Summer Camp 2024 Scouts BSA – Greater Colorado Council, Boy Scouts of America

Summer Camp 2024 Scouts BSA

Camp Cris Dobbins at Mcneil Scout Ranch at Peaceful Valley

Let The Adventure Begin!

Nestled in the middle of the Black Forest, Camp Cris Dobbins offers sweeping views of Pikes Peak and the front range of the Rocky Mountains. Scouts will have a hard time choosing between the more than 50 merit badges offered here, and will love spending time on the water slides at the outdoor pool, dusting a clay at the Olympic shotgun range, channeling their inner movie star in our Movie Making program, or pretending to be Indiana Jones at our STEM lodge archaeology dig site. The convenience of meals from our dining hall and sleeping on raised wooden platforms in canvas wall tents will allow Scouts to focus on the only thing that matters: their next outdoor adventure!

Camp Cris Dobbins Summer Camp

Your Scouting Colorado Adventure Awaits

2024 CAMP INFORMATION

Reservations:
(720) 266-2143
jolynne.conrad@scouting.org

Camp:
(Summer Only)
(303) 648-3023
Peaceful.Valley@scouting.org

2024 Session Dates

Week 1: June 9 – June 15

Week 2: June 16 – June 22 – FULL

Week 3: June 23 – June 29 – FULL

Week 4: July 7 – July 13

Week 5: July 14 – July 20

Registration Fee

$465……….Per Youth (-18 yrs old)

$265……….Per Adult (+18 yrs old)

To reserve your Unit’s Campsite – a $250 Unit Registration Fee is required.

Payment Schedule

The payment schedule is based on the Total Registration of the Unit. To reserve your Unit’s Campsite – a $250 Unit Registration Fee is required. Payments should be made through the registration website or coordinated through the Camping Department.

20% of Total Registration – Due January 1st
20% of Total Registration – Due February 1st
20% of Total Registration – Due March 1st
20% of Total Registration – Due April 1st
Balance of Total Registration – Due May 1st

Cancellation & Refund Policy

The Greater Colorado Council will refund 100% of paid camp fees if the camp cannot operate due to local, state, or federal policies. Individual camper fees may also be refunded if their immediate family is affected by COVID-19 and are unable to participate in the camp program. Documentation must be provided.

The $250 Reservation Fee is non-refundable.

All cancellations are based on a per person basis & are subject to the following guidelines:

31 days or more to check in: All paid fees.
21 – 30 days before check-in: 50% refund
0 – 20 days prior to checking: 0% refund

Any cancellation made after 20-day before scheduled attendance of camp will not receive a refund unless documentation is provided by a medical doctor, or there has been a death in the family. All cancellations will be charged a processing fee of 5% of your total refund.

Only Scoutmaster’s and camp contact may request refunds. All refunds will be paid to the person who paid made the payment. Adding and/or removing individuals will follow the same refund policy. All refund requests should be submitted in writing to Jolynne Conrad. All refunds are subject to Camp Director approval.

Camperships

Camperships (Scholarships to Camp)

The Greater Colorado Council, Boy Scouts of America, strongly believes that “no youth shall be denied a program experience because of lack of funds.” However, every effort must be made by applicants to “earn their own way.”

Campership Guidelines

Camperships are only available for the Greater Colorado Council outdoor programs.
Only registered youth Scout members of the Greater Colorado Council are granted camperships.
Full camperships are not awarded. Generally, only 25% of event cost will be awarded. (It’s highly recommended that the Scout participates in the Council provided fund raising events to earn their way to camp – Popcorn Sales and Camp Cards sales).
In order to apply for a Campership, Scouts must have a current reservation for one or more of the programs listed below. Camperships will be credited to that account. Information of the credit in the form of a receipt will be sent to Unit leadership.
As a requirement to receive a campership, each Scout must include with the request form a formal one page letter that will be given to the donors thanking them for making the Campership Program available.
In addition, the Scout will bring or send to the Council a note, postcard or picture of them and/or something that they enjoyed doing at camp. Our donors appreciate seeing what our Scouts enjoy at camp.
Please submit request at least 30 days prior to the event. Camperships will not be given after attending the activity.
Camperships are not transferable and non-refundable.

Campership Application

You must complete the form & submit a “Thank You” letter to be considered for a Campership. Camperships are available for any Youth attending camp. Please email “Thank You” letters to JoLynne Conrad.

MAPS & IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

Camp Documents

See the tabs above for more information.

Leader’s Guide – Click Here

Program Guide – Click Here (Includes Merit Badge Schedule)

Unit Swim Classification Check – Click Here

Unit Check-In Roster and Seatbelt Inventory (Must be turned-in at check-in. Used for emergencies.) – Click Here

DoubleKnot How-To: Merit Badge Schedules – Click Here

ATV Program (Must Complete Prior to Arrival)

ATV Waiver – Click Here
ATV e-Learning Course – Click Here

Shooting Sports Programs (Must Complete Prior to Arrival)

Cowboy Action Waiver – Click Here

Whitewater Rafting Program (Must Complete Prior to Arrival)

Whitewater Signup – Click Here
Whitewater Waiver

The Saga of Peaceful Valley (Optional document to read about the history of Peaceful Valley) Click Here

CampDoc & Medical

CampDoc is our Camp’s medical documentation system which allows us to manage information for each person attending camp. Each person attending camp will be given a login to CampDoc to fill out and upload their medical forms and information. No paper medical forms will be accepted.

