/2026

Have you checked out the newly renovated showerhouse at CFR this summer? While this was not our project, we're happy to do some bragging for those who played a role in it.

What was multiple large, single-gendered rooms has been transformed into single use shower stalls, restrooms, and an open wash sink. By isolating all the functions of the showerhouse into single-use, single-function rooms in a long and (well vented) public hallway, the capacity and efficiency of the building surpasses the old layout while being mindful of modern privacy and safety standards.

Shoutout to Ranger Roy for the superior modeling skills.

We hope you'll check out the showerhouse next time you're in camp. Well done to all involved!

07/03/2026

Mark your calendars for our fall workdays!:

August 29th
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October 3rd
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October 24th
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November 21st (FB Event) (Registration)
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Just a reminder that all participants must be registered in Scouting, and all adults must be up to date with their SAFEGuarding Youth training.

We provide lunch and dinner on Saturday for everyone who registers in advance, and that overnight accommodations can be provided with advanced planning.

We hope you will join us!

06/13/2026

Today we have a small commando crew in camp tackling some conservation work. They are going into the densely wooded parts of camp and transplanting tree saplings into the soil around the campsites in the old pine grove. Our hopes are to begin rebuilding those ecosystems, while also trying to give a faster start to re-establishing some shade in those campsite areas. By the end of the day, the goal is to have more than 30 tree saplings transplanted.

If your unit will be in camp this summer and you would like to help to help with the routine watering of these trees, please let a Ranger Roy know.

Thanks to the nine volunteers who are part of our commando crew today!

05/17/2026

With our final workday of the season in the books, here is our summary of all we accomplished…

NUMBERS - Across 3 full workdays and a small commando weekend, 1719 hours of service were logged by 151 different volunteers. We had 72 volunteers experience their first workday with us this season, and 79 volunteers returning from previous seasons. Additionally, 15 volunteers hit forty hours and earned their WBP shirts, while 1 hit 100 hours and earned their assistant patrol leader shirt. We also would like to celebrate the following volunteer milestones:

Darren - 400 Hours
Ethan - 300 Hours
Xander - 200 Hours
Bev - 200 Hours
Chop - 200 Hours
Geoff - 200 Hours

Looking at our totals over the past 13 years, 950 different volunteers have logged more than 21500 hours at CLR and CFR.

PROJECTS - Below is a list of just some of our accomplishments from this spring
-Starting and completion of a large terrace in Maple Grove A intended to provide level camping space for multiple tents
-Disassembly of old, deteriorating tent platforms
-Completion of a new footbridge providing access to a new portion of our 5-mile hike trail
-Overseeding the new wildflower pasture to foster additional growth and pollinator support, as well as receiving certification as a nationally registered Monarch Waystation
-Creation and certification of a nationally registered Firefly Sanctuary near the tower
-Harvesting several dozen poles for summer camp pioneering projects
-Setting up platforms in all campsites for summer camp, as well as setting up all staff tents
-Clearing, splitting, and disposal over 100+ cubic yards of debris leftover from the logging of the pines
-Construction of 12 new tent platforms
-Cleaning and pressure washing the pool to prepare it to be filled for summer camp
-Cutting and splitting of 5+ cords of firewood
-Cleaning out 750+ feet of ditches along the hillside road to ensure smooth water flow and minimize washout of the road in future storms
-Laying out 3 of the 4 newly reconfigured campsites in the recently cleared pine grove
-Initial setup of the new, star-shaped fire pit at BSI

Thank you to everyone who joined us this spring as we made some amazing improvements and progress as CFR!

05/10/2026

We closed our season out with one heck of a workday! Thank you to the 82 volunteers that logged over 630 hours of service at CFR yesterday. Check out this list of projects accomplished...

-Campsite setups and adjustments in 12 campsites, leveling and putting tents on 24 new platforms while assembling or adjusting 48 older platforms
-Raking out the amphitheater so the ground under the benches can dry out
-Setting up all the staff row tents so our summer camp staff can move right in when they arrive this summer
-Laying out platforms 3 of the 4 newly reconfigured campsites in the recently cleared pine grove
-Initial setup of the new, star-shaped fire pit at BSI
-Removal of two large brush piles
-Beginning trench work near Handicraft
-Cutting, splitting, and stacking of wood from downed trees near the r***e range
-Pressure washing the archery shelter
-Inventory and maintenance of the fi****ms at the r***e range
-Final landscaping with gravel for the mini amphitheater style instruction area at the nature center
-Fixing of multiple water leaks to allow water to begin to be turned on to campsites and program areas
-Re-burying of an exposed pipe along a camp road
-Clearing of high grass and brush along the newest section of the five-mile hike trail
-Clearing of weeds around major buildings
-Installation of signage for our recently registered monarch and firefly conservation areas
-Removal of a broken footbridge, and conservation work in the creek it crossed over

Congrats to Bob, Jordan, Ellie, Katie, and Garrett for hitting 40 hours and earning their Worker Bees Patrol shirts, as well as Geoff for hitting 200 hours of service. A special thanks to troops 141, 7071, and 7241 for joining us for the workday.

What a way to end our season. Stay tuned for more information about our fall workdays in the coming weeks!

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Newark, OH
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