Program Areas
Camp Hohn’s program areas span the full 450 acres of the reservation — from the waterfront to the invention campus. Here’s a guide to the facilities that make LOTOSR special.
Cameron Waterfront
The lakefront is the centerpiece of the camp. A sectioned-off swim zone with docks provides open and free swim periods, supervised by Scouting Aquatics Instructors and certified lifeguards. Scouting swim checks are administered here on arrival day. The waterfront also hosts water recreation activities throughout the week.
Merit badges: Swimming, Lifesaving, Water Sports, and more. View details →
Pool
The camp pool is a controlled facility used for structured aquatics merit badge instruction. Swimming MB, Lifesaving MB, Snorkeling Award, and Scuba BSA classes are all taught here. The pool’s consistent conditions make it ideal for skills testing and certification requirements.
Merit badges: Swimming, Scuba BSA / Snorkeling Award ($). View details →
Boating Dock
The boating dock serves our canoeing, kayaking, rowing, and sailing programs. Scouts can earn multiple merit badges on the water or participate in the Sail Master program. All watercraft and safety equipment are provided.
Merit badges: Canoeing, PWC, Kayaking / Stand-Up Paddleboard, Motorboating ($), Small-Boat Sailing. View details →
Rifle Range
Our rifle range is staffed by NRA-certified instructors and features multiple firing positions for .22 caliber rifles. Scouts earn the Rifle Shooting merit badge here. All equipment and ammunition are provided.
Merit badges: Rifle Shooting, Pistol Shooting. View details →
Shotgun Range
The shotgun range offers trap shooting instruction for the Shotgun Shooting merit badge. NRA-certified range officers ensure safety at all times. Shotguns and ammunition are provided.
Merit badges: Shotgun Shooting. View details →
Archery Range
The archery range provides instruction in recurve bow shooting for the Archery merit badge. Multiple target distances are available for all skill levels. Equipment is provided.
Merit badges: Archery. View details →
COPE Course
The COPE (Challenging Outdoor Physical Encounter) course was established in the 1980s and features both low and high ropes elements. Designed for Scouts age 14+, the course builds confidence, teamwork, and leadership through physical challenges. Corporate groups also use the course for team-building programs.
Programs: COPE (age 14+). View details →
Climbing Tower
The climbing tower offers multiple routes for beginner through advanced climbers. Located near Cherokee campsite, it’s used for the Climbing merit badge and open program. All safety equipment and instruction are provided by trained staff.
Merit badges: Climbing, Feger’s Flight Zipline. View details →
Sinquefield Invention Campus
A world-class makerspace with four buildings: the Invention Lab (3D printers, laser engravers), the Program Building (woodworking, CNC router), the Metalworking Building (six forges, welding), and the Skills & Trades Building (electricity, automotive maintence, plumbing). Over 19 merit badges are offered here.
Learn more about the Sinquefield Invention Campus →
Merit badges: Astronomy / Space Exploration, Chess, Digital Technology / Programming, Entrepreneurship / Salesmanship, Graphic Arts, Model Design / Railroading, Moviemaking / Photography, Pottery / Sculpture / Art, Radio, Woodcarving, Woodwork, Metalwork, Welding, Automotive Maintenance, Electronics, Electricity / Plumbing, Home Repair, and more. View details →
Outdoor Skills Area
The outdoor skills area is where Scouts learn the fundamentals: fire building, knot tying, pioneering, orienteering, and wilderness survival. Located centrally in camp near Sioux campsite.
Merit badges: Camping, Emergency Preparedness, First Aid, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Health Care Professions, Search & Rescue, Signs Signals & Codes, Wilderness Survival. View details →
Ecology Area
Located near Backer campsite, the ecology area is the base for nature and environmental science programs. Scouts study the diverse Ozarks ecosystems, identify wildlife, and learn conservation principles.
Merit badges: Archaeology / Exploration, Architecture / Landscape Architecture, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Fish & Wildlife Management / Soil & Water Conservation, Forestry / Plant Science, Geology / Mining in Society, Nature. View details →
Commissary / Dining
Camp Hohn uses a patrol-method commissary system — there is no central dining hall. Each campsite has its own cooking area where patrols prepare meals with food drawn from the commissary. Two camp-wide meals are prepared by staff during the week. The Fischer Lodge serves as the main commissary building.
Lee White Trading Post
The Trading Post is the camp store where Scouts can buy snacks, drinks, souvenirs, merit badge supplies, and camp gear. Centrally located near McHenry and Iroquois campsites.
Heinkel Medical Lodge
The health lodge provides first aid and medical services throughout camp. All Scouts must have a current BSA Medical Form on file. The lodge is staffed during all camp sessions.
Welcome Center
The Welcome Center is the first stop when arriving at camp. Check-in, registration verification, and camp orientation all happen here. Located at the camp entrance.
Chapel
The open-air Parkhurst Chapel was one of the first structures built at camp, constructed by Richard and David Parkhurst. Sunday worship services have been held here since the camp’s first summer in 1965. The chapel sits in a peaceful, wooded setting.
Hillard Family Amphitheater
The amphitheater hosts opening and closing campfire programs, skits, songs, and award ceremonies. It’s the social heart of camp — where staff and Scouts come together to celebrate the camp experience.