Camperships

Thanks to the generosity of donors and select United Ways, we have a designated financial assistance fund for youth in need. We believe every Scout deserves the chance to experience camp.

Eligibility

Only registered youth members of Great Rivers Council qualify for camperships. Adult participants should contact their Pack, Troop, or Crew leadership to discuss financial assistance options for council-run camps.

Eligible Programs

Cub Scouts:

  • Day Camps
  • Cub Akela Camp
  • Cub Adventure Camp
  • Webelos Camp

Scouts BSA:

  • LOTOSR Summer Camp

Deadlines

Scouts BSA

April 10

Cub Scouts

May 31

Camperships are awarded on a first-come, first-received basis until funds are depleted. Awards are processed after deadline dates and applied directly to existing registration.

Apply for a Campership

Submit the Financial Assistance Application at time of registration or before your camp experience.

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Support the Campership Fund

Help send a Scout to camp! You can contribute to the campership fund by writing “Campership Fund” in your check memo line, attaching a letter to your donation, or donating online through the Great Rivers Council.

Contact

Dennis Kerns — (660) 221-0443 | dennis.kerns@scouting.org
Travis Campbell — travis.campbell@scouting.org
Melissa Cobb — melissa.cobb@scouting.org