SCOUTS BSA RESIDENT CAMP!
This year you can choose between Traditional Summer Camp & HIGH Q!
Traditional Summer Camp program at Quivira Scout Ranch functions as a tool to develop character, leadership, citizenship, and fitness to help your unit carry out the mission of Scouting.
HIGH Q adventure week features 8 different programs for older Scouts looking for adventure and new experiences at camp.
Click here to register and join us at the 3,000-acre Quivira Scout Ranch for an exciting summer camp experience with programs like Conquer the Water, Jet Ski’s, FISH Camp, Climbing, Shooting Sports and so much more. We can’t wait to see you there!
Click here to download the 2024-2025 Resource Guide for all Quivira Council Programs!
Quivira Scout Ranch Activities
Quivira Scout Ranch is not just for summer!
Quivira Scout Ranch is nestled in the Chautauqua Flint Hills of Southeast Kansas, just 90 minutes southeast of Wichita, Kansas. This majestic camp property that is both, beautiful and adventurous, is 3,000 acres of wooded, rugged, sprawling, solitude prairie land perfect for a camping and hiking experience. Enjoy canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and fishing on the 500-acre Murray Gill Lake.
Take advantage of the great opportunities at Quivira Scout Ranch to enhance the experience for Scouts, Families, Churches, Reunions, and other groups. Plan your own outpost adventure and hike the Border Patrol, one of the older activities at Quivira Scout Ranch. While backpacking, you can explore the history of The Ranch and find the remnants of the Clark Walker, Charlie Woodworth and other homesteads.
Learn more HERE!
Border Patrol is one of the oldest activities at QSR. Hiking around the QSR border or Fence line a self-motivation. This can be a day hike, or one can make it an overnighter.
*Maps are available for purchase at the council office.
Canoeing, Fishing, boating, and so much more! Plan your weekend trip to QSR and enjoy all that it has to offer. If you are not attending an official council event, please contact the Scout Office to acquire a short-term camping permit and make appropriate arrangements.
This is a council event it so follows under the NCAP. You will need the BSA updated Health Medical forms both for each scout. If you don’t have them, you unit will not participate in this event. You will need to prove your own two deep leadership.
The following activities require registration
Quivira Scout Ranch is not just for summer and not just for Scouts!
Quivira Scout Ranch is nestled in the Chautauqua Flint Hills of Southeast Kansas, just 90 minutes southeast of Wichita, Kansas. This majestic camp property that is both, beautiful and adventurous, hosts 3,000 acres of wooded, rugged, and sprawling prairie land. The property boasts unique characteristics of sandstone cliffs. It is perfect for camping, hiking, fishing or just enjoying solitude of the outdoor experiences.
Come and fish on the private 400-acre Murray Gill Lake. It has been listed as one of the premiere lakes in the state! It is also the largest of the BSA Council owned lakes in the United States.
2026 Camping & Events
at Cosmosphere and Hutchinson Community College
Are you looking for a day filled with great program opportunities for Cubs and Scouts BSA, plus an opportunity for adults to receive great training? Then look no further than Hutchinson Community College and the Cosmosphere on March 7th, 2026. Join your Scouting friends for this great event!
Come enjoy the Cheyenne Scoutlands in Great Bend!
A weekend of fellowship, conservation, and getting QSR ready for Summer Camp!
A weekend of fellowship, conservation, and getting QSR ready for Summer Camp!
Come Join us for an opportunity to earn the Merit Badges for Archery, Rifle Shooting, and Shotgun Shooting!
*This is an opportunity to earn one(1) or more of the merit badges for target activities*
THIS WILL BE HELD OVER 2 WEEKENDS; YOU MUST BE PRESENT FOR BOTH WEEKENDS FOR THE MERIT BADGES YOU ARE TAKING
We will hold the classroom portion of all 3 merit badges on April 18th, 2026, at the Scout Office in Wichita.
