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Kimball Scout Reservation

Camp Potosi

 

The name Potosi translates from Castilian Spanish to mean "great wealth gold mine: source of great wealth". While Mount Potosi's history is abundant in folklore and Historical fanciful tales of wealth and adventure, today's purpose is just as rich and exciting.

 

The Spencer W. Kimball Scout Reservation, located at Mt. Potosi is "history in the making". The 1,120 acre reservation is located 30 miles Southwest of Las Vegas. Nevada. This high desert facility is at an elevation of 5,800 feet with daytime temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than in the Las Vegas Valley.

Camp Potosi (located within Spencer W. Kimball Scout Reservation) has over four miles of roads, eleven miles of hiking trails, 70 troop campsites, latrines, washstands, two shower buildings, swimming pool, well and water storage system, activity shelters, camp office trailer, trading post, large amphitheater, canoeing pond, rappelling tower, Indian Village, Trail to First Class Program Area, provisional Troop, and Serenity Hall. In our strive for excellence, Las Vegas Area Council is continually improving and expanding the quality of the facilities and the programs.

  • Pathfinder Program for boys working on their Tenderfoot to First Class requirements. First Year Camper Program Director. 
  • Indian Village for Indian Lore and cooking merit badges and Order of the Arrow gatherings. 
  • Provisional troop for boys who attend camp without their own troop.
  • Rappelling Tower and Trips to Red Rock Canyon
  • Aquatics blowout!!!
  • Over 30 merit badges including Computers
  • Opening and Closing. 
  • New Archery Area and Shelter
  • New Medal Shade Shelters for Campsites 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12
  • The Mafeking Callenge

2008 Schedule
June 15 - June 21 Week #1
June 22 - June 28 Week #2

Looking to be on staff at Camp Potosi? Please contact

Daniel T.  Lord

Camp Program Director

ksrpd@cox.net

or the council office

Staff Week June 8-14

Have you seen the new Summer Camp Videos?

If not contact the local office 736-4366!!!

Contact local council and ask for information

Las Vegas Area Council, BSA, Attention: Program Department
7220 South Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119