Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation

Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation is located 20 minutes north of Cedar Rapids Iowa The Howard H. At that time Howard H. In 1965 a $25,000 donation from Howard H.

Cherry Scout Reservation (HHCSR) began in 1930 when the Council's lease expired on Camp Mishawaka at Stone City, Iowa. Cherry contributed $1,000 for the purchase of eighteen acres of land along the Wapsipinicon River one mile North of the town of Waubeek, Iowa. Camp Waubeek opened in 1931 due to the efforts of the Cedar Rapids American Legion's Hanford Post # 5. Due to continuing growth in Council

membership, attendance at camp and in line with camp development needs, Howard H. Cherry donated $14,000 in 1957 for the purchase of an additional 125 acres. Cherry enabled the Council to purchase an adjoining 265 acres and open a second camp called Wakonda. It was to become a patrol cooking camp. Today, Camp Waubeek and Camp Wakonda operate side-by-side to serve the needs of Scouting and the greater community.

Monday nights' programming was jam-packed with fun! The Scouts participated in a camp-wide beach bash with grilled pinea...
06/17/2026

Monday nights' programming was jam-packed with fun!

The Scouts participated in a camp-wide beach bash with grilled pineapple, a sandpit volleyball tournament, pool party, chalk the walk, dancing, and much more!

Afterwards, the Eagle Questers had their overnight where they participated in a flag retirement ceremony and heard the traditional camp stories of Mossy Back and Pikenstein.

All scouts are having a BLAST with their activities, and the leaders are especially enjoying the cool weather! 🌺🌴😎

Camp Spring Honey For Sale only at YOUR Camp Trading Post !!! Thanks to Kim and Phil for all their efforts making this p...
06/17/2026

Camp Spring Honey For Sale only at YOUR Camp Trading Post !!! Thanks to Kim and Phil for all their efforts making this possible.

Congratulations to the 2026 Howard H Cherry Scout Reservation Summer Camp Staff, Council NCAP team, and all those that h...
06/16/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Howard H Cherry Scout Reservation Summer Camp Staff, Council NCAP team, and all those that helped achieve their National Accreditation for 2026.

Today is first day of program for Scouts Resident camp. The staff is super excited to get the day going.
06/15/2026

Today is first day of program for Scouts Resident camp. The staff is super excited to get the day going.

06/14/2026

The cub scouts were treated to an amazing performance of taps by our newly-minted eagle scout/camp staffer, Ben Allard! Great way to end the night!🌙🌌

See the need, help meet the need!Do you prefer to donate REAL THINGS instead of just sending cash? Do you enjoy shopping...
06/12/2026

See the need, help meet the need!
Do you prefer to donate REAL THINGS instead of just sending cash? Do you enjoy shopping online? Or maybe you want to contribute to your scout's summer camp experience but don't have time to get out to the camp itself.

Here's a great way to lend a hand! Click the button below and browse the products available to purchase on behalf of your favorite scout. THANKS!!

06/02/2026

This Saturday is a Camp Workday. Primary focus will be on getting ready for all our summer activities. One particular project is taking care of our hazardous trees in campsites and program areas. So, we are calling for all our trained Sawyers, if you are available we need your assistance. Hope to see a good amount of Volunteers on Saturday.

Hey campers! The 2026 season starts in just 10 DAYS! Our staff is already hard at work preparing YOUR camp for the summe...
06/02/2026

Hey campers!

The 2026 season starts in just 10 DAYS! Our staff is already hard at work preparing YOUR camp for the summer.

The Trading Post has lots of new items for sale this year including branded hats, sweatshirts, and mugs, and Wakonda Wedges (pizza by the slice)!

Also back by POPULAR demand are Randy's homemade WAKONDA CHIPPERS!!!!!!!

If you or your scouts would like to pre-load gift cards for the Trading Post, click the link below:
https://app.squareup.com/gift/MLNMF5N348NPG/order

We are so excited to see you all back on the hills above the river soon!
Yours in Scouting,
The HHCSR Admin Team

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4521 Boy Scout Road
Central City, IA
52214

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+13194361837

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