Camping
Why a Camp Experience is Important
Harris Interactive recently completed an Outcomes Study on the impact of Boy Scout summer camp participation. 10,034 Scouts, 4,491 leaders and 5,299 parents from 106 Scout camps were surveyed. Scouts indicated that summer camp is more than just a place to have fun. It also offered scouts the opportunity to participate in physically and intellectually challenging activities, introduced them to new and rewarding experiences, and provided them with supportive and caring relationships.
This study infers that positive outcomes of Scout summer camp occur because the environment and activities in a camp incorporate all of the elements of healthy youth development.
Camping & Adventure Programs
Cub Scout Camping
Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts and Webelos, along with their families and leaders, all take advantage of the many camping opportunities at Loud Thunder and around the Council. In 2009, over 1,100 of our Cub Scouts took part in six local Day Camps, Family Camp and Webelos Camp. In addition to our Day Camps, our Family activities HALT and MALT took in a record number of participants with over 3000 combined this year. Camp is the highlight of the year for all Scouts and we look forward to providing new and better camping opportunities to all our youth.
Boy Scout Summer Camp
Boy Scout Summer Camp takes place at the Loud Thunder Scout Reservation, where boys enjoy hot summer days swimming in the pool, canoeing on Lake George, hiking through nature, and sitting around a blazing campfire at night. In 2009, nearly 1,300 Boy Scouts had a summer camp or high adventure experience, fulfilling one of the most important elements of Scouting. Loud Thunder is a magical place year-round, but never more so than at Boy Scout Summer Camp! In addition to Summer Camp, we had and an increase in participation at our Fall Camporee and Leadership trainings.
Venture Crew Activities
The Venturing program is the fastest growing program in the Illowa Council. The Camping and High Adventure opportunities are endless. Some of the adventures our Crews went on were: Philmont treks, Whitewater Rafting trips,Yellowstone Backpacking trips,Wisconsin Rock Climbing Trips, Boundary Water Canoeing trip and much more. Venturing is a Coed Program for ages 14-21 and is run by the youth leadership with adult advisors.
The Venturing program is the fastest growing program in the Illowa Council. The Camping and High Adventure opportunities are endless. Some of the adventures our Crews went on were: Philmont treks, Whitewater Rafting trips,Yellowstone Backpacking trips,Wisconsin Rock Climbing Trips, Boundary Water Canoeing trip and much more. Venturing is a Coed Program for ages 14-21 and is run by the youth leadership with adult advisors.