Our History
Canyon Camp was first used as a Boy Scout Camp in 1932, and officially became a camp in 1936. Over the past 80+ years numerous scouts have experienced the spirit of Canyon Camp and have memories that last a lifetime. From working on merit badges to creek stomping down the Apple River and from skits to singing in the dining hall- there are memories abounding. Canyon Camp is located 8 miles northwest of Stockton, IL nestled in the Apple River Valley.
Learn more about our founding, history documents, and connection with Wetassa and Wulapeju Lodges. We also have provided additional writings and poems. Enjoy!
Canyon Camp Legacy
1936 Original land deed for Canyon Camp
2014 Camp Staff Notes - Lyle Novinski
2011 Lyle Novinski testimonials from Canyon Camp
2010 Canyon Camp Conservation Easement
2010 Wiley Conservation Easement
1993 Friend's and Founder's by Eugene Vickery
2006 Lyke Novinski - Genius Loci
2022 Partnership Creates Opportunity for BAC through Canyon Camp
2004 Jamboree Cabin by Lyle Novinski
1973 Don Barry's Canyon Camp talk
Articles on Indian Mounds in or near Canyon Camp
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Report on the Mound Explorations of the Bureau of Ethnology 1894
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Archaeological Explorations in Jo Daviess County, Illinois 1946
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Indian Mounds of Wisconsin by Robert A. Birmingham and Leslie E. Eisenberg 2000
Obituaries and Tributes
Many kind and loving people have come through the gates of Canyon Camp. They shared their talents, their treasures, their time, and their smiles with us. Each person was instrumental in contributing to the Spirit of Canyon Camp that we all share today. We are eternally grateful to all who may be gone but never forgotten.
Staff Rosters
If you can add the names for anyone you served with for a given year please send that information to program.canyon@gmail.com