Scouts BSA Camp – Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation

About Summer Camp

Camp Hohn offers 80+ unique merit badges and activities across five weekly sessions each summer. From aquatics and shooting sports to STEM programs at the Sinquefield Invention Campus, there’s something for every Scout.

Patrol-Method Cooking

LOTOSR operates as a patrol-method cooking camp and does not have a dining hall. Food service delivers meal ingredients to each campsite and patrols cook their own meals. This is a core part of the Scouting experience and helps Scouts develop outdoor cooking skills.

Check-in & Check-out

Sessions 1–3 and 5 run Sunday at 1:00 PM through Saturday at 12:00 PM. Session 4 runs Saturday at 1:00 PM through Friday at 12:00 PM due to the July 4th holiday weekend.

Fees & Extras

There are no additional merit badge or activity fees with very few exceptions (Personal Watercraft, Motorboating, Horsemanship, Aviation, and a few non-MB programs). Two-week discounts are available — contact the Camp Director for details.

What’s New for 2026

New Merit Badges

Moviemaking / Photography
Crime Prevention / Law
American Heritage / Scouting Heritage
Model Design & Building / Railroading

Camp Upgrades

Expanded WiFi access across camp
New shelter at the Climbing Tower
Archery range enhancements
Sound & lighting in the amphitheater
New restroom & shower facility (coming soon)

Program Enhancements

Adjusted program times for smoother scheduling
Daily free swim & boating opportunities
Expanded Trading Post hours
Session 4 specialty programs

Planning Your Week

With 80+ offerings, it helps to know where to start. Here are our recommended programs based on how many years a Scout has attended camp. See the full Merit Badges & Programs list for details.

Year 1

Brownsea (first-year program), First Aid, Swimming, Basketry, Free Swim, Troop Shoot, and Troop/Patrol activities.

First Time at Camp?

The Brownsea first-year camper program is designed for Scouts attending summer camp for the first time. It focuses on the first three Scouting ranks plus essential camping skills — knot tying, campsite setup, fire building, and more. Your Scout will leave camp confident and ready for Year 2.

Year 2

Canoeing, Archery, Camping, First Aid, Rifle Shooting, Woodcarving, Fishing.

Year 3

Climbing, Lifesaving, Metalworking, Shotgun Shooting, Moviemaking.

Year 4

Invention Scouts Startup, Watercraft Safety, Pistol, Water Sports, Motorboating, Small-Boat Sailing, Welding, Horsemanship.

Year 5+

COPE, Pistol, Invention Scouts, Scuba, Small-Boat Sailing, Aviation, Counselor-in-Training, Camp Staff.

View All Merit Badges & Programs

Beyond Merit Badges

Camp isn’t all classes — there are troop and individual activities throughout the week, assigned by lottery at check-in.

Feger’s Flight (Zipline)
Dutch Oven Cookoff
Brick Oven Pizza Making
Mile Swim
Chess Tournament
CPR / AED Certification

Free Swim & Open Aquatics
Silver Bullet / Golden Arrow
Spirit Days
Religious Services
Troop Boating (Out-and-About)
Troop Climbs

Troop Archery Shooting
Troop Rifle Shooting
Troop Service Projects
Fishing
OA Service Corps

2026 Session Dates

Session 1

June 7–13

Session 2

June 14–20

Session 3

June 21–27

Session 4

June 27–July 3

Session 5

July 5–11

Key Registration Dates

Feb 21 — Zoom preview at 7:00 PM

Mar 2 — Class selection begins

May 1 — Early bird deadline

May 30 — Full balance due

Session 4: Red, White & Adventure

June 27 – July 3 (Saturday to Friday) — In addition to the full merit badge schedule, Session 4 celebrates 250 years as a nation with exclusive programs you won’t find in any other session.

Trades & Outdoors

Knife Blacksmithing — Four-day program: forge a knife, handle, and sheath
Advanced Woodworking — Build camp benches and tables
Night Shoots — Rifle range after dark
Sunrise Fishing — Early morning group session before breakfast
Jacob’s Cave Trip — Rock Cluster MB group excursion

Tech & Innovation

Drones — Build, fly, and certify in one MB block
Rocket Launch — Build and customize rockets; group launch at week’s end
Sewing & Needlework — ILab tools certification

Living History Experience

A weeklong frontier and pioneer program at the SDB Cabin. Step back in time with:

Candle & soap making, canning
Tomahawks, black powder, flint & steel
Gold panning, quill & ink calligraphy
Cast iron cooking, beadwork, leatherwork
Oil lantern hike, flint knapping

2026 Pricing

Fee	Amount
Youth early bird (through May 1, 2026)	$390
Youth regular (after May 1)	$410
Adults	$155
Unit deposit (non-refundable)	$100
Class deposits (per person, starting March 1)	$25

Full balance is due by May 30, 2026. The unit deposit ($100) is non-refundable.

Refund Policy

Refund requests must be submitted within 7 days of the event and are only approved for illness, family emergency, or event cancellation. A 25% readiness fee is deducted from all refunds (15% if credited to the unit’s Scout Shop account). Activity fees are non-refundable. Refunds are not available for those who simply change their mind.