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....
The Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award is presented to those that improve students’ lives by proactively modeling and teaching Scouting values. The award may be presented to teachers, educational support staff, and school administrators who stand out from their professional peers in instilling Scouting Values for students....
The Council Duty to God Award was created to recognize registered Scouters who have demonstrated an exemplary history of transformational leadership in supporting and promoting the spiritual foundation of Scouting at the local Council level. It acknowledges the unswerving dedication to faith, fellowship, and service of those whose character embodies...
Show off your Scout skills at this year's Klondike! Scouts will brave the elements to develop patrol spirit and teamwork! Remember that this event will be cold and probably snowy... dress for the conditions and BE PREPARED....
Join the Quad City Storm for Scout Night! There are special ticket packages available to Scouts and their families to enjoy a night of professional hockey at the Vibrant Arena....
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....
The Illowa Council invites all scouts, volunteers, and family to their Annual Pinewood Derby. Cub Scouts can enter their car from their Pack derby, or build a new one for this race! There will be awards for various categories!...
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...
Help us clear trails, remove deadfalls, clear timber, and stockpile wood for campfires and heating buildings! Operating a chain saw is inherently hazardous. Proper maintenance, personal protective equipment, and correct technique are critical components of safe chain saw operation. Potential injuries can be minimized by using proper personal protective equipment...
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!...
Come out to Loud Thunder Scout Reservation for a day of Shooting Sports! Participants will have the opportunity to choose from several Action Area Groups during both morning and afternoon sessions. Action Area Groups include benchrest rifle, shotgun, pellet rifle, tomahawks, shotguns, muzzeloading rifle, prone rifle, archery, and cowboy action....