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Incident Reporting/Sickness and Accident insurance information updated
Keeping Scouts safe is everyone's job! It is important to take the proper steps immediately in the case of an accident, violation, or near miss...
Placemats for Blue & Gold banquets available
Blue & Gold placemats featuring activities and upcoming fun for 2026 are available ...
2026 Friends of Scouting Breakfast
Join us for the annual Friends of Scouting Breakfast, presented this year under the warm and welcoming theme of Campfires & Coffee...
Summer Camp 2026
The brand new leaders guide, along with everything you need to prepare for Summer Camp 2026 can be found here...
Council Annual Meeting
You are invited to attend the Black Swamp Area Council's Council Annual Meeting & Scouters Conference...
Scouting for Food: Recording Service Hours
Scouting for Food is one of Scouting's most visible and impactful annual service projects...
Troop 216 is top sled at Klondike 2026
The 66th Annual Klondike Derby at Camp Lakota was a wonderful day for Troop 216 which finished first, followed by ...
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...
Adventure Camp Registraion now open
Welcome to SUMMER FUN...Adventure Camp is a Day Camp Program being offered at Camp Berry in Findlay, Ohio...
Presidents Day Closures
The Findlay and Lima Service Centers will be closed Monday, February 16...
Eagle Scout Class & Youth Recognition Event
Join us for the Black Swamp Area Council's annual Eagle Scout & Youth Recognition Event honoring the 2025 Eagle Scout Class...
Pinewood Derby Season Is Ready To Go
Pinewood Derby races are set to run for 2026 ...
Scouters Conference/Council Annual Meeting
Save the Date! Scouters Conference is April 25, 2026 at Camp Berry-Silver Beaver nominations due Feb 16
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 ...
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 ...
Silver Beaver Applications being accepted
Nominations open for the Silver Beaver Award, for Scouters who exemplifies exceptional character and service ...
2026 Packaged Gift Program
This program allows contributors to make one gift that will cover their involvement in one or more...
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...
National Youth Leadership Training
To provide youth with the information and knowledge they need to become successful leaders not just in scouting, but in...

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Feb 12	CH District Committee Chinquapin District Committee Meeting District committee members, unit leaders, and charter organization representatives are welcome to join...
Feb 12	Council Roundtable - Camp Kickoff (2) Editor's Note as of Jan. 5, 2026: this meeting is rescheduled from January Summer camp is feature topic for this Quarterly...
Feb 15	OS District Dinner (rescheduled) 2026 * This is a rescheduled date * Old Sycamore District Recognition Dinner Join us...
Feb 15	CH District Dinner 2026 Chinquapin District Dinner The entire Chinquapin District is excited to come together for our annual District Dinner on Sunday, February 15th...
Feb 16	Silver Beaver Applications Due Silver Beaver Applications It is that time of year again! Do you know a registered Scouter who has exceptional...
Feb 19	Council Coordinating Meeting -- ZOOM You are invited to attend the upcoming Council Coordinated Meeting! When: Thursday, Febuary 19, 2025 Time: 7:00...
Feb 20	Coffee-Tea Sale Begins for 2026 Coffee & Tea Sale 2026 There is nothing better than sipping a premier hot cup of coffee or tea. That is why we are excited about...
Feb 26	2026 Friends of Scouting Breakfast 2026 Friends of Scouting Breakfast Theme: Campfires & Coffee Date: Thursday, February 26 Location: Hancock Hotel Breakfast Sponsor: Doty...
Feb 27	OA Lodge Planning & Training Overnight Join us from February 27th - 28th at Camp Berry as we help plan for the year ahead during our Planning & Training Overnight — a great mix...

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2100 Broad Avenue, Findlay Ohio
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