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Fall Family Camp 2023 at Lowden
October 6-8...Camp provides an exciting schedule of programming for the entire family, which includes BB Guns, Archery, Bouldering Wall, Fitness Challenge Course, Scout Skills, Campfire Cheer, and more.

Camp Lowden Improvement Days
Saturday, September 23rd...Head out to camp to help with projects/improvements and enjoy the beautiful outdoors!

2023 Religious Retreat – 60th Annual!
Please join us for a weekend of fellowship and Duty to God. Activities are planned for your youth throughout the weekend. Patches and all food is included.
News and Announcements
Featured information from Blackhawk Area Council and Boy Scouts of America.
Fall Family Camp 2023 at Lowden
July 19th, 2023October 6-8...Camp provides an exciting schedule of programming for the entire family, which includes BB Guns, Archery, Bouldering Wall, Fitness Challenge Course, Scout Skills, Campfire Cheer, and more.
Camp Lowden Improvement Days
July 18th, 2023Saturday, September 23rd...Head out to camp to help with projects/improvements and enjoy the beautiful outdoors!
Camp Lowden Sporting Clays Days
July 18th, 2023Second 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 Religious Retreat – 60th Annual!
July 15th, 2023Please join us for a weekend of fellowship and Duty to God. Activities are planned for your youth throughout the weekend. Patches and all food is included.
45th Annual Kiwanis Woodcutter’s Ball/Workday
July 14th, 2023Saturday, October 7th, 2023...This annual workday at Canyon Camp has the primary focus of preparing the camp for the winter camping season.
2023/24 Blackhawk Area Council OKPIK Training
October 27th, 2022Registration is now open...This program covers the preparation and techniques needed to ensure a successful, safe, and fun cold weather camping experience.
Unit Charter Renewal Information
February 20th, 2022If 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…
Quick Links
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Calendar Events
- 9/28/23: SYC Commissioner's Meeting
- 9/29/23: Paddle The Pecatonica
- 9/29/23: SYC Fall Camp - Planes, Trains & Automobiles
- 10/4/23: OA Gokhos Chapter Meeting (White Eagle District)
- 10/4/23: Pioneer District Committee/Commissioner meeting
- 10/5/23: SYC District Committee
- 10/5/23: WAN District Committee Meeting
- 10/5/23: WE District Committee/Commissioner Meeting
- 10/6/23: Family Camp--Fall 2023