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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…

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…

Wood Badge Dinner
The Wood Badge Dinner, Auction & Trivia Night Grab your Scout friends and come out for a night of food and fun as we test your trivia knowledge while you…
News and Announcements
Featured information from Blackhawk Area Council and Boy Scouts of America.
Wood Badge Dinner
October 16th, 2022The Wood Badge Dinner, Auction & Trivia Night Grab your Scout friends and come out for a night of food and fun as we test your trivia knowledge while you…
2023 Rockford Legacy of Service Luncheon Award
October 15th, 2022The Rockford Legacy of Service Award is received by individuals and organizations within Rockford that have shown distinguished service to country through the armed forces, or a commitment of service…
Blackhawk Area Council Annual Golf Outing
September 22nd, 2022Start your weekend with some fun & food on the fairway! When: Friday, May 19th | Where: Swanhills Golf Course - 2600 Gustafson Rd, Belvidere, IL Golfer Registration: 12 PM…
2023 Family Camp at Lowden
September 22nd, 2022Everyone is invited to come out and camp! May 5-7, 2023 at Camp Lowden. Program includes: BB gun shooting, Archery, Leave No Trace, Physical Challenge Course, Recycle Boat building, Scout…
Annie Oakley Shooting Event
September 21st, 2022Mark 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…
Lowden Adventures 2023
September 21st, 2022Choose 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…
Scouts BSA – Canyon Camp Summer Camp
September 21st, 2022A 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...
2023 DAY CAMP… WILD WILD WEST
March 28th, 2022Experience 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…
Cub Scout Summer Camps – Pioneer Living
March 28th, 2022Want 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!
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Calendar Events
- 3/23/23: SYC Commissioner's Meeting
- 4/1/23: Wanchanagi Merit Badge Midway 2023
- 4/5/23: Pioneer District Committee/Commissioner meeting
- 4/6/23: WE District Meeting
- 4/6/23: SYC District Committee
- 4/6/23: WAN District Committee Meeting
- 4/7/23: Good Friday Council Office Closed
- 4/9/23: Easter Sunday
- 4/12/23: Pioneer District Round Table meeting