Camp Blackhawk lies on the shores of Big Blue Lake and is rich in tradition, with roots dating back to the early days of Scouting. As one of the Owasippe Scout Reservation camps located in beautiful West Central Michigan, there are 4,800 acres to explore and enjoy. Blackhawk offers great programs in Scoutcraft, Ecology/Conservation, and Aquatics, along with Shooting Sports and Handicraft. A wide variety of merit badges are offered in each program area. Our Pathfinder First Year Camper Program is a popular activity for our new scouts, as well!
Looking out from the Dining Hall, one can see beautiful Big Blue Lake, with its sandy swimming beach. Its docks are set up to create the perfect swimming hole. Swim instruction takes place here while boating activities can be found down the beach. Blackhawk has 25 campsites located on hills overlooking Big Blue Lake. The sites have washstands, hot water showers, and flush toilets.
Meals are prepared by our food service staff and served cafeteria-style in Camp Blackhawk’s central dining hall. The Blackhawk staff entertains campers with exciting program during each meal.
Session 1 – June 18 – June 24
Session 2 – June 25 – July 1
Session 3 – July 2 – July 8
Session 4 – July 9 – July 15
Session 5 – July 16 – July 22
Session 6 – July 23 – July 29
Session 7 – July 30 – August 5
Scouts
$360 (Before May 15, 2023)
$390 (After May 15, 2023)
Adult
$200 (Before May 15, 2023)
$230 (After May 15, 2023)
Adult Visitor
$30 per day
Saturday Early Arrival
$100
$100 deposit per unit due at time of reservation. Deposit is non-refundable after December 31, 2022
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