Pikes Peak CounCil • BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA RESOURCE GUIDE For Families, Leaders and Volunteers 2013-2014 Fall/Winter Save until April 2014 rained For our most up-to-date information go to www.pikespeakbsa.org Tear-out T p. 18 Leader checklist Prepared. For Life. It’s More Than A Motto It’s more than a motto - it’s a way of life. Being prepared One of the strengths of the Scouting program is the means having the ability to deal with the many tough unique relationship between religious and community challenges life presents–that’s what Scouting is all organizations, parents, and leaders. Working about. Through its time-tested program, Scouting together, they are able to focus the necessary provides young people with opportunities to mentor to resources and leadership on the single task of their peers, build character and enrich their faith. These serving youth. The result is children, families, and activities build stronger family bonds and help youth communities that are stronger and better prepared reach their full potential by instilling values that last a for the future. lifetime. NG FOR NI L R IF A E CUB SCOUTS - Ages 7-10 E EXPLORING - Ages 14-20 (or 13 and L Cub Scouting is a year-round program uniquely completed eighth grade) Exploring is a program E X G designed to meet the needs of young boys P L O R I N for young men and women. Exploring units, and their parents. The program offers fun or “posts”, focus on a single career field, such as and challenging activities that promote character law enforcement, fire/rescue, medical or band, and development and physical fitness. service projects, are sponsored by a local government or business ceremonies, games and activities guide boys through entity. Young adults involved in Exploring will gain the core values and give them a sense of personal practical knowledge of and experience in a career and achievement. Through positive peer group interaction engage in a program of activities . These activities are and parental guidance, boys also learn honesty, bravery centered on career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, and respect. Family involvement is an essential part of character development and leadership experience to Cub Scouting, and parents are encouraged to play an encourage the development of the whole person. They active role in the program. This family - and community- also have opportunities to take on leadership roles. centered approach to learning means that Cub Scouting is truly time well spent. SCOUTREACH - Ages 7-13 BOY SCOUTS - Ages 11-17 Scouting has always thrived in suburban Most people associate Boy Scouting with outdoor communities where volunteers and resources adventure–and with good reason. Scouting is an may be more plentiful, but our commitment to outdoor program designed to develop character, the young people living in the neighborhoods of our citizenship and fitness. With the scout oath and law Council’s inner cities has never been stronger. Each as a guide, Scouting helps a boy develop into a well- week, Scouts meet after school in classrooms to work rounded young man. Through the advancement program, on advancement, learn new skills and gain leadership a Scout can progress in rank though achievements, experience. Scoutreach youth also experience the gaining additional knowledge and responsibilities. outdoors - some for the very first time - during our Earning Merit Badges provides opportunities for Scouts Council’s annual Scoutreach Family Day at Camp to be introduced to a lifelong hobby or a rewarding Alexander. It is here that Scouts shoot bows & arrows, career. In Boy Scouting, youth take responsibility for the BB guns, go hiking and learn valuable skills such as activities of the troop. Through the support of parents knot tying and shelter building. Our Council remains and religious and neighborhood organizations, Scouts committed to ensuring that every young person has the develop an awareness and appreciation of their role in opportunity to be a Scout. their community. VENTURING - Ages 14-20 (or 13 and completed ORDER OF THE ARROW - As Scouting’s eighth grade) Venturing is a program for young men National Honor Society, our purpose is and women ages 14 through 20. The purpose of to recognize those who best exemplify Venturing is to provide experiences to help young people the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. That mature and become responsible and caring adults. Young recognition inspires others to conduct themselves people in Venturing learn leadership skills and participate in a way that warrants similar recognition, promote camping, in challenging outdoor activities. Venturing focuses responsible outdoor adventure and environmental resources that help a community organization provide stewardship