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Camp Registration Information
- Please Register Online.
When your register, a confirmation page will be shown (once) and you will receive a confirmation email.
Keep the ID # and Password - you will need them later for making payments, changing registration numbers, registering for programs, and submitting your roster. - When you register and when you re-login later, your registration page shows detailed information about your payments, fees, and discounts. It will also allow you to update your registration numbers, contact information, etc.
- If you owe any fees (registration deposits or camp payments), a payment button will be shown. Click on the payment button to get instructions for either paying online via PayPal or sending your payment to the Greeley office in person, by mail, or by fax.
- Please read the Refund Policy. Reminder - after November 30, 2012, your $50 per person Registration Deposit is non-refundable.
- Please contact Cindy Batt (CampRegistration@longspeakbsa.org) for registration questions.
Online Camp Registration and Payments
PROGRAM REGISTRATION
Program Registration is OPENUpdate - March 19: We are still trying to find an outfitter so we can offer horse programs at camp this year. We are not accepting any horse program registrations until we confirm that we will be able to offer them.
Some Camp Programs, including Climbing and COPE, have a limited number of openings. These are filled on a first-come basis, so advanced registration is strongly recommended.
There are several steps to Register for Camp Programs:
- Login to your Camp Registration page.
- Click the button and enter your Scout and Adult Rosters.
- Click the button, and select scouts/adults and programs.
2013 Camping Dates and Fees
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| Week | Date | Scout Fee | Adult Fee |
| Week 1 | June 9-15 | $250.00 | $150.00 |
| Week 2 | June 16-22 | $250.00 | $150.00 |
| Week 3 | June 23-29 | $250.00 | $150.00 |
| Week 4 | June 30 - July 6 | $210.00 | $150.00 |
| Week 5 | July 7-13 | $250.00 | $150.00 |
| Week 6 | July 14-20 | $250.00 | $150.00 |
| Week 7 | July 21-27 | $250.00 | $150.00 |
With a minimum of 10 Scouts, 2 adult leaders are free.
Longs Peak Council units that achieve their Friends of Scouting camp goal by April 1, 2013 will receive a $25 per person discount.
Soaring Eagle is still open for Off-Season Use, but is not used for summer camp programs.
Scout Troops arrive on Sunday between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm, and depart on Saturday after the morning brunch.
CAMP UPDATES
You have choice of formats for great food at Camp Jeffrey:- Family Style Dining at Coral Rock Dining Hall
- Patrol Cooking at your campsite.
BDSR Conservation Easement
The wonderful natural environment of the 3,201 acre Ben Delatour Scout Ranch is now essentially protected forever from development.
A huge thanks to those who worked for 7 years to make this happen!
(more info)
Openings - Available Camper Spaces
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CAMPERSHIPS
A limited number of Camperships are available for financial assistance to enable Scouts to attend camp. (Camperships will only be considered for Scouts registered in Longs Peak Council.)
THE CAMPThe Ben Delatour Scout Ranch is located 45 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado, near the village of Red Feather Lakes (map). At an elevation between 7,200 feet and 8,000 feet, the Ranch usually enjoys dry days ranging between the high 60's and mid 80's; and cool nights reaching from the 40's to the 60's. Weather extremes are to be expected at upper altitudes. |
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PROGRAM ACTIVITIESWith over thirty merit badges to select from, Scouts can work toward the completion of the following:
Other programs are also available:
OLDER SCOUT PROGRAMS AVAILABLEFor the older Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer, and for some Scouts aspiring to greater adventure (some age restrictions may apply!), the following programs are available:
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SPECIAL SCOUT AND UNIT AWARDS
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Scouts will have an opportunity to earn the following special awards:
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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:
- Youth Protection Training
- Safe Swim Defense / Safety Afloat
- Leave No Trace
- Climb on Safely
- Trek Safely
- Wilderness First Aid
- Scoutmaster vs Staff Volleyball Contest
- Scoutmaster vs Staff Shootoff
ONE SCOUT RANCH - TWO CAMPS
The Ranch is divided into Camp Jeffrey and Soaring Eagle at Camp Ruth Coffin. Camp Jeffrey is the main location for summer camp.
Soaring Eagle is not being used for our summer camp programs, but may be reserved for trainings and year-round use.
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
Each Scout unit - troop, team or crew - is required to have at least two adult leaders in attendance at all times for each ten Scouts. One leader must be at least 21 years of age or older. The other leader may be age 18 or older.HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS
No pets (dogs, cats or otherwise) are allowed in any of the Longs Peak Council Camps.Camp Medical Form
All campers, both youth and adult,
are required to present Annual BSA Health and Medical Record, Parts A, B, and C signed by a physician
within the past 12 months.
PLUS the Immunization Record and Parent Authorizations or Certificado de Inmunización y Padre / Tutor Autorizaciones
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.
LEADERS GUIDE
This page is intended to give you basic information about the Ben Delatour Scout Camp.The downloadable Leaders' Guide contains detailed program information, copies of needed forms, award requirements, and more:
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.
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.
CAMP COMMISSIONER
Could you spare a week this summer to help troops have a successful camp experience? Volunteer for a week at summer camp as a Camp Commissioner!HORSE PROGRAM RELEASE FORM
Anyone participating in any horse riding program at BDSR must complete the Release and Indemnity Agreement Form. This form is also available in the Leader's Guide.Note that youth must also have a parent signature.
MORE INFORMATION
Registration information: Please contact Cindy Batt at 970-584-2202 or email CampRegistration@longspeakbsa.org.Other camp information: Please contact Billy Riley - Camping/Operations Director at 970-584-2218 or email briley@bsamail.org.
Other Camp Highlights
WØBSA
WØBSA, BDSR's amateur radio station, is in operation during summer camp weeks in June and July. It has made contact with other amateur radio operators around the world.
BDSR Hiking Stave Medallion
This medallion was created in remembrance of Monte Porter, the "Master Carver" who served as Handicraft Director at BDSR for almost 25 years. The medallion is available for a minimum contribution of $ 10.00 to the Monte & Rose Porter Handicraft Lodge Fund.
Scouting Museum
The Armstrong Heritage Center at BDSR has many Scouting history displays from local to international events.(More Info)
Historical Sites
The BDSR Historical Sites brochure describes 11 historical sites at the Ben Delatour Scout Ranch.Ranch Wildlife
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The Ranch is home to a variety of wildlife. During the summer these may be seen:
During the winter, the Ranch may be home to a herd of over a hundred elk. |
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