Events

Work Days @ Camp Loud Thunder

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!...

Silver Beaver Nominations

Do you know an exceptional Illowa Council Adult Volunteer? The Silver Beaver Award is a council-level award given by Scouting America to adult leaders who have demonstrated exceptional service to the organization and the community....

National Jamboree Trivia Nights – 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, & 4/19

Join us for a night of family friendly fun as we raise money to support Scouting youth attending the 2026 National Jamboree! Each evening will include trivia over a wide range of topics, food sales, and a silent auction....

QC Storm Scout Night – 3/6

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....

Cub Scout Rangemaster Training – 3/7

Time to get in on the action! Cub Scout Shooting Sports 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. Shooting Sports are a major highlight of a...

NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course – 3/14

Come learn the skills required for the safe and proper use of a shotgun in shooting moving targets at this NRA training! You'll get both classroom and range time to hone your skills....

QC Steamwheelers Scout Night – 3/21

Time to team up with the Quad City Steamwheelers for Scout Night! Join us at the Vibrant Arena at The Mark for a night of arena football and FUN as the Steamwheelers take on the Iowa Barnstormers!...

Climbing Instructor Training – 3/27-29

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!...

Merit Badge University of Scouting – 3/28

MB University of Scouting 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!). Adult Volunteers will have the opportunity to get trained, as we've decided to combine our Fall University...

Council Pinewood Derby – 3/29

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! Friends and family are also invited to race a car in...

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) – 4/10-11

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. Scouting America requires that you have at least one...

Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) – 4/10-11

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....

Shooting Experience – 4/11

Come out to Loud Thunder Scout Reservation for a day of Range and Target Activities! 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, muzzleloading rifle, prone rifle, action archery,...

Kittan District Volunteer Recognition Dinner – 4/16

Join volunteers across the Kittan District as we celebrate the past years' accomplishments of our District. We will gather at Asbury United Methodist Church at 5:30pm for a social time and will begin our program and dinner at 6:00pm. We will be recognizing the District Award of Merit recipients as...

Membership Kickoff – 4/18

Spring is right around the corner, which means it’s time to begin setting the stage for a strong fall recruiting season! Illowa Council will be hosting our School Night for Scouting Kickoff Orientation and we hope you'll join us! We'll talk about creating a simple marketing plan for your pack,...