H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation
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 2010 Bartle Boy Scout Camp placement is scheduled for October 15 & 17, 2009 placement for the draw will be based off your 2009 & 2008 Full time camper numbers. Draw placement noticies will be mailed to all Scoutmasters and Committee Chairs in mid September. If your unit has any questions please contact Christi Leewright at 816-569-4928 or cleewrig@bsamail.org. For a list of session dates and fees for 2010, click here.
THE HEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJUST CAMPSITE ASSIGNMENTS.
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) one NE Scout Camp Road. 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 & Law
Shooting Sports:
Archery, Rifle Shooting, Shotgun Shooting
Arts & Craft Lodge:
Art, Basketry, Indian Lore, Leatherwork, Pottery, Sculpture, Woodcarving
Scoutcraft Lodge:
Camping, Orienteering, Pioneering, Surveying, & Wilderness Survival
Pool:
Lifesaving, Swimming, Mile Swim, Beginner Swim, Aquatics Supervisor
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
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 by calling 417-646-8115 and ask for Tom Volek.
Outpost Programs
The Outpost Programs offer 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, Supper with Snakes, 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 Camping Information page of this website