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New field team member hired as District Executive
Ian Boden joins the council as Chinquapin District Executive ...

Fall Family Fun Day at Camp Lakota

Fall Family Fun Day This is a great opportunity to come out to Camp and enjoy the Outdoors with FUN activities going on!! Activities...

Fall Family Fun Day at Camp Berry

Fall Family Fun Day This is a great opportunity come out to Camp and enjoy the Outdoors with FUN activities going on. Activities...

Kernel Journal
In this week's issue ........

Council Updates

Labor Day Closures
The Findlay and Lima Service Centers will be closed Monday, September 1...

Scout Shop Updates
The National Scout Shop in Findlay can fulfill all of your uniform and camping needs...

Program, Camping &Training

Scouting America Launches Enhanced Safeguarding Youth Training
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...

Catholic Campo-o-ree and Retreat
Erie Shores Council will be hosting the first ever CST Territory 9/NCCS Region 6 Catholic Camp-o-ree and retreat this fall...

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...

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation - BALOO at Camp Berry

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation This one-and-a-half day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for leaders..

Introduction To Outdoor Leader Skills - IOLS at Camp Berry

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills - IOLS Working as patrols, this hands-on course provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they...

Alumni invited to closing Gilwell assembly
Wood Badge alumni are invited to closing Gilwell for course 9-449-25 on Sept. 28 at Camp Lakota ...

2026 Philmont Trip
Embark on an extraordinary journey with us in 2026! Spots Limited!

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...