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Summer Camp 2026
The brand new leaders guide, along with everything you need to prepare for Summer Camp 2026 can be found here...

Council Annual Meeting
You are invited to attend the Black Swamp Area Council's Council Annual Meeting & Scouters Conference...

Adult Middle Name Requirement
Starting April 1st, all adult registrants will be required to submit their middle name...

Council Updates

Good Friday Closures
The Findlay and Lima Service Centers will be closed Friday, April 3...

Incident Reporting/Sickness and Accident insurance information updated
Keeping Scouts safe is everyone's job! It is important to take the proper steps immediately in the case of an accident, violation, or near miss...

Program, Camping &Training

Save the Date: Camp Lakota 75th Anniversary Celebration
Set for July 11, 2026...

Camperships
The 2026 application season for Scouts BSA Summer Camp, Cub Resident Camp, Adventure Camp, NYLT, and all district day camps will run from February 1, 2026, through April 15, 2026.

National Youth Leadership Training
To provide youth with the information and knowledge they need to become successful leaders not just in scouting, but in..

Safeguarding Youth Training Instructions
Scouting America has unveiled a new comprehensive Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) program, reinforcing its unwavering commitment to creating the safest possible environment for young people...

Hazardous Weather Training Required for all Direct Contact Leaders
All Direct Contact Leaders are required to complete this training to be considered "trained" in their position...

Black Swamp Area Council Celebrates 76 Eagle Scouts of the Class of 2025 Eagle Scouts
The Black Swamp Area Council honored 76 new Eagle Scouts at its annual Eagle Scout & Youth...

Scouting for Food: Local Scouts Deliver Big Impact Across the Community
Annual Scouting for Food drive once again showcased the power of youth service...

Mawat Moments
Updates from the OA Lodge...