Come to the Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation for Summer Camp in 2023! We are the premier Scout camp in the Midwest, located right off the Lake of the Ozarks, at mile marker 44 near Laurie, Missouri. We boast 450 acres and a mile and a half of shoreline, which hosts our fantastic Scouts BSA Summer Camp, Project C.O.P.E., Climbing Program, Sail Master program, thirteen scenic campsites for year-round use, a state-of-the-art pool, and the one and only Sinquefield Invention Campus.

We are excited to feature over 80 unique merit badges and activities at summer camp in 2023, ranging from Blacksmithing to Pottery to Jet Skis to Invention Scouts and more! See the full list of badges and activities here.

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2023 Scouts BSA Summer Camp Dates

  • Session 1: June 11th-17th
  • Session 2: June 18th-24th
  • Session 3: June 25th-July 1st
  • Session 4: July 2nd-8th
  • Session 5: July 9th-15th
Summer Camp Fees

The fees for Summer Camp 2023 are as follows:

  • $355 for youth
  • $335: early bird fee (ends on May 1st, 2023)
  • $150 for adults
Virtual 3D Camp Tour
Experience the Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation like never before with our virtual 3D tour. Walk through camp and check out our facilities! View everything from our welcome center, waterfront, invention campus, rifle range, and more!
Reserve Your Spot Today!

Click on the button below to reserve your spot. Don't know the exact numbers of youth and adults attending? No problem! All you need is an estimated number and a $100 deposit per unit to reserve your spot for Summer Camp. Full balances are not due until May 30th, 2023.
Summer Camp Registration Timeline

Keep in mind the following key dates:

  • October 1st, 2022: Unit Deposit and Reservation Begins

  • March 1st, 2023: Class Deposit and Selection Begins

  • March 22nd, 2023: Scouts BSA Summer Camp Preview via Zoom

  • May 1st, 2023: Camper Savings Day - Early Bird Fee Ends

  • May 30th, 2023: Registration closes and full balances are due
Questions?

Contact the Camp Office at 573-374-5761 and Camp Director, Dennis Kerns, at [email protected]. Learn more about Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation here.

The Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation is owned and operated by the Boy Scouts of America, Great Rivers Council.
Come work for us!

Come work at the Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation! Paid staff members must be at least 15 years old by the beginning of camp. 14-year-olds can serve as Counselors in Training. We will have 2 camp job fairs coming up!
  • November 5th, 2022 - Scouting Adventure Center (6081 W Van Horn Tavern Rd Columbia, MO)
  • February 11th, 2023 - LOTOSR (525 Camp Hohn Dr Gravois Mills, MO)