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At Canyon Camp, we're all about turning the beautiful Apple River Canyon into a location for adventure, fun, and scouting. Take a look at the merit badges and other programs we offer throughout the week and plan your Canyon Camp Experience! Be sure to reserve your spot this summer before your preferred week fills.

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Ready to visit your home away from home?

We're gearing up for an awesome summer with an amazing staff and outstanding program.

To help us prepare for summer, consider joining us for the annual Spring Kiwanis Work Weekend:
https://www.canyoncampbsa.org/post/kiwanis-work-weekend-may-3-and-4-2025

To hear more about our summer programs for all ages, check out our link below:
https://www.canyoncampbsa.org/summer-camp

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In celebration of Earth Day we would like to shout out our own environmental abnormality, the Zip Zip Bird!

Make sure you have a buddy or the Zip Zip bird may take your scout socks. Do you have any fond memories of waking up the Zip Zip bird at camp?

What is the weirdest thing you've heard be put in the blanks for the famous song?

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The Spring Kiwanis Work Weekend is just around the corner! Join us for our annual work weekend which is hosted by the Monroe Kiwanis.

Get ready for a time of cheerful service and fellowship. Canyon Camp takes an army to run every year and get ready for the season. We would love to have you join in and work with us for the success of Canyon Camp!

For more information check out the link below:
https://www.canyoncampbsa.org/post/kiwanis-work-weekend-may-3-and-4-2025

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Tired of regular work? How about rope work?

Canyon Camp's pioneering merit badge and open camp has times where Scouts and Unit Leaders have time where they can make a rope that can even be kept!

Have you ever made the rope? Have you had time to thread the twine?

For summer programming check out our link below:
https://www.canyoncampbsa.org/summer-camp

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The Spring Kiwanis Work Weekend is just around the corner! Join us for our annual work weekend which is hosted by the Monroe Kiwanis.

This is an event of cheerful service and will be held May 3rd and 4th. Join us for a weekend filled with good food and happy hearts. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information check out the link below:
https://www.canyoncampbsa.org/post/kiwanis-work-weekend-may-3-and-4-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawJieD1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHlZ5tT2Vyw5o_Q6KMR8J7d50pVR4_XglMraQ0LBfWFEj6jWhdSgKiyepvESP_aem_pST_-rRRWCT62vP7eRVcEA
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Tired of the winter chills and ready for the summer thrills? Us too!

Canyon Camp is gearing up to be warm around the campfire with plenty of songs, skits, and run-ons. What is your favorite camp song?

To learn more about our summer programs follow the link below:
https://www.canyoncampbsa.org/summer-camp
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As we get ready to open Canyon Camp for our summer programming, we want to take a minute to thank all of those who volunteer in order to help our camp run!

Without our volunteers Canyon Camp would not have a spirit that "Thrives in 2025".

Thanks to all the volunteers whether it has been decades or a day your contribution to Canyon Camp is an investment into the youth who come through our front gate.

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Are you tired of having to travel to go to camp? Do you want camp on a 2-3 business day delivery?

Well do we have news for you Canyon Camp is now coming to you as Canyon Camp +. Why wait all year when you can have Canyon Camp at your doors within 3 business days (variable rates apply)?

A big thank you to Business Manager Samuel Saylor for combining his FedEx knowledge with his love for Canyon Camp in order to create this new service. Canyon Camp + ships, materials, staff, and dining hall meals right to your door ready to have camp at home.

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Make, play, run. Webelos Weekend is where Scouts can experience all Canyon Camp has to offer in a short amount of time.

Registration is still open and we would love to have you join us for this weekend of fun. Register soon to get your spot.

To register or learn more check out: https://www.canyoncampbsa.org/webelos-weekend

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Canyon Camp is proud to announce our theme for Webelos Weekend this year is "Scouting's Essentials"!

Do you want to know what it means to be a Scout? Do you want to learn how to enjoy the outdoors? Do you want to learn how to better live the Scout Oath and Law?

Then Canyon Camp is the place for you! Webelos Weekend is where we offer a stellar program for both Webelos and AOL Scouts and have an absolute blast while doing it!

