Muskingum Valley Council

10/29/2026

Important Town Hall Update

The Town Hall Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, with Simon Kenton Council has been postponed.

Our leadership continues to work closely with Simon Kenton Council to thoughtfully evaluate opportunities and plan for the future of Scouting in the Muskingum Valley Council communities.

This postponement allows both Councils to incorporate additional information into our ongoing planning and ensure that our next conversation with Scouting families, volunteers, and community members is as meaningful and informative as possible.

We anticipate providing another update after November 16. A new Town Hall date will be announced once confirmed.

We appreciate your patience and continued dedication to Scouting. Our commitment to serving Scouts, families, and volunteers remains our priority.

10/22/2026

The Scout Office in Zanesville has 1250 of these bookmarks in packs of 50 for any Cub Scout Pack that would like to use them for recruitment. There is a QR code on them that links to beascout.org and an empty space on the other side that you can put a label with all of your unit info. Please reach out and let Tony Palmer know how many you would like and He will set them aside for you. First Come, First Served!

10/16/2026

Scouts, Let's Honor Our Veterans!

Muskingum Valley Council invites all Cub Scout Packs, Scouts BSA Troops, Venturing Crews, and other Scouting units to participate in the 2026 Zanesville Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 7!

This is a wonderful opportunity for Scouts and Scouters to come together, demonstrate their patriotism, and show appreciation for the brave men and women who have served our country.

By marching in the parade, Scouts can put the values of citizenship, service, and respect into action while helping our community honor America's veterans.

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Parade Starts: 11:00 AM
Location: Downtown Zanesville, Ohio
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026

Unit leaders, register your unit today! Preregistration is required to participate.

🔗 https://www.downtownzanesville.com/Veterans-Day-Parade/

Let's proudly represent Scouting and show our veterans how much their service and sacrifice mean to us!

09/24/2026

🤠 Howdy Partner! Looking for something fun to do this weekend? 🎯
Round up the clan and head on out to the 2026 Shoot-o-Ree at Camp Lazarus!
📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Camp Lazarus
All Scouts, siblings, and parents are welcome to participate! This is a great event for Scouts who just joined, as well as those who have been Scouting for years. Come enjoy some of your favorite activities and try out something new!
🎯 Activities include:
• Leather Brandin’
• Western Crafts
• BB Shootin’
• Sling Shots
• Archery
• Miniature Golf
• …and many more!
You can stay for a couple of hours or enjoy the entire day. There will be a variety of activities for everyone, so come ready for some fun and dress for the weather!
🍔 A Chuck Wagon will also be available with lunch and a variety of snacks for purchase.
Pre-registration is encouraged! Not camping? No problem! When registering, simply select “Not Camping” under Campsite Preference.
👉 Register and get all the event details here:
https://scoutingevent.com/441-2026shootoree
🤠 Round up your family, bring your friends, and come enjoy a day of Scouting fun! We hope to see you there! 🎯🏹

Howdy Partner! Round up the clan and herd them on out to the 2026 Shoot-o-Ree at Camp Lazarus. All Scouts, siblings and parents are welcome to partici

09/24/2026

Fall Cub-O-Ree Cancellation Notice

Unfortunately, due to not receiving enough registrations, the 2026 Fall Cub-O-Ree scheduled for October 9–11 at Muskingum Valley Scout Reservation has been cancelled.

We appreciate everyone who registered and supported the event, and we apologize for any inconvenience this cancellation may cause.

Thank you to the volunteers and staff who put time and effort into preparing for the Ranger Academy weekend. We truly appreciate your dedication to providing great experiences for our Cub Scouts.

Please help us spread the word to your Pack leaders and families.

09/16/2026

Important Muskingum Valley Council Office Update

The Muskingum Valley Council Office is currently open by appointment only. To help ensure that a staff member is available to assist you, appointments must be made 24–48 hours in advance.

Additionally, the Muskingum Valley Council will not be placing any new orders through the national distributors. If you need uniforms, advancement items, recognition items, or other Scouting supplies, please email your order/request to Elaine or Tony.

