Camp Lakota, BSAC

10/10/2026

Join us next Saturday for this spectacular (and spooktacular) Family Friendly Event!!!

09/04/2026

Black Swamp Area Council welcomes Jonah Brown to the team as District Executive in Arrowwood District, Scouting America

08/27/2026

We are feeling the appreciation of our business community this morning as we continue to reflect on the success of our 75th Anniversary weekend. A massive THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors for helping make our gathering such a fantastic success!

Your generous support made this milestone celebration possible for our alumni, families, and community, and we couldn't have done it without you.

Please join us in thanking:

- North Star BlueScope Steel
- Straley Asset Management
- Union Bank Company

We are so grateful for your commitment to keeping the Lakota spirit strong! 🏕️🌲

08/15/2026

🎉 We’re excited to announce the 2027 Camp Director for Camp Lakota — Jeff Smarkel! 🏕️
Jeff brings 3 years of camp director experience from Camp Frontier, along with a wealth of Scouting leadership experience. He has served his local council in a variety of roles, including Council Advancement Chair and Training Chair, and has contributed his time and talents to numerous volunteer committees.

His experience, leadership, and passion for Scouting make him a fantastic addition to the Camp Lakota team. We are thrilled to welcome Jeff aboard and can’t wait to see all the great things ahead for the 2027 camping season!

Please join us in giving Jeff a warm Camp Lakota welcome! 👏🏕️

Welcome to the team, Jeff! ⚜️

08/01/2026

Today Scouting lost a great friend in Roger Frese. He was 79. Most recently he was serving as a Council Executive Board member and Old Sycamore District Chair for Black Swamp Area Council.
Roger’s obituary can be viewed here: https://www.ciscofuneralhome.com/obituaries/roger-frese

If you'd like to learn more about Roger, please click on this link to a council story from a couple years ago: https://www.blackswampbsa.org/CMS/PageViewer.aspx?PageID=20286&preview=yes
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07/24/2026

Are you or someone you know interested in serving on 2027 camp staff? We are Hiring. Interviews will start in August. Dates depending on positions start as earlier as June 6th and Season ends July 24th. Apply below

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07/18/2026

A huge thank you to our 2026 Camp Lakota Staff for an amazing summer! ❤️

07/17/2026