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Camp Laramie peak Leader’s Guide
Welcome Letter
Camp Laramie Peak Contact Information
Map of Camp Laramie Peak
Map to Camp Laramie Peak
BEFORE CAMP
Camp Dates, Camp Fees, Payment Information, and Refund Policies
Paperwork to Complete PRIOR to Arrival
Pre-Camp Timetable
Arrival Day Checklist; Early and Late Arrivals to Camp
Camp Services
Food Service Information and Special Diet Information
What to Bring to Camp
AT CAMP
Uniform and Behavior Policies of Longs Peak Council Camps
Expectations During Arrival
Health and Safety Information and Adult Leadership Requirements
Laws of the Camp
Wildlife Information
Dehydration Information
PROGRAM SECTION
Adult Program Opportunities
How to Register for Merit Badges
Program Schedule
Traditional Program:
Handicraft
Heritage
Nature
Outdoor Skills
Roaring Lion First Year Program
Shooting Sports
Night Hawk Hike
Xtreme Program:
Off Road Sports
Rope Sports
Scout Scheduling Worksheet
SPECIAL FORMS SECTION
Parent Facts to Know Sheet
Merit Badge Blue Cards (3 up)
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Scouts and Scouters
Welcome to our 95TH YEAR and the 2015 Season of camping at Camp Laramie Peak!
Home of Extreme Scouting
Camp Laramie Peak is not your run of the mill scout camp. Troops get to experience the
traditional camp experience including the merit badge camp program, one that has almost 100
years of history behind it, in addition to our newer specialty programs. Specialty programs
include an outstanding first year camper program, rock climbing, zip lines, mountain boarding
and mountain biking.
Quality food is prepared for you in the historic Pugsley Dining Hall. Extracurricular
opportunities are offered during the day and evening, for both youth and adults.
The Staff of the Longs Peak Council Camps are looking forward to your troop’s visit this
summer. In the true spirit of Scouting, you can be sure that we will do our best to make sure
your stay is a pleasant and enjoyable one.
About This Book
This Leaders Guide is a tool to help Leaders and Scouts prepare for their high adventure
experience. Inside you will find information about how to prepare, program options, trek and
trail specifications, as well as all of the forms needed. Feel free to copy any part of this book
and distribute it to Scouts and parents to help your planning.
Any questions or concerns can be directed to:
Longs Peak Council
Camping Department
PO Box 1166
Greeley, CO 80632
970-584-2202 (Cindy Batt, Camp Registrar)
[email protected]
308-279-0277 (Ginny Post, Camp Director)
[email protected]
970-584-2218 (Billy Riley, Camping/Operations Director)
[email protected]
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Welcome to Camp Laramie Peak
“The camp your mamma warned you about…”
 (307) 322-3324
 65 Forest service road #633
Wheatland, WY 82201
Camp Laramie Peak is an equal opportunity service provider.
Camp Laramie Peak is an authorized permittee of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests.
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HOW TO GET TO CAMP LARAMIE PEAK
Driving Times According to
Google Maps:
Scottsbluff, NE – 106 miles; 2 hrs & 50 min
Laramie, WY – 114 miles; 2 hrs & 56 min
Cheyenne, WY – 108 miles; 2 hrs & 38 min
Longmont, CO – 182 miles; 3 hrs & 49 min
Denver, CO – 208 miles; 4 hrs & 14 min
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Before
Camp
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2015 Session Dates:
Week 2 – June 21-27
Week 3 – June 28—July 4
CAMP FEES:
Longs Peak Council Scouts - $275 per Scout (If your unit has achieved its Friends of Scouting Goal by April 1, 2015,
you will receive a $25.00 discount per person)
Out of Council Scouts - $275 per Scout
Adults (all units) – With a minimum of 10 Scouts, your first 2 adults will be free. All other adults are $150 per adult (no
other adults will be free.) ALL troops must have a minimum of 2 adults at camp at all times. The first adult must be
21 years or older; the second must be 18 years or older.
**All participants under age 18 will pay Scout fee**
You can now pay $35 per day for adults that come for just a day. We will need to know when they will be in camp and
for how many days at least two weeks prior to arrival to have food, as dining hall availability allows.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
Troops may make a reservation by paying a $50.00 per person non-refundable deposit. If you make your reservation
and pay the $50 per person deposit by December 1, 2014 you will get a $10 per Scout discount. The deposit must be
sent in immediately in order to confirm the reservations.
By February 1st – First payment is due (1/2 balance owed.) If this payment date is missed your reservations may be
given to another unit.
By April 1st – Complete your LPC FOS campaign and turn in the paperwork (Longs Peak Council Units ONLY)
By May 1st – Final payment due (balance due on your account.) If this payment date is missed your reservation can
be given to another unit. Longs Peak Council troops must qualify for their Friends of Scouting goal by April 1 to take
advantage of the discounts.
After May 1st – There are NO REFUNDS!
On or after May 2nd: A $25 per person late fee will be assessed to any payments. (Mailed payments will be
determined by the postmark date.)
Reservations placed after May 1st will only be accepted with a minimum ½ payment at that time.
REFUND POLICY
The refund policies for the Longs Peak Council Scout Camps are as follows:
1. On or before April 30th: Full refund is available, upon request, less the $50 per scout and leader deposit
2. After April 30th: No refunds except for medical reasons!
Medical reason refund requests will be honored until September 1 st. ANY requests submitted after September 1st will
not be honored.
It is the responsibility of the troop to have payments at the Longs Peak Council Service Center in Greeley on the due
dates listed. Mailed payments may be postmarked on the due date. Late payments, missed deadlines, missed fee
discounts, etc. are not the responsibility of Longs Peak Council or its staff. There will be no exceptions for the May 1
