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.
Summer Camp Adventure Guide