Summer Camp
H Roe Bartle Scout Reservation
Sitting on 4,200 acres in the Osage hills, the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation is the ultimate Scout camping experience. Offering the only ten-day camping session in the country and 40+ merit badges, the Bartle Scout Reservation spans three camps and is home to more than 6,000 Scouts and over 3,000 leaders each summer.
Bartle, Heart of America Council
Merit Badges & Outposts offered at HRBSR
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.
The video, about our beloved Scout Reservation, is available for your viewing pleasure...
Piercing Arrow Camp Map
Osage Wilderness Trail Map
Lone Star and Sawmill Camp Map
HRBSR All Points and Interests Map
2024 Campership Form-Financial Aid for Summer Camp
Activity Consent Form
Current Weather for Osceola Missouri
HONOR CAMPING
Mic-o-Say
The stated purpose of Micosay is: "…an H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation honor camping program based upon the intensification of the principles and ideals of Scouting. Micosay's purpose is to provide a life guide for youth who have demonstrated leadership skills, set and achieved worthy goals, and proven their devotion to Scouting."
Micosay is for, of and about leadership. Always has been, always will be.
Micosay is structured and energized by memorable customs and traditions. It is a respectful and indelible appreciation of the ways of the American Indians. It is that link to age-old elements in the development of leadership and decency within young boys and girls that Micosay embraces and cherishes.
Micosay is forever a youth program, guided and inspired by adults. Adults are brought into Micosay so that they may interpret and encourage the use and application of Micosay principles in the lives of those youths.
More than one hundred years ago, our Micosay founder brought the Scouting program to the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming. His friendship with a Northern Arapaho, Lone Bear, allowed Bartle to witness firsthand that tribe's kinship with nature, their strong belief in the Great Spirit, and their adherence to important values.
Through this relationship a bond grew, with Bartle being taught the values, customs and traditions of the American Indian. It was decided that they should establish a Tribe in their Boy Scout camp which would be the honor of all honors going only to those who were top leaders and top campers.
That was 1920's Wind River, Wyoming, and it remains that way in 2020's Osceola, Missouri.
The Heart of America Council stands tall throughout the world in the number of Eagle Scouts it has produced. Micosay is 85,000-some strong. Our Inner Circle has not been broken in spirit.
Micosay is for, of and about leadership. Helping youth to look wide-eyed up to the stars and follow the trail to Eagle.
Ours is an amazing legacy. One that is still being written.
Mic-o-Say History, Heart of America Council
Session 5-2024
This year, 2024, Troop 707 will be camping in Piercing Arrow; campsite Carson.
Visitor Day is scheduled for day 6, Sunday July 21st
Your Scout will be looking forward to your visit on Visitor Day. We suggest you plan to arrive between 10:00 and 11:00 am. Every family is encouraged to attend. Parking at camp is limited, therefore carpooling is strongly encouraged. Your attendance and support for your Scout on this special day during each session helps them to know how important they are to you. Additionally, they are anxious to share with and show you what they are experiencing. Many troops have a buffet picnic lunch. Food should be brought to camp in disposable containers. Due to the heat, please don't leave dishes that contain mayonnaise or ingredients such as tuna out for more than a couple of hours and be sure to take that food home with you. Most often enough food is brought on Visitor Day to allow the Scouts and leaders to have enough for not only the noon meal, but also an evening snack. Campers look forward to this day during their session because we all know that home-cooked food is much tastier than camp food. Bring your lawn chairs. Expect the weather to be sunny, hot and humid. The camp is dusty and rocky, so wear your most comfortable shoes (sandals are not a good choice). Your youth will want to show you where they spend their days and this requires considerable walking. You will be able to see Bartle through the eyes of your Scout. Do not bring pets to camp! Please plan your departure from the campsite no later than 4:00 pm, as the youth will have evening activities to attend. If your Scout is a bit sad to see you leave, don't delay – that only makes it harder for them (and you)! In most instances, within a very few minutes after you leave, your Scout will be off to another adventure and a fun filled evening. Your Leaders are aware that departure time is sometimes difficult, so be ready to handle homesickness that might arise.