Range & Target Activities Merit Badge Saturday – 8/29

Hone your Archery, Rifle, or Shotgun skills!

DATE: Saturday, August 29, 2026

START TIME: Check in at 7:30am; Course begins at 8:00am

END TIME: 5:00pm

LOCATION: Camp Loud Thunder, 9906 175th St W, Illinois City, IL

WHO: Scouts BSA Youth, ages 11 and up.

  • Please see the individual Merit Badge information for age requirements.

COST: See individual Merit Badge information below

COURSE QUESTIONS: Contact Harold Cover at [email protected] or 563-320-5372

REGISTRATION QUESTIONS: Contact the Illowa Council Service Center at [email protected] or 563-388-7233

About this Merit Badge Clinic

This is a complete merit badge opportunity. This is NOT a course to complete an already started merit badge.

  • Scouts will need to bring a blue card with them.

No personal firearms or ammunition is permitted.

SCOUTS MUST BRING THEIR OWN LUNCH.

Scouts can select ONE of the following options:

ARCHERY:

  • $10.00
  • Maximum Capacity: 8
  • Minimum Age: 11 and older

RIFLE SHOOTING:

  • $10.00
  • Maximum Capacity: 12
  • Minimum Age: 11 and older
  • Includes 55 rounds of ammo & targets
  • Additional ammo & targets available at $4 for 25 rounds

SHOTGUN SHOOTING:

  • $35.00
  • Maximum Capacity: 10
  • Minimum Age: 13 and older
  • Includes 55 rounds of ammo & targets
  • Additional ammo & targets available at $15 for 25 rounds and targets

Registration Information

Online registration is open through August 26, 2025, at midnight.

Spots for these merit badges are LIMITED, so sign up early!