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 Leaders Guide

Come work with us to make Summer Camp awesome!

Learn more and fill out an online application HERE!

Or download an application HERE!

Download the application, don’t fill it out in your browser. Click submit when finished.

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!

Get ready for next year’s adventure! Learn about QSR Summer Camp options!

2024 Camping & Events

Register here!

Gate unlocked/ Check in at 7:00 A.M

Saturday Morning Flags at 8:30

Morning Program Start at 9:00 divided by Group

Decorate Wooden Crafts / Yard games / Knots

Lunch at 12:00-1:00 PM – Pizza and Water will be provided!

Camp Wide Egg hunt at 1:30 PM

Camp wide kick ball to follow

Closing Flags at 5:00 PM

Cubs: Will Be split into 3 groups

Troop: Help with stations

Lions & Tigers Chocolate Bunnies / Wolves & Bears Peeps / W-1 & AOL Jelly Beans

Morning Sessions

9:00- 10:00- Chocolate Bunnies-Crafts / Jelly Beans-Yard Games / Peeps-Knots

10:15 – 11:15 Peeps-Crafts / Chocolate Bunnies-Yard Games / Jelly Bean-Knots

11:30 – 12:30 Jelly Beans-Crafts / Peeps-Yard Games / Chocolate Bunnies-Knots

Register here!

Download the equipment list here!

Black Jack Trail is an experience where the history of Quivira Scout Ranch is delved into and some backpacking is done into the heart of The Ranch leaving all big, fancy equipment behind.  This is as opportunity for your Unit to go out with a minimum of equipment, have maximum fun, and use The Ranch to its fullest. There are endless program opportunities on our own Council Camp, and we urge every Unit to take advantage of them.

Register here!

This workshop will be presented in the morning and is hosted and sponsored by Meritrust Credit Union. These classes will present the scouts with information and guidance pertaining to the Personal Management merit badge, an Eagle-required merit badge. The instructor for this workshop is a financial education specialist from Meritrust.  Personal management is about the scout learning the life skills to take control of his or her life by setting and attaining goals, financial and otherwise. Information presented and classroom activities performed will prepare the scout to meet with a Personal Management merit badge counselor and complete several of the merit badge requirements.

Register here!

The funds raised from this event will go to support current and future fishing and conservation programs at Quivira Scout Ranch!

Fishing

Icthyology

Sustainability

Habitat/Limnology

Only 6 Donors are awarded this amazing opportunity, but the wait list is available in the event of a last minute change!

Register here!

Camporee allows scouts to participate in one of the oldest traditions in the history of Scouting, an opportunity to match skills against other patrols and troops. There is fun, friendship, competitions and of course the annual Dutch Oven Cook-Off for both youth and adults. All events will be Minecraft themed. Be prepared to test your scouting skills

Register here!

Hosted by:

Quivira Conservation Crew 153

Join us for a day of conservation and community!​

Location: QSR (Quivira Scout Ranch)​

Purpose: Prepare QSR for the Scouts BSA Summer Camp in June​

Activities: Conservation Work Projects Camp Cleanup​

Hog Roast Dinner/Community Bonding

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Cub Scout Day Camp is a weekend program that will be a 2 all-day Friday and Saturday (8am-4pm) that is open to all youth in kindergarten through 5th grade.  Prepare yourself for a Minecraft themed event.

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Three days where cubs explore and have fun! 

Day Camp, Tent Camping & Cabin Camping are available!

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This is a Top Shot competition. It is for Troops, Crews, and Adults!

Shotgun, Rifle, Muzzleloading, Archery, Hawk Throwing, Knife Throwing. Pistol shooting for Crews and Adults only. Shooting classes are grouped into Crews, Adults and Troops. Troop age groups are (12-14) and (15-17).

Register here!

Spook-o-ree is a fun, exciting weekend event for Cub Scouts (kindergarten through 5th grade) kick off the Scouting year.

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CABIN IN THE WOODS is a fun, exciting weekend event for ARROW OF LIGHT, SCOUTS, VENTURE CREWS kick off the Scouting year.

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