Kia Kima Scout Reservation

Kia Kima Scout Reservation
Name TranslationNest of Eagles
TotemThunderbird
OwnerChickasaw Council
LocationHardy, AR
Kia Kima Scout Reservation
Kia Kima Scout Reservation (Arkansas)
Coordinates36°20′40″N 91°35′32″W / 36.34455°N 91.59223°W / 36.34455; -91.59223
FoundedApril 11, 1916 (1916-04-11)
(109 years, 2 months and 6 days ago)
FounderBolton Smith
Website
www.kiakima.net

Kia Kima Scout Reservation /ˈk.ə kmə/ is a nationally accredited Boy Scouts of America summer camp outside Hardy, Arkansas owned by the Chickasaw Council. The camp was founded in 1916 by Bolton Smith. The name "Kia Kima" means "Home of the Eagles" in the Zuni language (commonly translated as "Nest of Eagles"). Summer camp program at Kia Kima generally begins during the 2nd week of June and runs through the second week of July. A Cub and Webelos Resident Camp is generally offered during the first week in June. There is also a winter camp offered which starts after Christmas and lasts several days. The original property, Old Kia Kima, is listed on the Arkansas Register of Historic Places.