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Catholic Campo-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 ...
Lima Scout Shop Closures
The Lima Scout Shop will be closed July 28-August 1 and August 11-15...
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 ...
Adventure Camp at Camp Berry It is Not Too Late to Register!
It is not too late to Register for weeks 4-8, open to all boys and girls entering 1st through 5th grade...
Fall Product Sale is ready to POP!
Pecatonica Popcorn returns to Black Swamp with great taste, tins, lower priced items and much more...
Fall Kickoff Dates & Locations
Get the latest announcements, recruitment information and learn all about the NEW popcorn vendor and this year's sale ...
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...
Sporting Clays
12th Annual Sporting Clays for Scouting event, taking place on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Elkhorn Lake Hunt Club
Findlay Scout Shop Updates
Be sure to take advantage of everything the Findlay Scout Shop has to offer...

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Upcoming Events

Jul 28	2025 Adventure Camp Week 7 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...
Jul 28	Scouting Golf Classic Join us for the 26th Annual Scouting Golf Classic on May 22nd rescheduled for July 28 at the Findlay Country Club. Click the link below...
Aug 4	2025 Adventure Camp Week 8 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...
Aug 4	Fall Kickoff (Defiance) Meeting at Camp Lakota, 2180 Ginter Rd.,...
Aug 5	Fall Kickoff (Celina) Meeting at Purple Door Church, 1100 N. Main St.,...
Aug 6	Popcorn -- First Order
Aug 6	Fall Kickoff (Lima)
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...

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