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Upcoming Events

Oct 17	Catholic Scout Camporee Register...
Oct 18	Chinquapin District Pop-Up Scout Shop Stop and shop for uniforms, patches, handbooks and more at this one-day event at Camp Lakota...
Oct 18	Jamboree on the Air Jamboree on the Internet Join the Largest Scouting Event in the World – JOTA-JOTI 2025! Scouts from across the globe will connect through amateur radio and the...
Oct 18	Range & Target Activities Recruiting Event Fun Range & Target Activities for Cub Scouts Scouts can bring come and participate and invite their friends to try out the BB Guns 1:30 - 2:15...
Oct 19	Jamboree on the Air on the Internet Join the Largest Scouting Event in the World – JOTA-JOTI 2025! Scouts from across the globe will connect through amateur radio and the...
Oct 20	Fall Membership Drive Week 2
Oct 21	Finance Committee 7:30 AM This meeting is for members of the Council Finance Committee. For questions, please contact...
Oct 22	FOS Volunteer Training
Oct 24	Staff Meeting This monthly meeting is scheduled to allow the council staff to enhance communication, foster collaboration, share updates, discuss challenges, and...

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Annual Unit & Individual Membership Renewal helps
Deadline for unit renewals is Dec. 1. If you need guidance, you'll find resources here or on the national Unit and Membership Renewal webpage. Click ...
Popcorn Kernel Journal - Oct. 16, 2025
In this week's issue: Autumn is perfect for popcorn; Cheese Lovers & Classic Caramel back in stock; Twice the winners coming to Fill-It-Up; and much more ...
Thanksgiving Closures
The Findlay and Lima Service Centers will be closed November 27 & 28...
Cooper Lodge with Keith Hubbard Dining Hall Challenge Grant Opportunity
The Council is excited to share an opportunities surrounding Cooper Lodge with the Keith Hubbard Dining Hall at Camp Lakota...
Jamboree on the Air Jamboree on the Internet
Scouts from across the globe will connect through amateur radio...
Popcorn Kernel Journal - Oct. 9, 2025
This week: The good, the bad, the ugly - How's your sale going?; Product return under review; Week 6 Fill-It-Up winners; and much more ...
Cybersecurity Merit Badge Day
Earn Scouting's newest Merit Badge at the largest launch event in the nation at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base...
State Jamboree in 2026 lowers prices
Officials of the Ohio Division of Natural Resources have lowered the price of the ODNR Jamboree from ...
Scouting America Introduces Safeguarding Youth Parents' Guide Video
Scouting America has introduced a new Parents' Guide video, which will be sent directly to the parents of new members. Watch it here ...
2026 Jamboree Band Opportunity
Scout musicians are invited to apply for the 2026 National Jamboree Staff Band...
Big Santa News!
This December Santa will be visiting both Camp Berry and Camp Lakota...
Dueling Pianos return Nov. 13 in Lima
Join us for an entertaining evening of fun, music and amazing singalong good time Nov. 13 ...
Greater Lima Area Scouting Scramble Raises Over $20,000 to Support Local Youth
The Greater Lima Area Scouting Scramble on Thursday, September 11, 2025...
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Safeguarding Youth Training Instructions
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...

Black Swamp Area Council
2100 Broad Avenue, Findlay Ohio
(419) 422-4356