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Pfeffer Scout Reservation hosts traditional Scouts BSA summer camp. Pfeffer Scout Reservation is home to Aqua Base, a high adventure sailing program. population.

Whether you choose the High Adventure Sailing program or the Water Sports Adventure, your home port will be Pfeffer Scout Reservation, one of four camps run by the Lincoln Heritage Council. Located near Benton, Ky., Pfeffer Scout Reservation is within a day’s drive of two-thirds of the U.S. Besides being the site of Aqua Base, Pfeffer Scout Reservation is home to Camp Roy C. Manchester, which offe

rs a full traditional summer camp program for Scouts of all ages during most Aqua Base weeks. So younger Scouts aren’t left out of your summer experience. Driving Distances to Major Cities
Atlanta 375 miles
Birmingham 325 miles
Chicago 400 miles
Columbus 415 miles
Indianapolis 288 miles
Kansas City 450 miles
Memphis 175 miles
Nashville 130 miles
St. Louis 200 miles

Camp Ranger: David Bush--270-320-4931

Physical/Mailing Address:
1531 Cross Road
Benton, Kentucky 42025

06/07/2026

Our Aquatics staff is excited to welcome in our Week 1 Troops today!!! It’s going to be a great week at camp!

05/14/2026

🚤 Now Hiring: Aquabase Pontoon Boat Driver! ⛵

Spend your summer on Kentucky Lake supporting Scouts in our High Adventure sailing program.

📅 May 31 – July 18, 2026
✅ Ages 18+

Interested? Contact Brandon Hayes
📧 [email protected]

05/07/2026

Swim Docks are getting new spud poles this morning. Yesterday the new swim area fence was installed. Lots of good stuff happening at PSR! Looking forward to summer camp!

04/11/2026

Beaver Day PSR 2026 is in full swing this morning helping get camp ready!

04/09/2026

Ready for water skiing and tubing this summer in a new to us ski boat!

03/25/2026

Something to consider when choosing swim wear for camp.

02/24/2026

Looking for an exciting summer job?
Join the Summer Camp Staff at Pfeffer Scout Reservation!

We are hiring for the following positions...
-STEM Director
-Range Staff (Rifle, Shotgun, and Archery)
-Lifeguards
-Merit Badge Instructors for Outdoor Skills, STEM, and Eagle Bound

No certifications? No worries! We can help with job-specific training requirements.

Join us on Saturday, February 28th, at the Pfeffer Scout Reservation from 3 pm – 5 pm after the Four Rivers District Dinner for open summer camp staff interviews!

Applications are being accepted using the link below.
Apply today!
https://lh.tentaroo.com/staffapplication

02/21/2026

Looking for an exciting summer job?
Join the Summer Camp Staff at Pfeffer Scout Reservation!

We are looking for talented individuals who enjoy the outdoors, working with youth, and want to give back to scouting. We are seeking staff for key leadership positions (STEM Director, Lifeguards, and Range Staff) and for merit badge class counselors across all areas.

Join us on Saturday, February 28th, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Pfeffer Scout Reservation Admin Building for in-person summer camp staff interviews!

Applications are being accepted using the link below.
Apply today!
https://lh.tentaroo.com/staffapplication

02/14/2026

This Valentine’s Day, fall in love with something bigger than yourself!

Fall in love with campfires at sunset.
Fall in love with the sound of laughter echoing across the lake.
Fall in love with mentoring youth and watching confidence grow.

Pfeffer Scout Reservation is now hiring Summer Camp Staff for 2026, and we’re looking for people who have a true heart for the outdoors and a passion for teaching the next generation.

There’s no better feeling than helping a Scout tie their first knot, earn a merit badge, conquer their fear of water, or discover confidence they didn’t know they had! When you work at camp, you’re not just taking a summer job — you’re creating memories that will last forever.

• May 31 – June 27, 2026
• Ages 15+!
• Hiring Lifeguards, Merit Badge Counselors, Range Staff, Office & Trading Post!
• Training provided!

If you love campfires, sunsets on the lake, lifelong friendships, and mentoring the next generation, this could be the summer that changes everything.
This Valentine’s season, say YES to a summer you’ll truly love!

Apply today at https://lh.tentaroo.com/staffapplication

Address

1531 Cross Road
Benton, KY
42025

Telephone

+12703548253

Website

http://www.pfefferscoutreservation.org/

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