Day Camps here, Day Camps there, Day Camps Everywhere!

Cub Scout Overnight Camp

2 Night Overnight Camp for 1st-5th Graders

A camping experience for all ages of Cub Scouts (entering 1st grade through 5th grade) https://buff.ly/3vdUJsA

Attend as a pack or as a family.

Swimming, Shooting sports, Outdoor Skills, Campfire, STEM and nature programs.

Webelos Overnight Camp

4 Night Overnight Camp for 4th & 5th Graders

A camping experience for those entering 4th grade or 5th grade.

Attend as a pack or as a family.

Swimming, Shooting sports, Outdoor Skills, Campfire https://buff.ly/3vdUJsA

STEM and nature programs.

Family Camp

1 Night Camp for the Entire Family

1 night/ 24 hour experience overnight camping for all ages of Cub Scouts (entering 1st grade through 5th grade) and their families (Invite younger siblings, grandparents, etc.!) https://buff.ly/3vdUJsA

Attend as a pack or as a family.

Swimming, Shooting sports, Outdoor Skills, Campfire STEM and nature programs.

Cub Scout Day and Twilight Camps

For girls and boys, Scouts and non-Scouts, ages 7 (or 6 and entering 1st grade in the Fall) to 11

All campers entering 1st grade in the Fall must be accompanied by an adult partner.

STEM activities included!

Healthy, fun outdoor activities https://buff.ly/3j7g3dr

Archery, BB guns, slingshots, fishing, hiking, and games!

C U B S C O U T C A M P S

New Camp Experience for 2023!

Skilled Trades Camp

Scouts BSA & Venturers at least 14 years old

Learn skills from trade experts and participate in high adventure activities that make Swift a great place. Enjoy Climbing, Water Sports, Shooting Sports, Challenge Courses, and more!

American Labor | Architecture | Automotive | Maintenance | Drafting | Electricity |Farm Mechanics | Fire Safety | Home Repairs | Metalwork | Painting | Surveying |Truck Transportation | Welding |Woodwork https://buff.ly/3dZVo8E

2023 S-F Ranger Program

Scouts BSA & Venturers at least 14 years old and adults https://stlbsa.org/camps/scouts-bsa-venturing-summ er-camp/

Each day your crew will backpack to a different outpost at The Ranch. There, you will find programs that change every day. Expect to blacksmith at our forge, climb high into the trees on the ropes course, shoot a black powder rifle, and swim in the Little St. Francis River!

2023 Horse Camp

Scouts BSA & Venturers at least 14 years old https://buff.ly/3dZVo8E

Spend a week at an advanced riding camp cantering around the trails. Play games in the riding ring, take trail rides to the highest points of the property, and show off your advanced skills at the Cavalcade show at the end of the week.

Other activities can include rock wall climbing, shooting, swimming, cavalcade training, ropes course, campfires, and more.

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)

Scouts BSA and Venturing Youth 13 years and up https://stlbsa.org/training/nylt/

Take your leadership skills to the next level and attend NYLT this summer! We offer courses at the three different properties. We offer traditional land base training course OR you can take your experience to the next level by attending NYLT Pack and Paddle program! Spend half the week hiking and the other half canoeing over a lake.

S P E C I A L T Y C A M P S

Patrol Development in a Traditional Camp Setting

Scouts BSA Campsite Cooking Style Summer Camp

Camp Gamble https://buff.ly/3dZVo8E

Scouts will grow as a team as they prepare their meals throughout the week. They will also participate in various programs like water skiing, shooting sports, kayaking, small boat sailing, standup paddleboards, STEM activities, competitions, rock climbing, and Huck's Cove Water Park!

Outdoor Adventure w/Aquatics Programs & APEX

Older Scout Program

Scouts BSA Dining Hall Style Summer Camp

Camp Famous Eagle https://buff.ly/3dZVo8E

Scouts will enjoy eating in the dining hall. They will also participate in various programs like water skiing, shooting sports, kayaking, small boat sailing, standup paddleboards, STEM activities, competitions, rock climbing, and Huck's Cove Water Park!

