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President's Day Closures
The Findlay and Lima Service Centers will be closed Monday, February 16...
Scholarship Opportunities for the 2025 Class of Eagle Scouts
Are you a member of the 2025 Eagle Scout Class? Don't miss your chance to apply for exclusive scholarships recognizing your achievement and service...
Champ Camp Cut Day
Join the Findlay Scout Shop for help cutting out your Pinewood Derby car...
Phishing Awareness: Please Use Caution with Emails
Please use caution when responding to emails that appear to come from Scouting America or the Black Swamp Area Council ...
Eagle Scout Class & Youth Recognition Event
Join us for the Black Swamp Area Council's annual Eagle Scout & Youth Recognition Event honoring the 2025 Eagle Scout Class...
Pinewood Derby Season Is Ready To Go
Pinewood Derby races are set to run for 2026 ...
Summer Camp previews at Winter Quarterly Roundtables
Camp Kickoffs/Previews are the focus Feb. 10 & 12 Winter Council Roundtables. These meetings are rescheduled from the cancelled January meetings ...
2026 Scouting Golf Classic-Save the Date!
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Scouters Conference/Council Annual Meeting
Save the Date! Scouters Conference is April 25, 2026 at Camp Berry-Silver Beaver nominations due Feb 16
Coffee & Tea Sale set for Feb. 20-March 31
We are excited to have the Coffee & Tea Sale back in 2026! Please complete our simple survey today, so we know to connect with you for more information ...
Growing Leaders Gala set for March 20
Join us for the Third Annual Growing Leaders Gala March 20, and enjoy a fun evening and fellowship as we bring awareness to all the good in Scouting ...
Pinewood Derbies are set for 2026
Find all your Pinewood Derby dates and rules and be prepared to race ...
2026 Klondike
Join us for Winter Klondike 2026. The 66th Annual Running at Camp Lakota on January 24...
Help needed at annual Klondike
Help is needed to ensure success of this year's annual event...
Silver Beaver Applications being accepted
Nominations open for the Silver Beaver Award, for Scouters who exemplifies exceptional character and service ...
2026 Packaged Gift Program
This program allows contributors to make one gift that will cover their involvement in one or more...
Hazardous Weather Training Required for all Direct Contact Leaders
All Direct Contact Leaders are required to complete this training to be considered "trained" in their position...
National Youth Leadership Training
To provide youth with the information and knowledge they need to become successful leaders not just in scouting, but in...
Conservation Camporall set for April 10-12
Join fellow Scouts at the first council camporall in nearly 9 years on April 10-12 at Camp Lakota. This weekend's focus is helping camp, but also have some open fun in different areas of camp ...
Summer Camp 2026
The brand new leaders guide, along with everything you need to prepare for Summer Camp 2026 can be found here...

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Upcoming Events

Jan 21	Popcorn Sale Wrap-up Meeting Popcorn Wrap-up Meeting Please join us on Wednesday, Jan. 21 to discuss this year's popcorn sale. Please bring your thoughts and let's work...
Jan 24	Klondike Derby 2026 Klondike Derby Participating in the 66th annual Black Swamp Area Council Klondike Derby will get your unit off to a running start for...
Jan 25	OS District Dinner 2026 Old Sycamore District Recognition Dinner Join us for a great evening of fun, fellowship and recognition as we celebrate Scouting in Old Sycamore...
Jan 31	OS Cub Klondike Cub Klondike is taking place Jan....
Feb 10	Council Roundtable - Camp Kickoff (1) Editor's Note as of Jan. 5, 2026: this meeting is rescheduled from January Summer camp is feature topic for this Quarterly...
Feb 12	CH District Committee Chinquapin District Committee Meeting District committee members, unit leaders, and charter organization representatives are welcome to join...
Feb 12	Council Roundtable - Camp Kickoff (2) Editor's Note as of Jan. 5, 2026: this meeting is rescheduled from January Summer camp is feature topic for this Quarterly...
Feb 15	CH District Dinner 2026 Chinquapin District Dinner The entire Chinquapin District is excited to come together for our annual District Dinner on Sunday, February 15th...
Feb 16	Silver Beaver Applications Due Silver Beaver Applications It is that time of year again! Do you know a registered Scouter who has exceptional...

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