Scouters Become Better Leaders Through Wood Badge In two weekend sessions, Wood Badge provides advanced leadership training to all leaders.
Read more...STEM Awards Are Now
Available
NOVA and SUPERNOVA award programs promote activities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Read more...Download for free:
Cub Scout NOVA booklet,
Boy Scout NOVA booklet,
Venturing NOVA Booklet.
Cub Scout 'Year B' Manual Continues Lesson Plans
Help deliver the promise with the new
Alternative Cub Scout Lesson Plans Manual: Year B (349-page PDF file takes awhile to download). This follow-up manual to Year A consists of the traditional Cub Scout program and can be delivered by volunteers and program managers. The easy-to-use guide is suited for mixed-age packs/dens and guarantees rank advancement for each Cub Scout.
What Should Scouts Bring To Camp?
Scouts will have a better experience if they bring the right equipment:
Boy Scout Camp at S bar F Equipment List
Swift Base at S bar F Equipment List
Webelos Camp at Camp May Equipment List
Webelos Mini-Camp at Camp May Equipment List
Webelos Mini-Camp at Pine Ridge Scout Camp Equipment List
Webelos Mini-Camp at Swift Base Equipment
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The new paddleboards are a great hit this summer at The Ranch and Camp Lewallen.
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Maps To Camp Make sure your Scouts, leaders and parents know how to get to camp:
Directory of All Maps (web page)
Map to S bar F Scout Ranch & Camp Lewallen
Map to Beaumont Scout Reservation *
Map to Pine Ridge Scout Camp
* New pavement construction should be completed by July 15 on the westbound Antire Road ramps at I-44. Until then, lanes are closed 24 hours a day. Plan ahead for Webelos Camp, Webelos Mini-Camp and Grizzly Camp at Beaumont. Drivers heading from Antire Road to westbound I-44 need to take eastbound I-44 to Route 141 and head back along westbound I-44. Drivers on westbound I-44 heading to Antire Road need to take westbound I-44 to Lewis Road, head back on eastbound I-44 and exit at Antire Road. All detours will be marked. Plan on 15-20 minutes extra travel time. Click here for MODOT updates...
Maps of Camps
Map of Camp Famous Eagle, S bar F Scout Ranch
Map of Camp Gamble, S bar F Scout Ranch
Map of Camp May, Beaumont Scout Reservation
Map of Camp Sakima, S bar F Scout Ranch
Map of Pine Ridge Scout Camp
Map of Swift Base, S bar F Scout Ranch
Medical Forms
Every Scout and leader who attends a long-term camp must have the required forms completed. The BSA recommends that everyone who participates in a Scouting event have an annual medical evaluation by a certified and licensed health-care provider -- a physician (MD or DO), nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Read more...
Download Medical Form (680-001) Parts A & B (for campers spending less than 72 hours at camp)
Download Medical Form (680-001) Parts A B & C (physical required)
Camp Manuals
Have all program details at your fingertips by downloading the booklets from website:
Camp May - Webelos
Camp May - Webelos Mini-Camp
Swift Base - Webelos Mini-Camp
Pine Ridge - Webelos Mini-Camp
Swift Base - Venturing
Parents, leaders and Scouts -- especially Boy Scouts and Venturers -- can begin planning a successful and fun week of camp by reviewing information in the manuals.
Special Summer Camps
Horse Camp,
Ranger Program and
Catholic Adventure Week also offer fun and exciting summer camp experiences.
Grizzly Camp
An exciting time awaits Cub Scouts and Webelos at Grizzly Adventure Camp at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Spaces are still available for July 16-20.
Read more... Calendar Updates...
ROCK CLIMBING TRAINING will be on Aug. 8 (at MacArthur, Ritter and Southern Illinois Service Centers) and Aug. 18-19 (at S bar F Scout Ranch). Download registration form.
ELECTRICITY MERIT BADGE SKILL CENTER, normally held in September,has been cancelled. Watch the council website and future issues of the Digital Duffle Bag and printed Duffle Bag for announcements of rescheduling.