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Advancement reporting is required
All badges of rank, merit badges, and Eagle Palms are restricted items and proof must be provided before purchasing these items ...

New training must be completed by May 31; replaces YPT
Safeguarding Youth Training replaces Youth Protection Training and MUST BE completed by May 31 ...

NYLT early bird discount ends April 30
Early Bird Discount ends on April 30 for NYLT. Register now to lock in saving and unlock your Scout's leadership potential ...

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

Council Updates


Black Swamp Area Council Honors Distinguished Volunteer Service at 2026 Scouters Conference
Volunteers from across Northwest Ohio gathered at Camp Berry on Saturday for the 2026 Scouters Conference...

2026-2027 Program Calendar
Printed versions of the 26-27 calendar are available...

Nathaniel Ballmer now serving Chinquapin
New District Executive serving Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding, and Williams counties...

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...

Arrowwood Gala Continues to Grow
The Third Annual Growing Leaders Gala was a successful evening for our Scouting community...

May Closures
The Findlay office will be closed Thursday, May 21. Both offices and Scout Shops will be closed Monday, May 25...

Troop 444 Scout brings color to life
Colorblind visitors can now experience Seneca County's parks in richer, more vibrant detail thanks to one Eagle Scout's inspiring project ...

Program, Camping &Training


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

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...

Mawat Moments
Updates from the OA Lodge...

Ad Altare Dei 100th Anniversary
The National Catholic Committee on Scouting celebrates the 100th anniversary of emblem...

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

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

Hours:

Monday*: CLOSED
Tuesday*: 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday: 10 am - 6 pm
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