The range portion will be April 24th-26th, at Quivira Scout Ranch
April 18th
The classroom portion of Rifle and Shotgun Shooting is 8am – 12pm and Archery is 1pm – 5pm Download and complete the worksheet(s) for the Merit Badge(s) you are taking We will start at 8am. Lunch will be from 12 – 1 and end at 5pm. Lunch for April 18 is 2 hot dogs, chips, cookies, drink – $7 or bring your own
April 24th-26th
Check-in will start at 7pm on Friday night. Units are responsible for their own meals on the second weekend All units must have two-deep leadership in accordance with Youth Protection Guidelines, and all registered leaders must have current Youth Protection Training.
We will meet at the Flag Mall at QSR on April 25 at 7:45am. We will break from 12 -1 and end on Saturday at dusk. If you need more time to complete a MB, we will shoot on Sunday until 12
This Quivira Council STEM Adventures Day will be located at Exploration Place in Wichita, and will be an opportunity for Cub Scouts to get hands on experience doing the Earth Science branch of STEM!
The day consists of two, one-hour rotations of STEM activities appropriate to the ranks of each Cub Scout, one movie in the Dome Theater, one Live Science Show, and an opportunity to interact with the Exhibits, allowing your Cub Scouts to complete all the requirements for the STEM Adventure Elective belt-loop for the Engineering thread and for rank advancement.
This workshop will be presented on the morning of April 25, 2026, and is hosted by Affinity Automotive Services. This class will present the scouts with information and guidance pertaining to the Automotive Maintenance merit badge, The instructor for this workshop is an Automotive ASE Master Technician with Affinity Automotive Services. Automotive Maintenance is about the scout learning the life skills and responsibility to own and maintain a modern automobile. Information presented and classroom activities performed will prepare the scout to meet the Automotive Maintenance merit badge requirements and have a better understanding of vehicle maintenance.
A weekend of fellowship, conservation, and getting QSR ready for Summer Camp!
Awareness Camp is a FREE three-day camp designed for 1st through 5th-grade youth who have never experienced Scouting and have not attended in the past. Held at O.J. Watson Park (3022 S. McLean Blvd, Wichita, KS 67217), this camp offers exciting activities, new friendships, and unforgettable memories
What is it? Three days where Cub Scouts, and their adults, explore and have fun!
Theme/Activities? Theme is ROAR into Adventure! JURASSIC PARK© Themed Cub Scout Camp!
Three days where cubs explore and have fun with a dinosaur theme!
Three days where cubs explore and have fun with a dinosaur theme!
What is it? This is a Top Shot competition. It is for Troops, Crews, and Adults!
Activities? Shotgun, Rifle, Muzzleloading, Archery, Hawk Throwing, Knife Throwing. Shooting classes are grouped into Crews, Adults and Troops. Troop age groups are (12-14) and (15-17).
This Quivira Council STEM Adventures Day will be located at Exploration Place in Wichita, and will be an opportunity for Cub Scouts to get hands on experience doing the Champions for Nature Science Elective.
The day consists of two, one-hour rotations of STEM activities appropriate to the ranks of each Cub Scout, one movie in the Dome Theater, one Live Science Show, and an opportunity to interact with the Exhibits, allowing your Cub Scouts to complete all the requirements for the STEM Adventure Elective belt-loop for the Champions for Nature Elective and for rank advancement.
Cub Scout Day of Awesomeness is a One-Day event that provides youth with the opportunity to be active and engaged in the Cub Scout program!! Cub Scouts (Lion, Tiger, Bear, Wolf) will enjoy a variety of activities typically offered at Summer Camp.
Activities offered: Archery, Obstacle Course, BB Guns, Pinewood Derby, etc.
A weekend camping adventure for Webelos and Arrow of Lights, designed to introduce important Scout skills in a fun environment.
Early check in begins Friday at 12:00pm. Saturday morning check in begins at 7:00am. Program begins with a flag ceremony at 8:30am. Check out concludes at 12:00pm on Sunday.
It’s a weekend of being electronically unplugged enjoying fellowship with others playing board games, competing in tournaments, costume contest and other fun activities. Enjoy our library of over 100 different board games. Everyone is welcome to bring some of their own games to put into the library for everyone’s enjoyment.
QSR Trail Crew!
Think you have what it takes to blaze trails at QSR? Join the QSR Trail Crew and help build and mark permanent trails at Quivira Scout Ranch.
