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Camporees
Why should a Pack, Troop, Crew, or Ship go to a District Camporee?
- Makes the outing easier for Units Leaders. The activities are already planned and run by the Camporee Committee.
- Participants can see other Units. They can discuss ideas and see how others run an outing.
- Provides Leadership opportunity for Scouts. Either on Camporee staff or providing leadership in their own Unit at Camporee.
- Promotes Scouts BSA (Troops) to Cub Scouts (Packs) by the Cub Scouts being involved in a camporee with Troops.
- Provides activities that many Units could not provide for their Scouts on their own.
2024 Spring Camporee
Solar Eclipse – 2024
April 5 – 8 (Friday – Monday)
S-F Scout Ranch
An amazing solar eclipse will be visible from near your home again. Join us at S-F Scout Ranch for a weekend of eclipse related activities (including STEM activities) capped off by the Solar eclipse on Monday.
This event is being organized by the Council.
The link to information and registration is: Kids Activities & Events | St. Louis Area Boy Scouts (stlbsa.org)
2024 Fall Camporee
October 4 - 6, 2024
Beaumont Scout Reservation
Save the date. More information will be coming.
2025 Spring Camporee
April 25 – 27, 2025
Will be held at the many scout camps in the Council.
This Spring Camporee will be hosted and organized by the Greater St. Louis Area Council. Most of the resources and activities at the disposal of the Council will be available. This will be a great opportunity to interact with other Units from the far reaches of our Council and to, possible, attend a Scout Camp you have not visited before.
More details to follow when provided by the Council.
2025 Fall Camporee
October 17 - 19, 2025
Beaumont Scout Reservation
Details will be posted as we get closer to this event.
Scouts - want to have some fun and go camping? Help organize the District Camporees. These outings are planned and run by Scouts throughout the District. It’s fun, you learn invaluable leadership skills, and you don’t have to cook your meals or clean-up.
Contact Ken McGohan at Kenmcgohan@msn.com
Additional Outdoor Activities
HIKING TRAILS
The Greater St. Louis Area Council sponsors hiking trails throughout Missouri from a 4-mile trail over the rolling hills of Beaumont Scout Reservation to the rugged, two-day 20-mile hike across Taum Sauk Mountain in the Ozarks. There are also historic trails such as the Gateway West in downtown St. Louis and the Les Petites Cotes in St. Charles.
Click here to get more information about "HIKING TRAILS":
Kids Activities & Events | St. Louis Area Boy Scouts (stlbsa.org)
Learn more about the Council's camps here:
Kids Camps & Activities | St. Louis Area Boy Scouts (stlbsa.org)
HORSES
Did you know Scouts BSA, Venturers, and Explorers can hit the trail and ride horses for 1.5, 3, 6 hours or overnight at Beaumont Scout Reservation? Click on this link then click on "Horses":
Beaumont Scout Reservation | St. Louis Area Boy Scouts (stlbsa.org)
SUMMER CAMP IDEAS:
Scouts and Venturing Summer Camp Ideas Specialty Summer Camps
ADDITIONAL BSA CAMPING IDEAS:
Flyers for Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Specialty Programs can be found under the “Camp Resources/Information” drop down on www.stlbsa.org/camps.
Order of the Arrow
New Horizons OA Newsletter: NHOANewsletterFebruary2024
Cub Scout Day Camps
Scouts BSA and Venturing Summer Camp Info
Registration for 2024 is OPEN! Reserve your week and campsite at one of our Scouts BSA Summer Camps today!
How To Register for 2024 Summer Camps
Kids Camps & Activities | St. Louis Area Boy Scouts (stlbsa.org)
SUMMER CAMP IDEAS:
Scouts and Venturing Summer Camp Ideas Specialty Summer Camps
Venturing Camping
Fall Fun Rally Celebrates 50 years
Sept 22nd - 24th @ Beaumont
Join us for a weekend packed with activities, programs, training and service. This will be our biggest Fall Fun Rally ever, so save the date now, bring friends and come enjoy many of the old favorites and some new, exciting events.
Reserve Camps & Properties
Click Here to reserve one of the Greater St. Louis Area Council's premier properties.
Camping is the joyous part of a Scout’s life – Lord Baden-Powell
Summer camp isn’t the only time Scouts can enjoy all the great programs the council has to offer! The Greater St. Louis Area Council and the New Horizons District offer a variety of fun activities for Scout units, families, and friends to enjoy all year long!
Troops, Packs, and Crews are encouraged to camp out and to take part in the great programs offered throughout the year by the Council and our District.