2026 Southern Illinois Cub Scout Shoot-O-Ree at Pine Ridge

Our Southern Illinois Cub Scout Shoot-O-Ree is a special event for Registered Cub Scouts (1st thru 5th grade), to earn their Range and Target Activity Adventure Loops. We will offer BB, Archery, and Sling Shot programs for all attendees. This event offers the Cubs the opportunity to earn all three Range and Target Activity Adventures in one place, have fun, and spend a day at Pine Ridge. We may even have some fun challenges at our ranges during the event!

WHEN: May 2, 2026 | 9:00am - 3:45pm (Registration opens at 8:00am)

WHERE: Pine Ridge Scout Camp, 1139 Pine Ridge Ln, Makanda, IL 62958

COSTS: $25 per Scout

What To Bring:

• Water bottle. (Water will be provided on site, but no personal containers will be available.) 
• Sack Lunch. (Lunch will not be provided.)
• Please dress for the weather. (hat, sunscreen, and bug spray are advisable)
• Though not required, we encourage the Scouts to wear their Field (“class A”) uniform shirt and Neckerchief
• Adults may want to bring some sort of camp chair as seating at the ranges is limited.

* No personal shooting equipment is allowed.* 

What to be Aware of:

• This event is not available to our Lion (Kindergarten) age scouts.
• A parent/guardian or unit leader must accompany scouts during the Shoot-O-Ree, no “drop-offs”.  
• We will have a pre-event (optional) activity time for Adult Leaders attending BALOO on May 2nd to support the early morning arrival for the BALOO training.  This activity time is only available to Cub Scouts registered for the Shoot-O-Ree Event
• Overnight camping is not planned for this event due to other activities that are happening at Pine Ridge. If you need lodging or nearby camping recommendations, please get in touch with our event coordinators. There are ample resources in our Pine Ridge Camp community to accommodate your needs. 
• If a safety violation due to horseplay is made, the scout may be asked to leave the premises without a refund or sign off on the adventure(s).

AOL Scouts must be currently registered with a Cub Scout Pack.
Youth who have crossed over to Scouts BSA and have transferred their registration to a Troop are not eligible for this event.

For more information on range and target activity requirements and to see the event schedule, please visit: https://www.soilscouting.org/district-events/cs-shoot-o-ree

Registration will open January 6, 2026 at 12:00am and close Apr 29, 2026 at 11:59am