Greater St. Louis Area Council
Summer Camp Quick Find
We are excited to be offering all different types of camps throughout our 63 county footprint this summer!
Cub Scout Day & Twilight Camps (1st – 5th Graders)
This summer we are offering 30+ day and twilight (evening) camps! Check out our Day & Twilight Camps page to see our interactive map and find the camp closest to you!
With STEM activities, shooting sports, crafts, games and more Day Camp is that traditional camp excitement you are looking for with some modern fun added in! Day and Twilight camps are for Scouts and non-Scouts alike! Campers must be 7 years old (or 6 and entering the 1st grade in the Fall). All campers who are entering 1st grade in the Fall must be accompanied by an adult partner.
Have questions? The Day and Twilight Camp FAQ page should have the answers you are looking for!
Cub Scout Overnight Camps (1st – 5th Graders)
Interested in one night at camp with the whole family? Or maybe you are looking to get away from it all for 5 nights? We have both of those and everything in between!
Family Camp
1 Night Camp for the Entire Family
Family Camp
1 night/ 24 hour experience overnight camping for all ages of Cub Scouts (entering 1st grade through 5th grade) and their families (Invite younger siblings, grandparents, etc.!)
- Attend as a pack or as a family
- Camp fees includes all meals, tenting (at Camp May), program supplies, and camp patch!
- Can't stay overnight? No problem! Join us with just a day pass. Or invite a family member to join you for the day while you stay overnight.
The Family Camp Experience
DAY 1: Check in at 1-3PM - settle in and set up camp, receive a camp tour and orientation, complete swim tests, and go do various camp activities including nature hikes, swimming, and shooting sports - dinner will be served in the dining hall then followed by the evening's entertainment: The Campfire. At Campfire learn songs, watch skits and laugh along with the camp staff.
DAY 2: Enjoy breakfast and continue the fun of day 1 with various camp activities. Check out is at 12PM
Camp May Specific Highlighted Experiences: Explore Beaumont's very own cave, Mud Cave, climb the climbing tower at night, and swim in the Camp May pool!
Camp Warren Levis Specific Highlighted Experiences: Play in the pedal boats on CWL's very own lake, swim in the CWL pool, and explore the climbing tower and slackline course!
Famous Eagle at S-F Scout Ranch Specific Highlighted Experiences: Swim in our very own private Nim's lake, go fishing, and get a taste of one of the largest Scouts BSA Camp locations!
2023 Camp Dates & Locations
Camp May at Beaumont Scout Reservation - High Ridge, MO
Session 1: July 1-2
Session 2: July 14-15
Register HERE
Camp Warren Levis - Godfrey, IL
June 10-11
Register HERE
Famous Eagle at S-F Scout Ranch - Farmington, MO
July 8-9
Register HERE
Learn More
Camp May Camp Manual 2023
Camp Warren Levis Camp Manual 2023
Cub Scout Overnight Camp
2 Night Overnight Camp for 1st-5th GradersCub Scout Overnight Camp
2 nights/ 3 day overnight camping experience for all ages of Cub Scouts (entering 1st grade through 5th grade)
- Attend as a pack or as a family
- Locations:
- Camp May (Beaumont Scout Reservation, High Ridge, MO)
- Camp Warren Levis (Alton/Godfrey, IL)
Camp fees includes all meals, tenting (at Camp May), program supplies, and camp patch!
The Cub Scout Overnight Camp Experience
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- DAY 1: Check in at 1-3PM - settle in and set up camp, receive a camp tour and orientation, complete swim tests, and get acquainted with camp life - dinner will be served in the dining hall then followed by the evening's entertainment: The Campfire. At Campfire learn songs, watch skits and laugh along with the camp staff.
- DAY 2: breakfast and the fun begins! Campers will separate based on age and go do activities. Activities include swimming, shooting sports, outdoor skills (like learning to build a fire!), STEM, and nature exploration. There will be a brief moment for lunch, a pause in the action for a rest, then activities start up again before dinner! After dinner, evening programs such as the climbing tower will begin!
- DAY 3: breakfast and continued fun! Before packing up, there will be a few hours of activities. Check out will be by 12PM
Camp May Specific Highlighted Experiences: Explore Beaumont's very own cave, Mud Cave, climb the climbing tower at night, and swim in the Camp May pool!
