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.
2025 Camping & Events
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.Toggle Content
Three days where Cub Scouts, and their adults, explore and have fun!
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).
When & Where? September 19 – 21, 2025 @ Quivira Scout Ranch Check-in begins @ 6pm Friday night. Safety Briefing begins at 8:30am Saturday!!!
Spook-o-ree is a fun, exciting weekend event for Cub Scouts (kindergarten through 5th grade) kick off the Scouting year.
2026 Camping & Events
What is a Scouting America National Jamboree?
Overall it’s an experince you can’t get anywhere else in the Scouting program. Thousands of Scouts from across the country and the world all gather at Summit Bechtel in West Virgina for ten days of pure scouting adventure and fun. All major activites can be found there from shooting sports, moutain biking, rock climbing, swimming, zip lines and most merit badges can be worked on during the Jamboree. The list contiues with conservation projects, OA activites, Amature Radio, STEM, stage shows at various times and finally patch trading and socializing with other Scouts too. If you can think of it in Scouting then you’ll most likely find it at Scouting America National Jamboree.
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.