Once we receive your request, we will check our current inventory and let you know what items we have available. Please contact us before making a trip to the office, as availability may be limited.

We appreciate your understanding, patience, and cooperation as we continue serving our Scouts, families, units, and volunteers throughout the Muskingum Valley Council.

09/14/2026

The 2026 Scouts BSA Fall Camp-O-Ree is coming to Muskingum Valley Scout Reservation, October 15–17!

Scouts will travel the world as they follow the trail of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, testing their Scouting skills and learning about the places and experiences that helped shape the founder of the Scouting movement.

Registration closes October 6, 2026 — don’t miss your chance to join the adventure!

Bring your Troop, sharpen your Scouting skills, and get ready for a weekend of competition, teamwork, fellowship, and fun at MVSR.

October 15–17, 2026
Muskingum Valley Scout Reservation
Saturday lunch is included

Register today:
https://scoutingevent.com/467-26ScoutsBSAFallCamporee

The search is on. Where in the world is Lord Robert Baden-Powell?

09/11/2026

CALLING ALL CUB SCOUTS — RANGER ACADEMY AWAITS!

The 2026 Fall Cub-O-Ree: Ranger Academy is coming to Muskingum Valley Scout Reservation, October 9–11!

Cub Scouts will put their skills to the test as they train through Ranger Academy, tackling exciting activities in:

Wilderness Survival
Navigation
Rescue Skills
Conservation
Campcraft
Marksman Skills

Don’t wait — registration closes October 1, 2026!

Gather your Pack, get ready for adventure, and join us for a weekend of Scouting fun, outdoor skills, fellowship, and memories at MVSR.

https://scoutingevent.com/467-26FallCuboree

08/31/2026

Need a Safety Moment for Your Next Troop Meeting or Activity?
Scouting America has a library of more than 100 ready-to-use Safety Moments covering everything from camping and hiking to transportation, weather, aquatics, first aid, food safety, equipment, and emergency preparedness.
Safety Moments are designed to be brief—generally two minutes or less—and focused on one topic. They can be used before a troop meeting, campout, hike, service project, or other activity to help Scouts and leaders think about potential hazards before the adventure begins.
You’ll find topics such as:
Campout Safety
Hiking
Campfire Safety
Heat-Related Illness
Dehydration Prevention
Transporting Scouts Safely
Weather-Related Safety
First Aid Kits
Aquatics and Safety Afloat
Hazard Trees
Keeping Your Food Safe
…and many more.
Troop leaders can also encourage Scouts themselves to present appropriate Safety Moments, helping youth practice leadership while building a stronger culture of safety.
Before your next activity, take a look through the library and choose one that fits what your troop is about to do.
https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/

08/31/2026

Safety Moment: Keeping Your Food Safe

Camp cooking is part of the Scouts BSA experience—but an unwanted case of food-borne illness can quickly bring an adventure to a halt.

Food-borne illnesses peak during the summer months, making safe food handling especially important on campouts, hikes, and other outdoor activities.

Scouting America recommends remembering the three C’s of food safety:

Keep it COLD
Keep perishable foods below 40°F. Start with foods chilled or frozen and pack them with plenty of ice, frozen gel packs, or frozen juice boxes.

Keep it CLEAN
Wash hands before preparing food, use clean water and clean preparation surfaces, and prevent cross-contamination by keeping raw meat, poultry, and fish away from prepared foods.

COOK it thoroughly
Color alone isn’t a reliable way to determine whether meat or poultry is safely cooked. A digital meat thermometer is a useful addition to the troop chuck box and helps Scouts learn to check food properly.

For troop leaders, this is also an opportunity to teach rather than simply do. Many Scouts are learning to plan meals, handle raw ingredients, and cook for themselves for the first time. Good food-safety habits are another practical skill they can carry well beyond Scouting.

Before your next campout, take a few minutes to review Scouting America’s Keeping Your Food Safe Safety Moment with your Scouts:

https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/food-borne-illness/