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CUB SCOUT CAMPS
New Camp Experience for 2023!
Skilled Trades Camp
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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-venturingsummer-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.
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!
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-overnightcamps/
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 https://buff.ly/3yB1sja
To help at eight local Jewish cemeteries.
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
Submit your Scouting Story
Many units have at least one Scout with Special Needs, which includes autism, attention deficit disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, asthma, diabetes, hearing or visual impairment and many others. Find support, training, and resources to help your Scout and unit be more successful.
We are excited to be offering all different types of camp experiences throughout our 63-county footprint this summer! There’s adventure and fun for CUB SCOUTS | SCOUTS BSA | VENTURING | SEA SCOUTS | EXPLORERS | ADULTS
Whether you’re looking for information regarding the many Advancement opportunities or Awards that may be earned, you’ve come to the right place! Explore the opportunities that are available to leaders, parents, and youth.
CUB SCOUT WORKSHOPS | MERIT BADGE RESOURCES | EAGLE WORKSHOPS
Learn more about the training opportunities that are available to leaders, parents, and youth. You will find training for REQUIRED FOR ADULT LEADERS | YOUTH | SUPPLEMENT & OUTDOOR SKILLS
We know you are snapping away and taking lots of video when out doing Scouting activities and we want to see them so we can share all the great things our Scouts are doing!
Check out the toolbox and helpful links for parents and adult leaders. You’ll find Volunteer!
Parent/Leader Resources
Looking to volunteer? Let us help match you with the perfect volunteer experience using skills, talents, and resources to wish to share with the Scouts and their families!
Reconnect with Scouting Alumni
Marketing Resources
Shop Outdoor Gear
Camp Sponsorships
Merit Badge Sponsorships
Alumni, like you, are passionate voices that strengthen the program, promote alumni accomplishments, and celebrate the Scouting spirit and traditions.
Love Scouting and what to tell the world…. well, at least your family and friends?? Check out the toolbox and helpful links for parents and adult leaders. You’ll find LOGOS | INFOGRAPHICS | PHOTOS | SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTOS | VIDEOS
The Greater St. Louis Area Council has six Scout Shops to serve its members. Scouts and volunteers can also shop online at any time at ScoutShop.org or fill out an Order Request for their local store for pickup or shipping.
Here’s a variety of affordable opportunities to develop a positive image of your business and be associated with Scouting and our camps. Discover the possibilities!
Market Your Business While Helping Youth By participating in the Merit Badge Sponsorship Program, your company is choosing to make a positive investment in the lives of the young people in our community.