final payment deadline. If you miss it you will be charged $25 per person late fee.
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PAPERWORK TO COMPLETE PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
MEDICAL AND HEALTH HISTORY
From the National BSA Camp Standards:
A current Annual Health and Medical Record, completed within the past 12 calendar months
is required for all staff, leaders, and campers in attendance. The Annual BSA Health and
Medical Record Part A, B and C is the current form and a copy is provided in the forms section of this
guide.
TOUR Plan
 All
units must have an approved Tour Plan from their local council.
SCOUT AND ADULT LEADER ROSTERS
We must have 3 copies of your Scout and Adult Leader Rosters. The roster can be printed from your
registration page.
MERIT BADGE BLUE CARDs
Organize your Scout’s schedules prior to coming to camp. Once you have their schedules in order,
fill out the Merit Badge Blue Cards for your troop. You will want these completed prior to arrival as
you will not have time on check-in day to complete them. Bring the merit badge schedules with you
for each Scout as one will NOT be provided by the camp. Merit badges offered and registration
information can be found in the back of this book or online at camps.longspeakbsa.org.
PROOF OF INSURANCE
All troops coming to Camp Laramie Peak must show proof of troop Health and Accident Insurance. If
the troop does not have Health and Accident Insurance, then a Health Insurance Policy number and
company must be provided for each individual attending camp. You can purchase a troop policy –
you should contact your local Council for information on how to do this. Longs Peak Council troops
are covered by the Council Health and Accident Insurance Policy and do not bring a copy since one
is on file.
FACTS TO KNOW
Fill in the appropriate information on this informational handout and distribute to all Scout’s parents.
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Pre-Camp Timetable
This checklist should be helpful in preparing for camp:
2-4 Months Prior to Camp
 Leaders and committee review this camp guide
 Secure commitments from other adult leaders assisting in camp
 Final commitments from each scout (remember NO REFUNDS after May 1!)
 National Annual Health and Medical Record form is distributed to all Scouts and Adult Leaders.
 Unit leader supplies each scout with personal equipment list.
 Unit leader begins program-planning procedure for camp (transportation arrangements, scout sched
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Contact the boys that may need financial help and arrange for a sponsor or project to help them get
to camp
TOTAL FEES PAID BY MAY 1ST
Talk about going to camp with Webelos or new scouts, who will graduate to the troop.
Contact Longs Peak Council office with any questions:
Cindy Batt – Program Support Sepcialist 970-584-2202 or [email protected]
Billy Riley – Camping Director 970-584-2218 or [email protected]
4 Weeks Prior to Camp
 Check to see if all medical examinations have been completed for youth and adult.
 Check to make sure transportation arrangements have been secured.
 File tour plan for troop.
 Inventory troop and patrol equipment and scouts advancement records.
 Submit any changes to registration to Greeley office. NO REFUNDS AFTER May 1.
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DON”T PANIC
Hold final patrol leaders council
Complete merit badge blue cards sheets for each merit badge class.
Tie up loose ends (i.e. transportation, parent’s visit to camp).
Make sure the balance of camp fees are paid to Longs Peak Council. Take receipts to camp.
Medical forms for youth and adults are completed, signed by parents and in the leader’s hand.
Special Dietary requests submitted to the camp 2 WEEKS BEFORE YOU ARRIVE.
Have rosters completed, both youth and adults.
Hold a “shake down” for camp equipment inspection for each Scout.
Before You Leave
 Have paperwork ready and accessible:
- tour plan signed and stamped
- Health and Accident Insurance form for unit or individuals
- 3 copies of adult rosters and scout rosters completed
- medical forms and medications (in original containers) for all youth and adults
- completed merit badge blue card sheets
- troop checkbook to pay any additional fees upon arrival
- any payment receipts
 Take the final picture of clean scouts
 When loading vehicles, remember only one vehicle will be allowed in camp at a time (no vehicles will
be allowed to stay in campsites without medical approval)
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Early Arrivals to Camp Laramie Peak
Troops must receive permission directly from the Camp Director to arrive early to CAMP LARAMIE
PEAK. All camp staff is off duty from 11:00am on Saturday to 12 noon on check-in day and the camp is
closed. Troops that must arrive prior to the scheduled check-in time may do so only with prior arrangements; however, they are restricted to specific areas of camp. A $75.00 early arrival fee will be charged
to cover the cost of supervisory staff that will need to be in camp. Check in at the A-Frame office upon
arrival for basic information. Please remember there is no food service or other staff services – including emergency medical – available for early arrivals. Please use the Early Arrival check box on your
registration page and send us an email to let us know the approximate time of arrival.
Arrival Day Checklist
Plan to arrive at Camp Laramie Peak between 12:00pm and 3:00pm on Sunday. Bring this checklist
with you to assist in guiding you through the process. Check-in will begin at 12:00 pm at the A-Frame.
If you arrive earlier than 12:00 pm, please remain in the parking lot. Do not go to your campsite until
your troop has checked in with the camp staff.
Required Paperwork for Sunday Check-In:
All units MUST bring to camp the following forms and present them at check-in
1. Proof of Insurance – All out of council units must present a current Accident and Sickness
Insurance Policy and claims form. If your unit or council doesn’t carry insurance, you must provide
proof that all scouts and adult leaders carry their own insurance. (Individuals without this information
