All PTAC Service Centers, and Scout Shops will be closed Friday, April 3rd for Good Friday.

All Service Centers and the Munster Scout Shop will reopen on Monday, April 6th.

The Arlington Heights and LaGrange Scout shops will reopen on Saturday, April 4th.

Learn how you can get involved in Scouting!

About the Program

Get ready for a week of non-stop excitement and adventure at our Scouts BSA Summer Camp at Owasippe! Here, the wilderness becomes your home, and the stars your nightlight as you tent beneath the towering trees – but that’s just the beginning!

At Owasippe, the waterfront beckons with thrilling water sports like skiing, tubing, and boating, offering the perfect way to cool off and make a splash. Feeling daring? Our high adventure posts are your ticket to ziplining through the treetops and testing your fortitude on thrilling C.O.P.E. courses. For those who love tradition, there’s Scoutcraft and Handicraft, as well as a multitude of merit badges to earn. And don’t forget our Diamond O Ranch, where you can saddle up and explore the wilderness on horseback! Feeling crafty? The Flintlock Village is your chance to test your blacksmithing and handiness, creating unique keepsakes that you can cherish forever. And for those with a need for speed, we have ATVs and mountain biking to get your heart racing.

To end the week, we gather around the firebowl to tell stories, perform skits, and sing songs that will echo through the ages. It’s a time to reflect on the adventures we’ve shared, the skills we’ve mastered, and the memories we’ve made on our Scouting journey.

What's at Owasippe?

CAMP BLACKHAWK

Situated on Big Blue Lake, offers dining hall meal service, and provides Scouts BSA program.

CAMP WOLVERINE

Situated on Lake Wolverine, offers cooked meals delivered to campsite, and provides Scouts BSA and Cub Scout Resident Camp program.

HIGH ADVENTURE

Diamond O Horse Ranch, ATV course, COPE and Climbing area, and world-class mountain biking.

RENEKER FAMILY CAMP

Cabin camping for families and offers exciting program for all ages.

2026 Camp Fees

Early Bird

$425

Paid in Full by May 16th, 2025

Scouts BSA

$425

*Newly registered and cross-over Scouts who join after January 1st, 2025, pay the early bird fee if paid by June 16th, 2025

Adults

$200

Adult Day Visitor

$30 per day

Saturday Early Arrival

$100

2026 Camp Schedule

Session 1

June 14 – June 20

Session 2

June 21 – June 27

Session 3

June 28 – July 4

Session 4

July 5 – July 11

Session 5

July 12 – July 18

Session 6

July 19 – July 25

Session 7

July 26 – August 1

Leader Resources

Whether you’re a new or returning leader, these resources will help you prepare for a successful summer at Owasippe!

New leaders can watch the “New to Owasippe” webinar for a helpful introduction to camp, while all leaders can explore the program guides to plan an exciting and well-prepared adventure for their troop.