WEEK ONE
June 8-14, 2025
WEEK TWO
June 15-21, 2025
WEEK THREE
June 22-28, 2025
WEEK FOUR
July 6-12, 2025
WEEK FIVE
July 13-29, 2025
CUB DAY CAMP – STURGIS
June 14, 2025
CUB & WEBELOS OVERNIGHT CAMP
June 29- July 2, 2025
CUB DAY CAMP – RAPID CITY
July 19, 2025
MONUMENTAL
Visit sights like Mount Rushmore, Devil’s Tower, the Badlands, and Jewel Cave
HIGH ADVENTURE
Caving, Backpacking, Mountain Biking, Off-Roading, and Natural Rock Climbing.
EXPEDITION: BLACK HILLS
A One-of-a-kind program your unit won’t find anywhere else. Explore the Black Hills for a 3 day or 5 day itinerary during your week at camp.
The Location
6,200 feet above sea level, average high of 78, and low humidity. What is there not to love?
Our People
Our staff to get you started
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Stewart Smith
605.342.2824Stewart Smith has been involved in Scouting since the year 2000 and he has worked for over 14 years with summer camps in both Florida and South Dakota. While working…...
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Amber Schweigert
605.342.2824This summer, Amber will be serving as Camp Program Director for Medicine Mountain Scout Ranch. Amber has spent the past 2 summers as the Camp Cook and has been very…...
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Jacob Jensen
605.342.2824Jacob Jensen will be working once again as the Trading Post Manager this year at Medicine Mountain Scout Ranch. He has been involved in Scouting for many years both as…...
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Commonly Asked Questions
What type of camp is Medicine Mountain?
The Medicine Mountain Scout Ranch is a patrol style camp. Units will need to bring their own tents, sleeping bags/cots, cooking gear, etc. Medicine Mountain provides each unit with picnic tables and a fire ring. Units are also responsible for cooking their own meals, however, Medicine Mountain does provide the food.
What is the weather like during the summer?
During the months of June and July, Medicine Mountain typically see highs around 80 degrees with humidity around 10%. Lows at night can drop down into the 50s making it chilly. The camp does experience severe weather from time to time. Severe storms usually bring hail and high winds.
How is the summer program?
The summer program at Medicine Mountain is highly flexible with a wide variety of options. Scouts can participate in first-year camper programs, traditional merit badge programs, several high adventure programs, and in evening program. The camp utilizes a block schedule that allows scouts to mix and match high adventure opportunities with merit badges to get the best of both worlds.
What is the minimum age to participate in high adventure activities?
In consultation with the Guide to Safe Scouting and manufacturer recommendations, our enterprise risk committee has set the minimum age at 14 to participate in any of our high adventure programs. This policy is strictly followed and no exceptions will be made.
We're Here to Help
There are an unlimited amount of questions about our camp. If you find a question still unanswered after checking out our website and resources, give our team a call at 605-342-2824!