will be sent home.)
2. Tour Plan – All units attending must present an approved current tour permit at time of check-in
3. Unit Rosters – Three copies of scout roster and adult rosters must be presented at check-in. One
copy is for your records and two copies are turned into the camp office.
4. Troop Checkbook – If your troop still owes fees, make sue you bring the troop checkbook. Troops
wlll need to settle all fees before being admitted into camp.
5. Health and Medical Form: All campers (both youth and adult) must have a completed BSA
Health and Medical Record form to attend Camp Laramie Peak. Each camper needs their personal
medical form with them during check-in.
6. All Camper Medications (per BSA Standards) – Each camper needs their personal medication
with them during check-in. All camper medications (both youth and adult) must be checked in with
the camp health officer during medical rechecks. All medications must be in the original container
with pharmacy label. All medications will be kept in our medical facility under lock and key. Please
be prepared to turn in your medications.
Late Arrivals to Camp Laramie Peak
Troops planning to arrive late on Sunday or early Monday morning must let the Camp Director know in
advance by using the check box on the registration page. Please provide this information with your registration. Plan to arrive by 7:00 am on Monday morning to allow time for move in and to get scouts to
their program areas on time. When arriving Monday morning, please check in at the A-Frame. A troop
guide will be available to get you settled into your campsite and medical rechecks.
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Camp Services
Telephone Service
The Camp Laramie Peak telephone is for business and emergency calls only. Camp Laramie Peak
does have limited cell phone signal available.
THERE IS NO INTERNET CONNECTIVITY AT CAMP!
Trading Post and Concession Stand
The camp store – The Trading Post – is where scouts, leaders, and visitors will find a wide selection of
goods for sale.
Some of these goods include:
 Souvenirs: T-shirts, hats, postcards, sweatshirts, water bottles, patches
 Food & Snacks: Ice cream, fruit drinks, bottled water, soft drinks, candy
 Personal Items: toothpaste, sun block, combs, soap
 Camping Items: water bottles, pocket knives, flashlights, belt packs
 Handicraft Items: basketry kits, woodcarving items, lanyard lace, rocket kits
Other Items: nature books, batteries, stamps,
Trading Post hours are posted in camp. The Trading Post does not accept credit cards of any kind.
Please bring plenty of cash/checks for your purchases in the Trading Post.
The Concession Stand has “hot eats and cool treats!” All extra snacks may be purchased here including
ice cream, hot pretzels, fried mozzarella sticks, nachos, and more.
Mail Service
Mail is delivered into camp on Monday/Wednesday/Friday only and a letter or postcard can take anywhere from a couple days to a couple weeks to get to camp. Please plan ahead to make sure your
scout receives their mail while they are at camp. The letter from home can be one of the greatest cures
for both homesickness and getting down to work. Please share this information with the parents of
scouts attending Camp Laramie Peak.
Address mail to camp as follows:
Scout’s Name
Camp Laramie Peak
Troop _________
65 Forest Service Road #633
Wheatland, WY 82201
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Food Service Information
Meals at Camp Laramie Peak are served in the dining hall. All meals are served family style.
Visitors and Guests
Visitors and guests are welcome at Camp Laramie Peak any day of the week. Anyone who is not on
the scout or adult roster is considered a guest. All guests must check in at the camp office upon arrival
and check out before leaving. Guests are not allowed to camp in the campsite with the troop. Minimal
rustic camping is available for families. Visitor fees are $35 per day and must be pre-registered. We
need to know the number of days and which days they will be in camp. (This can be done through your
troop registration on our website.) A single meal cost is $8 per meal.
Visitor fees must be paid for upon check in at the office. No money is accepted in the dining hall.
All visitors and guests will need to park in the main parking lot and walk into camp. Please make sure
they are prepared with proper hiking/walking shoes.
Special Dietary Restrictions
Items beyond normal meal plan menus may be provided at an additional cost. Persons with special
dietary restrictions need to be noted in the individual information on your registration. Vegetarian
alternatives are normally available, but remember that the camp is 75 miles from the nearest grocery
store. Some requested items may be impossible to get, or impossible to get without proper notice.
Special dietary requests are limited to medical and religious needs, not picky eaters.
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What to Bring to Camp
Troop Campsite and Equipment
Near each campsite area there is a latrine, washstand, and miscellaneous cleaning, program and service
supplies that can be checked out from the camp. Each campsite has a bulletin board and a picnic table.
The number of troops per site will vary depending on troop size. Remember, troops must bring their own
tents to Camp Laramie Peak. A minimal number of tents are available upon request. You must request
these tents by April 1. They will be given on a first come/first serve basis.
There is no electricity in or near the campsites.
The following are available for check-out at no cost:
shovels
brooms
latrine cleaning items
bow saws
trash bags
toilet paper
rakes
It is the responsibility of each troop to care for all equipment assigned to its use. Troops will be charged
for any equipment that needs to be repaired or replaced. Tent rips, tears, or holes on CAMP LARAMIE
PEAK tents are charged at $5.00 per inch of damage; discharged fire extinguishers will cost $10.00 for
recharge or replacement if discharged in a non-emergency situation or in any purposeful manner
deemed to be the troop’s negligence. The camp director will determine other charges as necessary.
