Cub Scout Camping

Outdoor adventure is the promise made to young people when they join Scouting. Boys and girls yearn for outdoor programs that stir their imagination and interest.  In the outdoors, they have opportunities to acquire skills that make them more self-reliant. They can explore and complete challenges they first thought were beyond their ability.

The Hawkeye Area Council provides multiple opportunities for Cub Scout camping with Packs and families.  Many camps include opportunities to work on rank advancement for the following year.

See information below for our various Day Camps, Cub Resident Camp, Fall Camporee, and more!

Family Cub Camporee

Open to all Cubs, Siblings, and Non-Scout Friends

The Cub Camporee is a single day event packed full of fun events for Cub aged youth. Check-in starts at 8:30am and program starts at 9:00am. This event is an at-your-own-pace event, so feel free to arrive late or take off early if need be! Please remember to bring a completed copy of Med Forms A&B! 

An overnight option is available for families or units that want to stay. Included in the overnight option is a Council run campfire with S’mores!

Cub Scouts are encouraged to bring their family, non-scout siblings, and even non-scout youth! This event is focused solely on fun, but some Rank Adventures may be completed along the way.

This event is rain or shine. Lunch is included!

Located at:

          Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation – Camp Wakonda

          4521 Boy Scouts Rd Central City, IA

 

Day Camp

Cub Scouts going into Kindergarten-5th grades

Day camp is a fantastic experience for your Cub Scout. Going to camp is a wonderful part of the Cub Scout experience. Cubs Scouts attending day camp take part in many fun activities including BB guns, archery, hiking, outdoor cooking, crafts, games, and much more! Our day camps are geographically located throughout the Hawkeye Area Council for the convenience of our Scouting families. You are welcome to attend any day camp that meets the needs of your family.

North Day Camp

Monday, June 9 – Friday, June 13, 2025
Izaak Walton League
5401 42nd Street Northeast
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

 

South Day Camp

Saturday, June 14, 2025
Kent Park – Youth Camp Lodge
Oxford, Iowa



 

Packs are encouraged to register as a contingent but individual registration is available.  Packs must provide leadership and adult supervision for Scouts who attend day camp.  Incoming Kindergarten and First graders are required to have 1:1 supervision.

Information

We request that packs try to register as a group. If you miss your pack’s registration or your pack is not attending, families can register individually.

Cub Scout to Adult ratio: Each pack MUST have no more than a 5:1 Scout to Adult ratio. Lions (K) and Tigers (1st grade) MUST have 1:1 Scout to Adult ratio.

We encourage Cub Scouts to bring a hat, water bottle, and sunscreen as well as lunch (Day Camp North Only). Water fill-up stations and snacks will be provided.

Everyone (adult and youth) attending camp must complete the BSA Annual Health and Medical Record, parts A, B1, and B2. Forms will be held by event medic until the end of the event. Packs are encouraged to collect all forms and place in a binder for easy collection and return. Attach a copy of both sides of the family insurance card. Keep the original form in home records and bring a legible copy to camp.

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Cub Resident Camp is an action-packed 3-day, 2-night camp experience. Activities are specific to each grade level and designed to not only be fun, but also give attendees a jumpstart on their next Cub Scout rank through a variety of activities and advancements.

If you are looking for a single overnight camp event, check out our 2-day, 1-night Cub Overnighter option.

These action packed camp experiences allow Scouts to swim, participate in shooting sports, climbing tower, Ninja Warrior course, and much more! Scouts will also work on advancement activities.

Packs/Dens are encouraged to register together to ensure adequate adult supervision for their Scouts. Tigers are required to have 1:1 supervision.

Cub Resident Camp and Cub Overnighter

All ages welcome!

Cub Resident Camp

July 11-13, 2025

One Night and Two Night Options

Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation

Packs are encouraged to register as a contingent to ensure adequate supervision is provided per Pack.  Registration includes meals, a patch, and a t-shirt for for youth.  Adult registration includes meals and a patch.  Adult may purchase a t-shirt during registration.

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Information

We request that packs try to register as a group. If you miss your pack’s registration or your pack is not attending, families can register individually.

Our system has been updated to allow for contingent registration. Designated leaders must still provide the names and emails of all participants, however, you can record your unit information and payment information together.

Cub Scout to Adult ratio: Each pack MUST have no more than a 5:1 Scout to Adult ratio. 

Dress: Field (formerly Class A) Cub Scout uniforms for dinner and campfire.  Otherwise wear Scouting t-shirts or other camping clothes.

o Close-toed shoes
o Poncho or raincoat
o Canteen/Water bottle
o Bug spray, sunscreen
o Spending money
o BSA Medical form and copy of insurance card for everyone attending
o Participants will need to supply all of their own tent and camping gear
o Extra pants and shirts
o Underwear, extra socks
o Sleepwear
o Sweater, sweatshirt or jacket
o Sleeping bag, pillow, air mattress or pad
o Towel
o Flashlight with extra batteries
o Bathroom kit (soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.)

