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Findlay Office Closure
The Findlay office will be closed Thursday, May 22 for the council's annual golf outing. The Scout Shop will remain open normal hours...
Jamboree 2026
Help represent Northwest Ohio and Eastern Indiana Scouting at the upcoming Jamboree in West Virginia, scheduled for July 22-31, 2026...
Camp Lakota Alumni Work Day
Alumni Work Day on May 10th starting at 8AM
Cooper Lodge with Hubbard Dining Hall Ribbon Cutting at Camp Lakota
The ribbon cutting for Cooper Lodge with Keith Hubbard Dining Hall and Armed Forces Memorial Parade Field will be held at 11:30 am Saturday, April 26...
2024 Class of Eagle Scouts
he Black Swamp Area Council, Scouting America, is proud to announce the successful 2024 Eagle Scout and Youth Recognition Event...
2025 Packaged Gift Program
This program allows contributors to make one gift that will cover their involvement in one or more of the council's special events ...
Adventure Camp Registraion now open
Don't miss out on this summers 7 weeks of Advenuture Camp at Camp Berry for youth rising to 1st to 5th grade in Fall 2025...
Online Camp Registration Issues
We are aware of some issues concerning fees for our online camp registration and rental system...
Scouters Conference Saturday, April 26, 2025
This year's event is particularly special with the addition of the Ribbon Cutting/Dedication for Cooper Lodge with Keith Hubbard Dining Hall and Armed Forces Memorial Parade Field to be held at 11:30 am. The Scouters Conference will also include a Council Key 3 meeting, Council Coordinated Meeting, Council Recognition Luncheon, and Executive Board Meeting. The Council Annual Meeting will take place during the Annual Recognition Luncheon, where this year's class of Silver Beavers will be presented.
Scouts can participate in City Mission bike ride May 17
The third annual bike ride to support the City Mission of Findlay is May 17, and Scouts can ride or help support the event ...
Bill Finerty, longtime volunteer, passes at 77
Bill Finerty, longtime volunteer and Council Executive Board member, recently passed away ...
Pinewood Derby Race Center 2025
Information on the District Pinewood Derbies and council race can be found here ...
Scouting Golf Classic 2025
Join us for the 2025 Scouting Golf Classic on May 22nd at the Findlay Country Club...
Your Summer Adventure Awaits at Black Swamp Summer Camps!
Is your troop still looking for a summer camp for 2025? The Black Swamp Area Council has campsites & individual programs...
Summer 2025 Campership (camp scholarship)
Summer 2025 Campership (camp scholarship) application is now available, deadline is April 30, 2025...
National Youth Leadership Training
NYLT is an exciting, action-packed program designed to provide youth with leadership skills and experience they ...
A Look Back: 1938 Scout trip to Yellowstone
Take a trip back in time, as five local Scouts and leaders make a summer trip to Yellowstone National Park ...
Membership Hub has all you need to be successful
Learn how Dynamic Recruiting is making a difference in Scout group's growth. Also, find tips and suggestions for recruiting adults and habits of successful units ...
Work With Us Next Summer!
Summer 2025 camp staff applications for Camp Berry and Camp Lakota...
Incident Reporting
Keeping Scouts safe is everyone's job! Now what to do when and an accident or near miss occurs...

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Upcoming Events

Apr 26	Scouter Conference 2025 You are cordially invited to attend the Black Swamp Area Council's Scouters Conference, which includes the Council Annual Meeting, on Saturday,...
May 2	CH Spring Camporee 2025 LAKOTA CHALLENGE is a weekend of team-building challenges and brainteasers, featuring fun stations, puzzle solving, campfire and more at the...
May 3	Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation - BALOO at Camp Lakota 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...
May 3	Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills - IOLS at Camp Lakota Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills - IOLS Working as patrols, this hands-on course provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they...
May 3	Council Pinewood Derby is May 3 Registration is open NOW and closes May 1 for all top placers from the district Pinewood Derby races ... ...
May 8	AW District Thank You Dinner 2025 Arrowwood District Thank You Dinner Who: All Arrowwood Volunteers and Class of 2023 Arrowwood Eagles What: The District Thank You...
May 10	Camp Lakota Alumni Work Day Camp Lakota Alumni Work Day on May 10th starting at 8AM and going until 4 PM. Details: Light breakfast provided as well as a hearty lunch....
May 17	Spring Range and Target Sports Day @ Camp Berry Join us for a fun filled day of Range and Target Activities at Camp Berry Scouts will participate in a Round Robin Rotation through...
May 22	Scouting Golf Classic Join us for the 26th Annual Scouting Golf Classic on May 22nd at the Findlay Country Club. Click the link below for a Entry Form at this...

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2100 Broad Avenue, Findlay Ohio
(419) 422-4356