Welcome To The Hawkeye Area Council
Proudly serving over 2,500 youth in Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn & Washington Counties.
Scouting America invites every youth to a safe, fun place to learn, explore, and grow.
In Scouting, boys and girls start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future selves. It’s fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life.
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Upcoming Events
Click on an event for more information. More events are listed on the Council Calendar.
- Northern Lights District Round Table Meeting (Sep 3rd, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Wood Badge Course 4-172-26 Weekend #1 (Sep 11th, 7:30 AM - Sep 13th, 2026, 5:00 PM)
- Nature Rock Climbing Instructor Training (Sep 25th - Sep 27th, 2026)
- Den Leader Specific Training (Sep 27th, 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
- Northern Lights District Round Table Meeting (Oct 1st, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Wood Badge C3-172-26 Weekend #2 (Oct 3rd, 7:30 AM - Oct 4th, 2026, 4:00 PM)
- Conservation workday (Oct 3rd, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Bourbon & Wine Community Fundraiser (Oct 15th, 2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Scouting for Food Weekend #1 of 2 - Door Hanger Distribution (Oct 17th, 2026)
- Rifle Merit Badge Clinic (Oct 17th, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
- Scouting For Food Weekend #2 of 2 - Collection Day (Oct 24th, 2026)
- Northern Lights District Round Table Meeting (Nov 5th, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Conservation workday (Nov 7th, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Merit Badge University (Nov 21st, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Northern Lights District Round Table Meeting (Dec 3rd, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Conservation workday (Dec 5th, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Conservation workday (Jan 2nd, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Conservation workday (Feb 6th, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Winter Frontier Camporee (Feb 20th, 5:00 PM - Feb 21st, 2027, 3:00 PM)
- Conservation workday (Mar 6th, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Conservation workday (Apr 3rd, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Council: Themed Badge Event (Apr 9th - Apr 11th, 2027)
- Earth day Event (Apr 17th - Apr 18th, 2027)
- 5K Fundraiser (May 15th, 2027)
- Scouts BSA Resident Camp Week 1 (Jun 13th - Jun 19th, 2027)
- Scouts BSA Resident Camp Campsite Selection Week 1 (Jun 13th - Jun 19th, 2027)
Hawkeye Area Council Camping and Activities
Camping & Activities
Learn more about the Hawkeye Area Council’s various camping opportunities.
Scouts BSA Resident Camp
Learn about our resident summer camp at Howard H. Cherry Scouts Reservation.
Cub Scout Camping
Learn about our council’s Cub Scout camping opportunities including day camp and resident camp and the fall camporee.
Camp
Wakonda
Open to the public. Come and stay a week at Camp Wakonda with the HHCSR summer camp staff.
Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation
Learn about the Hawkeye Area Council’s camp near Central City and reserve facilities online.
The Scouting Programs
Scouting America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations, providing programs for young people that build character.
Want to learn more about the programs?
Find answers about meetings, activities, and more on the national organization’s programs page!
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