Join Hawkeye Area Council for National Youth Leadership Training! NYLT is a six-day training experience to help Scouts become better leaders. NYLT uses the methods of Scouting to teach modern leadership skills in an outdoor setting. Participants gain first-hand experience with a youth led Troop - the NYLT course is...

Jamboree is more than a destination. It’s the adventure of lifetime. And there is simply nothing else like it on the planet. Scouting’s flagship event is one-of-a-kind. It’s a gathering of tens of thousands of Scouts, leaders, and Jamboree Service Team members that showcases everything that is great about the...

Join Konepaka Ketiwa for Fall Fellowship at Camp Loud Thunder! This will be a weekend of fun, fellowship, and food that's perfect for all OA members!...

Sell popcorn. Fund adventures. Build confidence. The Illowa Council Popcorn Program gives Scouts the opportunity to earn their way to camp, high-adventure trips, uniforms, equipment, and unforgettable experiences while learning valuable life skills like goal setting, communication, responsibility, and teamwork. Explore resources, key dates, training materials, incentives, and everything your...

Get all your basics covered with this NRA Co-Op Muzzleloading Rifle Course! Learn NRA's safe gun handling rules, muzzleloader parts and operation, load components and malfunctions, shooting fundamentals, range rules, gun cleaning, and more! This course is a must have for anyone interested in taking the Instructor course!...

Join us for a walkthrough of the popcorn system to help make this year's fundraiser a WIN for your unit!...

Calling all youth! Get ready to launch your best popcorn season yet! Join us for the Illowa Council Popcorn Kickoff and discover exciting prizes, new incentives, sales tips, and everything you need to make this your biggest year ever. Whether you're saving for camp, earning gear, or reaching personal goals,...

If you're a Scouts BSA Youth and you'd like to work on a Range & Target Activities merit badge in a small setting, this is the clinic for you! We're offering Archery, Rifle Shooting, and Shotgun Shooting with our excellent facilitators!...

Share your knowledge with others by becoming a Muzzleloading Rifle Instructor! This course will give you the skills needed to instruct others on the safe handling and usage of muzzleloading rifles. TCandidates for this course must complete and pass the Basic course prior to attending....

If you're a Scouts BSA Youth and you have a partial blue card for a Range & Target Activities merit badge, this clinic at Camp Loud Thunder for you! Not many opportunities like this come up, so register today!...

Help us clear trails, remove deadfalls, clear timber, and stockpile wood for campfires and heating buildings! Operating a chainsaw is inherently hazardous. Proper maintenance, personal protective equipment, and correct technique are critical components of safe chainsaw operation. Potential injuries can be minimized by using proper personal protective equipment and safe...

Time to get in on the action! Cub Scout Range & Target Activities are always popular at District and Council events, and now you can get trained on how we emphasize safety and marksmanship development for youth under the direction of trained range personnel. Range & Target Activities are a...