Pre-register for Bartle 2023 - All Bartle Units must Pre-Register for Bartle Draw. Correspondence will be sent to the leadership that is enter on the Pre-Registration. (Draw forms will also need to be completed the night of the draw) We will be using CouncilWare again for our Summer Camps. Make sure you create a log-in if you haven’t already done so.
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.
2023 Merit Badge Offerings
The H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation offers the following merit badges:
Ecology/Conservation Lodge
- Bird Study
- Environmental Science
- Soil & Water Conservation
- Forestry
- Geology
- Mammal Study
- Nature
- Reptile & Amphibian Study
- Plant Science
- Insect Science
- Space Exploration
- Astronomy
Lakefront
- Small Boat Sailing
- Rowing
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Motor-boating
- Water Sports
Scoutcraft Lodge
- Camping
- First Aid
- Pioneering
- Wilderness Survival
- Signs, Signals and Codes
- Emergency Preparedness
Arts & Craft Lodge
- Art & Leatherwork (Dual Enrollment)
- Basketry
- Metalwork
- Pottery & Sculpture (Dual Enrollment)
- Woodcarving
- Chess
Shooting Sports
- Archery
- Rifle Shooting
- Shotgun Shooting
Pool
- Lifesaving
- Swimming
- Mile Swim
- Beginner Swim
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 and Activities
- Escape Rooms (3 Buildings)
- Lunch with Lizards/Supper with Snakes
- Cliff Hanger
- Turkey Wing
- Fishing
- COPE
- Mountain Man Village
- Briley Creek Shotgun
- Cowboy Action
- Up and Down Cave
- Top Shot
- Spar Poles/Zip Lining
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.
Current Weather Conditions at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation: Osceola Weather Forecast, MO
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