Scout BSA Summer Camp

Join us for a fun-filled summer camp experience in 2026! To make a deposit, select the deposit button next to your desired session of camp. Please remember that there are a limited number of spots per session of camp. 

If you have any questions, please contact Reservation Director, Dennis Kerns, at (660) 221-0443 and dennis.kerns@scouting.org.

Our Scouts BSA Summer camp offerings are 7-days and 6 nights for registered Scouts BSA Scouts and Adult Leaders. During the week, scouts have the opportunity to work on multiple merit badges and participate in many activities in camp. Units will also have the opportunity to participate in unit activities and competitions throughout the week. We are excited to feature over 80 unique merit badges and activities at summer camp in 2026.

Scouts BSA Summer Camp Sessions:

Session 1: June 7th-13th, 2026
Session 2: June 14th-20th, 2026
Session 3: June 21th-27th, 2026
Session 4: June 27th-July 3th, 2026 (PLEASE NOTE SATURDAY TO FRIDAY DATES)
Session 5: July 5th-11th, 2026

Fees:

• Youth 2026 Fees
  • Early Bird Fee $390 ( Ends May 1st,2026, no exceptions)              
  • Regular fee $410 (After May 1st, 2026)
  • $25.00 Class Deposit (REQUIRED Per Person before class selection, Starting on March 1st, 2026)

*There are no additional merit badge/activity fees with very few exceptions i.e. Personal Water Craft, Scuba, Motorboating, etc.*

NOTE: Discounted summer camp if staying for two weeks. Reach out to Dennis Kerns for more information.

• Adult 2026 Fees
  • $155.00
• Non-refundable Campsite Deposit
  • $100.00

Summer Camp Registration Timeline:

• NOW: Unit Deposit and Reservation Begins
• March 2nd, 2026: Class Deposit and Selection Begins
• February 21, 2026: Scouts BSA Summer Camp Preview via Zoom 7:00 pm Zoom link will follow.
• May 1st, 2026: Camper Savings Day - Early Bird Fee Ends
• May 30th, 2026: Registration closes and full balances are due

An important reminder for all units:

The Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation operates as a patrol-method cooking camp and does not have a dining hall. Our food service commissary delivers ingredients for each meal directly to your unit, and meals are prepared at your campsite.

Things you will need for registration:

• First Name Last Name
• Date of Birth
• Unit information
• *Scouting Member ID Number* ( This is REQUIRED to attend Camp if you can not verify online, please check with your local council to make sure they have updated their system or you can send proof of membership to Melissa.Cobb@Scouting.org)
• Scouting rank
• Class Schedule
• Emergency Contact
• Allergies
• Dietary Restrictions
• Medical Concerns
• T-Shirt size ( if applicable )

I know this is a lot of information, but this is why we highly recommend the parent portal so that each scout can enter their own information if needed. 

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Event Coordinators reserve the right to postpone or cancel an event if registrations are insufficient to cover the event expenses up to five days before the event. If an event is postponed or canceled, the registrant will have an option to receive a full refund or transfer fees to a future or different event. 

In the event a participant or unit must cancel, you must inform GRC of your inability to attend no less than 7 days before the event. 

All refund requests must be submitted to the Council office via this online portal, or via the paper refund request form, no later than 7 days following the event (The request must be made before unit check-out for summer camp requests). 

A unit leader, scout, or parent may request a refund of fees under the following conditions only:

• An illness or serious accident prevents the scout from attending the event.
• Family illness or emergency prevents the scout from attending the event.
• The event has been canceled or postponed by the event coordinator.
• Other situations deemed permissible by the event coordinator.

Refund requests for a Scout or leader who changes their mind about attending or decides not to attend for any reason other than those listed above, WILL NOT BE considered.

IF a refund is approved, a 25% readiness fee will be deducted along with the NON-REFUNDABLE deposit.
Opting for the refund to be credited to your unit shop account (for GRC units only) will reduce the readiness fee to 15%. 

The final approved amount is decided by the team. *additional activity fees are non-refundable.*