Troop 332 holds campouts once every month for all 12 months of the year. The campouts are held rain or shine with the exceptions of extreme weather that makes travel hazardous.
The goal is to sign up for a camp-out by the Monday immediately before the camp-out. Please be reminded that the deadline for Scouts to sign-up and pay the camp and cook fees is the Monday night immediately before the camp-out.
Attendance |
Attend as many camp outs as you can! This applies to adults too – we need your leadership. Thanks! |
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Uniform |
Travel to each camp out in your Class A uniform (scout shirt, neckerchief, belt, jeans, scout pants or jean shorts). |
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Mandatory Items |
ALL campers must bring a washable mess kit, eating utensils, cup and water bottle to EVERY camp out. This applies to scouts and adults. Also remember to pack for the weather. At a minimum a camper will need a sleeping bag, 2 changes of clothes including shoes, (synthetics are better than cotton, they dry faster), rain gear, flashlight and a water bottle. Don't forget a toothbrush and toothpaste :-) |
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Sign-Up & Fees |
Sign up on time for camp outs and pay the fees required. Usually the Adult fee is about $10.00 per campout |
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Care of Equipment |
Be careful with your troop’s equipment – it’s somewhat fragile (especially the tents), it’s expensive, and it belongs to all of us. If you’re selected to take home a wet tent, be sure to set it up to dry as soon as you’re home and then bring it to the next troop meeting. |
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Organization Meeting |
Make every effort to attend the troop meeting prior to camp out weekends. This is when final plans are made, camping patrol meals decided and food assigned to bring. |
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Transporation |
Arrange a ride to and from each camp out at Franklin Smith School Friday night. You can find out which adults are going and arrange a ride. Also arrange your tent mate from your patrol if possible. Adults who will be driving should prior fill out a |
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Trash & Recycling |
Remember that we often must haul home all the trash we create on a camp out. Always leave our camp sites better than they were when we arrived. |
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Do Your Share |
It is important if you need to leave early or arrive late, that you arrange your attendance to assist with either camp set-up or tear-down. Arriving late and leaving early does not provide scouts with the skills and understanding of the responsibilities of setting up and/or tearing down camp. Remember, if everyone leaves early on Sunday morning, who will be left to clean up, tear-down and pack-up equipment for next time? |
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Bring Non-recyclables |
Try not to use paper or styrofoam plates, cups or bowls on camp outs. They just create more trash to deal with. |
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Matches & Lighters |
Don’t bring matches or lighters on the camp outs. Matches are supplied in the cooking supplies box for your patrol and they’re to be used only for lighting cooking stoves and approved fires. Many of the parks where we camp don’t allow ground fires and the Troop won’t tolerate improper use of fire. |
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Personal Drinks |
Try not to bring cans of pop or drink boxes. Drinks for meals are planned as part of what the cooks bring to camp outs. Your personal drinks should be limited to your canteen or a water bottle. |
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Electronic Devices |
Don’t bring radios, CD or MP3 players or other personal electronic devices. They all detract from the scouting experience. They are not allow on Scout activities |
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H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation is a Boy Scouts of America reservation located in 4200 acres of woodland outside of Osceola, Missouri, and bordering on Truman Lake. It is one of two Scout reservations operated by the Heart of America Council. It is also a mere 1/2 mile away from Iconium, MO
It was named after former Kansas City, Missouri mayor and Boy Scout council executive H. Roe Bartle. The reservation is divided into three camps named Lone Star (previously Wigwam), Sawmill, and Piercing Arrow (previously Frontier). Bartle is one of two Boy Scout camps to participate in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, an American Indian based honor society.
Directions to Camp Bartle from Kansas City
After reaching Highway 13, go South to Highway C. Take Highway C East approximately 12 miles to a stop sign. Turn right (South) through the town of Iconium, MO. At the cemetery turn right (West) onto Highway Z. Continue less than ½ mile to Camp Piercing Arrow entrance. Go another mile to Camps Lone Star and Sawmill entrances.
Merit Badge Offerings
The H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation offers the following merit badges ...........
Ecology/Conservation Lodge - Astronomy, Bird Study, Environmental Science, Fish & Wildlife Management, Forestry, Geology, Insect Study, Mamal Study, Nature, Reptile & Amphiban Study, Soil & Water Conservation, Space Exploration & Weather
Camp Newspaper Office - Communications & Journalism
Shooting Sports - Archery, Rifle Shooting, Shotgun Shooting
Arts & Craft Lodge - Art, Basketry, Indian Lore, Leatherwork, Pottery, Sculpture, Woodcarving
Scoutcraft Lodge - Archeology, Camping, Orienteering, Pioneering, Surveying, & Wilderness Survival
Pool - Lifesaving, Swimming, Mile Swim, Beginner Swim, BSA Lifeguard or Lifeguard Counselor
Lakefront Program
The Harry S. Truman Reservoir is the backdrop for the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation’s lakefront programs.
Program Offerings ............
Merit Badges Offered - Small Boat Sailing, Rowing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Motorboating, Water Sports.
Other Offerings - Paddles (Sign up through Outpost Program)
Program Ranger
The ranger program offers the opportunity to get Scouts out of camp and into exciting activities. Most programs offer a dutch oven meal for dinner.
Outpost Activities - Action Archery, Briley Creek Gun Club, Cannonball Run (Cedar Bluff), Carnival in the Woods, Cliff Hanger, Davy Crocket, Diner in the Oaks, Indian Village, Lewis & Clark Canoe Trip, Lobo's Challenge, Mountain Man Village, Turkey Wing Gun Club, & Up and Down Cave.
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THE HILLS OF OSCEOLA
The hills of Osceola are calling me today,
“Come back along the Scouting Trail” their voices seem to say.
I dream of woodland valleys, and pathways that I know,
And answer, “Osceola dear, I’m coming back to you.”
The trees of Osceola lift up their branches high,
The leafy curtain that they spread is green against the sky.
And when the shades of evening have chased away the light,
The stars above come shining through, God’s watchman of the night.
The friends of Osceola have walked the trail with me.
And ‘round the campfire we have met in joyous company.
Oh friends of rain and sunshine, so loyal and so true
Thank God for hills and trees and stars – for country, home and you!
TELL ME WHY
Tell me why the starlit sky
Tell me why the oak trees high
Tell me why the sunset hue
Tell me, Osceola, why we all love you.
Because God made the starlit sky
Because God made the oak trees high
Because God made the sunset hue
That’s why, Osceola, why we all love you.
Official Health Forms
Universal Health Form
This is a new Universal health form that replaces the former- Class l,ll,lll forms