What is Rainbow Scout Reservation
RSR is what we like to call our Rainbow Scout Reservation. The camp is located at 2600 Winterbottom Road in Morris, IL. It’s where scouts go to learn to problem solve, earn merit badges, conquer the rope courses, and dive into new adventure . Unlike most camps Rainbow Scout Reservation doesn’t close at the end of Summer Camp Season. Our camp is open nearly all year for unit camping and other events. Below you will find some specifics on popular programs we have offered in the past. Don’t See what you are looking for? No problem call and talk to us we can help!
Rainbow Scout Reservation Summer Camp
Rainbow Scout Reservation offers 3 week-long Scouting experiences in a natural, rustic camp setting that reaches back to scout camps of old
Our summer camp program offers over 45 merit badges (including 9 Eagle merit badges) along with interactive afternoon and evening programs!
2023 Camp Leadership
If you have any questions about the program contact Silas Rea, Camp Director, 708-942-9545 or silas.rea@scouting.org
2023 Summer Camp Dates:
Session One: Sunday 06-18-2023 to
Saturday 06-24-2023
Session Two: Sunday 06-25-2023 to
Saturday 07-01-2023
Session Three: Sunday 07-02-2023 to
Saturday 07-08-2023
Staff Week Dates!
Coming Soon
Leader’s Guide
2023 Summer Camp Leader’s Guide
Register for 2023 SUMMER CAMP HERE
2023 Summer Camp Registration HERE!
Program Guide for 2023 SUMMER CAMP HERE
2023 Summer Camp Program Guide HERE!
Cub Scout Resident Camp
Wolf, Bear, and Tiger Scouts can complete dozens of advancements and awards in the beautiful woods of Rainbow Scout Reservation in Morris, IL.
Exhilarating campfires, excellent staff, and endless fun can be expected when at camp. Resident camp is a great way to keep youth interested in the Scouting program and provides a good preview into the exciting world of Scouts BSA!
2023 Camp Information
Experience the Scouting program at a new level through the Cub Scout Resident Camp program. Get ready for a 3-day, 2-night overnight camping experience full of thrilling activities and awesome open programming.
2023 Cub Scout Resident Camp Information
2023 Cub Scout Resident Camp Dates:
Cub Scout Resident Camp: Friday August 4th – Sunday August 6th, 2023
Register Here!
Adult Leader’s Guide Here!
Coming Soon
Webelos Camp
Experience the Scouting program at a new level through the Cub Scout Resident Camp program. Get ready for a 4-day, 3-night overnight camping experience full of thrilling activities and awesome open programming. Webelos I and Webelos II Scouts can complete dozens of advancements and awards in the beautiful woods of Rainbow Scout Reservation in Morris, IL. Exhilarating campfires, excellent staff, and endless fun can be expected when at camp. Resident camp is a great way to keep youth interested in the Scouting program and provides a good preview into the exciting world of Scouts BSA!
This year’s theme: to be announced!
2023 Camp Information
Experience the Scouting program at a new level through the Cub Scout Resident Camp program. Get ready for a 4-day, 3-night overnight camping experience full of thrilling activities and awesome open programming. Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts can complete dozens of advancements and awards in the beautiful woods of Rainbow Scout Reservation in Morris, IL. Exhilarating campfires, excellent staff, and endless fun can be expected when at camp. Resident camp is a great way to keep youth interested in the Scouting program and provides a good preview into the exciting world of Scouts BSA!
This year’s theme: to be announced!
2023 Webelos Camp
2023 Webelos Camp Dates:
Webelos Session 1: Friday July 14th – Monday July 17th, 2023
Webelos Session 2: Friday July 21 – Monday July 24th, 2023
Webelos Session 3: Friday July 28th – Monday July 31st, 2023
Leader’s Guide Here!
Coming Soon
Register Here!
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Cub Scout Day Camp
Day camp is organized by the council and is a one- to five-day program for Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts. It is conducted under certified leadership at an approved site and during daylight or early evening hours.
