Kia Kima Scout Reservation

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Kia Kima Scout Reservation

The premier Scouts BSA summer camp and high adventure experience nestled in the beautiful Ozarks.
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Kia Kima Scout Reservation is located near Hardy, Arkansas in the heart of the Ozark mountains. Kia Kima Scout Reservation is split into two camps: Camp Osage and Camp Cherokee. If your scouts are interested in camping in a larger camp where the program areas are more spread out and delicious food is served in the dining hall then Camp Osage is for them! If your scouts are interested in camping in

a smaller camp where all the program areas are in sight of one another and they have the opportunity to prepare food provided by the commissary in their own site then Camp Cherokee is the best choice! No matter which camp your scouts choose, they will have the opportunity to enjoy full program in each one! The traditional summer camp programs we offer include: Nature, Sports, Climbing, Shooting Sports, Technology, Scoutcraft, Life to Eagle, Trailblazers, Handicrafts, and Waterfront. The high adventure programs offered for older scouts looking for more than just the merit badge experience include: COPE, Mountain Man, Search & Rescue, and our two premier Ozark Venture Base programs: Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) and Lake Ouachita Summer Trek (LOST).

04/08/2026

🛠️ Thunderbird Bowl Work Weekend at Kia Kima! 🏕️

Let’s get camp ready for summer—and we need YOUR help! Join us for a fun, meaningful weekend of service at Kia Kima Scout Reservation.

📅 May 15–17, 2026
📍 Kia Kima Scout Reservation

We’ll be tackling projects like cleaning, organizing, setting up program areas, and making general improvements to camp. Every helping hand makes a difference!

🎯 OA Members:
Participate and receive a Service Corps flap for your service!

🧰 What to Bring:
• Work clothes (that can get dirty)
• Gloves & tools (if you have them)
• Camping gear
• Water bottle, sunscreen & bug spray
• A positive attitude!

👉 Sign up to volunteer here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesZIsLFFyTlMV_liCJW97agn4QLT9zLpZvOrfq_YFI4aX6Pg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Let’s work together and get camp ready for an awesome summer! 💪🏕️

03/19/2026

🔥 NEW MERCH DROP – SUMMER CAMP 2026 🔥

Stay hydrated in style this summer at Kia Kima Scout Reservation!

We’re excited to introduce brand new RTIC and Nalgene bottles hitting the Trading Post this season. Whether you're out on the trail, at the range, or cooling off after a day of adventure, these bottles are built to keep up with camp life.

💧 Durable.
💧 Reliable.
💧 Camp-ready.

Make sure to grab yours early—they won’t last long!
www.kiakima.org

03/18/2026

💰 Cub Scout Resident Camp is one of the best values in Scouting.
2026 Fees:

🧒 Cub Scouts & Webelos: $175
🧑 Adults: $100
👨‍👩‍👧 Siblings: $100

⭐ Packs bringing 5 or more Scouts receive TWO FREE leader spots

📅 Two sessions | Countless memories
🔗 Registration info: https://scoutingevent.com/558-kksrcub2026

03/13/2026

🌄 Adventure Job Opportunity – We’re Hiring OVB Staff!

Love the outdoors? Looking for a summer job that’s more than just a paycheck?

Join the Ozark Venture Base (OVB) team at Kia Kima Scout Reservation and spend your summer leading high-adventure programs in the Ozark Mountains.

We’re currently looking for staff to help lead:
🧗 Climbing
🪢 COPE (High Ropes & Team Building)
🏍 ATV
🚣 Whitewater Kayaking
🥾 O.U.T – Ozark Ultimate Trek

Whether you already have experience or want to learn, we’ll train you to help deliver some of the most exciting programs we offer. Housing and meals are provided, and you’ll spend the summer working with an incredible team outdoors.

✔ Outdoor job for ages 18+
✔ Lodging provided (tent or cabin)
✔ Meals provided 6 days a week
✔ Starting pay around $300/week (experience considered)

Not currently a Scout? That’s okay! We can help get you registered with our camp venture crew.

👉 Apply today at: Kiakima.org (select Camp Staff)

Tag someone who should spend their summer working adventure with you! 🌲🔥

03/12/2026

A big THANK YOU to the Scouts and leaders who came out for a fun (and grime) filled weekend of service!

03/06/2026

⏰ Reminder for Scouts BSA Leaders!

