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Boy Scouts of America National Membership Fee Update
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has worked to keep the membership fee as low as possible. Unfortunately, operating costs have continued to rise and COVID-19 has compounded the need to increase the fee to maintain the program. To ensure we have the resources to fulfill the promise of Scouting, the updated national membership fee is...
Salute to Scouting - June Edition
This periodical communication seeks to highlight the great Scouters and chartered organization who call the Black Swamp Area Council home...
2020 Summer Program Opportunities for Scouts BSA
Summer Program Options for Scouts BSA
Scout Out the 419
Celebrate your backyard with the Black Swamp Area Council and Scout Out the 419! We can all still have fun while keeping safe distances. Join us virtually July 4th-July 11th and run 4.19K through your neighborhood.
Council and Unit Meeting Guidelines
Here is the latest update from our council and unit meeting guidelines as of May 28, 2020...
Cub Scout virtual Den Meeting programming online
Cub Scout Virtual Den Meetings designed to help families continue to learn, grow and explore on their Scouting Adventure ...
May Mayhem pits Arrowwood vs. Great Oaks to raise support for Scouting
Thank you everyone who participated in May Mayhem, together we were able to raise over $10,000 during the month of May!
Camp-In celebrated locally
Tiffin families' virtual 5K hike leads to Top Photo for Black Swamp Area Council's National Camp-In ...
Cyber Chip Program benefits local youth
Black Swamp Area Council looks to recognize local Scouts who learn more about cyber safety...
Salute to Scouting - April 22nd
Have you heard about the Scout from Edgerton who earned his SuperNova Award? I bet you can't name the newest Troop in the Black Swamp Area Council. Well, if you click here you'll have both of those questions answered.
'Scout on' Scouters and Scouts
The Adventure continues! Click here to hear some tips and encouraging messages from all of us here at the Council. You will also find links to helpful resources and pertinent information.
AmazonSmile helps Black Swamp Area Council
With AmazonSmile, Black Swamp Area Council can benefit from your purchases online ...
Camping is Merit Badge MADNESS champion
It's down to the final shot Camping pitched its tent over Archery to be named the 2020 favorite merit badge in Black Swamp Area Council...
Merit Badge MADNESS - Championship set
It's down to the Final 2 as Camping and Archery square off to see who's your favorite merit badge. Be sure to vote for your before time runs out ...
Lima Scout Shop OPEN - electronically speaking
Lima Scout Shop open for your Scouting needs ...

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Upcoming Events

Jun 7	Cub Scout Range Master Training Camp...
Jun 15	Council Commissioner Meeting
Jun 16	ARC Meeting at Camp Lakota Camp Lakota- meet at admin...
Jun 19	Scout Night with the Mud Hens 2020 Mud Hens...
Jun 22	Scouts BSA Virtual Program Session 1 Greetings from CyberSwamp! Thank you for choosing Camp Berry & Camp Lakota, both operated by the Black Swamp Area Council for your 2020 virtual...
Jun 29	Scouts BSA Virtual Program Session 2 Greetings from CyberSwamp! Thank you for choosing Camp Berry & Camp Lakota, both operated by the Black Swamp Area Council for your 2020 virtual...
Jul 3	Offices Closed for Independence Day Holiday
Jul 6	Scouts BSA Virtual Program Session 3 Greetings from CyberSwamp! Thank you for choosing Camp Berry & Camp Lakota, both operated by the Black Swamp Area Council for your 2020 virtual...
Jul 10	Scout Night with the Mud Hens 2020 Mud Hens...