as essential components of every Scout’s wholesome, flexible, well-rounded and challenging experience in the unit. The recognition develops activities, tailor-made for teenage youth. Those resources leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability include access to Boy Scout camping properties, a to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, recognition program, youth protection training and specific Scouting and ultimately our nation, and crystallize program assistance for a variety of outdoor disciplines. the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. Table of Contents RESOURCES 1 ....................QUICK FACTS ABOUT PIKES PEAK COUNCIL 2 ....................COUNCIL AND SCOUT SHOP RESOURCES 3 ....................CONTACT US 4 ....................UNIT RESOURCES 5 ....................YOUTH PROTECTION STANDARDS 6 ....................BEASCOUT.ORG PROGRAMS 7 ....................CUB SCOUT PROGRAMS RESOURCES 8 ....................SCOUTREACH 9 ....................CAMP ALEXANDER PROGRAMS 10 ..................BOY SCOUT PROGRAMS 11 ..................EAGLE PROGRAM AND ENGAGEMENT 12 ..................Fall/WinTeR CaMPoRees PROGRAMS 13 ..................VENTURING AND SEA SCOUTING PROGRAMS 14 ..................EXPLORING PROGRAMS 15 ..................SCOUT NIGHTS 16 ..................CounCil eVenTs/oRDeR oF THe aRRoW TRAINING TRAINING 17 ..................SHOOTING SPORTS 18 ..................WHAT MAKES A TRAINED LEADER 19 ..................TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 20 ..................ADULT TRAINING COURSES FUNDING FUNDING 21 ..................FRIENDS OF SCOUTING 22 ..................COUNCIL FUNDRAISERS 23 ..................FinanCinG sCouTinG/lDs 100 YeaR PaTCH 24 ..................OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT PIKES PEAK COUNCIL 25-26 .............MERIT BADGE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM 27-28 .............CORPORATE & MERIT BADGE SPONSOR RECOGNITION Like us on facebook! www.facebook.com/pikespeakcouncilbsa Quick Facts For more information on events and programs, please call (719) 634-1584 or visit our website at www.pikespeakbsa.org. About Pikes Peak Council The Pikes Peak Council of the Boy Scouts of America has been serving youth for nearly 100 years. It was formed for the express purpose of providing Scouting programs to the young people of its territory. Currently, the Pikes Peak Council provides Scouting experiences to more than 10,000 youth in an area spanning Colorado Springs, Woodland Park, Monument, Canon City and many communities on Colorado's Eastern Plains. The Pikes Peak Council operates 2 camp properties, 1 Council Service Center and 1 Scout Shop for the use of Scouting programs. Camp Alexander is Pikes Peak Council’s premier Resident Camp, and continues to boast one of the finest programs in all of the western region. With a highly trained and veteran staff, historic facilities and new programs being added each year, it’s no wonder that the season sells out year after year. “Camp A” is located in the beautiful Eleven Mile Canyon in the Pike National Forest approximately 38 miles west of Colorado Springs. In 2008, the Pikes Peak Council acquired Glen Aspen Ranch, a beautiful parcel of land containing 200 acres just outside of Woodland Park. scout Packs, Troops, Teams and Crews can use the property with reservations. There are backpacking campsites available along the ridge for those desiring a more rustic experience. RESOURCES Glen Aspen Jamboree Ranch ✳ Camp High Plains ✳ Alexander Frontier Ute Ute District: District Executive: Cameron Ackley Jamboree District: District Director: Lynn Olson 719-219-2907 [email protected] 719-219-2919 [email protected] School Districts: 2, 3, 8, 12, 14, RE2, RE1, School Districts: District 20 and 38 Lake George Charter Education High Plains District: District Executive: Jeff Horner District Executive: Monica Webb Frontier District: 719-337-5119 [email protected] 719-219-2900 [email protected] School Districts: Falcon, Peyton, Calhan, Ramah, Ellicott, Miami- School Districts: 11 Yoder, Edison, Hanover, Elbert, Lincoln, Kit Carson, and Kiowa. The Council is governed by a The Boy Scouts of Annually, the Council In 2013, the Council volunteer Executive Board America’s Scouting operates on a budget served more than 10,000 made up of local leaders of the program continues of about $2.4 million youth, ages 6-20, in 360 many communities we serve. to the lead the nation which is funded through Scouting units including The program is guided by a and world in youth contributions from Scout Cub Scout Packs, Boy staff of 9 full-time professional protection standards families, community Scout Troops, Varsity Scouters and supported by as an organization supporters, camping and Teams, Venturing Crews, 8 dedicated full and