Ben Delatour Boy Scout Camp - Longs Peak Council

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

2009 Info Coming Soon

The schedule and registration for 2009 camps will be coming soon. Please check back later.

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.

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 1	June 8-14	$200
Week 2	June 15-21	$200
Week 3	June 23-28 LDS Encampment	$200
Week 4	June 29-July 5	$200
Week 5	July 6-12	$190
Week 6	July 13-19	$190
Week 7	July 20-26	$190
Week 8	July 27 - Aug 2	$190
Fee Per Adult - $50

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

Openings - Available Camper Spaces

Camp Jeffrey

Week	Camp Jeffrey
June 8 to 14	190
June 15 to 21	30
June 23 to 28	FULL
June 29 to July 5	200
July 6 to 12	65
July 13 to 19	FULL
July 20 to 26	50
July 27 to Aug 2	280
Updated 5/15/2008 17:48

Soaring Eagle

Week	Soaring Eagle
June 8 to 14	95
June 15 to 21	70
June 23 to 28	FULL
June 29 to July 5	closed
July 6 to 12	125
July 13 to 19	FULL
July 20 to 26	120
July 27 to Aug 2	call
Updated 5/15/2008 17:49

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

SPECIAL SCOUT AND UNIT AWARDS

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:

SPECIALTY CAMPS - July 27- August 2, 2008

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

HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS

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

LEADERS GUIDES

The 2008 Guides will give you some more information about the camps, but are NOT meant to have all the current information.
Please check back for the 2009 guide.

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:

HOW TO MAKE A RESERVATION

BDSR Hiking Stave Medallion

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.

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.