WHAT'S HOT?

New Website

Our website has changed! The website has a new look and a new address. Check out the new website at www.blackswampbsa.org. Don't worry, you can still access the site through the old web address too.

Bus Transportation for Camp Berry Western Adventure Camp

Findlay Summer Hours

The Findlay Office is on summer hours now through Labor Day. The hours are now M-F from 8am-5pm.

Cub Summer Camp Programs

Click below to see all of the Cub Scout Summer Camp programs being offered this summer.

Volunteers needed for A Red, White and Blue Celebration in the Park Event

A Red, White and Blue Celebration in the Park

A Family Evening with the Boy Scouts and the Jazz Ambassadors of the US Army Field Band

July 2 from 5pm - 9pm at Riverside Park in Findlay

Volunteers will be needed from 1pm - 9:30pm...[Read more]

2017 National Jamboree

Boy Scouts of America's flagship event is a one-of-a-kind experience. It's a gathering of approximately 45,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff showcasing everything great about the B.S.A. and its members. Over the course of 10 summer days, Scouting comes together. The result is the National Scout Jamboree...[Read more]

25th Anniversary CSP

Mud Hens Scout Experience

Come join the Mud Hens interactive learning program created just for Scouts, presented by Camping World! It's a great way to meet new Scouts, enjoy a baseball game and have a ton of fun!...[Read more]

Cedar Point Offering Discount Tickets

Cedar Point will be hosting “United Way of Hancock County” days at the park throughout the summer and early fall. Tickets purchased for the following dates will raise funds...[Read more]

Sporting Clays Save the Date

 

 

GEARING UP

Friends of Scouting

 

2016 Training Schedule

A leader in Scouting is considered fully trained and entitled to wear the Trained leader emblem when he or she has completed the training courses for their position...[Read more]

Findlay National Scout Shop

The current promotions for the Findlay Scout Shop...[Read more]

Now Hiring!

The Findlay Scout Shop is looking to hire a part time sales associate to work afternoons and every other Saturday. Hours will be 2:30-5:15pm on Monday, Wednesday - Friday, 3-5:45pm on Tuesday, and 9:45am-2:15pm Saturday. Candidate must be enthusiastic and work well with others. They do not need scouting experience but it is always a plus. Pay is minimum wage, no matter the experience. Please contact Carolyn Wirt at 419-423-7174 or carolyn.wirt@scouting.org.

Testimonial

"I wanted to express my gratitude to the National Scout Shop for Black Swamp Area Council. I was very impressed by their hospitality and eagerness to help with my dilemma. I had uniform malfunction on a day in which I needed my uniform to impress. I walked into the shop, explained my uniform dilemma. In 20 minutes, I had a new shirt with all the patches attached and I was able to arrive at my event with a freshly pressed shirt. Thanks for the great service."

Tom Masterson - Arrowwood District 

Lima Scout Shop

2014 JTE Ribbons

The Lima Scout Shop has extra 2014 JTE ribbons! If your unit needs any, please contact Nancy at (419) 227-2107.

752 W Robb Ave

Lima, OH 45801

Hours

Monday - Friday 10:30 am - 5:30 pm (closed 1 - 2 pm for lunch)

 

ARROWWOOD

District Picnic

Calling All Scout Leaders to Arrowwood Roundtable

YOU and opportunity to help the Arrowwood District be the best in the Black Swamp Area Council. The second Tuesday of each month scouters from the district meet together for the District Roundtable...[Read more]

Friends of Scouting

If you haven’t scheduled your Friends of Scouting presentation, please do so now by contacting James Dudash james.dudash@sanoh-america.com 419-348-6804

 

CHINQUAPIN

Roundtable & Cookout on June 9th

Reminder - the June Roundtable is at Camp Lakota and includes a light dinner!  We will have burgers, hot dogs, buns and condiments...[Read more]

FOS

WE ARE IN THE LAST LEG OF OUR FAMILY, FRIENDS OF SCOUTING CAMPAIGN.  TROOP LEADERS AND PACK LEADERS PLEASE CONTACT ROSE KING SO WE CAN SET UP A FRIENDS OF SCOUTING PRESENTATION. Contact Info: Rose King, Good4sscouting@gmail.com, 419-386-9035

 

Donate to FOS here.

JOIN SCOUT NIGHT

September 8th is our council wide join Scouting Night. We would love Packs volunteer to help with Boy Talks and help recruit our next group of boys to Help the Pack Grow! We will be working with Packs to set up date for recruiting new Cub Scouts.

 

GREAT OAKS

Great Oaks Day Camp Assistance Needed

Camp Berry Day Camp Director is seeking a couple of volunteers to help with the Great Oaks District participates this summer during day camp...[Read more]

Scout Photos

Please send Jim Mason your best photos of your Scouts throughout the year. He’d like to use them to show the level of participation in the community. E-mail them to jmason@scouting.org.

Like Us on Facebook

Please like our district Facebook page at...[Read more]

 

OLD SYCAMORE

Friends of Scouting

If you haven’t scheduled your Friends of Scouting presentation, please do so now by contacting Chris Berry at buffaloc9009@gmail.com.

Spring Recruitment

Do you want more scouts in your pack or troop to experience all the fun this summer??  Let’s get more youth involved in the world of Scouting before summer begins. Email your District Executive Stacy to get on the calendar!

Summer Moon Festival

July 14, 15, 16. If you would like to help at the Boy Scout informational booth to earn some service hours, please let Stacy know at (419) 234-1717 or stacy.perkins@scouting.org. Time slots will be given based on your availability.

Mercer County Fair

Looking for units to help with our activity booth at the Fair this year.  More information to come.

 

EXPLORING

Medical Explorers Post 326 End of Year Celebration

Please join us in celebrating the Medical Explorers at their annual End of Year Celebration on...[Read more]

Career Fair and Law Enforcement Competition

The Exploring Career Fair and Law Enforcement Competition will take place at the Hancock County Fairgrounds on...[Read more]

 

 

ORDER OF THE ARROW

The Fox Den

On behalf of Mawat Woakus Lodge, it is my pleasure to be sending you the next issue of The Fox Den, Mawat Woakus Lodge's monthly newsletter!  The Fox Den is the monthly newsletter of the lodge, and your go-to source for the latest happenings in the Order of the Arrow. In it you will find information about upcoming events, service opportunities, new program initiatives, and more! 

View the May issue here.

 

THE EXTENDED FORECAST

Swamp Romp

The Black Swamp Area Council's single-biggest event makes a triumphant return! Swampy's coming back to Swamp Romp on Oct. 7-9, 2016...[Read more]

 

 

 

 

 

BSA Position on Knockerball, BubbleBall, Battle Ball, Zorbing, and Similar Orb Activities

In recent years, we have seen an upswing in the use of all sizes of orbs for everything from rolling down hills, across water, “playing” soccer or football, to outright battles. They were included...[Read more]