Longs Peak Council

Boy Scouts of America

Specialty Camps Program 2010

Ben Delatour Scout Ranch
July 18-24

Specialty Camps are designed to allow Scouts to explore some of their interests a little bit more.

All programs allow Scouts to attend with no leadership, although adults are welcome. BDSR will provide all leadership for scouts with no adults.

See the flyer for more details.

Conservation

Conservation camp was developed to aid Scouts in earning the William T. Hornaday Award. During this week, you will focus on earning the merit badges necessary to complete the award. You will also be coached through the process of selecting and carrying out a project for your award.

See the flyer for details on the merit badges offered and the requirements for the Hornaday Awards.

Cost: $230.00 per participant

Climbing ASCENT

This program is a week-long backpacking program. Participants will spend the week in the backcountry of BDSR doing climbs that most people never see! Be prepared for a long strenuous week. Participants will need to provide all of their own backpacking equipment, as the week will be spent 100% in the backcountry with the exception of the first and last nights.

Participants must have previously earned the Climbing Merit Badge (no exceptions), must have the endurance for an extreme week of physical activity, and must be 13 by January 1, 2010.

ASCENT is limited to 10 participants (Scouts and adults).

Cost: $320.00 per participant (Scouts and Adults)

See the flyer for more details.

RAMS (Rifle, Archery, Muzzle Loading, Shotgun)

This week will be filled with fun shooting experiences. All participants will have the opportunity to work on Rifle Merit Badge, Shotgun Merit Badge and Archery Merit Badge. This week will be spent in classroom time and on the shooting ranges. All participants will be instructed in safety rules, use and storage of firearms and proper shooting techniques, ammunition reloading and will have the opportunity to advance in the NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program. This week is great for the beginners and for experienced shooters wanting to learn and advance their shooting skills.

Limit of 10 Scouts per Unit (additional Scouts from the same unit can be put on the waitlist and added if the course is not full as of 6/15/10).

Cost: $320.00 per scout. Adults are $100.

See the flyer for more details.

First-Year Camper Program

This program is designed for your first year Scouts. The program is perfect for a patrol of first year Scouts. We will spend the week working on all the requirements up to First Class. Programs will include

5-mile hike
two overnighters
knot tying
first aid
cooking
citizenship
swimming
water rescue
and much, much more

All additional cooking and camping equipment will be provided for the Scouts.

Staff will not sign off requirements in the Scouts' books, but will provide you with a list of all the requirements that were worked on during their stay at camp.

This is a great first-time camping experience for you and your Scouts!

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