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
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 Engineering 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 Engineering thread and for rank advancement.
Arctic Blast, sponsored by White Buffalo District, is a fun activity for all registered Cub Scouts in Quivira Council. This one-day Winter Olympics event provides youth a chance to be active in the outdoors during the winter, competing at several activities and games.
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.
This Santa Fe Trail District Cub Day will be located at the SCCC in Liberal and will be an opportunity for Cub Scouts to earn advancements! Make sure Cub Scouts bring their handbooks!
Come enjoy the Cheyenne Scoutlands in Great Bend!
A weekend of fellowship, conservation, and getting QSR ready for Summer Camp!
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.
Three days where cubs explore and have fun with a dinosaur theme!
Three days where cubs explore and have fun with a dinosaur theme!
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.
