Theodore Naish Scout Reservation

100 years of Camp Naish comes with some awesome swag. Sign up for the Centennial Celebration and be sure to get these limited edition items https://mycouncil.hoac-bsa.org/Event/1328

Can you believe Naish has been around for 100 years? What better way to celebrate then to join us on June 13th for a fun filled day celebrating the camp we love!

Theodore Naish Scout Reservation Centennial (6/13/2026)

Mark Denby will serve as the newest Ranger of Theodore Naish Scout Reservation. He began camping at Camp Naish as a Cub Scout in 1985 and continued to camp there throughout his Scouting years. He served on Camp Naish staff during the 1990s.

Mark is an Eagle Scout, a Vigil Honor member of Tamegonit Lodge, and an Honorary Warrior in Micosay. He has also served as both a Scoutmaster and a Campmaster.

Mark’s professional background includes more than 20 years in the chemical industry, along with experience in Operations Management and Project Management.

In his personal life, Mark has been married to his wife, Melissa, for 23 years, and together they have three daughters: Taylor, Gabriella, and Emry. They also share their home with four dogs—Darby, Greyson, Naish, and Bentley.

We look forward to Mark serving the Heart of America Council, Camp Naish, Ranger.

Congratulations to Chad Kennedy! Beginning May 15, Chad will be starting a new role on the Northern Tier High Adventure Base staff.
Please join us in thanking Chad for his three years of dedicated service and wishing him the very best in this next adventure.

Who ready for a great celebration? Camp Naish turns 100 this year and will be hosting a fun filled celebration on June 13th. we will have activities ranging from a Naish museum, alumni reunions by decade, an activity midway including games, booths, and inflatables, a celebratory show, and camp tours/history talks. To sign up for the celebration and for all things Naish 100th please go to
https://www.hoac-bsa.org/naish-100

2026! Celebrate 100 years of Camp Naish with us. For all things Centennial related please go to https://www.hoac-bsa.org/naish-100

Once a staffer, always family.

Whether you spent your summers at Bartle, Naish, or Rotary, rekindle the flame of friendship at our annual Camp Staff Reunion this December.

🗓️ When: Friday, December 26 - 7-8:30pm

📍 Where: Lee’s Summit Christian Church
(800 NE Tudor Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO)

Every era of staff from Bartle, Naish, and Rotary are welcome. No RSVP needed, just show up with some great stories and holiday cheer!

The NYLT Staff application for the Spring Course in May 2026 is now live. Here’s the link…

NYLT Spring 2026 Staff Application Thank you for your interest in being a part of the NYLT Spring Course Staff in 2026. This course will run over a full week. The course dates and staff development dates and requirements are listed below. Course Dates - May 24, 2026 - May 29, 2026 Course Prep Dates - May 22, 2026 - May 24, 2026 Staff...

Interested in staffing NYLT in 2026? Apply below…

NYLT Winter 2026 Staff Application Thank you for your interest in being a part of the NYLT Winter Course Staff in 2026. This course will run over two weekends. The course dates and staff development dates and requirements are listed below. Course Dates - Weekend 1: February 13th-16th, 2026 Weekend 2: February 21st-22nd, 2026 Staff De...