Session registration for Scouts BSA Summer Camp at Kia Kima Scout Reservation opens March 9 at 7:00 PM CST.

Make sure your troop is registered and has paid the 50% deposit per Scout so you can add merit badges and program sessions when they open.

💡 Pro tip for registration night:
Add the high-demand sessions first, complete checkout, and then go back to add additional merit badges. Sessions in your cart will NOT hold the space.

Sessions that fill quickly often include:
🏹 Archery
🎯 Rifle Shooting
🔫 Shotgun Shooting
🚣 Whitewater
⚙️ Welding
⛵ Sailing
🚤 Motorboating
🏊 Swimming
🏍️ ATV
🌲 OUT

Be ready right at 7:00 PM CST to secure your Scouts’ top choices!

👉 Register and get more information here: https://scoutingevent.com/558-kiakima2026

We can’t wait to see everyone this summer at Kia Kima Scout Reservation!

01/10/2026

Thank you to all the troops who joined us for Winter Camp — your energy, enthusiasm, and Scouting spirit made it an incredible week! From cold-weather fun and campfires to friendships and laughter, Winter Camp wouldn’t be the same without you.

📸 We’re sharing some of our favorite moments — now it’s your turn!
Drop your own Winter Camp photos in the comments so we can relive the fun together.

👀 And just like that… we’re already looking ahead to Winter Camp 2026! We can’t wait to do it all again with you.

Until next year — stay warm and keep the Scouting spirit strong! ⚜️❄️

12/27/2025

❄️ ’Twas the Night Before Winter Camp… ❄️

’Twas the night before Winter Camp, and all through the woods,
Scouts were packing their gear and their cold-weather goods.

Boots by the door, sleeping bags rolled up tight,
Dreaming of campfires, merit badges, and Polar Plunge fright! 🥶🔥

Today we kick off Kia Kima Winter Camp 2025 — filled with fellowship, laughter, advancement, and memories waiting to be made.
Safe travels to all our Scouts, leaders, volunteers, and staff. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Ozarks!

🌲 See you at camp! 🌲

12/12/2025

❄️ Winter Camp Is Almost Here!
Kia Kima Winter Camp 2025 is right around the corner, and we’re gearing up for some of our most anticipated events of the year!

🥶 3rd Annual Kia Kima Polar Plunge
Brave the icy waters, earn a special patch, and start your day the Kia Kima way! Think you’re tough enough? 💪

🪓 Winter Mountain Man Program
Step back into the early 1800s with hands-on frontier skills like fire building, primitive cooking, woodcraft, and survival techniques. This unique program is always a highlight of Winter Camp and fills up fast!

📅 December 27–30, 2025
📍 Kia Kima Scout Reservation
Winter Camp is packed with advancement, adventure, and memories your Scouts will talk about all year long. Don’t wait — register now before it’s too late!

👉 Register today at https://scoutingevent.com/558-WC25

12/10/2025

👕 Winter Camp 2025 Shirt Pre-Orders Are Open!

Don’t miss your chance to snag this year’s official Kia Kima Winter Camp 2025 shirt! ❄️

🗓️ Pre-orders are open now through December 14 at 11:59 PM CST
💲 $18 per shirt when you pre-order
🏕️ Limited quantities will be available at camp for $20 each

✅ Shirts are pre-ordered through Winter Camp registration
When registering, add your shirt under the Trading Post section — just above where you update and add class sessions for each participant.

Guarantee your size and show off your Winter Camp pride—pre-order today before they’re gone!

👉 Register now at https://scoutingevent.com/558-WC25

12/09/2025

🍳 Winter Camp Update: New Merit Badges Added!

Big news from Kia Kima Winter Camp! 🎉
We’re adding Cooking and American Cultures to the merit badge lineup!

🔥 Cooking Merit Badge – Offered as a single extended session that runs all day (morning and afternoon). Scouts will learn essential outdoor and home cooking skills while preparing real meals!
💲 Additional $15 program fee applies.

🌎 American Cultures Merit Badge – Offered in the evening session at night, this badge helps Scouts explore the rich diversity of our country’s cultural heritage.

Don’t miss your chance to expand your skills and have fun at Kia Kima Winter Camp, December 27–30, 2025.

👉 Register today at https://scoutingevent.com/558-WC25

Address

629 Kia Kima Trl
Hardy, AR
72542

Telephone

(901) 327-4193

Website

http://www.kiakima.org/

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