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2008 marks the 50th season of camping at Ben Delatour Scout Ranch. See our Anniversary Page for special events, Limited Edition 50th Anniversary memorabilia, and more.

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, next to the Roosevelt National Forest, this camp has much to offer Scouts of any age.

Important 2008 Camp Registration Information

Online Camp Registration is Now Available

Registration Notes:

  • After Registering Online, you have the option to pay your deposit by mail, at the Greeley Office, by phone, or Online using your credit card or a PayPal account.
  • Even if you register online - please see the Payment Schedule and Refund Policy on page 2 of the Registration Form. Your Registration Deposit is non-refundable.
  • If you don't pay online, you have 10 days to make your registration deposit payment. If your payment isn't received in 10 days, your reservtion will be cancelled.
  • If you don't want to register online, you must use the 2008 Long Peak Council Summer Camp Registration Form
  • Leaders can call Cindy Batt for information, but we will not take phone reservations.
  • Payments may be made via the phone with a credit card, but . . you must register online or send the reservation form first.
  • For information, call:
       Cindy Batt
       970 584-2202 or 800-800-4052 Option 1

PROGRAM REGISTRATION

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.
ID:
Password:
 To register, you will need the ID and password which you were given when you registered online for camp (these were also in the confirmation email which was sent to you).

Some emails "bounced", so if you do not have your ID and password, please contact Cindy Batt at the Council Office (cibatt@bsamail.org, 970 584-2202 or 800 800-4052 Option 1).

2008 CAMPING DATES

Camp Charles Jeffrey
Week 1June 8-14$200
Week 2June 15-21 $200
Week 3June 23-28
LDS Encampment 		$200
Week 4June 29-July 5$200
Week 5July 6-12$190
Week 6July 13-19$190
Week 7July 20-26$190
Week 8July 27 - Aug 2$190
Fee Per Adult - $50
Soaring Eagle at Camp Ruth Coffin
Week 1June 8-14$200
Week 2June 15-21 $200
Week 3June 23-28
LDS Encampment 		$200
Week 4June 29-July 5$200
Week 5July 6-12$190
Week 6July 13-19$190
Week 7July 20-26$190
Week 8
Speciality Camps		July 27 - Aug 2$250
Fee Per Adult - $50

Openings - Available Camper Spaces

Camp Jeffrey
WeekCamp Jeffrey
June 8 to 14190
June 15 to 2130
June 23 to 28FULL
June 29 to July 5200
July 6 to 1285
July 13 to 19FULL
July 20 to 2660
July 27 to Aug 2280
Updated 4/23/2008 16:00
      Soaring Eagle
WeekSoaring Eagle
June 8 to 14105
June 15 to 2170
June 23 to 28FULL
June 29 to July 5closed
July 6 to 12125
July 13 to 19FULL
July 20 to 26130
July 27 to Aug 2call
Updated 4/23/2008 16:38

Scout Troops arrive on Sunday between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm, and depart on Saturday after the morning brunch.

For "Monday Start" weeks, check-in is Monday morning between 9:00-11:00 and all programs start Monday afternoon.

CAMP UPDATES

BDSR/EHAB
Camp Nicol		Sunny and Cool! Freezing at night!
Forecast
Current
(updated 11/5/2007 13:19)

THE CAMP

The Ben Delatour Scout Ranch is located 45 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado, near the village of Red Feather Lakes (map). At an elevation between 7,200 feet and 8,000 feet, the Ranch usually enjoys dry days ranging between the high 60's and mid 80's; and cool nights reaching from the 40's to the 60's. Weather extremes are to be expected at upper altitudes.

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

With over thirty merit badges to select from, Scouts can work toward the completion of the following:

Archeology, Archery, Astronomy, Basketry, Bird Study, Camping, Canoeing, Climbing, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Science, First Aid, Fish & Wildlife Management, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Forestry, Geology, Horesmanship (Soaring Eagle only), Indian Lore, Leatherwork, Mammal Study, Nature, Orienteering, Pioneering, Reptile & Amphibian Study, Rifle Shooting, Rowing, Shotgun Shooting, Soil & Water Conservation, Space Exploration, Weather, Wilderness Survival, Woodcarving

Other programs are also available:

Open Handicrafts, Open Shooting, Trout Fishing, Conservation Projects, Volleyball

OLDER SCOUT PROGRAMS AVAILABLE

For the older Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer, and for some Scouts aspiring to greater adventure (some age restrictions may apply!), the following programs are available:
  • Advanced Rock Climbing on real rocks! Must have Climbing Merit Badge
  • C.O.P.E. and Advanced C.O.P.E. - two ropes courses available with low and high elements!
  • Gregg Boundary Trail Hike of 12 miles
  • Horseback Trail Rides
  • Whitewater Rafting on the Cache La Poudre River
  Free Rappel - Weaver's Thumb

SPECIAL SCOUT AND UNIT AWARDS

SOAR 07 Patch Individual Scouts will have an opportunity to earn the following special awards: 
  • C.O.P.E. Achievement *
  • Rock Climbing Achievement *
  • Gregg Boundary Trail medal * or patch *
  • Project SOAR Award * (Save Our American Resources)
  • Mountaineer Award

* These awards are for purchase at the trading post.

