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Lima Scout Shop Closures
The Lima Scout Shop will be closed August 11-15...
Kernel Journal - July 30, 2025
First Orders Due Aug. 6; How-to order additional popcorn during the sale; this and more in this week's issue ...
Scouting Golf Classic Raises Over $90,000 to Support Local Youth Programs
26th Annual Scouting Golf Classic was a resounding success...
Findlay Scout Shop Closures
The National Scout Shop in Findlay will be closed Wednesday, August 6 and closing early Tuesday, August 12...
First POPCORN order is due Aug. 6
August 6 is the deadline for units to order popcorn and receive it before Labor Day ...
Catholic Camp-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...
Top Sellers in 2025 Spring Coffee Sale!
Excited to announce the top-performing Scouts from the 2025 Spring Coffee Sale!
Jamboree 2026
Help represent Northwest Ohio and Eastern Indiana Scouting at the upcoming Jamboree in West Virginia, scheduled for July 22-31, 2026...
Kernel Journal - July 24, 2025
Get Ready for Popcorn Success! Key Dates, Prizes & more in this week's Kernel Journal ...
Plans for 2027 World Jamboree Underway!
The World Scout Jamboree is held every four years around the world...
Kernel Journal - July 17, 2025
Kernel Journal - July 17: In this issue: Leader Guidebook released; Unit Rally Kits; Still Time to Register; Online Sale Commission; Questions & Answers; and much more ...
Camp Lakota-Funding and Naming Opportunities Still Available at Cooper Lodge with Keith Hubbard Dining Hall
The Black Swamp Area Council offers numerous ways for individuals and organizations to contribute to this vital project and leave a lasting legacy at Camp Lakota...
KERNEL JOURNAL - July 9, 2025
KERNEL JOURNAL - July 9, 2025: In this issue: In this issue: Unit registration opens; Product lineup; Online Sales commission; Sales Kits coming; and much more ...
Council Coordinated Meeting
You are invited to attend the upcoming Council Coordinated Meeting...
Please Join us for a Fireside Chat
The council will once again be hosting Fireside Chats in each of our 13 counties...
KERNEL JOURNAL: July 3, 2025
In this issue: Pecatonica Rivers Popcorn Company returns to Black Swamp; Register your unit; Fall Kickoff Rallies coming soon; and much more ...
Fall Product Sale is ready to POP!
Pecatonica Popcorn returns to Black Swamp with great taste, tins, lower priced items and much more...
Adventure Awaits at Philmont!
Are you ready to take on the ultimate Scouting challenge? Join the Black Swamp Area Council for an unforgettable trek through the rugged beauty of Philmont Scout Ranch!
Great Oaks DE recognized by home council
Brendan Erwin honored by Dan Beard Council ...
Scouting Lima Area Golf Outing
Save the Date! Lima Area Scouting Golf Outing - Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the Bluffton Golf Club...

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Upcoming Events

Aug 14	Council Coordinated Meeting Aug. 14, 2025 @ Camp Berry You are invited to attend the upcoming Council Coordinated Meeting! When: Thursday, August 14, 2025 Time: 7:00...
Aug 20	Popcorn Order #1 Distribution Exact details to be...
Aug 22	Wood Badge 9-449-25 Wood Badge 9-449-25 Adult Leadership Training Black Swamp Area Council This video above is by the National Council for...
Aug 23	Popcorn Sale Begins Popcorn Sale opens for Take Order, Show & Sell and Online...
Aug 26	Popcorn -- Show & Sell Order Due
Sep 9	Popcorn Order #2 Distribution Exact details to be...
Sep 11	Lima Golf Outing Register at this...
Sep 13	Fall Range and Target Sports Day @ Camp Berry
Sep 20	Fall Family Fun Day @ 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...

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