Build Your Own Adventure Camp

Scouts BSA & Venturing Summer Camp

Swift High Adventure Base https://buff.ly/3dZVo8E

Rock Climbing, High Challenge Course, Rappelling, Low Challenge Course, Swimming, Sailing, SUPs, Equestrian Programs, Mountain Bikes Course and Trail Rides, Ascending, Mountain Boards, and more.

Then on top of all that fun, each week has a theme that expands the program offerings at Swift.

Outdoor Adventure w/Eagle Badges & BSA Pistol Program

Scouts BSA Dining Hall Style Summer Camp

Rhodes France Scout Reservation https://buff.ly/3dZVo8E

Inground swimming pool, canoeing, rowing, kayaking, standup paddleboards, a beautiful chapel, and a large campfire arena overlooking one of the lakes. Special programs offered include STEM related merit badges, BSA Pistol Safety and Marksmanship Program, a great First-Year Scout Program, and much more!

Outdoor Adventure w/Climbing & ATV Program

Scouts BSA Dining Hall Style Summer Camp

Camp Lewallen, Silva, MO https://buff.ly/3dZVo8E

The camp sits along the St. Francis River and includes programs like all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), shooting sports, a top-of-the-line rock climbing complex, river float trips, and STEM activities. Troops will also get to compete during the Wednesday Water Carnival and try their hand at cooking competitions!

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Cub Scout FAMILY Camp

Everyone is welcome at Family Camp!

One night/24-hour overnight camping experience

3 Locations / Multiple dates https://stlbsa.org/camps/cub-scout-overnight-camps/

Your Cub Scout can bring mom, dad, siblings, grandparents, etc., to share this one-day and onenight experience at camp.. The program can include swimming, archery, BBs, crafts, STEM activities, and more! Camp fees include all meals, program supplies, and camp patches.

All Scouting Families

2023 Outdoor Family Experience

Swift High Adventure Base @ S-F Scout Ranch

Bring your family and experience the S-F Scout Ranch. Choose from 1, 2, or 3 nights of camping! Plan your family adventure or relax by the lake! Staff will be onsite to provide lifeguarding for aquatic activities, including swimming, canoeing, and kayaking. BB Guns and Archery will be available, as well as evening Pontoon tours of Nims Lake and hikes to Castle Rock https://buff.ly/3dZVo8E

2023 Adult Summer Camp

Adult volunteers and Scout parents

Swift High Adventure Base @ S-F Scout Ranch https://buff.ly/3dZVo8E

Join us for a Summer Camp just for adults! Yes, it’s your chance to unwind and have some fun!

Campers will enjoy a variety of staffed camp activities like rock climbing, horseback riding, and water skiing/tubing. We have a special menu designed specifically for this camp, as well as the option to enjoy offsite excursions and evening entertainment.

SPOTS ARE LIMITED!!

Scouts BSA Voyageur Workshop

Calling all first-year Scouts BSA!

We have an action-packed event designed to help our first-year Scouts earned First Class rank requirements. Then enjoy some fun activities at our camps.

Look for Scouts BSA Voyageur Workshop https://stlbsa.org/advancement-awards/

Eagle Trail Workshop

Scouts BSA path to Eagle Experience

A unique experience where Scouts work with counselors on three Eagle-required badges and the Life-to-Eagle process for an entire week, Monday through Thursday from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Scouts will not be camping during the seminar https://buff.ly/3dZVo8E

Memorial Day Good Turns

Scouts of all ages and their families are invited to participate to remember those who have died in service to our country.

To join us at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery https://buff.ly/3JdIzaP

To help at eight local Jewish cemeteries. https://buff.ly/3yB1sja

We are also looking for Camp Directors to lead our seasonal camp staff employees to deliver summer camp programming to attendees. They ensure our youth have a safe, fun, and memorable experience at summer camp.

Serving Scouts With Disabilities

2023 Summer Camp Experiences

Advancement and Awards

Training Opportunities

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