The Longs Peak Council delivers Scouting programs that develop character, citizenship, fitness and
leadership skills to youth in northeastern Colorado, southeastern Wyoming and western Nebraska.
Programs at a Glance
Cub Scouts - For boys in 1st through 5th grade.
Boy Scouts - For boys 11 years old through high school - outdoor oriented.
Venturing - For 14-21 year old guys and girls - adventure oriented.
How to Join
New Districts
District Realignment
Effective January 1, 2009, the Longs Peak Council's 6 former Districts are realigned as 9 new Districts.
(more info)
District Websites
The following new Districts have their new websites set up:
ScoutMail
Sorry - ScoutMail for the New Districts is not ready. We'll send Council ScoutMail (by mid-January?) with instructions on how to re-subscribe in your new District.
You will continue to receive ScoutMail from your old District through January.
Merit Badge Counselors
It will take some time to get the Council/BSA database converted to the new District alignment. Watch for more details on 2009 Merit Badge Counselor re-registration in February.
FOR NOW - please continue to access the lists from the "Old District" Merit Badge Counselor pages.
Unit Locators
Basic information about which units are in which Districts is available in the New District Unit Locator Pages.
The Additional information which you entered through the "Your Unit Info" page will also be available soon.
Unit Passwords
Unit Passwords (and access to private info) have not been copied to the new Districts yet, but will be available soon.
OA 2009
It's time to pay your 2009 Dues and register for upcoming KOLA Lodge events.
It's even easier now with our new Online Registration(more info)
Scottsbluff Office
Due to budget cuts the Scottsbluff office will only be open from 12:30-5:30 Mon-Thurs (closed Fridays).
Lafayette Office
Due to budget cuts the Lafayette office will only be open from 11:00-5:00 Tues-Fri (closed Mondays).
Philmont Scout Ranch
Now available: Height/weight requirements for backpacking and hiking at Philmont.
Eagle Scout Scholarship
The NESA Eagle Scout scholarships applications have changed. Only the new forms will be acepted.
(more info)
Greeley Lunch Hour
The Greeley Office is now closed from 12:30-1:30 for lunch.
(more info about special arrangements)
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)
LPC Scouting Museum
The Longs Peak Council Museum is now a reality.
(more info) (updated Aug 11th)
Eager Beaver Weekends
All Troops, Teams and Crews - add this to you planning calendar now!
June 19-21, and July 17-19
Come help us get Camp Laramie Peak in top shape for its 90th Birthday.
(more info)
New Camp Use Fees
New reservation forms and fees for the weekend use of Council camp facilities went into effect Sept 1.
(more info)
2009 Summer Camps
Dates and fees for 2009 for Ben Delatour Scout Camp, Camp Laramie Peak, and Elkhorn High Adventure Base have been finalized.
The Climbing/Ascent Program is available every week of camp this year.
(more info & online registration)
BDSR Specialty Camps
July 26 - August 1, 2009
Enjoy a week of your favorite camp program: Climbing, Climbing/C.O.P.E., Conservation, First Responder, Shooting Sports or New Scout Patrol Camp.
(more info & online registration)
BDSR 50th Anniversary
2009 is the 50th Anniversary of Ben Delatour Scout Ranch.
Check our Anniversary Page for info:
Limited Edition memorabilia
Past Staff Info Survey
Camp Program Survey
What Scouts Want...We want to know?
Scouts and Unit Leaders, Please take a minute and
answer our Summer Camp Survey (4 Questions)
Your responses will help us keep up on what your
Scouts want when attending Summer Camp in future years!
Click Here to take survey.
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)
Hazardous Weather Safety
The BSA has a new Online course: Planning and Preparing for Hazardous
Weather Effective for tours on January 1, 2009, at least one adult must have completed this course.
(more info) (New Tour Permit)
District Committee Training
January 14th, Longmont
Explore the effective District Committee Meeting model.
(more info)
Unit Fiscal Policies
New from the BSA: Frequently Asked Questions about Fiscal Policies and Procedures for BSA Units.
Do we need a tax-ID number? (Yes)
Can we solicit donations for our Pack? (No!)
(more info)
BSA memo clarifying federal reporting requirements regarding IRS Form 990-N.
Catholic Religious Emblems
New Information about Catholic Religious Emblems has been posted.
(more info)
Council Annual Business Meeting & Recognition Event
Saturday, January 24 at the Ranch, Loveland, CO.
(more info)
National Jamboree 2010
Updated July 9th with application forms.
We're starting preparations for the 2010 Jamboree.
(LPC info)
(BSA Video)
Other Opportunities
- New Recruiter Patch
- Duty To God Promotion Patch
- Hornaday Award Scholarship
(more info)
LPC Online Color Key
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