Camp Warren Levis Specific Highlighted Experiences: Play in the pedal boats on CWL's very own lake, swim in the CWL pool, and explore the climbing tower and slackline course!
Each camp location, Camp May and Camp Warren Levis has their own unique flare and experience. So much so, you could attend both and get a similar outline but different experience!
Advancement
This camp is for all ages/ranks, incoming first graders and up. During the morning and afternoon, Scouts will do age-specific activities and advancements so they can start their Scouting year off with a few awards completed by the time they leave camp!
2023 Camp Dates & Locations
Camp May at the Beaumont Scout Reservation - High Ridge, MO
Session 1: June 23-25**
Session 2: June 25-27**
Session 3: June 29-July 1
Session 4: July 11-13
Register HERE
**Indicates Provisional Camper Option Available
Camp Warren Levis - Godfrey, IL
Session 1: June 16-18
Session 2: June 23-25
Register HERE
Learn More
Camp May Camp Manual 2023
Camp Warren Levis Camp Manual 2023
Webelos Overnight Camp
4 Night Overnight Camp for 4th & 5th Graders
Webelos Overnight Camp
4 nights/ 5 day overnight camping experience for those entering 4th grade or 5th grade
- Attend as a pack or as a family
- Locations:
- Camp May (Beaumont Scout Reservation, High Ridge, MO)
- Swift (S-F Scout Ranch, Farmington, MO)
- Rhodes France Scout Reservation (Pana, IL)
Camp fees includes all meals, tenting (at Camp May), program supplies, and camp patch!
The Webelos Overnight Camp Experience
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- DAY 1: Check in at 1-3PM - settle in and set up camp, receive a camp tour and orientation, complete swim tests, and get acquainted with camp life - dinner will be served in the dining hall then followed by the evening's entertainment: The Campfire. At Campfire learn songs, watch skits and laugh along with the camp staff.
- DAYS 2,3, &4: each day will begin with breakfast then campers will go and do their selected Webelos activities. You pick the experience! You will select which of the Webelos electives you want to work on. These activities include all of the basics plus a little extra: swimming, shooting sports, outdoor skills, STEM, and nature exploration. There will be a brief moment for lunch, a pause in the action for a rest, then activities start up again before dinner! After dinner, evening programs such as the climbing tower, camp games, and various themed nights will begin!
- DAY 5: breakfast and packing up camp. Check out will be by 11AM
- To see the full schedule* and all electives to choose from go to Webelos Overnight Camp Electives & Schedule
- *subject to chance as needed
Camp May Specific Highlighted Experiences: Explore Beaumont's very own cave, Mud Cave, climb the climbing tower at night, and swim in the Camp May pool!
Swift at S-F Scout Ranch Specific Highlighted Experiences: Swim in our very own private Nim's lake, hike and explore Castle Rock, and see the horses at camp!
Rhodes France Scout Reservation Specific Highlighted Experiences: Swim in the Rhodes France Pool, try your hand at shooting sports in some of the best ranges in GSLAC, and experience camp fire at the iconic Firebowl.
Each camp location has their own unique flare and experience. So much so, you could attend multiple sessions and get a similar concept but different experience!
Advancement
YOU pick the advancement. Select what Webelos activities your scout will attend during their camp experience. Get exactly what your camper needs and wants!
2023 Camp Dates & Locations
Camp May at the Beaumont Scout Reservation - High Ridge, MO
Session 1: June 16-20
Session 2: July 6-10**
Register HERE
**Indicates Provisional Camper Option Available
Swift @ S- F Scout Ranch - Farmington, MO
Session 1: July 16-20
Register HERE
Rhodes France Scout Reservation - Pana, IL
Session 1: July 12-16
Registration coming Dec 2022
Learn More
Have Questions? Check out our Cub Scout Overnight Camp FAQ page HERE.
Scouts BSA and Venturing Overnight Camps (6th Grade and Up)
Experience the ultimate adventure at one of our traditional or specialty camps this summer!
Traditional Summer Camps
Patrol Development in a Traditional Camp Setting
Scouts BSA Campsite Cooking Style Summer CampCamp Gamble @ S-F Scout Ranch - Knob Lick, MO
Camp Gamble Highlights
On the S-F Scout Ranch, Camp Gamble sits on the north shore of the 270+ acre Nims Lake and features a traditional, patrol-method cooking dining style. 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!
CLICK HERE to learn more about S-F Scout Ranch!
