Camp Drake

02/18/2026

Congratulations to Eagle Scout and Prairielands Council Alumni, Andy Whitford for being honored as a 2026 Distinguished Alumni of the CUSchoolsFoundation!

Andy honored his Scouting mentors Mike Graham, Chris and Flora Filler, Ralph Moshage, and Marty Zvonar for teaching him how to lead, which made him a more successful US Army Officer!

01/12/2026

🎉 Camp Staff Holiday Party has been rescheduled!

Past staff, future staff, and anyone curious about joining the summer team—come spend an afternoon of fun and fellowship at Camp Drake. White elephant gifts, snacks, and plenty of camp spirit are all on the agenda.

🗓 Jan 17, 2026
📍 Training Center @ Camp Drake
⏰ 1–4 PM

Youth interested in working on staff next summer are especially encouraged to stop by. And don’t forget—alumni can submit designs for the 2026 camp patch with the theme Unlock Your Adventure.

🔗 Full details:

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12/13/2025

Camp Drake Staff Holiday Party – Postponed ✨🎄

Due to weather, our Camp Staff Holiday Party originally scheduled for today, Saturday, December 13, 2025 (1–4 PM) has been postponed. ❄️☃️

Stay tuned for updates on the new date—we’ll share details as soon as possible!

12/04/2025

2026 Camp Drake Camp Launch - New Location

Camp Launch will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at ILEAS Training Center located at 1701 E. Main Street Urbana, IL 61802.

The program for Scouts BSA Troops will start at 9AM with the Cub Scout program starting at 10:30AM. If you have any questions please contact Mike Graham.

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12/02/2025

Help me spread the word about Prairielands Council #117, Boy Scouts of America. Together we can make a difference.

11/27/2025

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Prairielands Council!

11/04/2025

Are you passionate about the outdoors, youth development, and leadership? Scouting America is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and mission-driven Camp Director to lead our summer camp operations and c...

10/02/2025

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation(BALOO) and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills(IOLS) are being offered at Camp Drake on October 17-18.

To find out more information and get signed up please visit, https://prairielandsbsa.org/pages/baloo-iols!

09/12/2025

We are 5 days away from our Distinguished Citizen Event honoring Coach Brad Underwood. This Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Basketball Experience is just one of the items we will hsce available for that night!

Next Monday, we'll come together at the State Farm Center to celebrate Scouting and the impact Coach Underwood has made on our community!

Register now and learn how you can support Prairielands Council: https://prairielands.tentaroo.com/dca