Longs Peak Council

Boy Scouts of America

Program Resources

General

Conservation Resources
WWW Links: See our WWW Links page for links to other Scouting-related web sites.
Scouting Magazine: Scouting, the BSA's leader magazine has great articles on how to make the most of your Scouting program.

Scouting on The Internet

Outline of Presentation: WWW Resources, Unit Web Site Considerations, Event Organizer Info

Cub Scout

How to Join, Info for Parents, New Leader Info, Recruiting Ideas for your Pack.: (More Info)
Rocket ahead with achievements and elective at THE SPACE PLACE from NASA.
Fire Safety Resources: Fire Safety Educators of Colorado; National Fire Protection Association - Sparky The Fire Dog; Smokey Bear; US Fire Administration - Kids

Boy Scout / Venturing

Scouting Skills

Leave No Trace: Essential camping principles - this site includes Teaching Resources and information on Awards for Leaders and Scouts.
Backpacking: Techniques, Tricks, Toys, and Truths (from Mountain View District)
Roundtable Resources: (from RockyMountain District)
Knot Tying: Animated Knots

High Adventure

Elkhorn High Adventure Base: Our Council's own High Adventure Base offers a unique experience for older Boy Scouts and Venturers to hike, camp, and climb in the Rocky Mountains.
Elkhorn High Adventure Base Leader's Guide: In addition to EHAB-specific information, contains lots of useful information for Scouts planning an extended trip.
Thorns and Roses: An evaluation technique used at Philmont for bettering group relations.
National High Adventure Bases: Philmont

Winter Camping / Klondike

Winter camping in the snow can be great fun for well-trained Scouts and adults. The Scout Fieldbook offers some great information pertaining to camping in the snow, but you can also find useful information at these websites:

Klondike Sled Plans: (from Mountain View District)
About Snow Camping - International Snow Camping Association
Snowshoeing - Day Hike Checklist

Youth Work Rules

A Program Resource for Your Unit: Help the teens in your troop, team or crew understand the rules of working, the jobs they can and cannot hold, and the hours they may or may not work. (more info)

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Last Updated Monday, 19-Nov-2012 08:50:24 MST