SAVE THE DATES for the Council Districts Merit Badge Midways! One-day event for all Scouts to learn new skills and earn Merit Badges!
Program Category: Scouts BSA
Continuous Fire 2023…Honoring Scout Week!
Come join us for our annual Continuous Fire display in honor of Scout Week and the Boy Scouts of America anniversary. The entire week of Feb 5-11, 2023. All Scout units and families in and around council are welcome!
2023 Council Recognition Event
Please join us in celebrating our 2023 Silver Beavers and the Eagle Scouts of 2022. If you would like to be an event sponsor you can provide additional support through the registration process or contact Roman Salamon
2023 Council Pinewood Derby – Register by March 24th
A signature event for Cub Scout boys and girls in grades Kindergarten – Fifth Grade. Registration is now open for all Cub Scout Pinewood Derby race winners and runners-up, and best designs.
Grant Pilgrimage 2023
Over 4000 Scouts and Scouters arrive in Galena, IL to take in a historic trail hike, visit Grant’s home and many other historic sites of national prominence. Participants can interact with impersonators of the original 9 Generals of Galena, take in a Civil War skirmish on the banks of the Galena River as well as visit the Civil War encampment to see how soldiers lived. Other interesting sites and activities include numerous museums, shops, parks, patch trading, a blacksmith shop, a woodcarver, a potter, and fur trader.
Annie Oakley Shooting Event
Mark your calendars…June 2nd and 3rd Come out to Camp Lowden to be introduced to the different firearms on the range to be prepared for camp this summer! The purpose of this event is to orientate all female and male Scouts BSA youth and leaders on firing range procedures, gun handling safety and some good […]
Lowden Adventures 2023
Choose your own Adventures at Camp Lowden Lowden Summer Adventures returns for another year with open programming for Scouts of all ages. Choose your own adventures at Camp Lowden makes it easy to maximize the achievements of each Troop, Pack, and Scout. Merit Badges, Cub Scout Shooting Sports, ATV training, and more. Scouts and units […]
Scouts BSA – Canyon Camp Summer Camp
A Place To Be In 2023! With over 50 merit badges, adventures for Scouts and leaders (Operation O.W.L.), unique Native American dedications, and activities/certifications for leaders…
Unit Charter Renewal Information
If at any time you are experiencing difficulty completing your Charter Renewal, please contact the Council Office at 815.397.0210 and you will be connected with your local staff member for assistance. Ready to get started? Internet Rechartering How do we access Online Rechartering? Click here for Internet Advancement to access rechartering. You must be a […]
Friends of Scouting
FOS, or Friends of Scouting, is the council-level annual giving campaign. In most councils, Friends of Scouting represents the council’s largest source of income.