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2010 Scout Jamboree - Shining Light Across America

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Ben Delatour Scout Ranch on YouTube

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Indian Peaks District on Facebook

Search for "Indian Peaks LPC" on facebook and join

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Use of Council Camps

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 goo to: www.longspeakbsa.org/camps/weekend and download the approriate reservation form for the camp you plan to use.

Scuba Diving Merit Badge

Hot off the presses: new Scuba Diving Merit Badge

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Upcoming Events / Activities

Roundtables

August 12

September 9

October 14

November 11

December 9

check here for cub roundtable details

check here for scout roundtable details

Scout Day with the Buffs

Hawaii .vs. Colorado Buffs

September 18, 1:30pm

check here for details

Centennial Celebration Camporee

Training News

Leader Trainings

Check our District Training Page for info on upcoming trainings.

 

Locate Training Courses in other Districts

Did you know that you can take training courses in other districts besides Indian Peaks? No need to wait for Indian Peaks to offer the course the you need. Attend the course in another district.

Click here to see training offerings from other districts and the council"

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

News & Notes

BeAScout

BeAScout is the BSA's new recruiting tool which helps parents find Packs, Troops, Teams, Crews in their city or neighborhood.

All Unit Leaders are urged to login to configure their unit's BeAScout information!

(more information)

 

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.

(more info)

 

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 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)

Opportunities

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)

Events / Activities

Popcorn Info

Important dates for the 2010 Popcorn Sales have been posted.

The Popcorn Guide, forms, and spreadsheets are now online.

(more info)

Training News

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)

Camp News

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 100th Anniversary
Events and News

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)

 

 

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.