Cowboy Action Camp

presented by Blackhawk Area Council Range & Target Activities Committee

Saddle up for an action-pack Western-themed campout. Scouts will compete in various BSA Nationally-approved Cowboy Action themed activities including lariat roping, Muzzleloader firing, archery, Rifle/Shotgun Range, Lever-Action Rifle and Pistol, Tomahawk Throws, and a chili cookoff. Friday night features an open shoot for adult leaders. Registration includes a Saturday morning Pancake Breakfast, main ingredients for Saturday's Dinner/Chili Cookoff (meat, onions, kidney beans), ammo for the shooting sports activities, and camping. *Per Guide to Safe Scouting, only youth ages 14 years old and above; or 13 years old AND completed 8th grade are allowed to use the Lever-Action Rifle and Pistol. All other activities are open to all ages Scouts BSA and Crew.

Who: Open to Adults and Youth members in Scouts BSA and Venturing

When: Friday-Sunday, April 17-19, 2026

Where: Camp Lowden (4418 S. Scout Road, Oregon, IL)

Cost: $42 per Adult/Youth early-rate fee; fee increases to $52 per participant on March 25. Registration ends April 8.

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

For Leader's Guide: CLICK HERE

Permission Slip: CLICK HERE