Our theme this year is "Engineering Our Modern Cities." Cub Scouts will enjoy themed activities focused on engineering and construction, with construction equipment and operators on site. We'll also have Cub Scout favorites like fishing,...
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We are proud to serve more than 1,800 youth who participate in Scouting in Bureau, Henry, Knox, McDonough, Mercer, Rock Island, Stark, and Warren counties in Illinois and Cedar, Clinton, Jackson, Muscatine, and Scott counties in Iowa. These 13 counties make up the Illowa Council!
Scouting has been shaping the youth of America for more than 100 years. Scouting does AMAZING things for youth. Scouts try new things, serve others, boost self-confidence, make ethical choices, and explore the outdoors. Besides being super-fun, Scouts say it helps them be more honest, teaches them to better work with others, guides them into becoming better team players and leaders, and provides life-long skills. Prepared. For Life.
Illowa Council Cub Scout Day Camp – 6/22-26
Illowa Cub Scouts are invited to a Jurassic Journey themed dinosaur day camp at Scott County Park. Activities include shooting sports, crafts, and swimming, aimed at developing skills and team bonding. Registration fees include a...
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Scouts BSA Resident Camp
Camp Loud Thunder is the Illowa Council's premier Scout Camp. Nestled next to the Loud Thunder Forest Preserve, Camp Loud Thunder boasts over 200+ acres of fun for Scouts of all ages. From swimming to...
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Cub Scout Resident Camp
Cub Scout Resident Camp is a program for Wolfs, Bears, Webelos & Arrow of Light (entering 2nd through 5th grades in the fall). It provides an opportunity for Cub Scouts and their adult leaders to...
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Training
Effective Scout leader training ensures a fun, well-delivered program focusing on citizenship, character development, and fitness. Initial steps include mandatory Safeguarding Youth Training, and position-specific education, available online or in-person. Advanced opportunities through Wood Badge...
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Giving Overview
The Illowa Council, serving the Quad Cities area, depends on donations to fund Scouts BSA programs. Contributions support the Friends of Scouting campaign, maintenance of facilities, camp scholarships, and leader training, with matching gifts and...
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Illowa Council
⚡ LAST CALL FOR SUMMER CAMP MERCH PRE-ORDERS! ⚡
If your unit is attending Scouts BSA Summer Camp at Camp Loud Thunder this summer, don’t forget:
🕛 ALL online pre-orders through your Tentaroo summer camp registration close Sunday, May 31, 2026 at MIDNIGHT!
Pre-ordering through Tentaroo helps you:
✅ Avoid shipping costs
✅ Guarantee your sizes
✅ Reserve a hoodie (hoodies are PRE-ORDER ONLY!)
We’ll have a limited number of extra t-shirts available at the Trading Post during camp, but once hoodies are gone… they’re gone!
Not coming to camp but still want the merch? We’ve got you covered! Thanks to ClassB, anyone can order this year’s camp gear online and have it shipped directly to their home — including several EXCLUSIVE designs! Here's the link for more info: stores.classb.com/camp_loud_thunder_summer_2026/shop/home
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Dinner recap. The Silver Beaver Award is the highest award a Local Council can present to an adult volunteer of Scouting America. The Award is presented to those volunteers who have not only made outstanding contributions to the Scouting program, but also in their community.
Michael Torsney serves as Scoutmaster for Troop 199 and is a member of the council training committee. He also has served on staff for STEALTH, HALT, Camporee, Cub Scout Shooting Sports, and Merit Badge University. Mike has led the Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills and BALOO courses and is Wood Badge trained. He has earned the Scouter's Key, Unit Leader Award of Merit, and District Award of Merit. Additionally, he is a member of the Knights of Columbus and has received the Bronze Pelican Award for Catholic Scouting.
Congratulations!
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We are supplied with many offerings to make your Scout experience even better. Visit us today!
Address
4412 N. Brady Street
Davenport, IA 52806
Phone
(563) 391-4111
Hours
Tuesday – Friday: 10am-5:30pm
Saturday: 10am-2pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Closed weekdays for lunch 1:30-2:00pm
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