All of these Camp Opemikon badges and pins are for sale on my website with all proceeds going back to Opemikon. (Pin sales go to the Ope Crew, badges to the Camp) https://baloosbadgebin.com/product-category/opemikon/
Supporting Camp Opemikon
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Going camping Aug 28 – Sept 1
Baloo is going camping with his family from Aug 28 – Sept 1. Any orders received during that time will be fulfilled upon return.
Contest Time
It’s been a while since we have had a contest. Since today is June 1st, and we are one month away from Canada Day, why not a Canada themed prize pack (Includes a 36″ x 60″ Canadian Flag, assortment of badges, stickers, and temporary tattoos, valued at over $40.00). How do you enter? Easy, all orders placed (and paid for) between now and June 18th will gain you a ballot into the draw. Not only that, for every $20.00 you spend, you will gain an additional entry into the draw. But wait, there’s more! If you have placed an order in the past week you will also be entered into the contest.
Campfire Ashes Tins
*****New Product Alert!*****
Campfire Ashes Tins
Scouting has many traditions. One of my favourite is Campfire Ashes taken from a previous campfire ceremony are sprinkled into the flames of the next campfire.
Legend has it, the founder of Scouting, Lord Robert Baden-Powell wanted Scouts and Scouters to have a tangible reminder that they are part of a brotherhood of Scouts and Scouters enjoying the warmth of campfires from around the world.
As the Scouting movement grew, Baden-Powell was invited to campfires wherever he went. He carried a small sample of the ashes from his last campfire to the new one. He would add those ashes to the next fire and tell of the linage and the Scouts and Scouters who had shared the earlier fires with him.
These tins have been specially laser engraved by a fellow Scouter, exclusively for sale on Baloo’s Badge Bin. A perfect pocket size container for storing and transporting your ashes from one campfire to the next.
Stand with Ukraine
Badge House Embroidery has approached Baloos Badge Bin and requested help in coordinating sales of their Ukraine humanitarian aid badge.
Profits will be donated to World Scout Foundation donation portal.
I am going to do this a little different that normal. Instead of setting a price per badge. I am going to leave it up to you to decide how much you would like to donate, with a suggested range of $4.00 – $6.00 per badge.
Payment can be made via e-transfer, Paypal, or Credit Card.
After placing your order, you will be contacted by email within a couple days to confirm your order and I will provide further payment instructions.
Preorder period will run until Tuesday March 15th.
The badge is 8cm in diameter
25th World Scout Jamboree 2023 Korea
The 25th World Scout Jamboree will be held in 2023 in Korea. Korea will be hosting for the second time, the first being back in 1991. Baloo’s Badge Bin is excited to have four WSJ23 badges available. We have the official promotional badge from the World Scout Shop, the United Kingdom Supporter badge, and two playful designs from Karuna Badges. Start your WSJ23 collection today! Search for “Korea” on the website.
Baloo’s Badge Big is celebrating it’s first year anniversary!
I am so pleased with all the support and encouragement I have received from everyone over the past year.
This project has enabled me to support several fundraising initiatives such as the Haliburton Heritage Series, Noah’s Autism Awareness Badge, and of course Bethay’s Badges.
To celebrate the annivesary I have just added a bunch of new fun badges for a low price of only $2.00 each! Go to baloosbadgebin.com and check them out. For the rest of this month all orders over $20.00 will also receive a free Baloo’s Badge Bin Badge too!
Camping is Life – Bethany’s Badge
Bethany is 11 years old and one day she drew a picture and gave it to her father.
Her father took one look at her artwork and thought “This would make a great badge!” He asked Bethany what she thought of that. If they sold the badges, she would get some of the money. Bethany thought about it and asked if she can donate her money to charity. Her father was beaming with pride and told her that she could donate all the money to charity.
“What charity would you like to donate the money to?” Her charity of choice is The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto. Bethany is familiar with that hospital. In 2019 Bethany underwent surgery at SickKids to remove a brain tumor. Today Bethany is doing great and preparing for the transition from elementary school to middle school.
Baloo’s Badge Bin could not be any prouder to offer these badges for sale to help Bethany raise money for SickKids. My name is Joe Vautour, aka Baloo, and you see Bethany is my daughter. Thank you for your generous support.
We have both a daytime and a nightime version available for sale. The price is $6.00 each.
Pokémon Killed The Geocache Star
Do you Geocache? Do you play Pokémon Go? Or both? I have a few Pokémon inspired badges remaining. Get yours before they are gone.
Autism Awareness Raise the Flag
Baloo’s Badge Bin is proud to offer this Autism Awareness Raise the Flag crest. This is an initiative by Noah Shuman from 14th Willowdale who is working on his Chief Scout Award. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this badge go to Noah, who will be donating the money raised to Scouts Canada’s No One Left Behind Program.
Shipping is available to Canada and the USA. If you require international shipping you are encouraged to contact us to inquire of additional shipping costs before placing your order.
Crests will ship to you separately from other items purchased starting in early April.