Camping
The Mississippi Valley Council provides many different outdoor programs for Scouts BSA, Cub Scouts and Venturing Crews. Some programs and rentals are also available to other organizations who are interested in using one of our camp properties.
Outdoor Programs include summer camps at Camp Eastman and Saukenauk.
Camp Eastman
Camp Eastman is located just off IL 96 (The River Road) 7.5 miles south of Nauvoo, IL or 5.5 miles north of Hamilton, IL. It is the property of the Mississippi Valley Council.
Saukenauk Scout Reservation
Saukenauk Scout Reservation is located 25 miles north of Quincy and 4 miles east of Lima, Illinois. It is the property of the Mississippi Valley Council. Saukenauk is 602 acres that includes three camps.
Adventure Camps
Nature, shooting sports, Scoutcraft, watersports, and more! The essential elements that make resident camp fun for Scouts are founded in what makes Scouting great for our youth.
Cub Scout Adventure Camp
A 2-Night/3-Day adventure at Camp Eastman, located on the bluffs above the Mississippi River.
Scouts can experience life-changing adventures as they learn new skills, make new friends, and
experience nature like never before! This camp is designed for the family to have a great time
in the outdoors, we encourage every Scout to have a parent attend to assist with activities and
join in on the fun!
WHO: Boys & Girls entering grades 1-3 in the fall, their parents, leaders, and den chiefs
WHEN: Two opportunities from which to choose:
Session A: June 20 – 22
(Family Night is Saturday, June 21st)
Session B: June 27 – 29
(Family Night is Saturday, June 28th)
Webelos and Arrow of Light Adventure Camp
A 3-Night/4-Day adventure at Saukenauk Scout Reservation located 25 miles north of Quincy and 4 miles east of Lima, Illinois.
Scouts have the opportunity to experience life-changing adventures as they learn new skills, make new friends, and experience nature like never before!
This camp is intended for youth entering 4th and 5th grades in the fall, parents, leaders, and Den Chiefs.
With access to the shores of Lake of the Woods, our summer resident camp is where Cub Scouts can make a splash and cool off in the summer heat! All swim activities are supervised by aquatics staff that are trained in Aquatics Safety by an Aquatics Director to ensure that our Cub Scouts are able to have fun in a safe environment.
WHO: Youth entering grades 4 & 5 in the fall, their parents, leaders, and den chiefs
WHEN: June 23 – June 26
Provisional Troop Summer Camp
This program is designed for Scouts who are unable to attend during their unit’s selected week of Troop Summer Camp or for Scouts who wish to attend a second week of Troop Summer Camp for ½ price!!!
Out of Council Scouts are welcome to attend too, even in large groups!
We provide the adult leadership in the form of a volunteer Scoutmaster and a camp staff Assistant Scoutmaster.
Scouts can participate in unique programs, meet new Scouts from around the Council, and experience VIP Treatment while at camp.
Saukenauk Scout Reservation
June 8-14 – Week 1
June 15-21 – Week 2
Camp Eastman
July 6-14 – Week 1
July 13-19 – Week 2
National Youth Leadership Training
The National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is a 6-day long program
where scouts learn leadership, communication, planning, problem-solving, teamwork, and also participate in fun outdoor challenges
WHEN: Aug 3-8
WHERE: Camp Eastman
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