Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) Educational Savings Program & Scouting
The Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) Educational Savings Account program provides qualifying families with a $1,000 credit per child. These funds can be used to pay for a variety of educational activities designed to help accelerate learning for children impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scouting Changes Lives and ACE Can Help!
The Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) Educational Savings Account program provides qualifying families with a $1,000 credit per child. These funds can be used to pay for a variety of educational activities designed to help accelerate learning for children…including some Scouting expenses!
Tomorrow’s Adventure could by Paid for by ACE
ACE funds are available to Scouting members to cover their BSA Registration Fees and the costs of over a dozen annual events hosted by Dan Beard Council.
Getting Started with ACE
The first step is to apply with ACE; the link below will get you started with their step-by-step Guide. Once your family has been approved, you will be able to upload receipts for your BSA Registration and event participation for reimbursement!
Out-of-School Scouting in a Local Pack or Troop
Scouting programs pick up where the school day leaves off, providing educational opportunities (aligned with Ohio State Ed Standards) facilitated by trained volunteers throughout the community.
FAST FACTS:
- Classes are age-appropriate and are offered to students K-5 in “Packs” and students 6-12 in “Troops.”
- Subjects taught include STEM, nature study, physical fitness, personal finance, arts & cultures, civics & citizenship, along with over 120 career exploration tracks.
- Annual Enrollment Fee: $85.50-$110.50 per student.
Day Camps & Other Day Activities
Scouting’s classroom is the outdoors! Registered Scouts have access to 100+ special days of learning annually, from single-day day camps to multi-day experiences.
FAST FACTS:
- Scouting’s Day Camp options range from single-day Merit Badge Universities (exploring one of over 100 career paths) to multi-day outdoor adventures learning a different topic each day (including things like STEM, nature study, civics, and more.)
- While some activities include an option for overnight camping, Scouts and families can choose their participation based on interest and comfort in the outdoors.
Ohio ACE & Scouting Resources:
DBC ACE Registration Field Receipt 2022
DBC ACE Registration Field Receipt 2023
Price List of Declared Services (Pricing Summary) (Coming Soon)
REFUND POLICY
Individuals or groups that cancel a program reservation 30 days prior to the date of the event will receive a refund of fees paid, less a 15% administrative charge. No refunds will be given after the 30-day cancellation deadline. Fees are transferable to other Scouts.