Day camp is a Council organized program for all youth entering 1st grade through 5th grade in the fall. There will also be a Day for Lion scouts. The Day Camp program is designed around key areas: STEM, Water Sports, Shooting Sports, Games, and Crafts. Day Camp activities are intended to promote character development, citizenship training, and physical and mental health. As your Scout participates in these activities, they will have the opportunity to complete tasks they can use towards rank advancement.
2024 Day Camp Dates:
Week 1 Tigers – Arrow of Light:
Bolingbrook 6 – 10 through 6 – 13
Week 2 Tigers – Arrow of Light:
Kankakee 6 – 18 through 6 – 20
Week 3 Tigers – Arrow of Light:
Francis Field 6 – 24 through 6 – 27
Week 4 Tigers – Arrow of Light:
RSR 7 – 22 through 7 – 25
RSR Twilight Camp Tigers – Arrow of Light:
7 – 15 through 7 – 18
2024 Camp Information
Day Camp Frequently Asked Questions
What does Day Camp Include?
Day camp does not include any overnight activities. Certification of the day camp director and program director is provided through the National Camping School.
The Day Camp program is designed around 7 key areas: STEM, Water Sports, Shooting Sports, Woodworking, and Crafts. Day Camp activities are intended to promote character development, citizenship training, and physical and mental health. As your Scout participates in these activities, they will have the opportunity to complete tasks they can use towards rank advancement.
How old does my Scout have to be to join Day Camp?
Day camp is a Council organized program for all youth entering 2nd to 5th grade in the fall.
Campers entering KINDERGARTEN OR FIRST GRADE will have a separate day camp event.
How can I help?
Parents/Volunteers: We strongly recommended each camper have a corresponding adult (parent, guardian, grandparent, sibling over 18, etc.) volunteer a minimum of 1 day as a Staff Member or 2 days as a Day Walker. Day Camp is a volunteer-driven event and we rely on parents and leaders to help us have adequate staff for smooth camp operations and to maintain 2-deep leadership.
Staff Member – Volunteer Staff Members consist of Range Masters (2-3 each camp), Tot Lot Assistant, Station Leads, Den Leaders (one needed for each den), and Trading Post Supervisor.
Day Walker – Day Walkers provide support to Staff by assisting with stations, providing additional supervision, and maintaining 2 deep leadership for every den.
Non Scouter Parent Volunteers- Must provide Youth Protection Training at online registration or day of camp. Youth Protection training can be completed on My.Scouting.org.