If you're a little bit older and want to still learn the Scouting Essentials check out our week long Scouting adventures. For more information check out:
https://www.canyoncampbsa.org

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Canyon Camp is known for its challenging and engaging program, and our Webelos Weekend is no exception:
1 Test your aim with both BB guns and archery
2 Experience challenges with our climbing wall and Low COPE course
3 Try fun challenges in all of our program areas
4 See what it is like to be a real Canyon Camper

What adventure will you take this summer? Will you experience the program of Canyon Camp in a way that ignites your interests?

To find more information or to register for our 2025 Webelos Weekend check out the link below:
https://www.canyoncampbsa.org/webelos-weekend

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In honor of Pi day we're showing off 3, 1, and 4 Scouts and Alumni having fun at Canyon Camp.

Canyon Camp has a focus on fun and fellowship with memories made here being a blast and friendships made here lasting a lifetime. It is like a good pie with the fun experiences and awesome skills being the gooey filling all wrapped up and held together by awesome people in great fellowship.

Do you want your slice of Canyon Camp pie?
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Daylight savings got us feeling like:

Want to feel better than this check out our exciting summer programs!
https://www.canyoncampbsa.org/summer-camp

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At Canyon Camp we try to balance the summer camp experience with fun and fellowship. Most meals Scouts spend in the dining hall singing songs, watching skits put on by the camp staff, and obviously enjoying the food itself, but we strive to provide an opportunity for inter-troop fellowship.

Throughout the week troops do campsite cooking (food provided) where Scouts can work on rank advancement requirements and the whole troop has a chance to fellowship in their own skits and songs, plan for the camp wide games, and reminisce on the week thus far.

For more information on summer camp at Canyon Camp:
https://www.canyoncampbsa.org/summer-camp

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We got a zip-line yes we do we got a zip-line how about you? Canyon Camp is blessed to have our zip-line as the natural landscape lends itself to an experience like no other.

To ride climb up the canyon wall, before flying through the forest and getting views of camp like no other before you are safely received by the tower. The zip-line is a staple of a summer camp experience, will you be brave enough to soar through the canyon?

For more information on Canyon Camp's summer program:
https://www.canyoncampbsa.org/summer-camp

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For National Retro day can you name this staffer? Bonus points for if you know how many years he has/was been on staff!

With colds and the flu going around we just wanted to do a quick PSA. The doctor (oops I mean health officer) is in... in a few months. The Health Lodge is where Scouts and leaders can go if they start to feel under the weather during your time at camp.

Don't worry it isn't all just sickness and bandaging it is also the home of a couple merit badges: Emergency Preparedness and First Aid! As seen on the front porch is also the famous health lodge rocking chairs, famous for the view and the naps.

If you're ready to cure your cabin fever get to Canyon Camp this summer:
https://www.canyoncampbsa.org/register

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Throwback Thursday! Can you name this historic Canyon Camp building?

To celebrate President's Day we would like to give a shoutout to our own "commander in chief". The Camp Director has many roles to fulfill: organizing staff, communicating with unit leaders, camp accreditation, and more.

This summer Seth Kannarr is returning as our Camp Director, so if you see him around camp make sure to say hi and if you need anything ask for help.

Pictured: Seth Kannarr in various environments:

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This summer we will have a new vision for the evening program at Canyon Camp on Wednesdays during Family and Visitors' Night.

Camp leadership is working hard to provide the best possible experience for all our Scouts, Leaders, and visitors this summer while following all policies and guidelines provided by the Blackhawk Area Council of Scouting America.

More information will be shared in the coming months - stay tuned! We look forward to seeing you this summer.

Check out the full update here:
https://shorturl.at/dcClD

We have the privilege of hosting one of these awesome training events for the Iowa Challenge Training Consortium. Get ready to shout "climb on" as you rise to the challenges that are operating COPE and climbing equipment.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to know more about how our COPE equipment operates and how to run it or for someone who enjoys the thrills and chills of high "flying" challenges. For more information or to register follow the link below:

https://scoutingevent.com/177-COPE_CLIMB2025

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You know what they say measure twice and cut once, here at Canyon Camp we apply that phrase by planning an amazing program and hiring a great staff in order to provide the best program we can for you.

