H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation

DUE TO THE EXTENDED HUNTING SEASON

IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI

THE H. ROE BARTLE SCOUT RESERVATION WILL BE CLOSED FOR UNIT CAMPING AND ACTIVITIES

November 1, 2008 thru January 4, 2009

THIS IS FOR THE PROTECTION OF OUR

SCOUTS AND LEADERS

Thank you for your understanding 

 

The H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation, located in Osceola, Missouri, is home to over 6,600 Boy Scouts and 3,000 leaders each summer. The 4,200 acre reservation consists of three camps Lone Star, Sawmill, and Piercing Arrow and the Osage Wilderness Trail. The H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation has been a summer home to Scouting and it’s honor camping program the Tribe of Mic-O-Say since 1929.

The draw to determine 2009 Bartle Boy Scout Camp placement all troops has been held.  If you unit missed the draw please contact Christina at (816) 569-4930 to ensure you place at the Bartle Scout Reservation for 2008. 

 

THE HEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJUST CAMPSITE ASSIGNMENTS

The leader orientation meetings will be on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, Wednesday, March 11, 2009 and Thursday, March 12, 2009.  A representative from each troop is encouraged to attend ONE of these meetings.  The orientation meeting is designed to answer questions regarding your troop's upcoming camping session.  The meetings will begin at 7:00 PM.

*Tuesday, March 10, 2009 (East)- Bass Pro Shops, Bass Pro Drive, Independence, MO.

*Wednesday, March 11, 2009 (North) - Avondale United Methodist Church, 3101 Northeast Winn Road, Kansas City, MO  

*Thursday, March 12, 2009 (West) - Shawnee United Methodist Church, 10700 Johnson Dr., Shawnee Mission, KS 66203

Directions to H. Roe Bartle from Kansas City

After reaching Highway 13, go South to Highway C. Take Highway C East approximately 12 miles to a stop sign. Turn right (South) through the town of Iconium, MO. At the cemetery turn right (West) onto Highway Z. Continue less than ½ mile to Camp Piercing Arrow entrance. Go another mile to Camps Lone Star and Sawmill entrances.

Merit Badge Offerings

The H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation offers the following merit badges

Ecology/Conservation Lodge - Astronomy, Bird Study, Environmental Science, Fish & Wildlife Management, Forestry, Geology, Insect Study, Mamal Study, Nature, Reptile & Amphiban Study, Soil & Water Conservation, Space Exploration & Weather

Camp Newspaper Office - Communications & Journalism

Shooting Sports - Archery, Rifle Shooting, Shotgun Shooting

Arts & Craft Lodge - Art, Basketry, Indian Lore, Leatherwork, Pottery, Sculpture, Woodcarving

Scoutcraft Lodge - Archeology, Camping, Orienteering, Pioneering, Surveying, & Wilderness Survival

Pool - Lifesaving, Swimming, Mile Swim, Beginner Swim, BSA Lifeguard or Lifeguard Counselor

Lakefront Program

The Harry S. Truman Reservoir is the backdrop for the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation’s lakefront programs.

Program Offerings

Merit Badges Offered - Small Boat Sailing, Rowing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Motorboating, Water Sports.

Other Offerings - Paddles (Sign up through Outpost Program)

Leaders who teach other merit badges not offered by the camp, may volunteer to teach during the session they will attend. Please coordinate this with the camp director by calling 816-569-4937.

Program Ranger

The ranger program offers the opportunity get Scouts out of camp and into exciting activities. Most programs offer a dutch oven meal for dinner.

Outpost Activities - Action Archery, Briley Creek Gun Club, Cannonball Run (Cedar Bluff), Carnival in the Woods, Cliff Hanger, Davy Crocket, Diner in the Oaks, Indian Village, Lewis & Clark Canoe Trip, Lobo's Challenge, Mountain Man Village, Turkey Wing Gun Club, & Up and Down Cave

The H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation is home to the Osage Wilderness Trail

Leader's Guide and Other Forms

For more information and resources on the programs offered at the Bartle Scout Reservation refer to the leaders guide and forms on the Resources and Forms - Camping Information page of this website.