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As we look to 2021, the Denver Area Council is currently taking reservations for our summer camps!
The well-being of our campers is a top priority. Please read about how camp operations have been adjusted to ensure our campers are kept healthy and safe in regards to COVID-19 at Summer Camp.
Join us at Camp Cris Dobbins to enjoy views of Pikes Peak and the front range of the Rocky Mountains. Scouts will have a choice 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.
Reservations: 720.266.2143 Email
Camp: (Summer Only) 303-648-3023 Email
Camping Director – Willie Rochester
Camp Director – Amanda Potter
Program Director – Heidi Lamb
Camping Specialist – John Braselton
Payment Schedule
The payment schedule is based on the Total Registration of the Unit. To reserve your Unit’s Campsite – a $250 Unit Deposit is required. Payments should be made through the registration website or coordinated through the Camping Department.
Summer Camp Cancellations & Refund Policy
The Denver Area Council will refund 100% of paid camp fees if the camp cannot operate due to local, state, or federal policies preventing the operation of the camp. The Denver Area Council will also refund 100% of paid camp fees if local, state, or federal policies are preventing a Troop from traveling to camp. 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.
All other cancellations will forfeit their $250.00 deposit and are subject to the following guidelines:
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 camp fees.
Only Scoutmaster’s and camp contact may request refunds. Adding and/or removing individuals will follow the same refund policy. All refund requests should be submitted in writing to camping@denverboyscouts.org. All refunds are subject to Camp Director approval.
Leader’s Guide – As of April 9, 2021
Program Guide – As of April 9, 2021
COVID-19 Update and Policies – As of June 2, 2021
Merit Badge Preference Submission – Google Form or Excel Sheet
CampDoc – 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.
CampDoc Frequently Asked Questions
For those needing a special diet while at camp, please fill out this form.
Camp Office Hours are 2 hour zoom sessions twice a month to answer any questions to help better prepare for camp this year. These will be recorded & posted for those that could not join the live sessions. To join these zoom sessions – please click on the link below to register & to receive your meeting invite.
McNeil Scout at Peaceful Valley is the larger of the DAC’s two camp properties. Located in Central Colorado on the edge of the Black Forest, PV is 65 miles southeast of Denver, near the town of Elbert. The property includes 3,316 acres of mountain park terrain and sits at 7,000 feet in elevation along the Palmer Divide. PV home to Camp Cris Dobbins, Camp Dietler, and Magness Adventure Camp. In addition to summer opportunities, there are numerous opportunities for weekend camping during the off-season, including unit use of the shooting ranges, rock climbing, and the ATV safety program. Learn More
Tahosa High Adventure Base has been a part of the DAC since 1938. It is nestled in the Rocky Mountains, near the town of Ward, at an elevation of nearly 9,000 feet, making it one of the highest Scout camps in the United States. Tahosa consists of 320 acres, which includes several high alpine meadows, a large lake stocked with trout, and access to adjacent national forest lands. Tahosa is home to Eagle Point Base Camp, Tahosa Trek, Alpine Adventure, Mountaineer, National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT), and Angel Fire. Year-round program options at Tahosa include winter camping, climbing, mountain biking, backpacking, mountaineering, fishing, and team-building activities on the high ropes course. Learn More
Donald E. Scott Colorado Adventure Point (CAP) is a 20,000 square foot facility that includes a two-story rock-climbing wall, archery and air rifle shooting ranges, industrial fabrication lab, sustainability lab, and technology lab. CAP hosts summer day camps, Merit Badge classes, adventure overnights, birthday parties, conferences, and school group programs. CAP also develops custom activities for groups. CAP is open to the public as well as Scouts and is located at Hamilton Scout headquarters in Lakewood. Learn More
Scouting programs emphasize the development of qualities such as leadership, character, citizenship, and fitness. To develop these skills in Scouting, youth need the opportunity to push past their comfort zones in real-world settings so they may begin to understand who they are and envision who they can become. High adventure programs provide crucial experiences that help youth individualize their personal values, goals, and vision for the future. Learn More
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