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

Placemats for Blue & Gold banquets available
Blue & Gold placemats featuring activities and upcoming fun for 2026 are available ...

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 ...

Council Updates

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...

Scouting for Food: Recording Service Hours
Scouting for Food is one of Scouting's most visible and impactful annual service projects...

2025 Silver Beaver Recipients
Congratulations to our 2025 Silver Beaver Recipients...

Program, Camping &Training

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

Mawat Moments
Updates from the OA Lodge...

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...

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 ...

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