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Bus Transportation for Camp Berry Western Adventure Camp

Rocket Into Scouting

ALL Cub Scout Leaders should have September 8th circled on their calendars! 7pm all elementary schools across Black Swamp Area Council will host an opportunity for new families to join Cub Scouts. Units are also reminded that on this night parents are expecting to receive a pack calendar, contact sheet for their leaders, and information about the financial commitment for Scouting...[Read more]

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]

Lions Program in the Black Swamp Area Council

We had some questions in whether the council will be participating in the pilot Lion program for 2016...[Read more]

Registration for Swamp Romp is now OPEN!

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]

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]

Cleveland Indians Scout Nights

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

Patriotic Scout Refuses to Let Flag Touch the Ground

After an act of valor went viral, Cole D., 18, has been hailed a hero. But this young patriot was just doing what Scouts do—demonstrating Duty to Country...[Read more]

 

 

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.

Findlay Service Center Summer Hours

The Findlay Service Center is now on summer hours through Labor Day. The hours are now Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm.

Lima Scout Shop

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

 

ARROWWOOD

Welcome Marc Garcia!

Welcome Marc Garcia to the Black Swamp Area Council...[Read more]

Calling All Scout Leaders to Arrowwood Roundtable

YOU have an 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]

 

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 Program Kickoff Aug. 7

The Great Oaks District Program kickoff event is set for Aug. 7 at the Lima Scout Shop...[Read more]

 

HAWTHORN

Hawthorn Day Camp

Leaders, please make sure that your youth are signed up for day camp...[Read more]

Fall/Winter Roundtable Schedule

Check out the Fall/Winter roundtable schedule...[Read more]

 

OLD SYCAMORE

Day Camp Update

Shout out to all of our volunteers who helped out with Old Sycamore day camp this year! The kids had a blast and we couldn't have done it without you!

 

EXPLORING

Medical Explorers Post 326 End of Year Celebration

The Medical Explorers Post 326 had their End of the 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

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]