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It's renewal time again - guides to help
Leaders may have questions about the new Unit Renewals or parents may question how the new Individual Renewal process this year. We are providing ...
Beloved Leader Bonnie Shook Passes at 97
Bonnie Shook passed away Nov. 28 after a lifelong commitment to self-less service in Scouting and the community ...
Council Coordinated Meeting-ZOOM
You are invited to attend the upcoming Council Coordinated Meeting Thursday, February 20, 2025...
2025 Scouters Conference
Save the Date for the 2025 Scouter Conference at Camp Lakota in Cooper Lodge...
Cooper Lodge at Camp Lakota Update November 2024
Cooper Lodge is now enclosed and finishing work is starting, along with the installation...
Holiday Closures
Please take note of the following office and Scout Shop closures...
Scout Shop Updates
There are so many great things going on at the Findlay Scout Shop right now...
Growing Leaders Gala & Auction
Plan to attend the 2nd annual Growing Leaders Gala & Auction on March 28 near Findlay. All proceeds go toward supporting Scouting for local youth ...
Order Scouting for Food door hangers today
Order you Scouting for Food hangers now thru Jan. 8 and be prepared to help support Scouting's single-largest community service project ...
A Look Back: 1938 Scout trip to Yellowstone
Take a trip back in time, as five local Scouts and leaders make a summer trip to Yellowstone National Park ...
Latest Council High Adventure Newsletter for Fall 2024
The latest Council High Adventure Newsletter for Fall 2024 is now posted on the High Adventure page along with all the past edditions. This is a great source of High Adventure opportunities for your Troop...
Online Popcorn Sale
Holiday Popcorn Sale - purchase online and pick up at the Findlay Scout Office...
Two Cub Klondikes offered this winter
There are two great winter time activities in 2025 for Cub Scouts on Jan. 25 or Feb. 1 ...
Announcing Our Summer Camp 2025 Directors
Summer Camp 2025 reservations are going fast, make yours today! We're celebrating the opening of Camp Lakota's dining hall, and specialty camps at both Camp Lakota and Camp Berry, where Scouts can attend as individuals, with discounts available. The camp directors are ...
2025 Coffee & Tea Sale
2025 Coffee & Tea Sale Coming this Spring...

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Upcoming Events

Dec 6	Mawat Woaks Holiday Party
Dec 7	Breakfast with Santa 3rd Annual Enjoy a hearty breakfast, stories, a craft to take home for your tree, and pictures with Santa! Only $8 per person! By...
Jan 18	Klondike Derby 2025 Klondike Derby Participating in the 65th annual Black Swamp Area Council Klondike Derby will get your unit off to a running start for...
Feb 20	Council Coordinating Meeting -- ZOOM You are invited to attend the upcoming Council Coordinated Meeting! When: Thursday, Febuary 20, 2025 Time: 7:00...
Apr 5	CST 9 Program Conference Ken King from the National Camping and Trekking Committee highlights a day of training and information exchange to help propel your Scouting efforts...
Apr 5	AW Pinewood Derby Open to all eligible racers are qualifiers in their Cub Pack Pinewood in 2025. There will be a pre-registration required to allow organizers...
Apr 26	Scouter Conference Save the Date You are invited to attend our Scouters Conference Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Camp Lakota, Defiance, OH 45840 in Cooper...
May 3	Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation - BALOO at Camp Lakota Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation This one-and-a-half day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for leaders...
May 3	Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills - IOLS at Camp Lakota Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills - IOLS Working as patrols, this hands-on course provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they...

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