As of March 8, 2024 – If you add or remove a Scout or adult to or from your registration, you must fill out this form. Please do this AFTER you have adjusted your doubleknot registration.

CampDoc Frequently Asked Questions

Scoutmasters: How to Navigate the Provider Portal – Request Access to the Provider Portal

Add or Remove from CampDoc Request

CampDoc Login

Questions? Email our Health Team!

Accommodatioins

Map of Camp Cris Dobbins

What’s in the Campsite?

Flag Pole
Latrine
Showers
Handwashing Station
Potable Water

If you Provide the Tent: (Recommended)

It is highly encouraged to bring your own tent.
Capacity cannot exceed the manufacturer’s instructions.

If we Provide the Tent:

Canvas Tent – 7′ x 9′ (sleeps 2)
Wooden Tent Platform

We highly recommend that each unit consider bringing their own tents. Units will request camp-provided tents prior to camp. Request your camp-provided tents here.

Food & Meals

Dining Hall Meals

All Campers are served 17 Meals for the Week with the opportunity of salad and a PB&J Station at every meal in the Dining Hall.

Breakfast (Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat)

Lunch (Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri)

Dinner (Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri )

Special Dietary Request

If you have any special dietary request, please complete this form. – Click Here

Patrol Cooking

Patrol cooking will be be available to units during weeks 1, 2 and 3 only. Units can elect to cook some or all meals on their own in the campsite. Food and one propane tank per patrol will be provided by the camp. The unit must supply items to cook and serve the food and clean the dishes properly.

Units that are interested in patrol cooking should fill out this Patrol Cooking Intent Form. This form notifies the camp that you want to patrol cook some or all meals. Closer to camp, we will send you another form to commit to numbers, patrols and meals you want to cook.

Maps

Meetings & Communication About Camp

Pre-Camp Meetings

The Camp Management Team will be available to provide information about camp, any updates and answer any questions. The primary updates will be at the beginning of the meeting followed by a Q&A session. Meetings are virtual via zoom.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 7:00pm. Powerpoint & Recorded Video.

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 7:00pm. Powerpoint & Recorded Video

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 7:00pm. Powerpoint & Recorded Video.

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Next meeting will be the 11-day meeting prior to your camp session. Link will be emailed to the units each week.

Text Message Notifications

Email Communications

2024 Merit Badges & Activities

Shooting Sports

Merit Badges:

Archery
Rifle
Shotgun

Next Level Shooting Adventure (for older Scouts not wanting to complete merit badges)

Must be 14 years of age
1 week long program

Cowboy Action (available as a open-time activity)

Must be at least 14 years of age & complete the waiver prior to arrival

Adventure & ATV’s

Merit Badges:

Climbing
Cycling (Eagle)

ATVs

ATV RiderCourse – For beginners – Learn how to ride and operate an ATV on a closed course.
ATV Experienced Rider – For those that have taken the course – ride the beautiful trails of MSR!
Must be at least 14 years of age & successfully complete the e-learning course prior to arrival
In place of one merit badge period

Silver Lake

Merit Badges:

Must successfully pass the BSA Swim Test and be a Blue Swimmer prior to attending.

Canoeing
Kayaking
Small Boat Sailing
Rowing

Other Activities

Open Boating
Polar Penguin Plunge

Other Aquatic Adventures

Go White Water Rafting on Wednesday, your free day at camp!*

*Indicates an additional fee

Gates Aquatics Center

Merit Badges:

Must successfully pass the BSA Swim Test and be a Blue Swimmer prior to attending.

Swimming (Eagle)
Lifesaving (Eagle)

Other Activities:

Mile Swim
Open Swim Time

Other Aquatic Adventures

Go White Water Rafting on Wednesday, your free day at camp!*

*Indicates an additional fee

Horse Program

Merit Badges:

Horsemanship – Beginners
- Dual Period or Singel Period
Horsemanship – Experienced
- Single Period – Ride on the beautiful trails of MSR!

Additional Activities:

Horse Trail Rides*
Horse Dinner Rides* if available
Horse Overnighter* if available

(*) Indicates an extra fee.

Hollywood

Merit Badges:

Nature

Merit Badges:

Eaglebound

Rank Advancement:

Scout
Tenderfoot
Second Class
First Class

Select rank advancements are taught in these classes. Not all rank advancements are covered.

Scoutcraft

Merit Badges:

Handicraft

Merit Badges:

STEM

Merit Badges:

Astronomy
Electronics
Inventing
Metalworking
Space Exploration
TRADES – New program that offers exposure to Trade job related merit badges like automotive maintenance, welding, home repairs etc.