The Peterloon Patch
Make your memries, earn your patch...
Emergency Service Vechicles
Who doesn't love a big, shiny emergency vehicle? Get ready because Peterloon with have plenty of them in 2012!...
To Survive, You Must Prepare
You've got questions, we've got answers. Check out the Event Guide for everything you need to know to be prepared to survive Peterloon's "What Ifs..."...
Camping at Peterloon
Join over 5,200 Scouts, Venturers and volunteers in the largest tent city in Ohio...
Action Center
Participate and compete in over 40 activities at Peterloon this year...
Make a Memory, Visit Peterloon
There's plenty for visitors to do at Peterloon! See spectacular midway demponstrations, cheer on your Scouts at the action center, take in the Campfire Extravaganza, and more!...
Many new theme-based events are offered this year, and some popular favorite activities return for the veteran Peterloon Scouts. Scouts and adults can expect a fun-filled, Scouting outdoor program complete with individual and patrol competitions, connections with camping and emergency professionals, skill development, and adventure. Also, scouts will return home with ideas to help their family be prepared to survive the What If scenario.
Some highlights for 2012:
• The Amazing Race returns – a patrol based, team competition
• Aircraft Search and Recovery simulation for scouts – a timed competition
• Patrol Flag Contest and other patrol competitions
• Zip Line on Friday Night and all Day Saturday for ages 14 and older (with parent permission)
• Knife & Tomahawk Survival Skills
• Swollen River Crossing with a Scout-made raft
• Extreme Sandbag Rescue
• Black Powder Survival Demonstration
• Ham Radio Demonstrations
• Emergency Response Unit display from local and regional responders
• Emergency Response demonstration by Duke Energy
• Water Rescue Demonstrations by Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Watercraft
• And plenty more activities to come