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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.

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Special Events

2026 SUMMER CAMP

HOME is Wherever YOU Camp - Welcome Home to Camp Arrowhead

Make your site reservation for 2026 TODAY and get ready for 2026 Scouts BSA Summer Resident Camp and Cub Scout Summer Resident Camp. There has never been a better time to be a part of the adventure!

Scouts BSA Session 1 – June 7 – 13, 2026
Scouts BSA Session 2 – June 14 – 20, 2026
Scouts BSA Session 3 – June 21 – 27, 2026
Cub Scout Session 1 – June 28 – July 1, 2026
Cub Scout Session 2 – July 6 – 9, 2026 

Worried about the cost of camp? Camperships are available – contact the office or email Suzi Kidd for more information.

Springfield Scout Shop

Drop by and check out all the NEW things we have IN STORE for you!

Come by the Scout Shop and check out all the NEW things we have IN STORE for you!  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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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.

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A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.

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  • Hooked on Scouting

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1616 S Eastgate Ave,
Springfield, MO 65809,
United States

Phone: 417-883-1636
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