You will not be allowed to drive to the campsites. The camp has some carts available for use, but they tend to be in short supply when you need one. We strongly encourage you to bring a wagon, cart, or large backpack to transport your items.

Everyone (adult and youth) attending camp must complete the BSA Annual Health and Medical Record, parts A, B1, and B2. Forms will be held by event medic until the end of the event. Packs are encouraged to collect all forms and place in a binder for easy collection and return. Attach a copy of both sides of the family insurance card. Keep the original form in home records and bring a legible copy to camp.

There is a collection area in the dining hall at Camp Wakonda. If something is lost, be sure to check the lost and found area before leaving camp. Any items left will be taken to the Council Service Center after the event.  Items remaining in the office after September 30, 2023 will be donated to Goodwill.

Campers will be instructed in these procedures during opening flags. Program areas, and many staff members have camp radios to communicate with others. Written plans are in place to handle all kinds of emergencies. (fire, lost person, storm or high winds, medical emergencies, child abuse)

Continuous – storm or high wind warning. Camp Wakonda has storm rooms placed around camp. If you feel the storm room is too far, hit the ditch, or move to low area.

Up and Down (intermittent) – fire, lost person, or lost swimming – report to the parade
grounds

Three (3) short wails from a siren or perhaps a car horn – all clear, emergency over

These plans are posted in each campsite and in numerous places around our property.

Years of experience makes this run smoothly. Hats must be removed upon entering the building. Food is served cafeteria style, stopping at the stations to get food. Your cooperation, patience, and understanding will be greatly appreciated so the meals and programs run smoothly.

Separate for adults/youth and male/female. The shower facilities are at the pool at Camp Wakonda. These shower areas are open 24 hours a day. A separate handicapped-accessible shower is also available. The adult shower areas are to be used by adults only. No youth are to use adult shower areas at any time.  There are separate adult facilities for men and women. Scout age campers have their own facility. No adults are to use the youth showers at any time.

National camping policies clearly state that private vehicles are only to be parked in the parking lot. Roads in camp will be restricted to service vehicles. Absolutely no one is allowed to ride in the bed of a truck or on the back/front of a trailer or car. Handicapped-accessible parking is available in
the main parking lot at camp.

No tobacco use of any kind is allowed in any camp structure. Smoking is to take place only in posted designed smoking areas and never in the presence of minor children. No minors are allowed in the smoking area. Alcohol is NOT allowed at camp. Possession of any will result in immediate dismissal.

Adults need fishing licenses as required by state law. You may bring your own fishing equipment, or you can check out camp items including worms. Everyone must wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) while fishing along the shore (provided).

Camp Wakonda
July 13-18, 2025

Open to all youth in grades 2nd - 8th

Camp Wakonda is a 6-day 5-night overnight summer camp program for boys and girls entering 2nd through 8th grades. Your child will be surrounded by positive and trained counselors who will guide your camper as they explore the outdoors, participate in a wide variety of unique activities, make new friends, and foster a connection to the outdoors that will last lifetime.  

Camp Wakonda
4521 Boy Scouts Road
Central City, Iowa 52214
(319) 438-1837

Directions to Camp

From Iowa City/Cedar Rapids: North on I-380 to exit 28, turn right (east) onto County Home Road (E34), go east to Hwy 13, continue east 5 miles into town of Whittier, turn left (north) onto Whittier Road (X-20), go 5 miles to town of Waubeek, turn right crossing bridge onto Boy Scouts Road, 2 miles to Camp Wakonda.

OR

North on I-380 to exit 16, turn right (east) onto IA 151/30, go east 6.8 miles to exit 259 turn right onto Hwy 151/13, continue north 11.5 miles to County Home Road (E34), turn right go 5 miles to town of Whittier, turn left (north) onto Whittier Road (X-20), go 5 miles to town of Waubeek, turn right crossing bridge onto Boy Scouts Road, go 1 mile to Camp Waubeek, 2 miles to Camp Wakonda. From Central City: (Hwy 13) East 3 miles on E16, turn right (south) onto Duck Pond Road, go .7 miles, turn left onto Boy Scouts Road, go .7 miles to Camp Wakonda.

From Monticello: Turn right (west) onto E16, go 12.4 miles, turn left (south) on X-20, go 1.2 miles, turn right onto E16, go 2.2 miles, turn left (south) on Duck Pond Road, go .7 miles, turn left onto Boy Scouts Road, go .7 miles to Camp Wakonda.