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Canyon Camp offers a week-long adventure that includes high ropes, archery, climbing, hiking, kayaking, GaGa Ball, Native American Dancing, and flag ceremonies. The program also features crackling campfires, Native American ceremonies, whippoorwill songs at dusk, and dining hall time with crazy skits and fun songs. Scouts can take part in 3 specialty programs and choose from more than 55 merit badges across more than ten areas of camp, supported by a brand new high ropes course that complements the zip-line installed in 2017.
• Ages: 11–18 years old
• Schedule: Week-long adventure
Established in 1936, Canyon Camp is nationally accredited and is described as one of Scouting America’s premier summer camps, serving Scouts in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond. It is a complete service camp offering a challenging summer camp program as well as the opportunity for year-round camping experiences, with 330 acres of natural wooded land for Scouting advancement and exciting activities. Canyon Camp has a stated commitment to the Scout Oath and Law by helping young people develop skills to help them in adulthood, and it offers a complete immersion summer camp experience for troops, with possibilities for the week-long adventure described as practically endless.
Flag ceremonies are a staple at Canyon Camp, and the front gate welcomes participants into camp. The Order of the Arrow Call Out ceremony and Family Night, which features Native American Dancing for Scouts and their families, are part of the camp experience. Canyon Camp also hosts a Kiwanis Work Weekend on May 3 and 4, 2025.
Troop 76 from Fennimore, WI, reports, “No matter who you talk to, the Staff were willing to help, in spite of whatever was going on.” Troop 663 from Zion, IL, states that Canyon Camp has “a positive impact on the live of young people that will not be forgotten.” Troop 88 from Lancaster, WI, shares, “Scouts had a great time this year at Canyon Camp. We look forward to it next year!”
Last updated January 11, 2026.
• Ages: 11–18 years old
• Schedule: Week-long adventure
Established in 1936, Canyon Camp is nationally accredited and is described as one of Scouting America’s premier summer camps, serving Scouts in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond. It is a complete service camp offering a challenging summer camp program as well as the opportunity for year-round camping experiences, with 330 acres of natural wooded land for Scouting advancement and exciting activities. Canyon Camp has a stated commitment to the Scout Oath and Law by helping young people develop skills to help them in adulthood, and it offers a complete immersion summer camp experience for troops, with possibilities for the week-long adventure described as practically endless.
Flag ceremonies are a staple at Canyon Camp, and the front gate welcomes participants into camp. The Order of the Arrow Call Out ceremony and Family Night, which features Native American Dancing for Scouts and their families, are part of the camp experience. Canyon Camp also hosts a Kiwanis Work Weekend on May 3 and 4, 2025.
Troop 76 from Fennimore, WI, reports, “No matter who you talk to, the Staff were willing to help, in spite of whatever was going on.” Troop 663 from Zion, IL, states that Canyon Camp has “a positive impact on the live of young people that will not be forgotten.” Troop 88 from Lancaster, WI, shares, “Scouts had a great time this year at Canyon Camp. We look forward to it next year!”
Last updated January 11, 2026.
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