The Black Swamp Area Council has shared the national announcement that Boy Scouts of America is changing its name to Scouting America.

"The new name reflects the continuing efforts to welcome everyone to experience the benefits of Scouting," explains Marc Kogan, Black Swamp Scout Executive. The name change will go into effect on February 8, 2025, the organization’s 115th birthday.

Kogan notes, “We are excited to continue to welcome all youth into Scouting.  Scouting makes youth prepared for life teaching today’s youth to become leaders of tomorrow!”

Scouting in the Black Swamp Area Council began in 1915 and serves the counties of Allen, Auglaize, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, Seneca, Van Wert and Williams.  The Black Swamp Area Council has two unique and outstanding outdoor leadership centers, Camp Lakota in Defiance and County Camp Berry in Hancock County.

To learn more about Scouting America’s mission, visit www.Scouting.org/

To learn about summer camping programs for all youth this summer, visit www.blackswampBSA.org/