Canyon Camp Summer Camp: Secure your session for 2025!

Set among the limestone bluffs, deep ravines, springs and streams near Apple River Canyon State Park, Canyon Camp provides a natural-wooded land summer camp experience. With over 50 merit badges, COPE/High-ropes area, First Class track for new Scouts (Canyon Ranger), adventures for older Scouts and leaders (Operation O.W.L.), and activities/certifications for leaders, Canyon Camp is your summer adventure.

2025 Summer Camp Rates

Scouts: $405 early rate; a $50 late fee applies to all unpaid registrants starting May 16, 2025 (to qualify for the early-rate, Scouts must be paid in full by May 15, 2025) 

Leaders: $200

Partial Week: $35 per day for Leaders 

Unit Deposit (secures your unit's registration at camp): $200 Deposits are transferable but non-refundable if your unit cancels before attending Camp.

**Weeks 3 and 5 will receive a $20/Scout Discount**

Summer Camp Resources

Canyon Camp website: www.canyoncampbsa.org

Payment Options: Units may pay online or mail a check to: Blackhawk Area Council, 2820 McFarland Road, Rockford, IL 61107 (please indicate week and Troop number)

Merit Badge Sign-up: Coming Soon

Camperships: www.blackhawkscouting.org/resources/unit-resources/camperships/ Financial assistance is available to Scouts registered with Blackhawk Area Council

Contacts: Summer Camp Director: Seth Kannarr, canyoncamp@blackhawkscouting.org; Council Program Director: Roman Salamon, roman.salamon@scouting.org