Ransburg Scout Reservation

What Ransburg Scout Reservation does

Ransburg Scout Reservation is a residential summer camp operated by the Crossroads of America Council of Scouting America, located at 7599 E Waldrip Creek Road in Bloomington, Indiana, on the banks of Lake Monroe within the Hoosier National Forest. Established in 1966, the camp runs seven weeks of summer programming annually and serves registered Scouts BSA troops, their adult leaders, and first-year campers with merit badge advancement, leadership development, and outdoor-skills training. Core offerings span roughly 14+ program areas, including Aquatics, Climbing, C.O.P.E., ATV Adventure, Baden Powell, Firecrafter, Handicraft, Nature Center, N.E.S.T., Order of the Arrow, Ranch, Range and Target Activities, RansburgX, Scoutcraft, Sports, and S.T.E.M., supported by ancillary services such as a Dining Hall, Health Lodge, and on-site Trading Post.

The operation is run by a year-round leadership team (Camp Director Chris Myers, Assistant Camp Director Ryan Kelleher, Program Director Holly Holdsworth, and others) supported by 140+ seasonal staff each summer. Reservations are managed through Scouting America's Scouting Event platform for upcoming seasons (2026, 2027) and via campreservation.com for year-round bookings. The camp does not operate commercial technology or proprietary software; its digital surface consists of a Squarespace-hosted website, BSA-managed reservation systems, and standard communication channels. No patents, APIs, or technology stack have been disclosed.

The business model is a nonprofit camp-fee and ancillary-revenue model. Revenue streams include Summer Camp Fees paid by troops for week-long sessions, Trading Post retail (including pre-purchased digital gift cards), and supplemental fees for specialty programs such as ATV and RansburgX. Pricing is not publicly listed; details are provided in the Camping Experience Guide distributed to troops. Financial assistance is available via the Campership Form for in-council scouts. Distribution is direct-to-troop through Crossroads of America Council coordination, with no retail or third-party channels. The camp draws scouts from the regional Midwest charter area and, per its own materials, from around the world.

Name

Ransburg Scout Reservation

Legal name

Ransburg Scout Reservation

Website

https://ransburgbsa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ransburg Scout Reservation is a nonprofit Boy Scouts of America summer camp in Bloomington, Indiana, operating seven weeks of residential programming for Scouts BSA troops under the Crossroads of America Council. It offers merit badges, high-adventure activities, and outdoor-skills training across 14+ program areas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Summer Camp Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

Keywords

• Youth summer camp
• Scouting programs
• Outdoor education
• Merit badge programs
• Residential camp

Headquarters

HQ city

Bloomington Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Fees: Campers pay fees to attend one of the seven weeks of summer camp offered at Ransburg Scout Reservation
2. Trading Post: On-site trading post where scouts can purchase items during camp. Digital gift cards available for purchase prior to arrival.
3. ATV and Program Fees: Special programs like ATV and RansburgX have additional requirements including waiver forms and ATV ASI Online Training

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Ransburg Scout Reservation operates a seven-week residential Boy Scout summer camp on Lake Monroe in the Hoosier National Forest, offering scouts merit badge instruction, high-adventure activities (ATV, climbing, RansburgX, C.O.P.E.), aquatics, shooting sports, STEM, and specialized first-year camper programming across roughly 20 program areas. Ancillary in-camp services include a trading post, dining hall meals, on-site health lodge, and structured check-in/out processes, with reservations managed through the Scouting Event platform and supplementary financial assistance via the Campership program.

