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Silver Beaver Applications being accepted
Nominations open for the Silver Beaver Award, for Scouters who exemplifies exceptional character and service ...


Council Updates

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 ...

Scouting for Food: Recording Service Hours
Scouting for Food is one of Scouting's most visible and impactful annual service projects...

President's Day Closures
The Findlay and Lima Service Centers will be closed Monday, February 16...

Program, Camping &Training

Summer Camp 2026
The brand new leaders guide, along with everything you need to prepare for Summer Camp 2026 can be found here...

National Youth Leadership Training
To provide youth with the information and knowledge they need to become successful leaders not just in scouting, but in..

Champ Camp Cut Day
Join the Findlay Scout Shop for help cutting out your Pinewood Derby car...

OA Annual Dues and Newsletter
Check out the current newsletter, pay your annual dues or purchase an annual Lodge Pass for the year today ...

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...

Hazardous Weather Training Required for all Direct Contact Leaders
All Direct Contact Leaders are required to complete this training to be considered "trained" in their position...

Plans for 2027 World Jamboree Underway!
The World Scout Jamboree is held every four years around the world...

Conservation Camporall set for April 10-12
Join fellow Scouts at the first council camporall in nearly 9 years on April 10-12 at Camp Lakota. This weekend's focus is helping camp, but also have some open fun in different areas of camp ...

Council Annual Meeting
You are invited to attend the Black Swamp Area Council's Council Annual Meeting & Scouters Conference...

Fundraising & Campaign Highlights


2026 Packaged Gift Program
This program allows contributors to make one gift that will cover their involvement in one or more...

2026 Scouting Golf Classic-Save the Date!
Thursday, May 21, 2026

Growing Leaders Gala set for March 20
Join us for the Third Annual Growing Leaders Gala March 20, and enjoy a fun evening and fellowship as we bring awareness to all the good in Scouting ...

Coffee & Tea Sale set for Feb. 20-March 31
We are excited to have the Coffee & Tea Sale back in 2026! Please complete our simple survey today, so we know to connect with you for more information ...

Scout Shop and Service Center Hours 

Findlay Scout Office

(419) 422-4356

2100 Broad Ave.
Findlay, OH 45840

Hours:

Monday: 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday: 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday: 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday: 8 am - 5 pm
Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
 Saturday: CLOSED

Findlay National Scout Shop

(419) 423-7174

2100 Broad Ave.
Findlay, OH 45840

Hours:

Monday*: CLOSED
Tuesday*: 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday: 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday*: 10 am - 6 pm
Friday*: 10 am - 6 pm
*Closed 1:30-2 pm for lunch* 

 Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm

Lima Scout Shop and Office

(419) 227-2107

752 W Robb Ave
Lima, OH 45801

Hours:

Monday*: 8:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am - 5 pm

Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday*: 9:30 am - 6 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 5 pm

 *Closed 1-2 pm for lunch* 

Saturday: CLOSED