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Mercer County Sheriff's Office hires Explorers
Mercer County Sheriff's Office recently hired two new deputies who were members of the Exploring Post ...
National Fall Membership kickoff
This first-of-its-kind online membership event online Tuesday, July 27, to help you with ideas you can use to invite more families to participate in Scouting in your community...
District Kickoffs ready to ignite Scouting
Join us for this year's Fall Kickoff-August Roundtables as we prepare for an exciting year of Scouting! Prepare to ...
The Eagle - July 2021
Metamora Scout featured by local media in Fulton County for earning Eagle rank...
Safety moments great resource for units
Safety Moments are exactly what the name implies: opportunities to prepare for an activity, review safety measures and report incidents correctly. Read more>>>...
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 recognized for heroic actions
Troop 97's Hayden Steinbrunner honored after he quickly responded to house fire...
New Scouts Shop Hours as of June 14
The Lima and Findlay Scout Shops are now open 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. ...
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...
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.

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Upcoming Events

Jul 26	Adventure Camp (Bugs Gone Wild) - Week 8
Aug 2	Adventure Camp (Weird Science) - Week 9
Aug 2	Popcorn Unit Kernel Q&A Popcorn sale virtual update Aug. 2 Please Download the following: Unit Kernel Guidebook Product Lineup Join fellow...
Aug 28	Fall Shooting Sports Weekend
Oct 23	Family Overnight - Lakota
Jun 19	2022 Camp Lakota Week 1 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 19	2022 Camp Berry Week 1 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 26	2022 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 26	2022 Camp Lakota 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...

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