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First Class in First Year Recognition
Due to lack of participation and cost of pins, the First Class in First Year program has been cancelled...
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...
Fall Popcorn Sale is ready to POP!!!
Pecatonica Popcorn returns to Black Swamp with great taste, tins, lower priced items and much more...
Findlay Golf Outing Rescheduled to July 28
The Findlay golf outing has been postponed due to inclement weather. The outing has been rescheduled to July 28...
Silver Antelope Award
Sherri Garner Brumbaugh honored with prestigious Silver Antelope Award from Scouting America...
Lima Service Center Summer Hours
The Lima Scout Shop will be operating under limited hours for the Summer June 2-August 31...
Please Join us for a Fireside Chat
The council will once again be hosting Fireside Chats in each of our 13 counties...
Great Oaks District's First Female Eagle Scout
Mia Kohli of Troop 106 has earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout, becoming the first young woman in the Great Oaks District to achieve this honor...
Council Pinewood Results for 2025
Greyson H. from Pack 309 headed the overall field of racers at this year's Black Swamp Area Council Pinewood Derby championship....
Leipsic Day Camp
Come join us for Medieval fun at Great Oaks Day Camp for Cubs 1-5th grade...
Webelos & Arrow of Light Experience Camp
Webelos & Arrow of Light Experience Camp at Camp Berry, July 15-19, 2025, for rising 4th & 5th graders. Activities include climbing, archery, swimming, nature, and Webelos advancement.
Annual Meeting, Recognition Luncheon, Cooper Lodge dedication highlight Scouter's Conference at Camp Lakota
Black Swamp Area Council's annual Scouters Conference and Adult Recognition Luncheon at Camp Lakota, also included the dedication of the new Cooper Lodge with Keith Hubbard Dining Hall...
Council Annual Meeting
Dave Thompson elected President of Black Swamp Area Council, Scouting America. Dan Meffley named Vice President of Program, Matt Black transitions to Past President.
Family Camp at Camp Berry
Family Camp at Camp Berry, June 28-29, 2025, where families can enjoy a fun-filled time creating lasting memories. Participants will spend the day in activities and camp overnight in tents under the stars.
Specialty Camps will be held at Berry and Lakota
Specialty Camps at Berry and Lakota, July 13-19 & 20-26, 2025, offer immersive programs in Aquatics, Range, C.O.P.E., Trades, Eagle Trail, and ATV/Equestrian.
Pecatonica Popcorn Returns This Fall
Pecatonica Popcorn Returns this Fall as the provider of product for the fall fundraiser. Sign-up to learn more ...
Jamboree 2026
Help represent Northwest Ohio and Eastern Indiana Scouting at the upcoming Jamboree in West Virginia, scheduled for July 22-31, 2026...
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...
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 ...

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Jun 15	2025 Camp Berry Week 1 Camp Berry Summer Camp 2025 Thank you for choosing Camp Berry as the destination for your 2025 Summer Camping experience! * For the...
Jun 15	2025 Camp Lakota Week 1 Camp Lakota Summer Camp 2025 Thank you for choosing Camp Lakota as the destination for your 2025 Summer Camping experience! * For the...
Jun 16	2025 Adventure Camp Week 1 Adventure Camp is open to all girls & boys entering 1st through 5th grade... Welcome to FUN... Adventure Camp is a Day Camp Program at Camp...
Jun 22	2025 Camp Berry Week 2 Camp Berry Summer Camp 2025 Thank you for choosing Camp Berry as the destination for your 2025 Summer Camping experience! * For the...
Jun 22	2025 Camp Lakota Week 2 Camp Lakota Summer Camp 2025 Thank you for choosing Camp Lakota as the destination for your 2025 Summer Camping experience! * For the...
Jun 23	2025 Adventure Camp Week 2 Adventure Camp is open to all girls & boys entering 1st through 5th grade... Welcome to FUN... Adventure Camp is a Day Camp Program at Camp...
Jun 29	2025 Camp Lakota Week 3 Camp Lakota Summer Camp 2025 Thank you for choosing Camp Lakota as the destination for your 2025 Summer Camping experience! * For the...
Jun 29	2025 Camp Berry Week 3 Camp Berry Summer Camp 2025 Thank you for choosing Camp Berry as the destination for your 2025 Summer Camping experience! * For the...
Jul 6	2025 Camp Lakota Week 4 Camp Lakota Summer Camp 2025 Thank you for choosing Camp Lakota as the destination for your 2025 Summer Camping experience! * For the...

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