Scouts BSA Camp – Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation

About Summer Camp

Camp Hohn offers 120 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 run Sunday at 1:00 PM through Saturday at 12:00 PM.

Fees & Extras

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

What’s New for 2027

New Merit Badges

Surveying
Orienteering
Geocaching
Wildland Fire Management/Fire Safety
Bird Study
Sustainability
Environmental Science
Forestry/Pulp & Paper
Safety, Engineering
Nuclear Science
Drafting/Landscape Architecture
Robotics

Camp Upgrades

Expanded WiFi access across camp
New restroom & shower facility in 2026
Expanded Skilled Trades Metal Working
Too many new or renovated facilities in the last 5 years to name.

Program Enhancements

Advanced Archery
Adult Personal Watercraft
Orienteering Course
SkyBound Drone Lab
And more..

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 camper program), First Aid, Instructional Swimming, Basketry, Swimming, Free Swim, Troop Shoot, and other Troop and 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

Swimming (if not completed in the first year), Canoeing, Archery, Camping, First Aid, Rifle Shooting, Woodcarving, Fishing.

Year 3

Climbing, Lifesaving, Metalworking, Shotgun Shooting, Movemaking.

Year 4

Invention Scouts Startup Program, Lifesaving, Swimming and Watercraft Safety, Pistol, Water Sports, Motorboating, Small-Boat Sailing, Welding, Horsemanship, Counselor-in-Training.

Year 5+

COPE, Pistol, Invention Scouts Startup Program, Swimming and Watercraft Safety, Personal Watercraft, Motorboating, SCUBA, Small-Boat Sailing, 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. Refer to the Camp Program Guide for full listing.

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

2027 Session Dates

Session 1

June 13-19

Session 2

June 20-26

Session 3

June 27–July 3

Session 4

July 4–July 10

Session 5

July 11–17

Key Registration Dates

Feb 20 — Zoom preview at 7:00 PM

Mar 1 — Class selection begins

May 1 — Early bird deadline

May 28 — Full balance due

2027 Pricing

Fee	Amount
Youth early bird (through May 1, 2027)	TBD 2026 – $390
Youth regular (after May 1)	TBD 2026 – $410
Adults	TBD 2026 – $155
Unit deposit (non-refundable)	$100
Class deposits (per person, starting March 1)	$25

Full balance is due by May 30, 2027. 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.