DO NOT Bring to Camp
 Fireworks
 Sheath Knives
 Guns or Archery Items
 Slingshots or Wrist Rockets
 Candles
 Skateboards
 ATV’s or ORV’s
 Matches
 Valuables of any kind
 Pets
 Expensive Cameras, MP3 players, IPods
 Personal food items that you plan to keep in your tent
 T-shirts, jackets or other clothing items with alcohol or tobacco ads or drug or sexual connotations
printed on them are discouraged and offenders will be asked to remove them.
 Open-toed shoes (shower shoes acceptable but NOT IN CAMP)
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Camper’s equipment List
Equipment you will probably need:
- backpack or duffel bag to store gear
- hiking shoes or boots
- Boy Scout handbook
- pajamas
- Boy Scout Health and Medical form signed by parent/guardian
and physician
- canteen or plastic water bottle
- pencil, notebook, stamps, envelopes
- watch
- raincoat or poncho
- complete scout uniform
- six pairs of socks
- cot or mattress
- six pairs of underwear
- CPR certification
- sleeping bag
- daypack or bag
- spending money for Trading Post
- extra pants (both long and short)
- sun block
- extra shirts
- flashlight and extra batteries
- sunglasses
- tennis shoes
- hairbrush or comb
- toiletry kit
- handkerchief
- toothbrush and toothpaste
- hat
- towels
- pocket knife and totin’ chip
- heavy jacket or sweatshirt
Optional Equipment:
- backpack and ground cloth if you are planning
on an overnight camp out
- religious literature
- merit badge books
- insect repellent
- rope for clothesline
- gloves, long pants, bandana if you are participating in rock climbing, zipline, or horses
- chapstick
- alarm clock
-camera
- bugle
Troop Equipment List
- 5 gallon water container
- maps and compasses
- advancement records
- rope and twine
- bedrolls/cots
- scout merit badge book library
- campsite decorations
- sharpening stone and file
- dining flys/tarps/easy ups
- skits and song books
- first aid kit (remove any OTC medicine)
- tents
- hammer
- troop sign board
- lantern
- U.S, state, troop and patrol flags
- other items troop deems important
- rope for clothesline
- clothing repair kit
- bugle
Note: The above equipment lists are meant to serve as a
general guide. Use your own discretion in deciding what
to take to camp
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Longs Peak Council Policies
Behavioral Policies
The purpose of discipline should be the improvement of behavior. It should be constructive or educational in nature and should be limited to diversion, separation from problem situations, talking with the scout
about the situation, close supervision or praise for good behavior.
Each troop MUST have at least one adult leader certified in BSA Youth Protection Training. This training is offered each week to adult leaders.
Scouts will not be subjected to physical harm, fear, or humiliation.
Scouts will not be roughly handled, pinched, spanked, punched, shaken, bitten, or subjected to any physical
punishment.
Separation will be brief and appropriate to age and the circumstance. The scout will be in a safe, lighted, wellventilated place, within hearing distance of an adult.
Verbal abuse or derogatory remarks about the scout, his family, race, religion, or cultural background will not be
permitted.
Meals may not be denied to a scout as a disciplinary measure.
Authority to punish will not be delegated to other scouts, nor will one camper be allowed to punish another
At no time should adults under the age of 21 discipline scouts, unless their behavior threatens the safety of the
offender or another individual.
Any scout who does not respond to discipline by troop leaders or staff will have his parents or guardians contacted to travel to camp to transport him home.
Adult leaders must notify the Camp Director of any scout who is being sent home. The individual must check
out at the camp office.
Violation of this policy may result in dismissal of the adult leader or possibly the reporting of him/her to
the appropriate legal authorities. This policy is in accordance with the policies of the BSA and the laws of
the State of Wyoming. A camper sent home for a behavioral problem will not have any portion of his
camp fees refunded. IT IS NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CAMP STAFF TO DISCIPLINE
SCOUTS.
A Scout is Reverent
Interfaith chapel services are held at the times posted at Camp Laramie Peak. Specific religious or denominational services may be held by a troop and use of the Chapel should be scheduled with the Camp
Chaplain.
The Scout Uniform
The scout uniform is a very important part of the scouting experience. All scouts and adult leaders are
encouraged to wear either the field uniform or the activity uniform at all times while at camp and traveling
to and from camp. The complete field uniform is to be worn at opening and closing campfires and evening dinner and flags. The activity uniform is appropriate at all other times.
All scouts and adult leaders must be informed must be informed that the wearing of hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets or other items of clothing with alcohol or tabacco ads, drug or sexual connotations, or any
other un-scout-lilke design or wording is discouraged. If observed, scouts and leaders alike will be asked
to remove them. Hats are not to be worn in the dining hall except for food service employees. There are
no laundry facilities available at camp for scout and adult leader use.
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Expectations During Arrival
Camp Laramie Peak is located northwest of Wheatland, Wyoming.
Your arrival at Camp Laramie Peak is during the summer, but understand the mountains can deliver any kind of weather.
Daytime temperatures will range from the high 60’s to the high 80’s and evenings can be as cool as the upper 30’s.
When it rains, it is usually very chilly. Sun block, hats, warm jackets and rain gear should be packed. Be prepared!
The elevation of CAMP LARAMIE PEAK is 6,800 feet. Please remember to be conservation minded
and stay on the trails to keep our camp looking beautiful for years to come.
