BARTLE SCOUT RESERVATION DRAW 2021
The H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation draw will be held at the Council Service Center on November 16th-19th. Troops will be sent a communication in October on which draw date to attend.
- To allow for adequate spacing, only one leader from each unit may attend the draw
- Masks will be required for all attendees
- Recharter paperwork must be submitted to the HOAC Registration office and paid by October 30th to participate in the 2021 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 for the draw in which they qualify.
Monday, November 16, 2020
(Council Service Center - 10210 Holmes Rd. Kansas City, MO 64131)
- 6:30 pm - Scouts BSA Linked Troops - Linked all-boy and all-girl troops requesting to camp during the same session & same camp (different campsite)
- 7:30 pm - Scouts BSA all-girl troops
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
(Council Service Center - 10210 Holmes Rd. Kansas City, MO 64131)
- 10:00 am - Single troops that camped 70+ Scouts and full-time leaders
- 6:30 pm - Single troops that camped 60-69 Scouts and full-time leaders
- 7:00 pm - Single troops that camped 50-59 Scouts and full-time leaders
- 7:30 pm - Single troops that camped 40-49 Scouts and full-time leaders
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
(Council Service Center - 10210 Holmes Rd. Kansas City, MO 64131)
- 6:30 pm - Single troops that camped 30-39 Scouts and full-time leaders
- 7:30 pm - Single troops that camped 20-29 Scouts and full-time leaders
Thursday, November 19, 2020
(Council Service Center - 10210 Holmes Rd. Kansas City, MO 64131)
- 6:30 pm - Single troops that camped 10-19 Scouts and full-time leaders
- 7:30 pm - Single troops that camped 1-9 Scouts and full-time leaders
For more information, refer to the Camping Resources section of this website. Questions can be directed to the Program and Camping Service Department at the Council Service Center or your District Executive.
2020 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
- Mammal Study
- Nature
- Reptile & Amphibian Study
- Soil & Water Conservation
- Space Exploration & Weather
Lakefront
- Small Boat Sailing
- Rowing
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Fishing
Scoutcraft Lodge
- Camping
- First Aid
- Pioneering
- Wilderness Survival
- Motor-boating
- Water Sports
- Signs, Signals and Codes
- Emergency Preparedness
Arts & Craft Lodge
- Art
- Basketry
- Leatherwork
- Pottery
- Sculpture
- Woodcarving
Shooting Sports
- Archery
- Rifle Shooting
- Shotgun Shooting
Pool
- Lifesaving
- Swimming
- Mile Swim
- Beginner Swim
- Aquatics Supervisor
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
- Escape Rooms
- Supper with Snakes
- Cliff Hanger
- Launch It
- Turkey Wing
- Fishing
- Mountain Man Village
- Cowboy Action
- Up and Down Cave
- Top Shot
- Spar Poles/Zip Lining
Check in at the ORTC to learn more about the GPS Challenge
The H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation is home to the Osage Wilderness Trail.
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.
Highway ZZ will be CLOSED all summer due to bridge replacement
Current Weather Conditions at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation: Osceola Weather Forecast, MO
THE HEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJUST CAMPSITE ASSIGNMENTS.
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