Adventure starts in your own backyard.
Springfield's home for Cub Scout Pack 131 and Scouting America Troop 311. We build character, citizenship, and confidence through the great outdoors — right here in Northridge, Ohio.
Don't miss what's next.
Kiser Lake Camping & Ohio Caverns
Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21
Scouts BSA Summer Camp at Camp Birch
Sunday, June 14 – Saturday, June 20
Preparing young people to lead lives of purpose and adventure.
Thanks to our Chartered Organization, Northminster Presbyterian Church (weekly meetings will resume in August), we are a single destination in Springfield, OH for the youth of Northridge and the surrounding community to experience all that Scouting America has to offer.
Our mission is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices throughout their lives — instilling values that promote self-fulfillment, teamwork, leadership, and a lasting love of the outdoors.
Outdoor Adventure
Hiking, camping, canoeing, and exploring Ohio's wild places.
Lifelong Friends
A welcoming community of families and youth who grow together.
Service & Character
Hands-on service projects that strengthen our community.
Real Skills
From knots to leadership — skills that last a lifetime.
Find your child's place in our Scouting family.
Cub Scouts · K–5th gradePack 131
Boys and girls in kindergarten through 5th grade build skills, friendships, and confidence through hands-on adventures.
Scouts BSA · 5th–12th gradeTroop 311
Co-ed scouts ages 11–17 (or 5th-grade graduates) lead their own adventures — from weekend campouts to high-adventure treks.
440 acres of woodland, lake, and possibility.
Established in 1936, Camp Birch is the Tecumseh Council's outdoor home — a 440-acre retreat adjacent to Clifton Gorge, John Bryan State Park, and Glen Helen Nature Preserve.
A 300-seat dining hall, Olympic-size swimming pool, 10-acre lake, and miles of trails create the backdrop for everything from weekend campouts to summer-long adventures.
Explore CampingMore than meetings — moments that shape a life.
Each week brings something new: pinewood derby builds, knot-tying races, conservation projects, and the occasional toasted marshmallow. Whether you're brand new to Scouting or a returning family, there's a place for you here.
Your child's next adventure is one click away.
Registration is open year-round. Come visit a meeting, meet our leaders, and see why Scouting families call this home.