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National Membership Fee increasing for 2021-22
The national annual membership fee is increasing by $6 annually, or $0.50 cents per month, effective Aug. 1 ...
Extraordinary Explorer - Community leader Michael McGuire remembered
Longtime deputy Michael McGuire who served the community and youth for more than 30 years has passed at 59 ...
Maria Stein Scout recognizes for heroic actions
Troop 97's Hayden Steinbrunner honored after he quickly responded to house fire...
Adventure Camp open to all youth in Grades 1-5
Adventure Camp is open to all elementary age youth this summer. Not a Scout? No problem, you can still sign up today for the fun ...
New Scouts Shop Hours as of June 14
The Lima and Findlay Scout Shops are now more hours for your Scouting needs...
Summer Camp COVID Policy 6-10-21
The health of youth, leaders, and families while participating in Scouting programs remains the top priority for Black Swamp Area Council volunteer and staff leadership. As pandemic related restrictions continue to evolve, we continue to partner with our local health departments and review updated guidance from the State of Ohio, CDC, and National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. A key consideration in our safety guidelines is the fact that most Scouting participants are not age-eligible to receive the vaccine.
The Eagle - Troop 314 Scout receives Kiwanis Scholarship
Logan Necker of troop 314 receives $1,000 Technology Scholarship through the Findlay Kiwanis Club...
We are Hiring!
Black Swamp Area Council is hiring, for full time, part time and seasonal. Are you looking for a career that is building today's youth into tomorrow's leaders - if so, give us a call...
COVID Scouting safe planning guide update June 2, 2021
With the state of Ohio announcing that several of the health orders related to COVID-19 will be expiring on June 2, the Black Swamp Area Council has updated the guidance for unit operations
Youth Focus Group survey's for Jamboree
Share feedback on National Scout Jamboree experience. This process will involve coordinated focus groups...
Safety Moment : Prohibited and Unauthorized Activities
Sometimes you just say "no" to an activity when you "know" the program of the Boy Scouts of America. Read to see how to ensure all activities meet BSA guidelines.
19 Cub Scout Elective Adventures Retiring May 31, 2022
Every year Cub Scout Adventures are reviewed to identify trends and determine interests of our youth, den leaders and Cub Scout families. Read on to discover the elective adventures that will be retired in 2021.
Eagle Scout Graduation Honor Cords
Graduation is here and the Boy Scouts of America have Eagle Scout Honor Cords. The Honor cords are for grands to proudly wear on your graduation day and let everyone see what an amazing accomplishment they have earned...
New registration features - TRANSFER ONLINE
National Council has recently added some new features to my.scouting.org to enhance our online registration features and allow unit leaders and parents to make updates to unit rosters with a click of a button.
Scouting for Food helps local food pantries
Scouting for Food community service project successfully helps local food pantries in March ...

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Jun 27	2021 Camp Lakota Week 3 A new registration feature has been added for adults attending camp to allow us to create a roster of who is in camp each day using the registration...
Jun 27	2021 Camp Berry Week 2 A new registration feature has been added for adults attending camp to allow us to create a roster of who is in camp each day using the registration...
Jun 28	Adventure Camp (Olympics) - Week 4
Jul 4	2021 Camp Lakota Week 4 A new registration feature has been added for adults attending camp to allow us to create a roster of who is in camp each day using the registration...
Jul 4	2021 Camp Berry Week 3 A new registration feature has been added for adults attending camp to allow us to create a roster of who is in camp each day using the registration...
Jul 4	Scout Out the 419 Virtual Challenge CLICK to Sign up for the virtual 4.19K challenge...
Jul 5	Adventure Camp (Pioneering) - Week 5 Registration for this week is now...
Jul 10	Wakheya Weekend Family Camp Wakheya Weekend The Native American word "wakheya" means 'tent' which is what you need to bring along with your family! July 10...
Jul 11	2021 Camp Berry Week 4 A new registration feature has been added for adults attending camp to allow us to create a roster of who is in camp each day using the registration...

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