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The Ozark Scramble raises funds to support children, teens and families served by KVC Missouri. Teams will take on an exciting obstacle course challenge while building hope for families in crisis. Join the adventure as a participant, host or sponsor and help make a lasting impact.
Foster Care Adventure Weekends run throughout the year are designed to give youth in foster care (ages 7-17) a chance to challenge themselves, grow, build strong relationships, share incredible experiences and create lasting memories.
Foster Care Adventure Weekends run throughout the year are designed to give youth in foster care (ages 7-17) a chance to challenge themselves, grow, build strong relationships, share incredible experiences and create lasting memories.
Foster Care Adventure Weekends run throughout the year are designed to give youth in foster care (ages 7-17) a chance to challenge themselves, grow, build strong relationships, share incredible experiences and create lasting memories.
February 13-15, 2026 Location: Meramec Ranch, 1203 Meramec Wilderness Lane, Steelville, MO 65565 Eligibility: Youth in foster care between ages 7-17. Youth must be in the legal custody of the Missouri Department of Social Services, Children's Division and under the jurisdiction of a Missouri juvenile court. Youth may NOT be currently enrolled in a residential […]
July 21 – 25, 2025 Location: Meramec Ranch, 1203 Meramec Wilderness Lane, Steelville, MO 65565 Eligibility: Youth in foster care between ages 7-18. Up to 16 youth per weekend. Youth must be in the legal custody of the Missouri Department of Social Services, Children's Division and under the jurisdiction of a Missouri juvenile court. Youth […]
June 27 – July 1, 2025 Location: Meramec Ranch, 1203 Meramec Wilderness Lane, Steelville, MO 65565 Eligibility: Youth in foster care between ages 7-18. Up to 16 youth per weekend. Youth must be in the legal custody of the Missouri Department of Social Services, Children's Division and under the jurisdiction of a Missouri juvenile court. […]
The Ozark Scramble: 9-miles, 50+ obstacles to give forgotten and abused kids hope! The Scramble is a 9-mile, blood-pumping, sweat-soaking, adrenaline-surging, mud-marinating, water-logging, purpose-driven TEAM obstacle run set at the Meramec Adventure Ranch in Steelville, MO. A 2.3-mile Fun-Run Obstacle Course (The Scrambled-Over-Easy) will also be available for younger participants and those wanting a little-less-intense […]
April 18 – 20, 2025 Check-in Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM (call for alternate arrangements) Check-out Time: 3:00 PM on Sunday Location: Meramec Ranch, 1203 Meramec Wilderness Lane, Steelville, MO 65565 Eligibility: Youth in foster care between ages 7-17. Up to 16 youth per weekend. Youth must be in the legal custody of the Missouri Department […]
March 28 – 30, 2025 Check-in Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM (call for alternate arrangements) Check-out Time: 3:00 PM on Sunday Location: Meramec Ranch, 1203 Meramec Wilderness Lane, Steelville, MO 65565 Eligibility: Youth in foster care between ages 7-18. Up to 16 youth per weekend. Youth must be in the legal custody of the Missouri […]
Registration is now closed as the event has reached full capacity. March 7 – 9, 2025 Check-in Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM (call for alternate arrangements) Check-out Time: 3:00 PM on Sunday Location: Meramec Ranch, 1203 Meramec Wilderness Lane, Steelville, MO 65565 Eligibility: Youth in foster care between ages 7-17. Up to 16 youth per weekend. […]
