Camping

Leading the Way

Rainbow Scout Reservation (RSR) is a beautiful and safe campground located close to Chicago at 2600 Winterbottom Road in Morris, IL. At RSR summer camp, Scouts build confidence, meet new friends, learn to problem solve, earn merit badges, conquer the rope courses, and dive into new adventures. Rainbow Scout Reservation is the site of year round programming and Summer Camps for all youth ages 6-21. Below you will find some specifics on popular programs we have offer. Don’t See what you are looking for? No problem; just contact us. We can help!

Reserve Now!

For assistance with making reservations, please call the council service center:


815-942-4450 ext. 920

Summer Camps

Resident Camp

Summer camp at RSR is eagerly anticipated by scouts all year. With scheduled activities to aid in advancement goals, summertime offers countless ways to make memories and have enriching experiences.

Day Camp

Grades 1-5

Day Camp is for Tiger-AOL youth (grades 1-5), with a special day for Lion scouts. We focus on activities, games, and crafts to promote character development and rank advancement.

Scouts BSA Summer Camp

Grades 6-12

RSR offers multiple, week-long, scouting experiences to all youth in Scouts BSA in a natural, rustic camp setting that reaches back to scout camps of old. Programs include horsemanship, COPE, range, trades and STEAM.

Webelos | Arrow of Light Resident Camp

Grades 4-5

Step up your scouting experience with Webelos and AOL Resident Camp: 4 days, 3 nights of exciting activities and open programming. Attend with your family or as a Den and earn rank specific adventures.

Cub Scout Family Camp

Grades 1-5

Designed to meet the needs of families, Dens and Packs! Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos and AOL Scouts can complete dozens of advancements and awards in the beautiful woods of RSR.

Year Round Facilites and Program

COPE Course

COPE and Challenge take your Scouts to new heights. COPE isn’t just for Scouts BSA or Venturing programs but for Cub Scouts too! Bring your own Troop, Den or Pack to experience this next level of adventure!

Range & Target Activities

Age appropriate target and range activities are offered by expert, certified instructors who teach youth how to safely handle a bow, BB, rifle or shotgun. Other target programs available upon request.

Facility Rentals and Properties

RSR is our campground comprised of a COPE Course, target sports ranges, climbing wall, campsites and several buildings from which you can host trainings, meetings, or cold weather camp.

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