TOLEDO — The Erie Shores Council of the Boy Scouts of America will host an event to celebrate the launch
of the Scouts BSA Program on Friday from 5-7 p.m. at Camp Miakonda, 5600 W. Sylvania Ave.
“This is an opportunity to celebrate a historic moment in scouting and to learn more about what scouting
offers families,” said Erie Shores Council Scout Executive/CEO Ed Caldwell. “As we enter our 109th year
of scouting, the Boy Scouts of America will be expanding the values based, leadership program to young
ladies.”
All-female troops are forming now and will officially launch on Friday.
“This is a great opportunity to hear firsthand from families and youth on what expanding our programs
means for them,” Caldwell said of the Friday event.
Doors open at 5 p0.m. with program from 5:30-7 p.m. The first 115 in attendance will receive a
limited-edition Erie Shores Council “Scout Me In” patch.
For more information, visit ErieShoresCouncil.org/scoutsbsalaunch
Under the leadership of approximately 2,500 adult volunteers, the Erie Shores Council provides a
values-based, character education program for youth in our community, including Cub Scouts (first-fifth
grades), Scouts BSA (sixth-12 grades). In addition, Erie Shores Council offers Exploring and Venturing
which are co-ed programs for youth 14-20 years old who seek opportunities to “explore” fields of career
interest, or wish to participate in high “adventure” activities.
Erie Shores Council serves more than 6,000 youth throughout Lucas, Wood, Ottawa and Sandusky counties, as
well as the town of Swanton. Erie Shores Council owns two camps which provide outdoor education and
camping experiences for Scouts and non-Scouts alike.
To learn more, call 419-241-7293, or go to www.erieshorescouncil.org