Cub Scout day camps are organized by the Mid-America Council, Boy Scouts of America and conducted by volunteers from the local area. Day camps are for registered Cub Scouts entering the 1st-5th grades the following school year. Those entering the 1st grade must be accompanied by an ‘adult partner’ during their participation. Although individual Cub Scouts are able to participate in any day camp, it is strongly encouraged for Cub Scouts to attend with their friends and adults from the same den or pack; and for the pack’s camping coordinator to submit a single registration for all those attending.
Day camps are conducted by adult volunteer leadership who were trained and certified at one of the Boy Scouts of America’s National Camping Schools. Day camps are also supported by a number of adult and youth staff members. Scouts BSA Den Chiefs may also support the day camp program by assisting the Cub Scouts throughout the camp.
A variety of different activities are offered to allow participants to experience outdoor programs for Cub Scouts. Most camps include activities based on STEM, nature, target and range sports, games, and possibly aquatics. Adult volunteers make up the nucleus of the day camp staff by volunteering in positions to lead specific programs, support the general operation, or by managing a den of Cub Scouts throughout their time at camp.
2025 Day Camps dates and locations-
District – Click to Register and learn more! | Date | Location |
NWIA | 5/31 | Cooper’s Cove – Clare, IA |
Trailblazer | TBD | TBD |
Ohwahnasee | June 14 | Swan Lake- Carroll, IA |
War Eagle | June 9- June 13 | Hillview Recreation Area- Hinton, IA |
Wagon Wheel | June 25- June 27 | Walnut Creek Recreation Area- Papillion, NE |
Omaha Metro | July 26 | TBD |
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