Elite Camp is the pinnacle of the KOSC experience — where outdoor skills evolve into leadership, specialization, and deep conservation understanding.

This advanced program (combining what were formerly Elite I & Elite II Camps) is designed for campers who have demonstrated responsibility, skill, and dedication throughout their previous KOSC experiences.

Some of What We Cover:

• Selective Entry & Recommendation-Based Admission — Entry to Elite Camp is by invitation or instructor recommendation, ensuring each camper is ready for a higher level of independence and challenge.
• Specialization (“Tract”) Focus — Each camper selects a focus area, or tract, such as advanced archery, big game strategy, marksmanship, or conservation science. The week’s lessons, projects, and field work align with their chosen specialty.
• Sportsmen’s Alliance Conservation Science Curriculum — Classroom instruction uses this respected conservation curriculum, giving campers access to scientific principles, wildlife management strategies, and ethical frameworks that guide real-world decision-making.
• Field Work & Leadership Roles — Elite campers take charge — planning exercises, mentoring younger participants, and applying their skills in advanced simulations and problem-solving scenarios.
• Community & Mentorship Structure — Elite campers share recreational and meal times with other groups but have separate rotations and fieldwork challenges that push their boundaries and develop leadership.
• Progressive Growth Year After Year — Returning Elite campers don’t repeat — they continue advancing within their tract, mastering higher-level challenges and taking on team leadership opportunities within the camp environment.

Why Elite Camp Matters:

Elite Camp turns skilled campers into capable young leaders. It’s not just about perfecting technique — it’s about building maturity, independence, and a passion for conservation that lasts a lifetime.