Older Scouts camping in Osage or in Cherokee may also participate in Ozark Venture Base (OVB) programs, such as the A.T.V. Adventure, C.O.P.E., or Mountain Man. They can also venture off from the unit as they travel off-Reservation for our O.U.T. or L.O.S.T. high-adventure programs.
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Ozark Ultimate Trek
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Lost in the Ozarks
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A.T.V. Adventure
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Mountain Man
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C.O.P.E.
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The Ozark Ultimate Trek (O.U.T.)
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The Ozark Ultimate Trek is the perfect combination of adventure and challenges. Participants will experience mountain biking, backpacking, navigation, deep water soloing, caving, rappelling, rock climbing, swift water rescue, and whitewater kayaking. Scouts will have the opportunity to visit many areas in the beautiful Ozark Mountain Range. Participants spend time with quality instruction on proper mountain biking techniques and safety, and then they will go on a 6-mile mountain biking trail through Camp Osage and Cherokee. The trail has varying degrees of difficulty with tough stretches of peddling and fun fast down-hill runs! Scouts participating in this program are encouraged to bring their own mountain bikes. Kia Kima does have a supply of mountain bikes for those Scouts that do not own or are not able to transport one to camp. After your mountain biking trip, you will load up your backpacks and head deep into the Ozark wilderness for an 8-mile(+) backpacking trek. On this minimalist backpacking adventure, Scouts will learn the “ins and outs” of Leave No Trace, and map navigation. Many campers have described the Ozark Mountains as a mini-Philmont. With its high ridges and breathtaking views, it’s sure to inspire Scouts and leaders alike. Get ready for a 60-foot rappel on one of the most beautiful cliffs in Arkansas. As the day winds down, we will cool off with a swim and some deep-water soloing (climbing over deep water) in the legendary Buffalo River. Even after all this excitement the day still isn’t over. As the sun sets, we will drop below the surface to explore some of the coolest caves Arkansas has to offer. |
Grab your swimsuit and get ready to hit the water with a whitewater kayak instruction class and a swift water rescue course. Our fantastic instructors will teach you all of the tricks and tips for controlling your own whitewater kayak with confidence. While on the river you will learn how to “read” the rapids of the whitewater, execute proper boat rescue techniques, boat surfing, throw ropes, and much more. This will get you ready to put your new knowledge to the test on the Spring River’s Class II rapids.
Many of the activities in the O.U.T. program focus on skills that help Scouts with wilderness trip planning, minimalist backpacking, team building, and reaching personal goals. Participants need to be in top physical condition to undergo the challenges of this program. Scouts will camp in the high adventure area on the Reservation and will spend several days off-site. Participants may sign up as a unit or individually. This program is also offered to Venturing crews. Space is limited, so register early! |
Lost in the Ozarks Summer Trek (L.O.S.T.)
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The Lost in the Ozarks Summer Trek (L.O.S.T.) program is a sea-kayaking (also known as touring-kayaking) program offered on Lake Ouachita, near Hot Springs, Arkansas. The weeklong program is similar to, but shorter than, a Northern Tier trek, in level of challenge and physical demands. The natural surroundings are rich and beautiful; participants experience primitive trekking and camping. Other elements of this program include World-class fishing, Deep-water soloing, Lakeside camping, G.P.S. navigation, and more!
Here is a sample of the itinerary for the week
Spaces are limited each week of camp, so be sure to secure your spot early! |
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The A.T.V. Adventure
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Kia Kima's A.T.V. Adventure is a fantastic opportunity for your Scouts to explore the Ozarks in the coolest possible way! Scouts in the A.T.V. Adventure program will learn the basics of riding an A.T.V. safely and responsibly as they complete and certify in the BSA-A.T.V. Safety Institute safety course. They will also get lots of thrills from riding all around camp on our miles of challenging A.T.V. trails!
Space will fill up very quickly so make sure you register early! Scouts must be fourteen (14) to ride an A.T.V. |
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Mountain Man
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The Mountain Man program is a wonderful opportunity for your Scouts to learn about pioneer living as it happened in the 19th century. Many of the activities in which Scouts participate are hands-on. Scouts will learn the art of forging and shaping steel into useful products that were used in everyday life. Hunting for our early settlers was a daunting task with their primitive weapons. Scouts will learn how to safely load, shoot and clean black powder rifles. Scouts will also learn the proper use and care of primitive tools. The draw knife, shaving horse, ax, and hammer were all essential tools for early pioneers. Participants will also learn how to safely throw tomahawks to be able to stick their target. This is a three hour program that meets daily throughout the week.
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Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience
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The Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience, or C.O.P.E., program is a week-long high adventure activity for older Scouts that teaches advanced team-building and problem solving skills. Scouts will learn to work as a group and function as a team to meet a series of high and low C.O.P.E. elements. Participants should be at least thirteen years old. Kia Kima has one of the finest high ropes courses of any Boy Scouts of America camp. The goals of project C.O.P.E. are to build leadership, self-esteem, decision-making, trust, and teamwork. This is accomplished by progressing, as a group, through a series of increasingly-challenging physical and mental exercises that require cooperation and teamwork to complete. Everyone who conquers the C.O.P.E. program will be inducted into the mystical Order of Lambert as a Knight of Lambert! Our C.O.P.E. course is located about 3/4 mile hike uphill from the Osage Waterfront and about half-mile from the Camp Cherokee Parade Field.
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