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Mark your calendar - Giving Tuesday is December 2!
This global day of generosity is an opportunity to show your support for local Scouting...

Top Popcorn Seller Has Eyes on High Adventure
This year's Top Popcorn Seller in council used his love for adventure to guide him during his effort this fall. ...

Silver Beaver Applications being accepted
Nominations open for the Silver Beaver Award, for Scouters who exemplifies exceptional character and service ...


Council Updates

Scouting America Introduces Safeguarding Youth Parents' Guide Video
Scouting America has introduced a new Parents' Guide video, which will be sent directly to the parents of new members. Watch it here ...

Log-in button added to website
New feature added to council home page to help users find the page to their user profile...

Family Troop option approved by national committee
Family Troop option approved by national committee for charter organizations as a third-option ...

Fall membership recruiting ahead of last year
Council has opportunity to accomplish something that has occurred in more than 10 years ...

Program, Camping &Training

2026 Klondike
Join us for Winter Klondike 2026. The 66th Annual Running at Camp Lakota on January 24...

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

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...

Cybersecurity Merit Badge Day
Earn Scouting's newest Merit Badge at the largest launch event in the nation at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base...

State Jamboree in 2026 lowers prices
Officials of the Ohio Division of Natural Resources have lowered the price of the ODNR Jamboree from ...

Arthur M & Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest
The Eagle Scout Contest is an annual contest open to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and have not reached their 19th birthday during the year of the contest...

Youth and Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner-Save the Date
Celebrating the 2025 Class of Eagle Scouts March 14, 2026...

Jamboree 2026
Help represent Northwest Ohio and Eastern Indiana Scouting at the upcoming Jamboree in West Virginia, scheduled for July 22-31, 2026...

Plans for 2027 World Jamboree Underway!
The World Scout Jamboree is held every four years around the world...

Conservation Camporall set for April 10-12
Join fellow Scouts at the first council camporall in nearly 9 years on April 10-12 at Camp Lakota. This weekend's focus is helping camp, but also have some open fun in different areas of camp ...

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

Fundraising & Campaign Highlights

Cooper Lodge with Keith Hubbard Dining Hall Challenge Grant Opportunity
The Council is excited to share an opportunities surrounding Cooper Lodge with the Keith Hubbard Dining Hall at Camp Lakota...

2026 Packaged Gift Program
This program allows contributors to make one gift that will cover their involvement in one or more...

Scout Shop and Service Center Hours 

Findlay Scout Office

(419) 422-4356

2100 Broad Ave.
Findlay, OH 45840

Hours:

Monday: 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday: 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday: 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday: 8 am - 5 pm
Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
 Saturday: CLOSED

Findlay National Scout Shop

(419) 423-7174

2100 Broad Ave.
Findlay, OH 45840

New Hours:

Monday*: 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday*: 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday:CLOSED
Thursday*: 10 am - 6 pm
Friday*: 10 am - 6 pm
*Closed 1:30-2 pm for lunch* 

 Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm

Lima Scout Shop and Office

(419) 227-2107

752 W Robb Ave
Lima, OH 45801

Hours:

Monday*: 8:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am - 5 pm

Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday*: 9:30 am - 6 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 5 pm

 *Closed 1-2 pm for lunch* 

Saturday: CLOSED