Day camp does not include any overnight activities. Certification of the day camp director and program director is provided through the National Camping School.
Day camp is a Council organized program for all youth entering 2nd to 5th grade in the fall. 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.
Campers entering KINDERGARTEN OR FIRST GRADE will have a separate day camp event.
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.
Cub Day Camp Information
2023 Day Camp Dates:
Week 1 Tigers – Webelos: Bolingbrook 6-12 through 6-16 (9am-3pm)
Week 2 Tigers – Webelos: Kankakee 6-20 through 6-22
Week 3 Tigers – Webelos: Francis Field 6-26 through 6-30 (9am-3pm)
Week 4 Tigers: RSR 7-25 through 7-27 (3pm-8pm)
Family Camp Information Page
Family Camp is a wonderful and unique way to introduce your scout and your family to camping. With the fantastic resources and property of Rainbow Council RSR (Rainbow Scout Reservation), we have the opportunity to explore new trails, see and appreciate the outdoors the way it was meant to be, and to learn a little bit about ourselves in the process. Come see what you’re made of and experience our annual family camp adventure.
With activities ranging from fishing, shooting sports, games, campfires, and of course GaGa Ball, we will top off the weekend with what is becoming an annual camp wide capture the flag game before our closing campfire. Many are eager and have been looking forward to this for the last year.
Blank Medical Forms (Required filled in and turned in at check-in) can be found HERE. (Parts A/B REQUIRED BY EVERYONE IN CAMP!) Choose the one that is under “All Scouting Events.”
More information and registration for the 2023 program found here!
 | Unit Camping |
Looking for a place to have your monthly camping trip? Book RSR to be you home away from home. Our beautiful 700 Acre Camp is full of trails for hiking and exploring. Our large campsites are easily accessed year round and have all the basics to help you make camp. We even from time to time have piles of firewood for your use! Why not book a weekend where you know what to expect and without the hassles of state parks.
 | Unit Shooting |
Looking for some time on the range with your scouts? Are costs keeping you from booking other places? No more! Rainbow Scout Reservation encourages you to call and book our range for an hour or even a day. Our prices are low and you get lots of time to shoot. Make it a whole weekend event and book a cope challenge day as well.
Schedule a COPE |
How about a day or weekend climbing our tower or gliding down our zip line? Or a day at our low cope course through the woods to work on team building skills and help your unit work together on a common goal. For more information about COPE, visit our webpage here!
For assistance with making reservations, please call the council service center:
815-942-4450 ext. 908
WHAT is a “Beaver Day”??
Beaver days and Camp Improvement days are days we ask for any help we can to help improve camp! While Beaver days are aimed towards Youth and Cubs, we welcome participants of all ages to help restore and reinvigorate Camp Rainbow Scout Reservation.
Who can help with Camp Improvement/Beaver Days?
Scouts, Adults, and Families join us at RSR (Rainbow Scout Reservation)! Families too. If you can move, we can put you to work. (All cub scouts and Webelos will require participation with an adult).
How long are camp improvement days?
Come for the day or half day
The main focus of Beaver Days is to help improve camp at Rainbow Scout Reservation in Morris, Illinois. We have a list of items that need to be attended to.
How do I get started?
What is your skill set, how can you help us?
Please contact Rick Talerico at 708-906-2573 if you would like to participate, what skill set you may have and indicate the days/times when you are available. Any equipment required will be provided. We will be on site to offer direction. Service hour credit can be arranged. We ask that you to bring BSA Physical forms (Part A and B) for participants, and we will keep a copy of Part A.
Pleas note: we will be taking pictures of the work for publication on various platforms. Thank You in advance.
Director's Letter
Summer Camp Leader's Guide
2023 Program Guide! Coming Soon
2022 Merit Badge Schedule! Coming Soon
Adopt A Campsite
Map of RSR