Units will be awarded a special ribbon for attending the Ranch, but they will also have an opportunity to earn the BDSR Pride Award

ADULT PROGRAMS - AN EXTRA BONUS

Adult leaders are invited to participate in a number of special programs and training sessions during their stay:

  • Youth Protection Training
  • Safe Swim Defense / Safety Afloat
  • Leave No Trace
  • Climb on Safely
  • Trek Safely
  • Wilderness First Aid
  • Scoutmaster vs Staff Volleyball Contest
  • Scoutmaster vs Staff Shootoff

SPECIALTY CAMPS - July 27- August 2, 2008

Specialty Camps are designed to allow Scouts to explore these areas of interest in greater depth:
  • Conservation - NEW
  • First Responder - NEW
  • Climbing and C.O.P.E.
  • Climbing ASCENT
  • Shooting Sports (RAMS)
  • First Year Camper Program
All programs allow Scouts to attend with no adult leadership - BDSR will provide all leadership.

For more detailed information, please see the Specialty Camps Brochure.

ONE SCOUT RANCH - TWO CAMPS

The Ranch is divided into Camp Jeffrey and Soaring Eagle at Camp Ruth Coffin. It is one coordinated program, but two separate sleeping and eating locations. Camp Jeffrey is the dining hall camp where family style meals are served three times per day. Soaring Eagle is the patrol cooking style camp where food and cooking equipment are provided so that each Scout patrol can prepare its own meals daily.

All camp sites are divided into patrol sites that vary in size. Each patrol site has at least one picnic table, a fire ring, and a varying number of two-person wall tents on wooden platforms. Each camp site is equipped with a latrine, wash stand, fire extinguisher, bulletin board, and cleaning supplies that can be checked out at the commissioner service area.

UNIT ADULT LEADERSHIP

Each Scout unit - troop, team or crew - is required to have at least two adult leaders in attendance at all times for each ten Scouts. One leader must be at least 21 years of age or older. The other leader may be age 18 or older.

HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS

No pets (dogs, cats or otherwise) are allowed in any of the Longs Peak Council Camps.

NEW Camp Medical Form (December 12, 2007)
All campers, both youth and adult, are required to present a Colorado Boy Scout Camps Medical Form signed by a physician within the past 24 months (within the past 12 months for those 40 years or older). This is the only form that will be accepted due to State of Colorado Child Care Standards.

All campers, or the unit as a whole, must also provide proof of accident / health insurance coverage in force during their stay at the Ranch. Each unit attending should have one adult leader who is first aid and CPR certified by a recognized national health agency.

Individuals attending the Ranch must take into consideration their personal physical condition as it relates to effects of altitude, dry climate, and geographical terrain that requires a great deal of walking up and own hill over long distances.

HORSE PROGRAM RELEASE FORM

Anyone participating in any horse riding program at BDSR must complete the
Release and Indemnity Agreement Form - 2008 Version - posted Dec 18, 2007.
( in PDF format.)
   Note that youth must also have a parent signature.

LEADERS GUIDES

This page is intended to give you basic information about the Ben Delatour Scout Camp.

The downloadable Leaders' Guides contain detailed program information, copies of needed forms, award requirements, and more:

(The Leaders' Guides are in PDF format.)

HOW TO MAKE A RESERVATION

Please see the instructions at the top of this page.
Monte Porter Medallion

BDSR Hiking Stave Medallion

This medallion was created in remembrance of Monte Porter, the "Master Carver" who served as Handicraft Director at BDSR for almost 25 years. The medallion is available for a minimum contribution of $ 10.00 to the Monte & Rose Porter Handicraft Lodge Fund.

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SUMMER STAFF POSITIONS AVAILABLE

The Ben Delatour Scout Ranch, Elkhorn High Adventure Base, and Camp Laramie Peak (Wyoming), seasonally hire a staff totaling over 100 members.

More info & Application.

The minimum age for the Ben Delatour Scout Ranch Boy Scout Camps is 16. Camp Laramie Peak is age 15. The Elkhorn High Adventure Base is age 18. The Jack Nicol Cub Scout Family Camp is age 16.

Staff members at the Ben Delatour Scout Ranch are paid on a weekly basis with the minimum salary being above $100.00 per week, plus housing and meals. Each salaried staff member is housed in a cabin or in their own tent on a wooden platform. Certain director level positions require National Camp School certification, and all staff members are encouraged to be certified in both first aid and CPR. Opportunities exist for selected staff to serve as members of special Emergency Response Teams:

  • Forest Fire Team
  • Bear Team
  • Search Team
  • Water Search Team

The Ben Delatour Scout Ranch accepts Counselors in Training (CITs) from the Longs Peak Council and the Denver Area Council only. CITs must be age 15 by June 1st. CITs serve for a four or five week session with a choice of the first or second half of the summer. CITs do not receive a salary, but housing and meals are provided.

Scouters of all ages are encouraged to apply. In any typical year the staff may consist of:

  • 20% females
  • 20% retirees
  • 45% college age
  • 15% high school age

Please complete this Staff Application and submit it to the Council office.

CAMP COMMISSIONER

Could you spare a week this summer to help troops have a successful camp experience? Volunteer for a week at summer camp as a Camp Commissioner!

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RANCH WILDLIFE

The Ranch is home to a variety of wildlife. During the summer these may be seen:

  • beaver
  • black bears
  • marmots
  • Aberts squirrels
  • coyotes
  • mule deer
  • mountain lions
  • ground squirrels
  • raccoons
  • mountain bluebirds
  • western tanagers
  • mountain chickadees
  • broad-tailed and rufous hummingbirds
  • bald and golden eagles
  • prairie falcons
  • horned owls
  • black-billed magpies
  • great blue herons
  • ... and more

During the winter, the Ranch may be home to a herd of over a hundred elk.

Wildlife Emblems | Bird Patches

Deer

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