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

2008 CAMPING DATES

Camp Updates

Laramie Peak

Sunny and Cool! Freezing at night!

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THE CAMP

Camp Laramie Peak was purchased in 1920 by a group of volunteers wanting a place to take Scouts in the wilderness. The rugged terrain, rambling brooks, and mountain backdrop was the ideal location.

Camp Laramie Peak is located northwest of Wheatland, Wyoming, near the base of Laramie Peak, in the Medicine Bow National Forest. The elevation at the Camp is approximately 6800 feet, which means we have cool evenings and mornings. Our temperatures during camp range from the 40's at night to the 90's during the day.

SCOUT PROGRAM

Scouts may work toward the completion of the following merit badges during their week in camp: camping, emergency preparedness, first aid, orienteering, pioneering, forestry, environmental science, mammal study, space exploration, weather, fly fishing, archery, rifle shooting, basketry, leatherwork, and woodcarving.

In addition to the merit badges, there is a first year camper program for new Scouts, Rock Climbing, a Mountain Man program and a 50-Miler program.

Other Scout programs include volleyball, open crafts, open shooting, conservation projects, and commissioner assistance with rank advancement. Other camp activities include mountain biking, rock climbing, Order of the Arrow Day, Black Mountain Fire Tower Overnighter, and much more!

Note - there is no horse program at CLP in 2008.

OLDER SCOUT PROGRAM

The Mountain Man program is a week-long experience for Scouts who are at least 1st Class and 14 years of age when they arrive at camp. The Scouts eat breakfast in the dining hall, and then spend the remainder of the day in the Mountain Man camp, before returning to the troop campsite at night. Some meals may be cooked in the Mountain Man camp, the way it was done in the 1800's. This program offers experiences the Mountain Man would have lived almost two hundred years ago. It includes tracking, black powder shooting (muzzle loading), fire building with flint and steel, Dutch oven cooking, identification of wild edible plants, tomahawk throwing, and a Colter's Run. Merit Badges offered in Mountain Man camp include cooking, Indian lore, wilderness survival, and metal work. This program has an additional fee of $30 per Scout.

50-Miler program

The 50-Miler program is an all week hike through forest land, and some ranch land. Each Scout must be at least a 1st Class Scout and be 14 years of age when he arrives at camp. This is a backpacking challenge with rugged terrain, lots of miles (approximately 85) and a short time frame (4 days). The hikers will leave camp mid-morning on Monday, and return to camp mid-afternoon on Friday. Each hiker will carry his personal gear, as well as food, cooking and camping equipment, and any other necessities for the trip. There is an additional fee of $30 per Scout for this program.

Interested in earning the BSA 50-Miler Award? Here's the 50-Miler application form which also lists the requirements. (See page 2 of the form).

Rock Climbing Program

Scouts will also have the opportunity to participate in the Rock Climbing Program. This program will provide basic instruction for new climbers and more advance instruction for thowe with some experience.

ADULT PROGRAMS - AN EXTRA BONUS

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

• Scoutmaster vs Staff Shootoff
• Scoutmaster vs Staff Volleyball
• Youth Protection Training
• Boy Scout Leader Fast Start Training

SPECIAL SCOUT AND UNIT AWARDS

• Project SOAR Award (Save Our American Resources)
• CLP Honor Troop
• CLP Religious Award
• Nighthawk Hike
  ... and more!

LEADERS GUIDE

This web page is intended to give you basic information about Camp Laramie Peak.

The downloadable 2008 Leader's Guide contains detailed program information, copies of needed forms, award requirements, and more.
Note - there is no horse program at CLP in 2008.
(The Leaders Guide is in format. If you are having problems downloading it, please see these suggestions.)

We are not planning to mail copies of the Guide - please download it and print copies. If you have a reservation and you can't download the Guide, or if you have problems printing it, please contact us and we'll gladly mail you a copy.

UNIT ADULT LEADERSHIP

HEALTH AND SAFETY

All campers (youth and adult) are required to present a medical form signed by a licensed physician. The Colorado Boy Scout Camps Medical Form (even though we're in Wyoming) or the BSA Class 3 medical form will be accepted at Camp Laramie Peak.

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Last Updated Wednesday, 09-Apr-2008 21:20:48 MDT