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Welcome to Ozark Trails Council!
Headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, Ozark Trails Council of the Boy Scouts of America serves Scouting programs to 3,500+ youth members across 31 counties in Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas. Our mission is to help shape the next generation of leaders by providing character development, citizenship training, and growth in physical, mental, and spiritual fitness.
Special Events
2025 SUMMER CAMP
Sign-up TODAY for Scouts BSA Summer Resident Camp and Cub Scout Summer Resident Camp. Sessions are still available. Be part of the adventure in 2025 and get excited about the programs we have lined up.
Scouts BSA – Want to attend summer camp at Camp Arrowhead, but your unit isn’t? Already coming, but want to come back for a second week?
Provisional camping allows Scouts to attend without being part of a full troop or unit, or attend for a second week without their unit.
Call us at 417-883-1636 to learn more, or get signed up as part of a provisional unit.
Worried about the cost of camp? Camperships are available – contact the office or email Martin Barbie for more information.
2026 National Jamboree
2026 National Jamboree | July 22-31, 2026 | Summit Bechtel Reserve | Glen Jean, West Virginia
Jamboree is more than a destination. It’s the adventure of a lifetime, and there is simply nothing else like it on the planet. Make your plans to attend TODAY!
If you are interested in attending this once in a lifetime experience, or are interested in being on staff, contact our Council Jamboree Scoutmaster Chad Harris at Chad.Troop235@hotmail.com
Springfield Scout Shop
Check out the great deals our local Scout Shop has to offer. With special promotions, rotating sales, camping equipment, uniforms, books, and so much more, you are sure to find just what you are looking for. This is the only official Scouting America Shop in our area, be sure to stop in and say hi! More info here!
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Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
Scout Law
A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.