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Plan to arrive between 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Troops arriving before noon will wait in the parking lot.
One adult leader will check in the A-Frame. Please have proof of insurance, tour permit, 3 copies of
your unit rosters, and scout and adult medical forms.
 A troop guide will meet your troop in the parking lot. In order to earn the Honor Unit Award, campers
must hike some gear into camp. ALL CAMPERS NEED THEIR MEDICAL FORMS AND MEDICATIONS
WITH THEM AS MED CHECKS HAPPEN ON THE TOUR.
 You will allowed one vehicle into your campsite at a time. All vehicles must be parked in the parking
lot by 5:00 pm Sunday evening. One trailer per troop will be allowed into camp. We cannot guarantee that
it will be in your campsite, but is should be relatively close due to our terrain.
Take your time setting up camp and getting settled in. Remember, Scoutmaster Roundtable is at 4:30 pm
and SPL meeting is at 5:00 pm at the A-Frame.
Arrival Day Schedule
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Check-in and Camp Tour
4:30 pm – Scoutmaster Roundtable (Make sure one adult leader from your unit attends)
5:00 pm – Senior Patrol Meeting (Make sure your SPL attends)
5:45 pm – Flag Ceremony
6:00 pm – Dinner
7:00 pm – Program Meeting (Merit Card blue card sheet turn-in)
8:15 pm – Meet for Opening Campfire at Dining Hall
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Summer camp is not a “merit badge” factory. Camp offers merit badges as one portion of the overall
program. We suggest 3 merit badges per week, per boy
 The most difficult badges to earn are those requiring physical sklills, coordination, stamina, and mental
maturity (i.e. climbing, shotgun, environmental science)
 Boys should try doing something new at camp for a well-rounded experience.
 Come to camp prepared and have patrol leaders represent the group at camp.
 Make your campsite home for the week
 Don’t forget to schedule rest – don’t over schedule yourself. Enjoy your week!
 Be spirited and flexible during your week at Camp Laramie Peak. We will try our very best to meet
everyone’s needs.
 One last thing – we want you to have an “xtreme xperience” and we welcome suggestions and
new ideas
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Health and Safety Information and Adult
Leadership Guidelines
Camp Laramie Peak has a full-time medical staff ‘”on call” at all times. Any major illnesses or injuries will
be transported to the local hospital in Wheatland, Wyoming at the camper’s expense. Camp Laramie
Peak is in a fairly remote location. If an ambulance is needed, it is up to emergency services to determine the course of treatment. Once an ambulance has been dispatched, those personnel will make any
further decisions about the health and safety of that camper.
All Campers must check in any medications at the time of arrival. All medications (prescription and
over-the-counter) will be distributed by Camp Laramie Peak’s trained medical staff. Medications
must be in their original containers labeled by the pharmacy. THIS IS NOT OPTIONAL! A schedule
of medication distribution times will be provided upon check-in to camp. Emergency medications
(inhalers, epi-pens, etc…) must be checked in with the Health Director, but campers will be allowed
to keep them during their stay. All medications must be listed on the camper’s medical form.
From the National BSA Camp Standards:
All prescription drugs (including those needing refrigeration) are to be kept in locked storage and in compliance
with local and state laws. An exception may be made for a limited amount of medication to be carried by a
camper, leader, parent, or staff member for life-threatening conditions, including bee-sting or heart medication, and inhalers, or for a limited amount of medication approved for use in a first-aid kit.
CPAP Machines
Adults or youth needing a CPAP machine while sleeping will need to have a machine that runs on a 12
volt battery. There is NO ELECTRICITY in campsites to power CPAP machines. In some cases we can
make arrangements for extension cords but you must notify us one month in advance. We cannot guarantee this will happen.
Adult Leadership Guidelines
All troops at all times must be under the supervision of their own adult leaders. There must be at least
two adult leaders in camp at all times and standard BSA Youth Protection guidelines must be followed.
One adult leader must be age 21 or older and the other must be age 18 years or older. All adults should
be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America and must have completed Youth Protection Training. If a troop intends to take a hike, at least one adult leader must be certified in first aid and CPR by a
recognized agency.
Troops that are changing leadership throughout the week must have all adults check in and out at the
camp office. All leaders must have a medical form! Adults in camp less than 72 hours may fill out the
Health History (Parts A & B) of the medical form only, but must turn it in upon arrival at camp.
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Laws of the Camp
Camp Jeffrey is guided by the Scout Oath and twelve points of the Scout Law. All camp participants are
measured against these principles, and behavior which does not meet the high standards of Scouting will
not be tolerated. All campers are asked for their cooperation in helping the Camp maintain these high
standards of moral and personal behavior.
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No flames in tents! All flammable fuels must be stored in the fuel box. All tents must be marked
‘No Flames in Tent’. Self-contained stoves and lanterns may be used, but not in tents!
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No firearms or ammunition of any sort may be brought to camp. The Longs Peak Council provides
all necessary shooting sports equipment and ammunition.
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Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs INCLUDING MARIJUANA are strictly forbidden on camp property.
Possession or use of these substances will result in any individuals involved being removed from
the property and/or reported to the proper authorities.

