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Additional information will be shared in the coming days and weeks. Stop back in for additional updates in the future!
2026 Attendance: See who's coming!
Speaker videos from 2021 reunion
Reunions:
Every five years Canyon Camp celebrates with an alumni and friends reunion. The 90th Anniversary Alumni and Friend Reunion will be held the weekend of July 18-19 at Canyon Camp.
RSVP by July 1 to secure your spot at the reunion.
Come back to Canyon Camp for a fun weekend program on the banks of Coon Creek. See old friends and make new ones as we sing songs, share stories, and experience all that camp has to offer.
Key program facets this year will include open program areas, keynote remarks from staff alumni such as Don Barry, Tom Howe, Michael Watson and more, and updates from our camp director Seth Kannarr.
In the comings weeks and months, a full overview of the weekend schedule, detailed information on keynote speakers, alumni reunion swag order form, silent auction overview (support to Spirit Scholarships and Friends of Canyon Camp Initiative) and more will be posted online and sent to you.
Join us for the optional Friday night picnic and camp at the Apple River Canyon State Park or come just for the official reunion that kicks off at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 18 ($20 for meals). More information will be posted here: www.canyoncampbsa.org/alumninews
Bring your partner and/or family to experience camp or come as you are- it will be a fun-filled weekend for all! See you at Canyon Camp the weekend of July 18-219!
In Memory: We are continuing the tradition to honor members of the Camp family who have passed away since the last reunion. Click here to share information on a camp alumnus or friend who has passed away since 2021 and we will share a moment in their memory at this year's reunion.
2026 Reunion Overview:
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Join us Friday, July 17th at Apple River Canyon State Park for an evening picnic and time to connect with friends as we share memories. We have reserved camping space- please do pitch a tent and stay the night!
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The reunion formally begins on Saturday, July 18th with registration at 11:00 AM. All guests are welcome to use a platform tent at camp or pitch your own tent on Saturday night.
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If you'd rather, Jo Daviess County has many wonderful hotels or Bed and Breakfasts to choose from
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Friday dinner, Saturday lunch and dinner, and Sunday morning breakfast (Paul Bunyan!!) are included in the event fee.
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Program areas will be open, keynote speakers will provide updates, and friends will reminisce the Spirit of Canyon Camp
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All proceeds from silent auction and registration revenue over expenses will go directly to the Spirit of Canyon Camp Scholarship Fund and Friends of Canyon Camp Initiative Fund (discretion of camp directors/properties cmte/leadership council).
Pictured Above: A few of the 2021 Silent Auction Items Available
Click on the images for more information - If you have items for 2026 silent auction, contact Brandon Chiodini
Cost:
$20 // $10 for children under age of 12
Friday Dinner/Lunch and Dinner Saturday, Sunday breakfast, and overnight camping fee covered
Questions? Contact brandontn3@gmail.com
See you in July!
Newsletters:
Canyon Camp alumni and friends receive a semi-annual newsletter each year in the fall and spring. Updates include summer camp outlook and recaps, major enhancements to camp, welcoming of new staff members, updates on life events for alumni, and much more. See below for the most recent and historical alumni newsletters.
Click here for the Fall 2025 Newsletter
Historical Newsletters:
2022 Special Edition- 10.27.22
2011 Fall Newsletter
2011 Spring Newsletter