2023 Session Dates
Session 1: June 11 - 17
Session 2: June 18 - 24
Session 3: June 25 - July 1
Session 4: July 2 - 8
Session 5: July 9 - 15
Session 6: July 16-22
Register
Registration for 2023 Scouts BSA and Venturing Summer Camp is open! At this time, troops and crews may select the week, camp, and campsite they plan to attend. Please be prepared with an approximate number of youth and adults to enter while registering. These numbers can be adjusted later. A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at this time. Individual payments, campership applications (financial assistance), and merit badge registration will begin on January 3, 2023.
2023 Camp Gamble Leader Guide - Click HERE
2023 Gamble Merit Badge Catalog download HERE
Want to see pictures and videos from summer's past? Check out the Camp Gamble Facebook page HERE!
Outdoor Adventure w/Aquatics Programs & APEX Older Scout Program
Scouts BSA Dining Hall Style Summer CampCamp Famous Eagle @ S-F Scout Ranch - Knob Lick, MO
Camp Famous Eagle Highlights
Home to Leadership Hall, a state-of-the-art dining hall facility, Camp Famous Eagle provides all of the great programs that the S-F Scout Ranch is known for. Campers will get to enjoy the 270+ acre Nims Lake, renowned for its water sport activities and great fishing. STEM activities, shooting sports, a tremendous 1st-year camper program, and game nights are just a few of the programs that Famous Eagle has to offer.
CLICK HERE to learn more about S-F Scout Ranch!
2023 Session Dates
Session 1: June 11 - 17
Session 2: June 18 - 24
Session 3: June 25 - July 1
Session 4: July 9 - 15
Register
Registration for 2023 Scouts BSA and Venturing Summer Camp is open! At this time, troops and crews may select the week, camp, and campsite they plan to attend. Please be prepared with an approximate number of youth and adults to enter while registering. These numbers can be adjusted later. A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at this time. Individual payments, campership applications (financial assistance), and merit badge registration will begin on January 3, 2023.
2023 Leaders Guide - Click HERE
2023 Famous Eagle Merit Badge Catalog download HERE.
Want to see pictures and videos from summer's past? Check out the Camp Famous Eagle Facebook page HERE!
Build Your Own Adventure Camp
Scouts BSA & Venturing Summer CampSwift High Adventure Base @ S-F Scout Ranch - Knob Lick, MO
Swift High Adventure Base Highlights
Every week at Swift includes more activities than you can possibly complete. Rock Climbing, High Challenge Course, Rapelling, 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.
CLICK HERE to learn more about S-F Scout Ranch!
2023 Venturing Session Dates
June 11 - 17
July 9 - 15
2023 Scouts BSA Session Dates (RETURNING IN 2023!)
July 2 - 8
Register
Registration for 2023 Scouts BSA and Venturing Summer Camp is open! At this time, troops and crews may select the week, camp, and campsite they plan to attend. Please be prepared with an approximate number of youth and adults to enter while registering. These numbers can be adjusted later. A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at this time. Individual payments, campership applications (financial assistance), and merit badge registration will begin on January 3, 2023.
REGISTER FOR VENTURING SESSIONS HERE
REGISTER FOR SCOUTS BSA SESSIONS HERE
Learn More About Venturing Summer Camp at Swift HERE
Want to see pictures and videos from summers past? Check out the Swift Base Facebook page HERE!
Outdoor Adventure w/Eagle Badges & BSA Pistol Program
Scouts BSA Dining Hall Style Summer CampRhodes France Scout Reservation, Pana, IL
Rhodes France Highlights
Rhodes France Scout Reservation is a 640 acre camp in Central Illinois featuring 13 campsites, 2 lakes, and an outstanding shooting sports area. Other features of the camp include an inground swimming pool, canoeing, rowing, kayaking, stand-up 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!
CLICK HERE to learn more about Rhodes France!
2023 Session Dates
Session 1: June 11 - 17
Session 2: June 18 - 24
Session 3: June 25 - July 1
Register
Registration for 2023 Scouts BSA and Venturing Summer Camp is open! At this time, troops and crews may select the week, camp, and campsite they plan to attend. Please be prepared with an approximate number of youth and adults to enter while registering. These numbers can be adjusted later. A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at this time. Individual payments, campership applications (financial assistance), and merit badge registration will begin on January 3, 2023.