Product overview

Ransburg Scout Reservation is a traditional Boy Scouts of America summer camp located in Bloomington, Indiana. The camp operates as a single, unified summer camp program rather than a platform with modular add-ons. The primary offering is the week-long residential summer camp experience, which includes access to approximately 20+ program areas such as merit badges, aquatics, climbing, ATV, Baden Powell, C.O.P.E., Firecrafter, Handicraft, Nature Center, N.E.S.T., Order of the Arrow, Ranch, Range and Target Activities, RansburgX, Scoutcraft, Sports, and S.T.E.M. The camp also provides ancillary services including dining hall meals, a trading post (camp store), health lodge services, and structured check-in/out processes. Seven weeks of summer camp are offered annually, with reservations managed through the Scouting Event platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ransburg Scout Reservation Summer Camp Program A traditional week-long residential summer camp experience for registered Scouts BSA troops, offering diverse programming across approximately 20 program areas including merit badges, aquatics, climbing, ATV, C.O.P.E., Firecrafter, Handicraft, Nature Center, N.E.S.T., Order of the Arrow, Ranch, Range and Target Activities, RansburgX, Scoutcraft, Sports, and S.T.E.M. The camp runs seven weeks per summer and is open to scouts from all over the world.
• Trading Post The on-site camp store where scouts can purchase camp merchandise, snacks, and supplies during their stay at camp. Digital gift cards are available for purchase prior to arrival.
• Dining Hall Services Meal services provided at camp with accommodations for special dietary needs including vegetarian, gluten-free, medical, and religious dietary requirements.
• Health Lodge On-site health services facility that provides medical checks during check-in and manages medication administration for campers throughout their stay.
• Week Check-In/Out Services Structured arrival and departure processes including initial check-in at the STEM Shelter, medical checks, swimming ability assessments, and campsite orientation for arriving troops.
• Adult Leader Training Training opportunities for adult scout leaders scheduled during camp sessions, including CPR, Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS), Wilderness First Aid (WFA), Safety Afloat, Safe Swim Defense, and roundtable discussions.
• N.E.S.T. First-Year Camper Program Specialized program designed for first-year campers to provide first-time camper orientation, basic scouting skills, and camp orientation.
• ATV Adventure Program Special high-adventure ATV program with additional requirements including waiver forms and ATV ASI Online Training.
• RansburgX Program Special program with additional requirements including waiver forms and specific training prerequisites for participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Premier Scout camp in the Midwest, recognized as one of the best in the nation

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Crossroads of America Council (formerly Central Indiana Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRansburg Scout Reservation was originally constructed to serve the scouts of the Central Indiana Council, which is now the Crossroads of America Council. The camp remains the primary summer camp facility for this council.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Camp Towanda: Long-established private residential summer camp for youth in Pennsylvania with diverse program areas and a broad staff base. Comparable as a multi-week residential youth camp with deep programming breadth and strong family/staff pipeline, though serving private-pay markets.
• YMCA Camping Programs: National YMCA system operates residential summer camps serving youth groups across the U.S., including leadership and outdoor skill programming. Comparable broader incumbent in the residential youth summer camp category with similar mission-driven, multi-week seasonal model.

Direct peers

• Charles L. Sommers Northern Tier: Scouting America's premier canoeing high-adventure base in northern Minnesota and Canada. Directly comparable as a Scouting America operated premier camp destination drawing scouts nationally for specialty adventure programming.
• Summit Bechtel Reserve: Scouting America's national high-adventure center and the permanent home of the National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia. Comparable as a Scouting America-operated premier camp destination with diverse program areas and a national draw for troops from across the U.S.
• Florida Sea Base: Scouting America's ocean-adventure high-adventure base in the Florida Keys. Comparable as an established Scouting America operated premier residential camp offering specialized adventure programming in a defined seasonal window.
• Philmont Scout Ranch: Scouting America's flagship high-adventure backcountry base in New Mexico. Directly comparable as a premier, nationally recognized Scout camp operated under Scouting America with strong brand equity, multi-week programming, and dedicated seasonal staff.
• Camp Friedlander (Daniel Boone Council): Large regional Scout summer camp operated by the Daniel Boone Council in North Carolina serving Scouts BSA troops with merit badge and high-adventure programs. Highly comparable as a council-operated, multi-week, multi-program scout summer camp of similar scale.
• Goshen Scout Reservation: Multi-week Scout summer reservation in Virginia serving troops from across the Mid-Atlantic region with merit badges and high-adventure programs. Comparable as a council-led scout reservation with a similar operational footprint and program breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ransburg-bsa

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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