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July 2024

News from Black Swamp Area Council                                       

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Updates on BSA Registration Fees and Family Max Cap Program
As previously announced here are the changes in the in the registration fees with some additional information...

Wood Badge: The Ultimate Leadership Training Coming
Begin today preparing for your Wood Badge experience! This unique leadership training experience takes place over two weekends in Fall 2025. Don't miss out on this ...

Cooper Lodge at Camp Lakota Topping Out Ceremony
Construction is proceeding on the new Cooper Lodge, with Keith Hubbard Dining Hall at Camp Lakota. With the placement...

ACE deadline extended to Sept. 1, 2025
Families who have been awarded funds from the Afterschool Child Enrichment Education Savings Account program (ACE) now have until Sept. 1, 2025, to utilize their funds ...

Council Coordinated Meeting
You are invited to attend the upcoming Council Coordinated Meeting...

High Adventure Expeditions Summer 2024 Edition
Are you looking for something to do this Summer? Are you unsure what to do? Then look no further, the High Adventure Expeditions Summer 2024 Edition has Arrived...

July Office Closures
Both Service Centers and Scout Shops will be closed Thursday, July 4 and the Findlay office will closed July 26...

Lima Golf Classic
Join us for the Lima Golf Classic on September 12th...

2024 Sporting Clays
Join us for the 2024 Sporting Clays on September 26th...

Boy Scouts of America is changing its name to Scouting America
The Boy Scouts of America today announced that it will be changing its name to Scouting America. This change reflects the organization's ongoing commitment to welcoming every youth in America to experience the benefits of Scouting...

Findlay Office Special Hours
The Findlay Service Center will be closing at noon Friday, June 28...

Council Calendar Updates

The council calendar has been updated through August, 2025...

Friends of Scouting 2024
We have kicked off the 2024 Friends of Scouting Campaign. Please consider a donation and support Scouting locally and help us prepare youth for life...

Lima Scout Shop Hours
Please take note of the Lima Scout Shop summer hours...


District Pages

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*:10 am -6pm
Tuesday*: 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday:CLOSED
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

Summer  Hours:

Monday*: 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday*: 9 am - 5 pm
Friday: 9 am - 1 pm

 *Closed 1-2 pm for lunch* 

Saturday: CLOSED