2023 Leaders Guide - Click HERE
2023 Rhodes France Merit Badge Catalog download HERE
Want to see pictures and videos from summers past? Check out the Rhodes France Scout Reservation Facebook page HERE!
Outdoor Adventure w/Climbing & ATV Program
Scouts BSA Dining Hall Style Summer CampCamp Lewallen, Silva, MO
Camp Lewallen Highlights
Camp Lewallen is nestled in the Ozark Plateau in the shadow of Mt. Logan. This beautiful, dining hall-style 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!
CLICK HERE to learn more about Camp Lewallen!
2023 Session Dates
Session 1: June 11 - 17
Session 2: June 18 - 24
Session 3: June 25 - July 1
Register
Registration for 2023 Scouts BSA and Venturing Summer Camp is open! At this time, troops and crews may select the week, camp, and campsite they plan to attend. Please be prepared with an approximate number of youth and adults to enter while registering. These numbers can be adjusted later. A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at this time. Individual payments, campership applications (financial assistance), and merit badge registration will begin on January 3, 2023.
2023 Summer Camp Leader Guide - Click HERE
2023 Lewallen Merit Badge Catalog download HERE
Want to see pictures and videos from past summers? Check out the Camp Lewallen Facebook page HERE!
Specialty Summer Camps
Ranger Program
Backcountry Backpacking ExperienceS-F Scout RanchKnob Lick, MO
*Qualifies for Second Week Discount of $100!
Ranger Program Highlights
"Rangers Rule The Ranch!" If your Scout is looking for a week packed with adventure, look no further.
The Ranger Program is a one-of-a-kind, week-long, back country camping adventure. Scouts spend the week backpacking to various outpost campsites across the 3,500+ acre S-F Scout Ranch.
Activities can include blacksmithing, challenge courses, wilderness survival skill practice, black powder rifle shooting, fishing, canoeing across the 270 acre Nims Lake, and much more!
Designed for youth age 14 or older, or in their 4th summer of camp, the Ranger Program is a great option as an additional week of camp. All leadership is provided so Scouts can attend on their own or with a group. The Ranger Program is also a great preparation opportunity for a trek at Philmont Scout Ranch.
2023 Program Dates
Session 1: June 11 - 17
Session 2: June 18 - 24
Session 3: June 25 - July 1
Session 4: July 9 - 15
Session 5: July 16 - 22
Register
STEM Week
Camp MayBeaumont Scout Reservation - High Ridge, MO
*Qualifies for Second Week Discount of $100!
STEM Week Highlights
STEM Week is an extraordinary experience for Scouts full of many Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics based merit badges and over-the-top activities in addition to all the great outdoor activities that Camp May provides, including a brand new climbing tower, swimming pool, shooting sports, and more.
Each day Scouts will attend one merit badge (over to 40 to choose from) or one NOVA activity class. They may have the opportunity to work on other badges in the evening as well.
Afternoon and evenings will include other fun STEM programs and exhibits to experience (drones, 3D printing, things that go boom... you get the idea). If you love the outdoors but also want more in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, this is the week to be out at camp!
2023 Dates
July 16 - 22
Register HERE!
Skilled Trades Camp
Immersive Skilled Trades ExperienceSwift High Adventure BaseS-F Scout Ranch*Qualifies for 2nd Week Discount of $100
New for 2023!
Skilled Trades Camp @ Swift
Come learn from experts in different career fields including Skilled Trades. Scouts will earn Merit Badges, participate in different programs about the trades, and experience all of the High Adventure programs Swift has to offer!
2023 Camp Dates
June 25 - July 1
Badges will include:
American Labor
Architecture
Automotive Maintenance
Drafting
Electricity
Farm Mechanics
Fire Safety
Home Repairs
Metalwork
Painting
Surveying
Truck Transportation
Welding
Woodwork
National Youth Leadership Training
Leadership Development ExperienceCamp Sakima @ S-F Scout RanchCamp Warren LevisWhat is NYLT?
NYLT is a six-day course that delivers training in a troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. Interconnecting concepts and work processes are introduced early, built upon, and aided by the use of memory aids, which allows participants to understand and employ the leadership skills much faster.
Why attend NYLT?
Through this week long outdoor training. Scouts grow and improve their leadership skills while following the guidelines of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Scouts earning the NYLT Shield are better prepared to interact with adult leaders and face the challenges and demands ahead.