Smoking is not permitted in the presence of youth campers. Smoking is NOT permitted in any
structure – tent or building. Smokers must keep in mind the ever present danger of fire. During a
year of fire ban, it is required by law that smoking is prohibited outdoors and is only permitted
inside a vehicle with the windows rolled up. Please understand this is a county imposed ordinance, with fines up to $500 for those that do not follow the ban ordinance.

Fireworks of all types (including smoke bombs, sparklers, and other match lit items) are prohibited
at Longs Peak Council Scout Camps.

Vehicles may not be driven beyond the main parking lot throughout the week without a special
permit issued at the Camp Office, and then only for equipment delivery and pick-up. Medical
passes will only be issued to adult leaders with severe disabilities or special medical needs. Fully
enclosed hard troop trailers may be kept in the campsite for the storage of smellables at night.
All ATVs or ORVs are prohibited at Longs Peak Council Scout Camps.No one rides on a trailer or in
the back of a truck. It is only a seat if it has a seat belt! Please see the Guide to Safe Scouting for
more information.

Pets are prohibited at Longs Peak Council Scout Camps. Service dogs are allowed in the care of
their owner.

The operation of chainsaws by persons other than Camp Ranger Staff is prohibited.

Campers who will be arriving or leaving the Camp during the week must check in or out at the
Camp Office (Lions Lodge).

All youth and adults must shower separately. The showers are 24 separate locking shower stalls
with private changing rooms and unlimited hot water, open 24/7.

Scouts and adult leaders alike should leave all animals alone. Please do not feed them, try to pet
them or try to harm them. Please keep all food out of tents! Individuals who injure or attempt to
injure an animal will be sent home without a fee refund, and the incident will be reported to Colorado Division of Wildlife.

Enforce the buddy plan with Scouts while at a Longs Peak Council Scout Camp. Scouts should
travel everywhere with at least one buddy. If on the trail for a hike or backpack trek, there must
always be at least four in the group!

Adult leaders must know the location of their Scouts at all times! Have Scouts check-in and out of
the campsite with you. Do bed checks at night. Adults must accompany Scouts on all trail hikes,
overnight campouts, explorations, etc.

Rock climbing is allowed ONLY in Rock Classes. Please stay off the rocks that are higher than your
waist! Do not climb on wet rocks as they have very slippery lichens. Wait for at least for three
hours of sunshine after rainfall before walking on rocks.

