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January Closures
Please take note of January office and Scout Shop Closures...

Popcorn Kernel Journal - Dec. 22, 2025
In this issue: Top sellers recognized, Popcorn Sale Review Meeting announced, & more ...

Summer Camp previews at Winter Quarterly Roundtables
Coming Jan. 8 & 13, come to one of the Quarterly Roundtables to learn about upcoming Scouting events & activities. The featured topic will be Summer Camp preview ..

Coffee & Tea Sale set for Feb. 20-March 31
We are excited to have the Coffee & Tea Sale back in 2026! Please complete our simple survey today, so we know to connect with you for more information ...

Scouting for Food door hangers orders due Jan. 16
Order your door hangers now thru Jan.16 and be prepared for Scouting's single-largest community service project ...



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 ...

December Holiday Closures
Please note closures for both Findlay and Lima offices and Scout Shops...

Program, Camping &Training

Help needed at annual Klondike
Help is needed to ensure success of this year's annual event...

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

Pinewood Derbies are set for 2026
Find all your Pinewood Derby dates and rules and be prepared to race ...

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...

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..

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

Scouters Conference/Council Annual Meeting
Save the Date! Scouters Conference is April 25, 2026 at Camp Berry-Silver Beaver nominations due Feb 16

Fundraising & Campaign Highlights

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

2026 Scouting Golf Classic-Save the Date!
Thursday, May 21, 2026

Growing Leaders Gala set for March 20
Join us for the Third Annual Growing Leaders Gala March 20, and enjoy a fun evening and fellowship as we bring awareness to all the good in Scouting ...

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