Programs & Groups : Scout Groups

Register your Scout group now for our popular overnights, or come for a campfire, badge workshop, or other special program.  Upcoming programs are listed below. (For a complete listing of all Scout programs and a program registration form for this year, click on the link below or call 303-693-3621 for a current brochure.)

2010 Calendar of Events and Registration (PDF)

*Please note that the May 15th tipi overnight is full.

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Registration for Scout programs is by mail only, on a space-available basis and MUST BE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE of the scheduled program. Note that we're now open for drop in visitors on Saturdays 9 AM to 5 PM.

Reservations required for all Scout programs- see above

2010 Programs


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Badge Workshop

Saturday, Jan 16, 1-2:30 pm
Saturday, Feb 20, 1-2:30 pm
Saturday, Mar 20, 1-2:30 pm
Saturday, April 17, 1-2:30 pm
Saturday, June 19, 1-2:30 pm
Saturday, Sept 18, 1-2:30 pm
Saturday, Oct 16, 1-2:30 pm
Saturday, Nov 20, 1-2:30 pm

Tipi Overnights
(Each tipi holds 15, see ** below)

Saturday, May 15, 7 PM - 9:00 AM
Saturday, May 22, 7 PM - 9:00 AM
Saturday, June 4, 7 PM - 9:00 AM
Saturday, June 18, 7 PM - 9:00 AM
Saturday, Sept. 11, 7 PM - 9:00 AM

Yurt Overnights

Saturday, Oct 9, 7 PM - 9:00 AM
Saturday, Nov 13, 7 PM - 9:00 AM

Wagon Ride/Campfire*

Friday, May 28, 7-8:30 pm
Friday, June 25, 7-8:30 pm
(Was originally June 11)
Friday , Aug 27, 7-8:30 pm

Sod Village by Lamplight

Friday, November 5, 7 PM - 9 PM

Christmas in the Soddies

Saturday, Dec 4, 9:30-11 am

Choose one of these badges to work on: Webelos Naturalist pin, Junior Wildlife or Earth Connections, Brownie Eco-Explorer or Watching Wildlife. No minimum group size. Badges not included.

*Wagon rides are offered weather and road conditions permitting. Another program may be substituted if conditions warrant.

**Here are some rules and considerations for overnight tipi programs.

  1. Troops should arrive at the PCC by 6:45pm for check in and unloading of cars.
  2. Make sure scouts have a jacket and water bottle accessible for the evening program.NO SANDALS should be worn at all.
  3. Your group will enjoy a wagon ride on the prairie, a prairie animal program, and a campfire with s'mores. Our staff will take care of all the program details.
  4. After the campfire ( 9:30pm) you will take your troop to your tipi ( each troop will have its own tipi) and be in charge of your scouts thru the night. One staff person will be on site thru the night, but not for supervising scouts. The bathrooms are about 150 yards from the tipis.
  5. If anyone in your group has to leave the PCC or arrive late, please notify Sara (Lee?) of this situation so the gate can be opened.
  6. We encourage a 10pm "whisper time" so that the other troops at the overnight are not disturbed. Please enforce this.
  7. At 7am we will serve breakfast and/or take you out on the wagon. Breakfast will be muffins, hot chocolate & coffee, instant oatmeal, and fruit. Your scouts should bring a disposable or reusable bowl, cup and spoon as listed on the packing list.
  8. Your overnight program concludes at 9am. Please have carpool drivers at the PCC on time.

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Dave Showalter

Visitors Welcome

We welcome drop-in visitors Monday - Friday year-round and Saturdays, April - December; no admission fee. Reserved programs will be offered year-round, please see "Calendar of Events & Activities" for upcoming programs. We are currently unable to welcome visitors on Saturdays, January - March or Sundays, year-round.

 

 


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