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Learn more about our council, our camps, and the many opportunities offered by the Blackhawk Area Council. Find out about activities, training opportunities, and Unit, District and Council resources. If you would like to be notified about news from our districts and council, sign up to receive our bi-monthly Courier Newsletter.

Camp Cards!
Welcome to the 2022 Blackhawk Area Council Camp Card! How does it work? Units sign up to sell camp cards with 50% of commissions staying with the unit. Scouts sell…

Legacy of Service Award
The Rockford Legacy of Service Award is received by individuals and organizations within Rockford that have shown distinguished service to country through the armed forces, or a commitment of service…

Wood Badge 2022
What Is Wood Badge and Why Should I Attend? Wood Badge is an advanced leadership training course available for Scout leaders. Wood Badge training began in 1919 by Baden-Powell, the…

Our Council
Blackhawk Area Council The Blackhawk Area Council is chartered by the national council of the Boy Scouts of America. Blackhawk Area Council is headquartered in Rockford, IL and serves southwestern WI…
News and Announcements
Featured information from Blackhawk Area Council and Boy Scouts of America.
Scouts BSA Camp Lowden 2022
October 18th, 2021Camp Lowden is a complete service camp offering a challenging summer camp program as well as the opportunity for year-round camping experiences. Explore potential career choices and hobbies with ten…
Scouts BSA Canyon Camp 2022
October 18th, 2021Don't think it's too early to register for Summer Camp! Explore new Merit Badges including Exploration and Citizenship in Society, and new OWL activities in a revamped adventure schedule!
Legacy of Service Award
September 29th, 2021The Rockford Legacy of Service Award is received by individuals and organizations within Rockford that have shown distinguished service to country through the armed forces, or a commitment of service…
Wood Badge
July 28th, 2018What Is Wood Badge and Why Should I Attend? Wood Badge is an advanced leadership training course available for Scout leaders. Wood Badge training began in 1919 by Baden-Powell, the…
Our Council
May 26th, 2018Blackhawk Area Council The Blackhawk Area Council is chartered by the national council of the Boy Scouts of America. Blackhawk Area Council is headquartered in Rockford, IL and serves southwestern WI…
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Calendar Events
- 5/20/22: SYC Woods of Webelos 2022
- 5/20/22: Annie Oakley 2022
- 5/26/22: White Eagle District Commissioners Meeting
- 5/26/22: SYC Commissioner's Meeting
- 5/30/22: Memorial Day Council Office Closed
- 6/1/22: Pioneer District Committee/Commissioner meeting
- 6/2/22: White Eagle District Meeting
- 6/2/22: WAN District Committee Meeting
- 6/2/22: SYC District Committee