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
Dinner recap. This past weekend we were able to recognize the follow volunteers for their contributions to Scouting.
Connie Leader was recognized with the Council Duty to God Award. This award was created to recognize registered Scouters who have demonstrated exemplary history of transformational leadership in supporting and promoting the spiritual foundation of Scouting at the local Council level.
We were also able to recognize two individuals who were awarded the Fretwell Award for Outstanding Educators. This award recognizes educators and their support of Scouting America mission of preparing young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes.
One award was given to Lance Bowrey who ensures that Sudlow Middle School's athletics programs are the best they can be, and also serves as Scoutmaster for Troop 24 in Bettendorf, IA.
The other award went to Ann Lawler who serves as President of Scott Community College. Ann played a pivotal role in assisting the Council with Merit Badge University at Scott Community College!
Dinner Recap! This past weekend we were able to recognize many individuals for their financial contributions to the Illowa Council.
The Scouting Good Turn Society honors those who understand Scouting is more than a program; it is a promise. A promise to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes, guided by the values expressed in the Scout Oath and Law. Thank you Will Moon III and Sam Norwood & Elisabeth Palmer-Norwood for your significant financial commitment in support of Scouting's mission!
We were also fortunate to recognize 10 individuals as James E West Donors. The James E West Fellowship Award is presented to those who make a gift of $1,000 or more to the local council endowment. The gifts are not spent immediately, they are invested and only the earnings from the investment are used. This provides a permanent source of funding that supports Scouting year after year. Congratulations to our James E West donors!
We were able to present the North Star Award to the Roy J Carver Charitable Trust for their financial support of our recent Shower House and Safe Place Shelter Capital project at Camp Loud Thunder. The North Star Award is presented by local councils for non-registered volunteers or organizations who have made a significant contribution to Scouting; this award is on the same level as the Silver Beaver. Thanks to the Roy J Carver Charitable Trust every dollar given towards our campaign through October 17, 2026 will be matched up to $150,000!
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