About Us
Ozark Campfire has been serving youth organizations since the early 1950s, when we began creating beads and recognition awards specifically for the Boy Scouts of America. What started as a small, purpose-driven operation has grown into a trusted manufacturing partner for youth programs across the country.
We are a family-owned, USA-made manufacturer specializing in the youth award industry. Our work includes injection-molded plastic beads, precision-milled acrylic specialty beads, and handcrafted leather products such as patches and recognition pieces. Every item we produce is designed with intention, durability, and meaning—because recognition matters.
What truly sets Ozark Campfire apart is our personal touch. We take pride in our customer service, our willingness to customize, and our long history of serving youth organizations. One of our owners, Shannon, brings over 40 years of firsthand Scouting experience—from Tiger Cub to Eagle Scout to adult leader. That lifelong involvement means we understand not just how to make awards, but how they’re used, why they matter, and the role they play in building strong programs.
Our Mission
We exist to help youth programs thrive by providing meaningful recognition systems that encourage participation, reinforce tradition, and build character.
Our bead and award programs are more than products—they are tools that help organizations motivate youth through attendance incentives and achievement-based recognition. In fact, one customer reported a 25% increase in attendance after implementing our program. Larger organizations also benefit by creating sustainable recognition systems that can serve as internal revenue streams for local chapters or troops.
By offering real, handmade, high-quality products, low minimums for customization, and dependable service, we support the leaders who shape the next generation. Strong programs create confident youth, and we are proud to stand behind the organizations doing that work every day.
Our Vision
Our vision is to grow Ozark Campfire into a leading name in youth recognition—without ever losing the personal touch that defines who we are.
We strive to be a company that doesn’t just supply awards, but actively supports and strengthens the missions of the organizations we serve. Character, tradition, and recognition are at the heart of everything we do, and our goal is to reflect those values in every product and every relationship.
As we grow, we want to be known as a dependable partner—one that honors tradition, embraces quality, and helps youth-focused organizations build lasting, meaningful programs for generations to come.
