Knightly Quest & Medieval Encampment

Event Details

Knightly Quest & Medieval Encampment

November 13-15, 2026

Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation

Limited Seats will be available

Join us for the Knightly Quest and Medieval Camporee at the Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation for a one-of-a-kind experience. Although this is not designed as a merit badge event, Scouts will complete requirements and possibly earn up to 4 merit badges while participating in the themed activies!
This exclusive event is limited to 56 youth participants only. (First-Come, First-Serve) Registrations will close once capacity is reached. Additionally, there are only 28 adult participant spaces open.

All Scouts, in addition to the program, will receive a Swag Bag with a limited edition Knightly Quest patch, event t-shirt, Knightly Quest Camping Bead, and more. Adults who register will also receive Swag Bag, with patch, and a Camping Bead with the option to purchase an event t-shirt. .

All participants will be provided with cracker barrel and meals, to include a Medieval Knightly Feast on Saturday Evening. These are not your every day camping meals!
All Scouts who register will complete requirements for various merit badges with the possibility of earning as many as four merit badges in a single weekend.

Program will consist of group acivities that consist of a multitude of different medievel adventures such as creating a family crest on canvas or a shield, an archery tournament, chess matches, art/painting/sculpting/stained glass project, hobby horse jousting and more. In addition scouts will select one of four unique tracks (Realms) that will deliver a unique, creative, and fun knightly project. The four Realms are listed below:

Realms

DRAKMOR Realm (Leatherworking Focus)

Learn the process of tanning leather/dye
Create and make your own leather pouch/satchel

WINDHAVEN Realm (Fabric Making and Design Focus)

Fabric stamping on your personally sewn cloak
Sewing, handstiching and more!

ELDERWOOD Realm (Woodworking Focus)

Create and make your own Woodworking project
Hand tools and modern equipment

EMBERSTONE Realm (Blacksmithing Focus) 14yo+

Blacksmithing Project
You must be 14 years old and up for this realm

Information Summary:

Who: First 56 Scouts BSA to register (and First 28 Adults)

When: November 13-15, 2026

Where: Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation

Cost: Scout BSA $200, Adults $65

Schedule:

Friday

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Check-in

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Program

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Cracker Barrel

10:30 PM Quiet Hours

11:00 PM Lights Out

Saturday

6.45 AM Wake Up

7:00 AM - 7:15 AM Flags (Sunrise @ 7:14 AM)

7:15 AM - 8:00 AM Breakfast

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Program Rotation 1

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lunch

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Program Rotation 2

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Program Rotation 3

6:00 PM - 7:20 PM Dinner

7:20 PM - 7:30 PM Flags (Sunset @ 7:23 PM)

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Evening Program/Cracker Barrel

10:30 PM Quiet Hours

11:00 PM Lights Out

Sunday

6:45 AM Wake Up

7:00 AM - 7:15 AM Flags (Sunrise @ 7:13 AM)

7:15 AM - 8:00 AM Breakfast

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Program

11:00 AM Grab 'n Go Lunch

11:00 AM Camp Closes

What I get for the Cost?

Special Meals:
- Fri/ Sat Crackerbarrel
- Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner Saturday
- Breakfast Sunday
- Grab-n-Go Lunch Sunday
Swag Bag
Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Patch
Special Bead
Program
Chance to Earn 4 Merit Badges in one Weekend
Take Home completed projects