Adventure Summit 25 | Greater St. Louis Area Scouting

Join us for Adventure Summit 25, a council-wide weekend camping event happening April 25-27, 2025, at all six Greater St. Louis Area Scouting properties! This exciting event is open to all ages of Scouts, families, and volunteers, featuring over 30 activities, including target sports, nature exploration, Scout skills, games, and STEM experiments. Each location will also host unique programs, culminating in a memorable Saturday night campfire show with live entertainment. Don’t miss this first-of-its-kind Scouting experience where fun and adventure await everyone!

Adventure Summit 25 is designed for flexibility, allowing participants to attend for the full weekend or just for Saturday. Whether you’re camping overnight or visiting for the day, everyone enjoys full access to all activities and a commemorative event patch. While food isn’t provided, you can easily plan meals with your unit or family. The event is rain or shine, with each camp offering tailored schedules and specialized activities that highlight the unique features of their location. With nearly 11,000 Scouts and volunteers expected, this event promises a milestone experience for everyone involved!

General Information

Event Flyer

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Event Manual

All Ages Of Scouting Welcome

Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, adult volunteers and Scouting families are invited to attend. Activities will be available for all ages!

Scouts will attend as a family or with their unit. Attendees will be responsible for cooking/providing their own meals.

Interested in volunteering?? Let us know by filling out this form.

Exceptional Experiences

All locations will be bustling with exciting activities!

Most will be standardized across all camps to ensure a consistent and exceptional experience regardless of the location chosen. Activities planned include target sports, fishing, Scout skills, nature exploration, games, STEM experiments, and many more! Each location will also host a Saturday night campfire program with live entertainment!

In addition to these, each camp will have experiences that showcase its best activities and unique features, and will have a variety of programs hosted by community partners.

Properties/Locations

Beaumont Scout Reservation
High Ridge, MO

Rhodes France Scout Reservation
Pana, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can attend Adventure Summit?

All ages of Scouts and Scouters are welcome! Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, adult volunteers and Scouting families are invited to attend. Scouts from other councils are also welcome to register for Adventure Summit.

Not registered in Scouting? Come check out Adventure Summit for the day on Saturday and see what scouting has to offer.

Why is the event cost the same if I attend only Saturday vs the whole weekend?

Since the cost to develop the weekend event is primarily focused on the Saturday program and event infrastructure, costs are the same regardless of whether you’re camping for the weekend or just participating on Saturday.

Will meals be provided at the event?

Food is not included as part of your registration for the event. Please make arrangements with your unit or family for meals throughout the weekend.

What activities will there be at Adventure Summit?

75% of activities are standardized across all locations and will included things like Target Sport Activities, Fishing, Scout Skills, STEM Activities, and more. 25% will highlight each location’s unique features. More information will be published about specific activities at each property by the beginning of 2025.

Activities are open house style for participants to do at their leisure. All categories of activities will cater to half Cub Scouts and half to older Scouts (Scouts BSA Scouts, Venturers, Explorers). Most activities will be open Saturday, with select activities open Friday night and Sunday Morning.

I'm interested in volunteering for Adventure Summit, where can I sign up?

Please let us know by filling out this form.

Will there be a trading post at Adventure Summit?

There will be a trading post available at each location with Adventure Summit specific and GSLAC and Camp Specific gear available. There will also be an opportunity to pre-order Adventure Summit gear before the event at gatewaytraders.org starting in January 2025.

Do I need to bring a Med Form?

All youth and adults registered in Scouting programs must bring their Annual Health and Medical Record (Parts A & B) but keep it with leaders, parents, or themselves—event staff won't collect forms. Inform staff of any health concerns at check-in. Non-Scout guests don’t need a health form but must notify staff of health concerns, participate only in suitable activities, and submit a Non-Scout Guest Hold-Harmless Agreement upon arrival. Additional parental consent or waivers may be required for certain activities.

My scout has special needs, who can I contact with questions?

Event organizers are working with the Council’s Special Needs Committee to ensure that Adventure Summit 25 is accessible to and inclusive of all Scouts and Scouters. For specific questions, please contact Nick Schubert (nicholas.schubert@scouting.org).