Facilities available for rent
Crossroads of America Council boasts three Council offices and seven camp properties. Several of our properties and facilities are available to rent by all groups, organizations and individuals. From primitive campsites to modern cabins to meeting rooms, our properties have all types of facilities to meet any group’s needs. While you may think of Scout camp as a location for weekend campouts, our properties also routinely host community service group meetings, business conferences, parties and weddings.
Facility Use Policy
Non-BSA renters must complete a Letter of Agreement and submit a Certificate of Insurance within 30 days of making a reservation (and no less than one week before the reservation). If these documents are not received by the Crossroads of America Council, your reservation will be canceled.
Camp Belzer
Located on the northeast side of Indianapolis, Camp Belzer is easily accessible from I-465. During the summer, this camp serves as the day camp for our youngest Cub Scouts with three swimming pools and multiple program shelters. It has three year-round cabins, which can accommodate up to 24 people each. Camping is available for groups of any size. Located near the parking area is the 10,000-square-foot Activity Center. This building can accommodate groups of up to 300 in two large conference rooms with a full commercial kitchen and multiple breakout rooms. All meeting rooms come with integrated AV equipment available. Camp Belzer features plenty of parking and is fully wheelchair accessible.
Hours of Operation:
- Day rental check-in: 7 a.m.
- Day rental check-out: 11 p.m.
- Overnight check-in: noon
- Overnight check-out: 11:30 a.m.
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Camp Kikthawenund
Fun and excitement rule at Camp Kikthawenund. During the summer, the camp hosts Adventure Camp, our three-day, two-night overnight camp for Cub Scouts. During the rest of the year, the 230-acre camp, located 20 minutes north of Noblesville, is available for many other uses. The beautiful dining hall is available year-round and can easily accommodate 400 for meals. There are three year-round cabins that each sleep 24. Ten primitive campsites and heated central restrooms and showers are available for use. Fun program sites such as the pool, Fort Miami, Dan Beard Tree House, Western Town shelters, Indian Village and the Lake Cherokee Riverboat Shelter can each be rented for use.
Hours of Operation:
- Day rental check-in: 8 a.m.
- Day rental check-out: 11 p.m.
- Overnight check-in: noon
- Overnight check-out: 11:30 a.m.
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Camp Krietenstein
An easy one-hour drive west of downtown Indianapolis, Camp Krietenstein has a rich history and excellent camping opportunities. During the summer, Camp Krietenstein serves exclusively as our Webelos Resident Camp. During the rest of the year, many facilities are available for your group to rent. A five-acre lake, program shelters and a new dining hall are conveniently located in the center of camp. The year-round dining hall can seat up to 250 people. There are seven primitive campsites located near the main camp area. A fishing pier, hiking trails and campfire area allow you to enjoy all the natural beauty of Camp Krietenstein.
Hours of Operation:
- Day rental check-in: 8 a.m.
- Day rental check-out: 11 p.m.
- Overnight check-in: noon
- Overnight check-out: 11:30 a.m.
Features:
- Campfire ring
- Campmaster cabin
- Commercial kitchen
- Individual shower facilities
- Shelter houses
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Ransburg Scout Reservation
With 624 acres located on Lake Monroe and surrounded by the Hoosier National Forest, Ransburg Scout Reservation is one of the Midwest’s premier camps. A 15-minute drive from Bloomington, the camp offers a wide range of opportunities in one of the most beautiful areas of Indiana. In the summer, Ransburg hosts Scouts BSA summer camp programs. During the rest of the year, many facilities are available for your group to rent. Two lake-front cabins house a total of 40 per building in three separate apartments. The Inlow Aquatics Center is a lake-front lodge that can sleep up to 20 with a full kitchen. Its grand stone fireplace, soaring windows, loft area and break-out meeting rooms make it perfect for a group retreat. The dining hall seats 420 and is available from September to May. With miles of trails, mountain bikes and canoes, a ropes course, climbing tower and shooting range, there is no shortage of activities for your group at Ransburg Scout Reservation.
Hours of Operation:
- Day rental check-in: 8 a.m.
- Day rental check-out: 11 p.m.
- Overnight check-in: noon
- Overnight check-out: 11:30 a.m.
Features:
- Apartments
- Commercial kitchen
- Individual shower facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Shelter houses
Golden-Burke Scout Center
The Crossroads of America Council headquarters building is located on the northeast side of Indianapolis, adjacent to Camp Belzer. Our facility has five well-appointed meeting rooms for gatherings of 10 to 75 people. All rooms have integrated AV equipment available. A kitchenette, large gathering space, outdoor patios and a beautiful campfire arena can also be rented to enhance your gathering.
Hours of Operation:
- Day rental check-in: 7 a.m.
- Day rental check-out: 11 p.m.
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