Campers sent home for behavioral reasons will not have any portion of their camp fee refunded.
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Wildlife at camp Laramie peak
There are some creatures with whom we share these mountains who we must be cautions of during our
visit.
Western Rattlesnake
The western rattlesnake is common at CAMP LARAMIE PEAK. Although they can be dangerous, they
serve a very useful purpose by controlling rodent populations. Be aware of your surroundings; watch
where you step, and never place hands or feet on rocks or rock ledges without looking first. If encountered, move away quickly and make a wide path around the snake. Report it immediately to camp staff.
Black Bear
Bears have been in camp and have been in campsites. By keeping your campsite clean, picking up
garbage, cooking away from tents and keeping “smellables” (i.e. snacks, sugary beverages, toothpaste,
shampoo) out of your campsite will keep bears away. Bears can smell food in vehicles and will break
windows to get them. Since scouts always travel in groups of at least four, this should be enough to
scare off any bear. If sighted, keep away. Do not approach even to take pictures. Report any sightings
to a camp staff member.
Mountain Lion
Mountain lions have been spotted at CAMP LARAMIE PEAK. Travel in groups while on the trails and
always use the buddy system. Make noise to allow animals to know you are approaching. If encountered, stand your ground and never run. Make yourself as big as possible and yell. If attacked, fight
back. Report any sightings to camp staff.
Ticks
Ticks can carry some diseases like Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Lyme Disease, and Tick Fever.
Ticks are common at CAMP LARAMIE PEAK during the summer months. All campers should check
their bodies for ticks that have attached themselves. Ticks climb up pant legs and dropping onto heads
and down necks. Bite areas should be cleaned properly to avoid infection.
Small Animals
Chipmunks, rabbits, gophers, and mice are very common at CAMP LARAMIE PEAK. Do not tease,
handle, or feed the animals. They carry diseases such as fleas and rabies. Keeping a clean camp is
the best way to avoid them. They can cause a lot of damage to personal belongings. If a animal is acting too friendly, report it to a staff member immediately.
West Nile Virus
This is a disease that is transmitted by mosquitoes. It is rare to catch this disease and most people will
not get sick or have only mild symptoms. However, West Nile can be very dangerous. If you have
symptoms like high fever, severe headaches or stiff neck, contact your doctor immediately. Mosquito
season starts in April and lasts until September. Repellant, such as DEET, is an effective solution. Always follow label instructions carefully. For more information on West Nile, visit
www.fightthebitecolorado.com.
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Dehydration/ALTITUDE SICKNESS
(Please provide this information to all that will be camping at CAMP LARAMIE PEAK – 6,800 feet above
sea level)
Many people confuse the symptoms of dehydration with altitude sickness, but at minimally to moderately
high altitudes, dehydration is responsible for more illness that oxygen insufficiency.
at 6000 feet about sea level, you exhale and perspire twice as much moisture as you so at sea level.
Over the course of a day, that s a lot of water and can make a difference of a quart or more a day.
At higher altitudes, it gets even more pronounced.
Higher altitudes means lower air pressure. This results in more rapid evaporation of moisture from
skin surface and from your lungs. Most high altitude areas are also very low in humidity, which
means evaporation is further accelerated. The combination of those two factors means that the
higher up you are, the more water you need to jeep your body functioning.
Toting extra water is especially important in the following conditions:
- if you are unaccustomed to higher altitudes
- in hot weather
- if you are in a desert area (most high altitude climates are dryer)
- if you are engaged in strenuous activity
- if you are busy an likely to be distracted from drinking when thirsty
- if you have health problems which require that you drink higher than normal
It is advisable to carry water with you wherever you go and to make a point of drinking frequently.
You may be as much as a quart low on fluids before you feel thirsty. This effect can be magnified
at high altitudes. For some reason, many people do not fell as thirsty in higher altitudes as they
should, so it is important to take the extra care to drink additional fluids.
Stick to water! Coffee, tea, soda, sugary drinks, and even juice can leech additional fluids out from
your body. Water is the best hydration fluid there is!
If you are traveling into a new area, you may wish to bring along bottled water. Some areas at higher
altitudes may not have safe drinking water in streams and creeks and some city water systems or
wells may have high mineral content which can cause digestive or circulatory problems for some
individuals.
Watch for signs of dehydration:
lack of perspiration
dizziness
shortness of breath
nausea
headache
fatigue
Dehydration can hit suddenly or com on slowly when you are not paying attention. Symptoms of
headache, fatigue, or dizziness may appear first and may be mistaken for altitude sickness. Sit
down and sip water – don’t guzzle it – if you feel funky.
If you are hiking, bring twice as much water as you think you would need for
a lower altitude hike. This is no exaggeration, even at 6000 feet (not terribly
high); a hike can demand a huge amount of water.
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Program
Section
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Adult leader program opportunities
The following classes are offered in the VIP Lounge at the Dining Hall
Climb On Safely
Climb on Safely is the Boy Scouts of America’s recommended procedure for organizing BSA climbing/rappelling
activities at a natural site or a specifically designed facility such as a climbing wall or tower. The adult supervisor for any climbing activity is trained in and committed to compliance with the eight points of the Boy Scouts of
America’s Climb On Safely procedures. Climb On Safely will be held on Thursday, 1:30—2:30 PM
Leave No Trace
The BSA is committed to Leave No Trace, which is a nationally recognized outdoor skills and ethics awareness
program. Its principles are guidelines to follow at all times. Leave No Trace reminds us to respect other users
of the outdoors, including future guidelines. Appreciation for our natural environment and knowledge of the interrelationships of nature bolster our respect for and reverence of the environment and nature. Leave No Trace
will be available on Monday, 10-11 AM.
Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat
Before a BSA group may engage in swimming activities of any kind, a minimum of one adult leader must complete Safe Swim Defense training, have a commitment card with them, and agree to use the eight defenses in
this plan. Before a BSA group my take part in a boating activity, one adult must have successfully completed
Safe Swim Defense and the Safety Afloat training. Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat training will be held on
Tuesday mornings at 10-11 AM.
Trek Safely
All backcountry treks must be supervised by a mature, conscientious adult at least 21 years of age who understands the potential risks associated with the trek. This person knowingly accepts responsibility for the wellbeing and safety of the youth in his or her care. This adult supervisor is trained in and committed to compliance
with the seven points of the BSA’s Trek Safely procedure. Trek Safely will be held on Thursday 10-11 AM.
Youth Protection
All adult leaders in the BSA must complete Youth Protection Training. This is you opportunity to complete it at
camp. Youth Protection training will be on Wednesday morning at 10-11 AM.
CLP Chopped
The famous competition has made it to camp. Adult leaders compete to create an interesting (an edible) dish using 4 mystery ingredients, a grill, and pantry items in a 45 minute period. Each creation will be judged to crown our CLP Chopped
Champion. Adults interested must sign up by Sunday night. CLP Chopped is on Wednesday at 2-3 PM.
Scoutmaster/Staff Shoot
The shotgun range will be open for scoutmasters, adult leaders, and staff to try their hand at shooting on Monday night at 7
-9 PM.
Scoutmaster/Staff Volleyball Game
Show your amazing skills off in the ultimate showcase of volleyball skills. Scoutmasters, adult leaders, and staff face off at
the Camp Laramie Peak Sports Complex. The Volleyball Game will be held on Thursday night at 7-8 PM.
ADULT CLIMB
Tired of watching the boys have all the fun! Join us for an adults only climb on Tuesday, 7-8 PM.
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Merit Badge Blue Cards
How to Register for Merit Badge Classes

