Camp Robert Drake

On The Banks Of The Salt Fork

Discover Central Illinois' Premier Scouting Summer Adventure!

Immerse in a unique blend of scenic wonders and unparalleled program excellence. From memorable first-year experiences to advanced adventures for seasoned veterans.

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From cracking puzzles to hunting clues, patrols will put their skills to the test as they race to “Escape the Camporee” at Camp Robert Drake in April. Click here for more info!

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Believe it or not, the summer season is on the way and will be here before you know it! Register today and get prepared. More info here!

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Stay updated with the latest events, achievements, and announcements from Camp Drake, including highlights from past events and exciting news for the future here!

Camp Drake Events Calendar

Latest News from Camp Drake

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Klondike Winter Cup 2026: Where Grit Meets Glory
Klondike Winter Cup 2026: Where Grit Meets Glory
Join the Fellowship of Camp Staff: Holiday Party & Patch Design Contest!
Join the Fellowship of Camp Staff: Holiday Party & Patch Design Contest!
Need to add a little fun to your gatherings this season?
Need to add a little fun to your gatherings this season?

Camp Drake Through the Lens

  • Person blacksmithing with tools and equipment in a workshop, wearing safety glasses, gloves, and a yellow apron.

    Forging the Future

  • Two children kayaking on a lake with lush green trees in the background.

    Kayaking at Poncho Pond

  • Group of children gathered around a table, conducting a science experiment with a liquid substance, outdoors during daytime.

    Practice first aid

  • A blacksmith's forge with a heated piece of metal inside, glowing orange and red, in a workshop with an open view of trees and grass outside.

    Atkins Forge fired up!

  • Children participating in a cardboard boat race in a swimming pool during an evening activity, with instructors and safety signs in the background.

    Card Board Boat Races

  • A young boy bending over in a muddy, dirt-covered indoor enclosure, playing with a blue ball.

    Gaga Ball

    Pit built courtesy of Troop 25!

  • Children playing in a swimming pool with one holding a white ball.

    Water Volleyball during Pool Games

  • A young boy with glasses and a blue shirt aiming a rifle with guidance from an adult wearing a red cap at an outdoor shooting range.

    Learning marksmanship during rifle merit badge

  • Two children, one fishing and one observing, stand on a wooden dock outdoors surrounded by trees.

    Fishing at Poncho Pond

  • Person riding an ATV through muddy terrain, kicking up mud and dirt, wearing a white helmet and gray long-sleeve shirt, with a background of trees and grass.

    Riding ATVs in old TreX program

  • Two young boys riding in pedal go-karts on a concrete path in a park surrounded by green grass and tall trees.

    Cub Scouts version of fast and furious!

  • Children participating in archery practice outdoors, lining up to shoot arrows at targets.

    Archery during Cub Scout adventure camp

  • A variety of homemade dishes including casseroles, desserts, and side dishes arranged on a rustic outdoor table, for a scoutmaster Dutch oven cookoff.

    Scoutmaster cookoff

    Don’t worry leaders, we have activities for you too!

  • Group of children and adults gathered outdoors on grassy field, engaging in outdoor activities and games, surrounded by trees.

    Order of the Arrow (OA) Big Games

  • Group of Boy Scouts participating in a team-building activity outdoors in a park, walking in a line with arms around each other's shoulders.

    Watch camp staff battle it out in challenges!

  • Group of children wearing life jackets floating on a river in inner tubes.

    Float tube trip on the Salt Fork!

  • A small wooden outdoor pulpit with benches facing it, surrounded by trees in a forest.

    Pratice reverence at the Camp Drake chapel

  • Young boys playing volleyball outdoors on a grassy area with trees in the background.

    Volleyball at the Sand Pit!

  • A man is diving into a swimming pool from a high diving board while a woman stands on the pool deck watching. Two men are seated on benches near the fence, and another person is taking a photo in the background.

    Cubmaster belly flop competition!

    Ouch, that’s going to hurt!

  • A plate with a cooked pancake with a pat of butter on top, placed on a weathered wooden picnic table in a park surrounded by trees.

    Finish the week with our perfectly golden-brown lumberjack pancakes!

    They are flipped with a snow shovel! 😲

RESERVE A SITE AT CAMP DRAKE

Did you know that Camp Robert Drake facilities are available for rental by Scout units and other organizations most weeks of the year? How incredible! Contact Susan Coller at 217-531-0219 or Susan.Coller@scouting.org to reserve a site or if you have any questions.

Rental Fee Information

By registering a reservation online, you acknowledge that the reserving group will comply with all Camp Drake Rules and Regulations and all Boy Scouts of America Youth Protection policies (including Two-Deep Leadership) during your stay.