2027 Summer Camp - Camp Famous Eagle - Session 4

🏕️ 2027 Summer Camp - Camp Famous Eagle - Session 4

📅 When: Sunday, July 11, 2027 at 1:00 PM – Saturday, July 17, 2027 at 5:00 PM

📍 Where: Camp Famous Eagle, S-F Scout Ranch, 120 US Hwy 67, Knob Lick, MO 63651

👥 Who: Troop 25 Scouts and participating registered adult leaders.

🎯 Why: Summer camp is the biggest week of the Scouting year — a full week of advancement, adventure, and patrol life. Scouts camp together as a troop and eat in the dining hall.

Program Overview

• Session 4 at Camp Famous Eagle, S-F Scout Ranch, Knob Lick, Missouri.
• Assigned campsite: Simpson (capacity 34).
• Dining hall meals at Leadership Hall — no patrol cooking this week.
• Lake adventures, water sports, and fishing on the 270-acre Nims Lake.
• Merit badge sessions, STEM, shooting sports, and camp-wide game nights.
• First-year program for new Scouts working toward Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class.

What to Bring / How to Prepare

• Current BSA Annual Health and Medical Record parts A, B, and C, valid through July 17, 2027. Forms cannot expire during camp.
• A signed permission slip.
• Personal camping gear for a full week of Missouri summer heat, including extra socks, rain gear, and a refillable water bottle.
• Swim gear and a towel — every camper takes a swim check on arrival.
• Scout Handbook, merit badge prerequisites, and any equipment listed in the final trip instructions.
• Do not rely on an older campout packing list; trip-specific guidance will be shared before departure.

Advancement & Merit Badges

The week is built around merit badge sessions and first-year rank advancement. Some badges carry additional fees and pre-work that must be finished before camp. Merit badge signup timing and the badge list will be announced once the council opens scheduling.

Registration & Logistics

• Cost: Not yet announced.
• Registration deadline: Not yet announced.
• Transportation: Departure, pickup, and driver plans are not yet announced.
• Travel uniform: Scouts should arrive at the departure or meetup location in full Class A (field uniform). Full Class A is expected whenever the troop travels together.
• Packing list: Review the Troop 25 Camping Essentials Checklist → Trip-specific instructions may add to or replace items on the standard list.

Important Updates

Final troop communications take precedence over this overview. Check for updates before the event, especially if registration, transportation, weather, venue, or equipment details may have changed.