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...
Read MoreWelcome to the Illowa Council!
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.
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read MoreSCOUTING OFFERS A PROGRM FOR EVERYONE
Illowa Council
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it’s usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it’s been deleted.
The 2026 Illinois Law Enforcement Explorer Association held its summer conference at Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL in July.
Explorers were able to participate in the state competition and get hands on experience in various scenarios including tactical response, VirTra simulators police situations, Felony Traffic stops, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Vehicle searches, officer rescue, firearms marksmanship, domestic violence incidents, emergency medical response, de-escalation scenarios, courtroom testimony, search warrant operations, bicycle patrol, written examination, and responding to burglary alarm.
The Macomb Police Explorer Post #4044 received multiple awards during the awards ceremony! As an advanced team, Explorers received 1st place in the Tactical Emergency Medical Response event, 2nd place in the De-Escalation scenario, 3rd in marksmanship at the Range, and 4th in Rapid Response! Additionally, Explorer Parker earned a medal for fastest time achieved in the Patrol Bicycle event!
The Post #4044 advisors are extremely proud of the way these young adults performed over the last few days and it is evident that their hard work has paid off! These young people are the future of law enforcement and they are already eager to serve their future communities in the most technically and tactically proficient ways possible. Our Explorers are outstanding!
VISIT OUR LOCAL SCOUT SHOP
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
Illowa Council
© 2026 Boy Scouts of America – All Rights Reserved.