Denver Area Council, Boy Scouts of America

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its time for recruitment

Recruitment is the key to continuing the tradition of Scouting. Join the DAC this fall as we introduce and teach more youth the values, lessons and FUN of Scouting!
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Popcorn Sales

Fund Scouting Adventures

Denver Area Council units sell popcorn to fund camping adventures while building leadership skills. Resources and the popcorn timeline for 2021 are available now!
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Scouting for Food

Scouting for Food is back for 2021! Sign your troop up today to help support our neighbors in need in this Council-wide community service opportunity.
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Volunteering with Scouting is as rewarding to them as it is meaningful to the kids. Watching kids grow is one thing — leading them through the process is a whole new experience altogether.…

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The BSA’s goal is to train youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities, educational programs, and, at older age levels, career-oriented programs in partnership with community organizations.

Activities & Events

Activities

Scouting for Food Fall 2021: 11/5/2021 7 AM - 12/31/2021 11:55 PM
Scouting for Food is the annual food-collection drive run by the Denver Area Council. It's another reminder to our local communities that Scouts are here, doing good turns. Scouting for Food takes place on two consecutive weekends. On the first weekend (November 5-7), Scouts distribute door hangers to let their neighbors know about the drive. […]
DAC Emergency Service Corp - Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED Training: 11/3/2021 7 PM - 9 PM
Emergency Service Corps Monthly Meeting This Month: Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED Training The Emergency Service Corps meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm in person and via the internet to provide training and emergency services support to Scouting Activities. All Scouters are invited to attend. This Month’s topic is a Red […]
Cooking Merit Badge 2021: 10/23/2021 9 AM - 10/24/2021 4 PM
Join us on Saturday and Sunday, October 23 and 24, 2021 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Colorado Adventure Point and earn the Cooking Merit Badge. Scouts will learn from experienced cooking instructors a vital skill of adulthood; feeding themselves. Using our training kitchen and the patrol method, Scouts will not only learn how to plan […]
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Blog Posts

Triple Crown Accomplished by Eagle Scout Braden Johnson
Outdoor adventures are a key part of any Scout’s journey. For local Eagle Scout Braeden Johnson, this summer’s adventures took him from the sands of Sea Base to the rushing waters of the Northern Tier and finally to the awe-inspiring views of Philmont. It’s a summer that represents many of the pinnacle experiences of Scouting.Continue reading "Triple Crown Accomplished by Eagle Scout Braden Johnson"
Congratulations to our Class of 2020 Optimist Outstanding Eagle District Award Winners!
The Denver Area Council is also pleased to recognize our nominee to the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. Our Council had 398 Eagle Scout Service projects in 2020, including the young women in the Inaugural Class of Female Eagle Scouts. Below are the projects fromContinue reading "Congratulations to our Class of 2020 Optimist Outstanding Eagle District Award Winners!"
Inaugural Class of Female Eagles Spotlight: Savannah Letson
Inaugural Female Eagle Scout Savannah Letson has QUITE a resume. While she has only been involved in Scouting officially for five years, she has achieved dozens of leadership roles and recognitions. Care to go through her accomplishments? They look a little like this… Joined Venturing in 2015 and went to Florida Sea Base. Then startedContinue reading "Inaugural Class of Female Eagles Spotlight: Savannah Letson"