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Camp Facility Reservations

A reminder to all Scout Units, District and Council Event Organizers: Reservations to use any of our Camp Facilities are taken at the Farr Service Center in Greeley. New in 2010, the reservations for Camp Patiya will also be handled at the Farr Service Center in Greeley.

To make a reservation to use a camp facility you must:
1. Go to www.longspeakbsa.org/camps/weekend and download the approriate reservation form for the camp you plan to use.
2. Fill out the form and fax to 970-330-7961 attn: Cindy or email the form to cindy.batt@scouting.org.

New Scuba Merit Badge

The new Scuba Merit Badge is being released. To find out more visit the Scouting Magazine Blog.

On-Line Training Registration is finally here.

Check our NEW District Training Page for your training needs.

 

Upcoming Events / Activities

Boy Scout Klondike

Klonkide will be held February 5 - 7, 2010 at Golden Gate Canyon State Park. Visit the klondike page for more information.

District Dinner

The Mountain View District Dinner will be held on February 20, 2010. Please see the invite page for more information.

Training News

Leader Trainings

Check our District Training Page for info on upcoming trainings.

 

The Longs Peak Council Home Page has many more resource links.

News & Notes

2010 Shoulder Patch

Now available at Council Trading Posts

(click patch for larger view)

BSA 100th Anniversary - $5.00

We also have full sets of 3 for collections.

 

Project SOAR 2010

The 2010 SOAR Patch features the Osprey & Gray Wolf

It will be first be available at the Fort Robinson Tree Plant.

 

Family FOS

The 2010 FOS Brochure and FOS Presenter's Information Booklet are now available online.

(more info)

 

Operation OSPREY

For Scouting's 100th Birthday, make a difference by adopting a local open space, park, refuge, or other environmental area for 2010.

Every Pack, Troop, Team, Crew, and Ship in the Council is encouraged to participate. Start your planning now!

(more info)

 

New Rank Requirements

New Requirements for all Boy Scout Ranks took effect January 1, 2010.

These pages (on usscouts.org) show the changes: Tenderfoot | Second Class | First Class | Star | Life | Eagle

 

Anniversary Award

Earn a Special 100th Anniversary Achievement Award

(more info)

 

Winter Sports Safety

The Winter Sports section of the Guide to Safe Scouting has been updated.

Helmets are now recommended for sledding, and required for downhill skiing, snowboarding and operation of snowmobiles (full face helmets).

(more info)

 

Email Problem!

Have you had problems sending email to DE's, webmasters or others @longspeakbsa.org ??

Email sent to name@longspeakbsa.org must use lower-case for the name.

(more info)

Events / Activities

Fort Robinson Tree Plant

Join us March 26-28 for the 21st year of this great service project!

(more info)

 

Forestry Day at BDSR

Here's a great opportunity to earn the Webelos Forester Badge or the Forestry Merit Badge.

Saturday, April 17

(more info)

 

Venturing Activities

May 15^th Forum - Action Shooting

Aug 21^st Forum - Team Sports in the Mud

For all Venturing youth and adults.

(more info and online registration)

 

BSA Centennial Celebration

Mark your calendar!

The Longs Peak Council's Celebration Event will be Sept 24-26, 2010 at Hermit Park.

Fun activities are planned for Scouts and Scouters of all ages.

(more info)

 

National Jamboree 2010

We're starting preparations for the 2010 Jamboree.

Our Council Troops are filling up.

(LPC info)

(BSA Jamboree Page)

Camp News

2010 Camps

It's time to make your reservations for 2010 Cub Scout and Boy Scout Summer Camps.

See our Camp pages for the details, including 2010 Camp Brochures, Leader's Guides, Online Registration and Program Registration.

 

Program Registration is Open

Some Camp Programs, including Climbing, COPE, and Horse programs, have a limited number of openings. These are filled on a first-come basis, so advanced registration is strongly recommended.

 

Shooting Sports Ranges

Groups (with qualified/certified supervision) may reserve the shooting ranges at BDSR and CLP for weekend use.

(Reservation Form with More Info)

Training News

Leave No Trace Trainer

Opportunity for Scouts, Venturers and adults to become LNT Trainers.

June 18-19 in Longmont

(more info)

 

Advanced/Wilderness First Aid

Great opportunity for advanced 1st Aid training for those planning High Adventure trips.

March 20-21 in Loveland

(more info)

 

Trainer Development

The Council is not offering a Trainer Development Conference this spring.

Scouters who want to take this course are invited to attend the TDC hosted by the Indian Peaks and Mountain View Districts on May 15th.

(more info)

 

Trainer's EDGE Course

Cancelled

Due to changes in volunteer leadership, the Trainer’s Edge course scheduled for March 20 has been cancelled.

Registrants who paid for the course will be issued a full refund.

 

Philmont Training Center

Registration for the 2010 Philmont Training Center courses is now open.

(more info)

New Info Online

Conservation Pages

Terry Dunn, Council Conservation Chair, has provided lots of new information on conservation awards, projects, resources, grants, and scholsrships.

Use the Conservation link on the left nav bar of the Council home page.

 

Leave No Trace

New rank requirements related to LNT, new LNT Trainer junior leader position, training opportunities

(more info)

 

Scouting Safely

The BSA has excellent resources and training to enable adults and youth to safely enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities.

Access all this information from the BSA's new Scouting Safely.

 

Medical Claims

Do you have Questions about Accident and Sickness Insurance Claims?

See our new Frequently Asked Questions page.

 

Incident Report Form

Use the Incident Report Form to report any incidents (eg injury, property damage, near miss, traffic accident or youth protection) during any Scouting activity.

Opportunities

Instructor Course - Wilderness First Aid and CPR/AED

This course will be offered at Philmont Scout Ranch, Northern Tier, and Florida Sea Base this spring.

(more info)

 

Adopt-A-Trail Program

Your Troop, Team or Crew can help provide much-needed maintenance on national forest trails.

The Forest Service Adopt-A-Trail Program is a great conservation service project opportunity.

(more info)

 

Other Opportunities

- Recruiter Patch

- Duty To God Promotion Patch

- Hornaday Award Scholarship

(more info)