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 Scout Executive!
Welcome to John Coleman, Jr , our new Longs Peak Council Scout Executive.
John, his wife Margaret, and two daughters are moving here from Missouri.
Please welcome them to the Longs Peak Council.
Popcorn Info
Important dates for the 2010 Popcorn Sales have been posted.
The Popcorn Guide, forms, and spreadsheets are now online.
(more info)
CubCast
Each month the national office provides two timely podcasts based upon best practices in Cub Scouts.
Outdoor Challenge Award
The National Outdoor Challenge Unit Award recognizes troops/teams which have increasing outdoor activity.
This new award replaces the National Camping Award.
(more info)
Youth Protection News
Effective June 1, 2010: Youth Protection training is required for all registered volunteers.
-- New leaders are required to take Youth Protection training before they submit an application for registration.
-- Youth Protection training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer’s Youth Protection training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be reregistered.
(more info)
Where To Go Camping
In this 100th year of Scouting, our OA Lodge Project is to create a new Where To Go Camping Guide .
Please submit your favorite camping and hiking locations!
(more info)
Merit Badge Counselors 2010
Our online Merit Badge Counselor lists have been updated from the MBC registration sheets which troops turned in with their rechartering paperwork.
NOTE - if your troop did not turn in a counselor list, your counselors are no longer registered.
Please check your online MBC lists.
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2010 Shoulder Patch
Now available at Council Trading Posts
(click patch for larger view)
We also have full sets of 3 for collections.
Project SOAR 2010
2010 SOAR Patch features the Osprey & Gray Wolf
It is available at Council Scout Shops .
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)
Pow Wow!
Mark your calendars now!
ALL Cub Scout Adult Leaders should attend this FUN training!
November 6
(more info & online registration)
Climbing Instructor Course
On a climbing activity, your group must have a Qualified Climbing Instructor.
The next BSA Climbing Instructor Course will be Oct 1-3 at BDSR.
(more info)
Leave No Trace
BSA LNT Trainer Course
October 15-16 in Cheyenne
Take advantage of this opportunity for Scouts, Venturers and adults to become LNT Trainers.
(more info)
Fall Weekend Events
Join the fun at the Jack Nicol Cub Scout Camp:
Fall Color Hikes
Tiger Cub Adventure Days
Haunted Weekends
(more info and online registration)
BSA Centennial Celebration
Final registration is now OPEN.
The Longs Peak Council's 100th anniversary of scouting celebration will be Sept 24-26, 2010 at Hermit Park.
Fun activities are planned for Scouts and Scouters of all ages.
(more info)
Memorabilia - 100 Years of Scouting Longs Peak Council Limited Edition Collectors Items are now available online.
Water Bottles, Mugs, Knives, Pins and more!
(more info)
Heroes of Scouting
A new series of collector patches featuring "Heroes of Scouting" supports the Armstrong Heritage Center and Museum at BDSR.
The 2010 patch has Theodore Roosevelt.
A different patch will be issued each year through 2015.
(more info)
Anniversary Award
Earn a Special 100th Anniversary Achievement Award
New - Progress Tracking - use these booklets to keep track of the requirements for the Anniversary Award.
(more info)
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.
Catholic Religious Emblems
Catholic classes are starting soon.
(more info & contacts)
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)
LPC Online Color Key
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Popcorn Info
CubCast
Outdoor Challenge Award
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Conservation Pages
Special Groups
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