Adventure starts HERE! Now is the time to start planning for summer camp and the 2026 Scouts BSA Summer Camp Draw starts this November for Naish and Bartle. Here's a quick rundown of upcoming summer sessions, draw dates and more to get you prepared for Summer Camp 2026.
The Scouts BSA Bartle Draw will be held at the Heart of America Council Service Center on November 10-13. Troops were sent or will be sent a communication on which draw date to attend.
- Renewal paperwork must be submitted in order to participate in the draw
- Please check in at least a half an hour before your time slot*
*Troops must register and pay the $75.00 non-refundable deposit for the expected number of Scouts and full-time leaders
*2026 camping fees will be released later this November
Monday, November 10, 2025
(Council Service Center - 10210 Holmes Rd. Kansas City, MO 64131)
- 6:00 pm - Check-in begins, troops pay deposit before the draw
- 6:30 pm - Scouts BSA linked and all-girl troops in order of size: (70+, 50-69, 20-49, 0-19)
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
(Council Service Center - 10210 Holmes Rd. Kansas City, MO 64131)
- 10:00 am - Single troops that will camp 70+ Scouts and full-time leaders
- 6:00 pm - Check-in begins, troops pay deposit before the draw
- 6:30 pm - Single troops that will camp 40-69 Scouts and full-time leaders
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
(Council Service Center - 10210 Holmes Rd. Kansas City, MO 64131)
- 6:00 pm - Check-in begins, troops pay deposit before the draw
- 6:30 pm - Single troops that camped 20-39 Scouts and full-time leaders
Thursday, November 13, 2025
(Council Service Center - 10210 Holmes Rd. Kansas City, MO 64131)
- 6:00 pm - Check-in begins, troops pay deposit before the draw
- 6:30 pm - Single troops that will camp 19 or fewer Scouts and full-time leaders
Registration for the 2026 Camp Naish summer session June 7-13 is available now at www.hoac-bsa.org/naish. Troops will pick their campsite depending on availability. This registration is first come first serve.
Contact the Heart of America Council Camping Department with questions at 816.942.9333 or visit our camping website.