Camping & Events

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.

Learn more here!

2025 Camping & Events

The purpose of the God & Country Class is for Scouts and their adult mentors (parents/guardians) to learn more about their relationship with God, their family, their church, and their Duty to God as Scouts. This event will provide Scouts the opportunity to earn the Jesus and Me (grades K-1), God and Me (grades 1-3), God and Family (grades 4-5), God and Church (grades 6-8), and the God and Life (grades 9-12) awards for Protestant and Independent churches.

*Note* Scouts will not complete the “God and Church” nor the “God and Life” Award in this one-day session. They will leave with a plan for finishing, and a mentor contact.

Register here!

2026 Camping & Events

Harvey County Park

$20 per person – Youth or Adult Until Dec 31st

ONLINE REGISTRATION CUT OFF:  December 31st 11:59p

$30 per person-Youth or Adult After Dec 31st

REGISTRATIONS AFTER  December 31st MUST TAKE PLACE AT THE EVENT!

2nd Yr. Webelos/AOL (In 5th Grade), ScoutsBSA, Venturers and Adult Leaders

Apparel closes at 11:59PM on December 17th!

Reminder: All Units must still provide a roster listing every youth and adult in attendance when they arrive onsite at check-in. This is to ensure the safety of everyone.

Everyone at Trappers 2025 must be registered and checked in at headquarters.

Register here!

Download the Trappers’ Herald here!

Camp Alaska is a Scout skills competition of stations named after Alaskan cities, with each having a separate competition.  This event is open to Scout BSA Troops and Cub Scouts at the Webelo and AOL levels.  Come join us for learning sessions and competitions focused on McKinley Gorge Obstace Course, Cooking & FIRE, Navigation, Team Building, and Dutch Oven Desserts.

Register here!

Register here!

4th Annual Merit Badge Fair, Feb. 21-23rd, at Seward County Community College.   
New classes this year, Adult AND Youth Leadership!! (CPR, Rangemaster, Trail to Eagle & more)
Class A Uniforms AND two-deep leadership supervision required, please plan accordingly.

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. 

Quivira Scout Ranch