What is Registration Assistance?

The Black Swamp Area Council strongly believes Scouting America's programs should be available to all boys and girls. Assistance is made possible with the support of donors and the Black Swamp Area Council. Families are encouraged, if comfortable, to connect with local Pack or Troop leadership to inquire if there are funds held by the Scouting unit to financially assist Scouts.

Registration assistance can help cover

• $85 - National Scouting America registration fee 
• $40 - Local Black Swamp Area Council service fee 

Expectations

The Black Swamp Area Council has a few requirements for families who apply for registration assistance.

• Registration assistance can be used for any Youth Scout in need.
• Scouts who participate in one of the Council’s product sales can receive up to 100% assistance with registration. Those who do not participate can only receive up to 50% assistance. (100% registration assistance requirements cannot be obtained by Units who do not participate in the Council Popcorn Sale) 

How To Obtain

To obtain registration assistance, we ask you please complete the following TWO forms, and then submit:

1. Registration Assistance Form, found in two options:

• online application <Registration Financial Assistance Request>, or
• downloadable PDF form <HERE>

2. Scouting America Membership Application found <HERE>

• Include on the form the amount you can contribute to help yourself.
  • English version: <HERE>
  • Versión en español: <HERE>

3. Both forms need to be submitted to the Scout office or to your group’s leadership for submission to the office. If you complete the online form, please note this on paper membership application.

Other information

• Registration assistance cannot be used for uniform, insignia, rank & literature. (After signing up, parents will receive an email on how to obtain the Scouts’ first handbook for free)
• Registration assistance cannot be used for Scout Life magazine.
• Registration assistance cannot be used for camp or activity fees.
• If you need assistance for camp or activity fees, you can apply for camperships beginning in February until May.
• For any questions on registration assistance, you can contact the Council office at (419) 422-4356, or <HERE for District Executive contacts>
  • ?Our 13 county area is divided into the following counties, served by an individual known as a District Executive:
    • ?Arrowwood District - Hancock & Seneca counties
    • Chinquapin District - Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding & Williams counties
    • Great Oaks District - Allen, Hardin & Putnam counties
    • Old Sycamore District - Auglaize, Mercer & Van Wert counties.