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Cub Scout Overnight Camps
Want a weekend of adventure for Cub Scouts and Webelos and Arrow of Light? Two nights of camping and programming with Pioneer Living themed-activities and rank requirements!

2023 Day Camp… WILD WILD WEST
Experience the family-friendly Cub Scout program Participate in a variety of activities such as archery, nature hike, STEM, wood-working, games, songs and more. You can attend 1 or all of…

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. Camp Lowden makes it easy to maximize the…
News and Announcements
Featured information from Blackhawk Area Council and Boy Scouts of America.
2023 Sporting Clays For Scouting Shoot One Event … Hunt Club of Richmond
May 22nd, 20232023 Sporting Clays for Scouting...we have two events this year! Join us for a day of fun, camaraderie, and great sport!
Scouts BSA – Canyon Camp Summer Camp
May 21st, 2023A 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...
Cub Scout Overnight Camps
April 16th, 2023Want a weekend of adventure for Cub Scouts and Webelos and Arrow of Light? Two nights of camping and programming with Pioneer Living themed-activities and rank requirements!
2023 Day Camp… WILD WILD WEST
April 15th, 2023Experience the family-friendly Cub Scout program Participate in a variety of activities such as archery, nature hike, STEM, wood-working, games, songs and more. You can attend 1 or all of…
Lowden Adventures 2023
April 14th, 2023Choose your own Adventures at Camp Lowden Lowden Summer Adventures returns for another year with open programming for Scouts of all ages. Camp Lowden makes it easy to maximize the…
Wilderness First Aid Training
April 4th, 2023Wilderness first aid (WFA) is a course for anyone planning an outdoor adventure. This weekend class prepares you to handle serious back-country emergencies. Wilderness First Aid is a comprehensive series…
Camp Lowden Sporting Clays Days
August 9th, 2022Second Saturday of EVERY month starting in May through October. Open to the General Public! Course is made up of report pairs and true pairs that will engage a first-time…
2023 Sporting Clays for Scouting Shoot Two Event … Camp Lowden
May 22nd, 2022Sporting Clays for Scouting Shoot Two Friday, September 8th & Saturday, September 9th, 2023 Camp Lowden | 4418 S Scout Rd, Oregon, IL Enjoy a morning or afternoon (first come,…
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Calendar Events
- 5/29/23: Memorial Day Council Office Closed
- 6/1/23: Sycamore District Adult Leader Recognition 2023
- 6/1/23: SYC District Committee
- 6/1/23: WAN District Committee Meeting
- 6/1/23: WE District Meeting
- 6/2/23: 2023 Spring Fellowship
- 6/2/23: Annie Oakley Shooting Event 2023
- 6/7/23: Pioneer District Committee/Commissioner meeting
- 6/8/23: WAN Roundtable; Unit Cook-Off!