Cub Scout Camp

Summer Adventures "Off to the Races" for Tiger - Bear Rank Scouts 

Looking for a summer adventure for Tiger, Wolf and Bear Scouts? Join Camp Lowden for two nights of camping and awesome programs designed for Cub Scouts working on elective Adventures. In addition to great food and a t-shirt, all Scouts will experience summer camp in a way that creates lifelong memories. Register as a Pack or individual.

2026 Cub Scout Camp: Tiger, Wolf and Bear

Who: Tiger - Bear rank Cub Scouts (entering 1st - 3rd grades in fall 2026) and Adult Leaders/Partners (a 1:1 ratio for Tiger rank Scouts to adult partner is required; a 1:1 ratio for Wolf-Bear rank Scouts to adult partner is recommended, however, a minimum of two registered adult leaders may bring up to eight Wolf-Bear Scouts, a 4:1 ratio) 

Dates/Times: July 10-12, 2026; Check-in Friday between 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm; Check-out Sunday at 12:00 pm

Location: Camp Lowden

Fees - Youth: $90 early rate; $110 regular fee starting June 15; registration ends June 26

Fees - Adults: $45 early rate for Adults; $55 regular fee starting June 15; registration ends June 26

Additional Information: Registration is available by Pack or by Individual. If your Pack can only send one adult leader with your Scouts, please contact the event leaders to arrange camping with another Pack. Leadership ratio for Wolf-Bear rank Scouts must be at least one adult to four youth (i.e., two leaders = up to eight Scouts; Parents can be 1:1 with their own child). Adult ratio for Tiger rank Scouts must be one adult to each youth. Youth Protection Training (YPT) standards are mandatory at all times. Parents who are not registered with the BSA, and are attending as the 1:1 ratio with their own Scout, are not required, but recommended to be Youth Protection Trained. Packs that are sending leaders with multiple Scouts need to follow the Guide to Safe Scouting.

Camp Resources

Payment Options: Units may pay online or select the mail by check option to: Blackhawk Area Council, 2820 McFarland Road, Rockford, IL 61107 (please include invoice number when mailing in a check)

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

Contacts: Council Program Director: Tessa Serrano, tessa.serrano@scouting.org