Events

Calling all Scouts, Venturers, Adult Leaders, and OA Members! Camp Loud Thunder needs you! Help us keep our camp in tip-top shape by coming to a Work Day. We've got projects for people with all skill levels. Staying for the whole day? We'll feed you lunch if you RSVP!...
Do you know an exceptional Illowa Council Adult Volunteer? The Silver Beaver Award is a council-level award given by the Boy Scouts of America to adult leaders who have demonstrated exceptional service to the organization and the community....
Show off your Scout skills at this year's Klondike! Scouts will brave the elements to develop patrol spirit and teamwork as they travel around Rock Creek. Remember that this event will be cold and probably snowy... dress for the conditions and BE PREPARED....
The NRA Range Safety Officer program was developed in response to the demand for a nationally recognized range safety officer certification. NRA Range Safety Officers are the people who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations....
Join us on February 1st at Camp Loud Thunder for the Annual Saukenuk Klondike Derby. We will be testing out your winter survival skills and earning awesome awards along the way....
Scouts BSA and Venturers can join us at Camp Loud Thunder to learn about wilderness survival in cold weather! We'll be learning how to build a shelter (that you can sleep in overnight if you choose to!), fire starting, first aid, and more!...
MBU is the Spring hotspot for Scouts to get pumped up for the Summer to come! Scouts can earn a merit badge (or two if you take a combo class!) and Adult Volunteers will have the opportunity to get trained! Mark your calendar for this great event and we'll see...
BALOO training will help ALL Cub Scout parents and leaders to ‘BE PREPARED’ for camping adventures in the great outdoors with Cubs. This program is specific to meet the needs of introducing Cub Scout Leaders to the world of overnight camping. The BSA requires that you have at least one...
The Intro Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) course is an intensive overnight course with instruction and practice in the outdoor skills that are important in Scouting. IOLS is the outdoor training required for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters to be position trained....
Troops wanting to do Climbing & Rappelling as part of the unit program must have at least one adult who has completed this training. Come learn the techniques that are within Scouting America's guidelines and that are safe!...
Time to team up with the Quad City Steamwheelers for Scout Night! Join us at the Vibrant Arena at The Mark for a night of arena football and FUN as the Steamwheelers take on the Jacksonville Sharks!...
Join us at our annual Community Impact Gala to support youth in the Illowa Council. This event honors our volunteers, donors, and previous year Eagle Scouts. Participate in the silent auction, sponsorships, or make donations to contribute to Scouting programs like Camperships and Council funded Scouting memberships!...