2023 Summer Weeklong Courses
June 11-17 – Camp Sakima, S-F Scout Ranch
June 18-24 – Camp Sakima, S-F Scout Ranch
July 9-15 – Camp Sakima, S-F Scout Ranch
July 23-29 – Camp Warren Levis
Register for Summer weeklong courses HERE.
Learn more about the NYLT program HERE.
Eagle Trail Workshop
Scouts BSA path to Eagle ExperienceBeaumont Scout ReservationHigh Ridge, MO
Eagle Trail Workshop Highlights
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.
WHEN: July 31st - August 4th 4:45pm-5:20pm Check-In, 5:30pm-8:30pm
WHERE: Beaumont Scout Reservation, 6480 Beaumont Reservation Dr, High Ridge, MO 63049
Items Scouts need to bring to camp with them: Sack Dinner (if you haven't had a chance to eat, water bottle, camp chair, day bag, proper merit badge material, and Health Forms part A and B.
Parents will be able to stay at the workshop and view from a distance or leave camp after check-in. This workshop is a drop-off and pick-up workshop. Scouts will not be camping during the seminar.
Participants must have reached the First Class rank by the start of the workshop.
This is not an overnight camp.
Register
Registration for the 2023 camp season will open in December 2022! Join us this summer for an incredible experience. Spots will be limited, so register early! See you this summer!
Horse Camp
Advanced Horsemanship ExperienceNagel BaseBeaumont Scout Reservation
Horse Camp Highlights
Spend a week at an advanced riding camp cantering around the trails of the over 2,300 acre Beaumont Scout Reservation!
This camp is a great option for Scouts who have earned the Horsemanship merit badge or taken riding lessons and are looking for a fun fast-paced time to challenge their skills. 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.
Participants will need to have earned their Horsemanship merit badge or pass a riding test.
Designed for youth at least 13 and completed with the 8th grade or older.
2023 Camp Dates
July 23 - 29
Register Here
Registration for 2023 Horse Camp will open January 3, 2023! Join us this summer for an incredible camping experience. See you this summer!
STEM on CAMPus
Multiple Locations
STEM on CAMPus Highlights
STEM on CAMPus is a unique “camp” experience where Scouts BSA get a taste for college life! Sleep in the dorms, eat in the dining halls, and have fun each evening with a variety of activities including campus rec center nights! Scouts have the opportunity to earn up to 6 Merit Badges or NOVAs at each camp.
2023 Dates
Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau MO
June 4th - 7th, 2023
Eastern Illinois University - Charleston, IL
June 4th - 7th, 2023
University of Missouri-St. Louis - St. Louis, MO
June 7th - 10th, 2023
Adult Summer Camp
Swift High Adventure BaseS-F Scout Ranch - Knob Lick, MO
Adult Summer Camp Highlights
Continuing in 2022, join us for Adult Summer Camp at Swift High Adventure Base! You work hard all year to provide a great program to the youth of your unit, now take an opportunity to enjoy an extended weekend at camp designed especially for you. Campers will get to 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. Register today, spots are limited!
2022 Camp Dates
July 7 - 10th, 2022
Outdoor Family Experience
Swift High Adventure BaseS-F Scout Ranch - Knob Lick, MO
What: A one to three-night camp outing for the whole family Where: Swift High Adventure Base @ S-F Scout Ranch.
When: June 25 - July 6. Please plan to arrive between 5:00 – 7:00 PM on your check-in day and depart by 3:00 PM on your checkout day.
Price: $20/night per family. Pay in the camp office upon arrival.
Lodging: Families will stay in the provided canvas wall tents on wooden frames. The tents can sleep up to three. Electricity is not available on the campsites. Families are welcome to bring their own tents, if preferred.
Program:
- Staff will be onsite to provide lifeguarding for aquatic activities, including swimming, canoeing, and kayaking. All participants must complete a BSA Swimmers Test (see reverse for details). Participants not completing the Swimmers Test will be allowed to swim and boat according to their ability level. The hours for aquatic activities are 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
- BB Guns and/or Archery will be available upon request.
- Staff will conduct Pontoon tours of Nims Lake in the evening for anyone that is interested.
- Staff will lead a short hike to Castle Rock in the evening for anyone that is interested.
Meals: Meals are the responsibility of each family.
Additional Information: Swift High Adventure Base features a large outdoor pavilion that families are welcome to use. Swift Lodge is available for anyone needing internet access. The lodge also has the camp store that all are welcome to visit.