Thank you for choosing D-bar-A Scout Ranch as the destination for your 2023 Summer Camping experience! 

Camp Fees and Payment Schedule:

Youth Fees:

Adult Fees:

*All prices are subject to change

Starting on January 1, 2023, Units will be required to confirm the headcount that they estimated at the time of their initial registration.  Their confirmation payment of $50 per person will be due on February 1st.

NOTE:  Youth camper fees will increase to $430 per session AFTER MAY 1st.  This fee does not apply to Arrow of Light Crossover or New Scouts.

Merit Badge Sign-up:

Merit Badge selection for D-bar-A Scout Ranch will be available on Sunday, March 26, 2023 starting at 8:00am. Scouts will NOT be able to select merit badges until they have paid a total of $100 towards their total camp fee.

Many merit badges have class capacities. Classes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact the Camp Director with questions pertaining to merit badges at camp.
 

The Mission: D-Bar-A is to provide youth in our region the best quality program, facility, grounds, and outdoor experience. This objective will help our youth to understand and better prepare for the 12 points of the Scout Law & the Scout Oath

The Vision: D-Bar-A will instill the values of the Scout Oath & Law with an exceptional outdoor experience.

Here at D-Bar-A Scout Ranch, we've worked hard to build an incredible camp and create a summer camping program that is fun, adventurous and an incredible learning experience.

Summer Camp at D-Bar-A is filled with fun and exciting adventure for Scouts of all ages. Our 1700 acres of rolling hills and forest in the southern part of Michigan provide an unlimited supply of opportunities to make your stay at D-Bar-A an experience of a lifetime. Scouts learn and explore as they seek the adventures only a summer camp experience can provide.

Here is a brief overview of some of the programs available while at D-Bar-A for your new and returning Scouts.

• Horseback Riding
• Rent a Burrow
• Rifle, Shotgun and Archery
• Canoeing
• Blacksmithing
• Kayaking
• Swimming
• Lifesaving
• Outdoor Skills
• Nature
• Trade Skills
• Handicraft
• and so much MORE!

We also offer over 50 merit badges including Horsemanship and our Pedro Patrol program for first year Scouts.

D-Bar-A Scout Ranch - Ranch Hand Experience ($400)
*Subject to Change

Also referred to as our Wrangler in Training program, this allows Scouts the opportunity to spend a week learning what it takes to work at The Ranch! Help the D-Bar-A Ranch Staff care for our herd of horses, long horn cattle, and burros in this once in a lifetime adventure! You will learn to bend & weld metal, work on farm machinery, learn horse care, and do repairs around The Ranch!

Participants in this full-immersion program not only get to learn to rope, ride, and spend a night under the stars with their horses. They also have the opportunity to participate in a true cattle drive as well!

Requirements: Participants should be at least 13 years of age, and have some riding and camping experience. You will need to bring your own personal camping gear, but The Ranch will provide food.

This is a week-long program and has capacity for 10 campers per session, so make sure you sign-up early! There is an option to do it as a unit, or an individual Scout can sign-up as well!

Schedule

Session #1 – 6/25/2023 – 7/1/2023
Session #2 – 7/9/2023 – 7/15/2023
Session #3 – 7/23/2023 – 7/29/2023

Merit Badges

Veterinary Medicine
Farm Mechanics
Horsemanship
Welding
Painting
Metalworking