Check-in begins at 5pm on the day of the reservation. Check-out by 2pm on day ending reservation.

Please contact a Camp Ranger upon arrival to S bar F. The Ranger will provide guidance to, access and overview of cabin features.

Upon departure please:

• Sweep and mop cabin floors
• Wipe down counter tops, sink, cooktop, microwave, refrigerator, kitchen table, coffee table, end table, bathroom sinks, toilets, showers, mirrors and all windows.
• Any dishes should be rinsed thoroughly of all solids and placed in dishwasher. The Camp Ranger will start the dishwasher upon completion of check-out.
• Leave used bed sheets on bed.
• If loaded in washer, any damage wouldn’t be discovered until after the machine had been cycled.
• Leave used towels on towel rack.
• If loaded in washer, any damage wouldn’t be discovered until after the machine had been cycled.
• Take trash to the dumpster located near the entrance to Orthwein Village.
• Trash to include kitchen and restroom receptacles.
• Do not leave any food/condiments/beverages in the refrigerator.
• Log off any personal accounts on tv apps. We are not responsible if you don’t and the next occupant makes purchases on your account.

Check drawers, shelving, under beds, closets, cabinetry, under couch cushions, behind doors, washer, dryer for personal belongings prior to departure. Understand the Orthwein Village does not maintain a “lost and found”

**Note that the amenities provided are inventoried and charges will be applied to anything damaged or missing.

Please contact a Camp Ranger prior to departure to establish a check out time.

Those persons using camping facilities can help to preserve the properties and Scouting's favorable image by observing the points listed.

LEADERSHIP FOR HIKING AND CAMPING - All Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Exploring groups using our facilities must be supervised by at least two registered leaders, 21 years of age or older.
Co-ed crews or posts must have a male and a female leader both 21 years old or older and approved by the sponsoring institution and the parents of the Explorers or Venturers.
A minimum of 2 youth members and 2 leaders are required for any Scouting activity.

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT - All units must check in and out of camp with either the Camp Director or Camp Ranger on duty, and fill in the attendance blank, which is part of the permit form. A weekend is considered to start at 5:00 p.m. on Friday and end by 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

FIRES - Build fires in a cleared area and put out all fires with water. Do not dig holes for fires. If rocks are used for fireplaces they must be returned to the edge of the camping area, to provide safety for mowers.

WOOD - Use only dead wood for fires. Do not cut down any trees. Chainsaw use is prohibited.

GARBAGE - TIN CANS, TRASH - bag all unburnables and bring to dumpsters. Do not burn any refuse.

MOTOR VEHICLES - Motor vehicles are to be parked in the areas provided. The speed limit at Beaumont, Lewallen, Warren Levis, Rhodes France, and Pine Ridge is 15 miles per hour and at S bar F the speed limit is 20 miles per hour. Do not drive into camping areas.

PLEASE DO NOT BRING TO CAMP PROPERTY-

• Firearms
• Alcoholic beverage
• Non-medically prescribed drugs
• Fireworks
• No open flame lanterns or candles in tents.
• Pets
• Bicycles

Violators will be asked to leave the property.

CAMP BOUNDARIES - All Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturers, and Explorers must stay within the camp's boundaries.

GUESTS - Any arrangements for guests must be approved in advance and noted on your reservation.

CAMP ENTRANCE GATES - Will be locked between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. Sunday through Thursday.

WATERCRAFT - Persons using watercraft are subject to the Boy Scouts of America Safety Afloat rules. Before making any plans to use either Council canoes or your own boat, contact the Camping Service. Watercraft is restricted to daylight hours. Use of personal watercraft must be approved in advance. Privately owned gas motors are not allowed at S bar F Ranch or Camp Lewallen.

FISHING - Fishing is available to registered members of our council when their stay in camp is directly related to a unit or district outdoor event involving Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturers, or Explorers. There must be as many Scouts as leaders on fishing trips. All fishing must be done in accordance with the current regulations of the Missouri and/or Illinois Conservation Commissions. The use of live minnows for bait is prohibited on Council owned lakes. For fishing at S bar F Ranch or Camp Lewallen, all personnel between the ages of 16 and 65 must possess a current Missouri State Fishing License.

DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT AND CABINS - All cabins, campsites, and equipment used by a unit will be inspected by the unit leader and Camp Director or Camp Ranger before being occupied or used. Any damages that occur are to be paid for when checking out. This includes defacing equipment and buildings, discharging fire extinguishers, destroying or defacing trees, etc.

SHOOTING RANGE - Qualified instructors must supervise all use of shooting ranges by Scouts, Venturers, and Explorers. To qualify, a leader must be at least 21 years of age and hold the appropriate instructor's certificate, .22, shotgun, or blackpowder, from the National Rifle Association. Only Camp furnished rifles and ammunition may be used.

PRESSURIZED FUEL - Leaders must follow the polices set forth in the Guide to Safe Scouting regarding the use of chemical fuels and equipment. 

SWIMMING - Swimming is permitted in designated areas. Units are responsible for providing trained supervision as described in BSA Safe Swim Defense. 

We reserve the right to refuse property access at the council's discretion.

All units must check in and out of camp with either the Camp Director, Camp Ranger or Campmaster on duty, and fill in the attendance blank, which is part of the permit form. Units are to check in at the Rand Administrative Building/S - F Headquarters.

All units must check in and out of camp with either the Camp Director, Camp Ranger or Campmaster on duty, and fill in the attendance blank, which is part of the permit form. 

REFUND REQUEST FORM

Year Round Camping Refund Policy: Rental fees are refunded only under extraordinary circumstances - e.g. medical emergencies.  Refund requests made less than 2 weeks prior to the reservation are only eligible for a refund of 75% of the total fee. If a refund is sought, the refund request form must be filled out and submitted.

If approved, refunds will be given back the way they were paid.  For example, if the troop paid a partial amount for the Scout, then the troop will be refunded their portion and the parent will be refunded the portion they paid.

You will be emailed once your refund has been processed by an employee at the council office.