With a legacy of programs and staff that have served the Scouts that pass through our front gate we are well equipped to be your troop's summer camp experience or your Webelos/AOL weekend getaway.

What questions do you have about our program let us know? We want to hear how best we can serve you.
https://www.canyoncampbsa.org

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While it may not get the same media coverage as the Super Bowl, our human foosball tournament is a staple of the camp wide area games. Troops battle it out in the arena to see who will win and be crowned the foosball champions.

While we don't have a Jumbotron (yet), we do have spirit. Does your troop have what it takes to bring home the gold? Can you battle to the top of the bracket? Do you just want to have fun?
Check out our summer camp page below to register:
https://www.canyoncampbsa.org/summer-camp

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We've been talking a lot about our Scouting America program recently, but if you feel left out don't worry we have our Webelos Weekend! Registration will open soon.

Webelos Scouts get the opportunity to build, play, swim, climb, and more! It is an action packed weekend that is bound to be a memory for years to come.

This is a fun filled weekend for Webelos Scouts to also advance in the Webelos rank and have tons of crazy activities while doing it. Stay tuned for the theme to come and the opening of registration.

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Did you hear that Canyon Camp has 5 weeks of traditional Scouting summer camp? Do you have a preferred week you like to go to summer camp?

Every week is its own adventure with different troops in camp and different activities. Register soon to get your preferred week.

https://www.canyoncampbsa.org/summer-camp

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Is there anything better than having a flag ceremony before breakfast? What about before breakfast and dinner?!

Here at Canyon Camp we celebrate and close the day with a flag raising and lowering, respectively. Scouts from each troop get the opportunity to not only participate on the sideline, but be the color guard crew themselves!

If you're worried about your Scouting abilities and participating in flag ceremonies have no fear the first session of our Canyon Ranger (First Class) program is all about flags ceremonies and etiquette.

To find out more about our summer program or to register check out the link below:
https://www.canyoncampbsa.org/summer-camp

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Who is missing the green canvas tents right now? When you come and experience the Canyon Camp summer program you have the option of either staying in one of our luxurious canvas tents or requesting a site to set up your own tents in!

Don't worry there is more to camp than canvas and tents, we have programs for all skill levels and interests. Scouts new and old will have a fresh experience at Canyon Camp with the same great quality and service that we have become known for.

What will your adventure be?

To find out more about summer programs or to register check out the link below:
https://www.canyoncampbsa.org/summer-camp

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Did you take the opportunity last summer to learn how to be a modern day cowboy/girl? If you didn't horsemanship merit badge is making a return to Canyon Camp's roster and it is a blast!

If horses aren't your thing, don't worry we have plenty of other fun activities at Canyon Camp. Take the reins (literal or figurative) to your own Canyon Camp Adventure!

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For more information on Canyon Camp's programs check out the link below:
https://www.canyoncampbsa.org/summer-camp

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Is your New Years Resolution to be outside more? Well, come spend the week at Canyon Camp this summer!

We offer a traditional weeklong summer camp experience for the Scouting program throughout the summer and cap it off with a Cub Scout Weekend. If you need motivation to get outside this summer register for Canyon Camp today to get your preferred week.

Canyon Camp is a historic Scout camp in the drift less region of Northwestern Illinois and has been a home to Scouting in the area since 1936! From climbing to shooting sports to aquatics and more there is plenty of reason to Find Yourself at Canyon Camp in 2025.

For more information or to register:
https://www.canyoncampbsa.org/register

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Congratulations to four-time Canyon Camp Staff member Nicholas Welty for being honored with the Founder’s Award at the Wulapeju Lodge Winter Banquet last night!

Nicholas has served as Lodge Chief for the last two years, setting a positive example of cheerful service for all Lodge members. He also has served as the OA Summer Chief at Canyon Camp, ensuring that Ordeal candidates have a meaningful Ordeal experience during their week on the banks of Coon Creek.

Canyon Camp has a rich history with the Order of the Arrow, and we are very proud of this enduring history and of individuals like Nicholas who ensuring that cheerful service remains part of the Spirit of Canyon Camp.

Share your congratulations with Nicholas for this worthy honor!

Photo Credit: Pam Conley

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