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.

2008 Information

 

Do you want to write that Special Scout a letter from home? Please send mail to:

 

Full Name, Troop Number

Camp ___________ (Lone Star, Piercing Arrow, or Sawmill) Campsite ________

Bartle Scout Reservation

5525 NE Scout Camp Road

Osceola, MO 64776-9000

2009 Information

The draw to determine 2009 Bartle Boy Scout Camp placement for in-council troops will take place on October 16 and 18, 2008.  The draw is based on the number of Scouts and full-time leaders your troop camped at Bartle in either 2007 or 2008 (whichever is greater) and will be camping in 2009 as follows:

 

The H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation draw will be held at the Council Service Center, 10210 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO, on October 16, 2008 and at the Riverport Campus, 6711 Birmingham, Kansas City, MO, on October 18, 2008. 

 

Thursday, October 16, 2008 (Held at the Council Service Center)

 

Draw times are to be determined (watch for updates)

 

Saturday, October 18, 2008 (Held at the Riverport Campus)

 

Draw times are to be determined (watch for updates)

 

The 2009 Camp Draw placement is based on the quanitiy of Scouts and full-time leaders your unit camped in 2007 or 2008, whichever is greater.  Troops must sign up at least the minimum number of Scouts and leaders for the draw in which they qualify.

 

A representative for and/or designated by the troop must be present to place their card in the draw and be prepared to pay the required deposit per Scout and full-time leader.  Troops will be placed in CAMP, SESSION, and CAMPSITE in the order of the draw, as space is availalbe.  The per person non-refundable deposit is transferable to a replacement Scout or leader within the same troop on a one-to-one basis.  The deposit is non-refundable nor may it be applied to the balance due for another person.  The draw for out-of-council troops will take place on November 3, 2008.

 

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

The leader orientation meetings will be on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 (East), Wednesday, March 11, 2009 (North) and Thursday, March 12, 2009 (West).  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.

*Locations are to be deteremined. (watch for updates)

 

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 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

Conservation Lodge - Astronomy, Environmental Science, Fish & Wildlife Management, Forestry, Soil & Water Conservation, Weather

Nature Lodge - Geology, Oceanography, Mammals, Nature, Reptile & Amphibian Study, Bird Study, Astronomy

Shooting Sports - Archery, Rifle Shooting, Shotgun Shooting

Arts & Craft Lodge - Basketry, Leatherwork, Woodcarving, Sculpture, Pottery, Art Camp Newspaper Office- Jounalism, Communications

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

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

Mic-O-Say Lodge - Indian Lore

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.

Lakefront Program

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

Program Offerings

Canoeing, Fishing, Kayaking, Motorboating, Rowing, Small Boat Sailing, Waterskiing

Outpost Program

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

Merit Badges Offered - Climbing

Outpost Activities - Mountain Man Village, Briley Creek Trap & Skeet, Action Archery, Carnival in the Woods, Cliffhanger, Davy Crockett, Diner in the Oaks, Fish Camp, Lobo's Challenge, Osage Village, Turkey Wing Gun Club, Up and Down Cave, Project COPE

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.