Using the Scout Scheduling Worksheet provided at the end of the guide, have the scouts develop
their schedules for the week. If a merit badge has a number with it that means that merit badge is offered
more than once. For instance, Rifle 1, Rifle 2 and Rifle 3 means that Rifle is offered 3 different times.

Once scouts have decided their schedules, fill out the Merit Badge Blue Cards. One card for each
different merit badge. Fill in the information for each class including city and state, as multiple troops with
the same number might be at camp.

Fill out Merit Badge Blue Cards before coming to camp.

Mark any prerequisites that scouts have earned on the Blue Cards. We follow the most recent Badge
requirements.

You will turn in the Blue Cards at the program meeting on Sunday night so the instructors can
prepare for classes. YOU WILL NOT HAVE TIME TO FILL IN BLUE CARDS SUNDAY.

The copy of the Merit Bade Blue Card is located in the Special Form’s section.

You can pre-register your Scouts for the classes they want to take through our online registration
system. If you have not already done so, go to the “Member” page and enter the information for each
member of your unit. (The T-shirt size is just for information, it does not order a shirt!) Once you
have all of your members entered, you can then create a roster of those who will be attending camp.
After you have created the roster you can click on each Scout and open a registration table and
select the classes that Scout wants. If you select overlapping classes it will tell you that you have
done so and prompt you to make a change. If you have any questions send an email to:
[email protected] or use the “IS there anything wrong with this page” link at
the bottom of the page.
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CLP Program Schedule
Time
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
7:45 AM
FLAG CEREMONY AT DINING HALL
8:00 AM
BREAKFAST AT DINING HALL
9:00 –
10:15
AM
10:30
11:45
AM
12:001:00 PM
Friday
Bear Zip Line
Tiny Zip Line
Bear Zip Line
Tiny Zip Line
BMX
Mtn Boarding
BMX
Mtn Boarding
Bike Ride #4
Climbing 1
Climbing 1
Climbing 2
Climbing 2
Archery 1
Archery 1
Archery 1
Archery 1
Rifle 1
Rifle 1 -MB Shoot
Shotgun A 1
Environmental
Science 1
Basketry 1
Environmental
Science 1
Basketry 1
Environmental
Science 1
Leatherworking
Shotgun 1 -MB
Shoot
Environmental
Science 1
Leatherworking
Merit
Badge
MakeUps
Pioneering
Pioneering
Pioneering
Pioneering
Roaring Lion 1
Roaring Lion 1
Roaring Lion 1
Roaring Lion 1
SM: Leave No Trace*
SM: Safe Swim*
SM: Youth Protection
SM: Trek Safely
Bear Zip Line
Tiny Zip Line
Bear Zip Line
Tiny Zip Line
BMX
Mtn Boarding
BMX
Mtn Boarding
Climbing 1
Climbing 1
Climbing 2
Climbing 2
Archery-Open Shoot
Archery-Open Shoot
Archery-Open Shoot
Rifle-Open Shoot
Archery-Open
Shoot
Rifle-Open Shoot
Shotgun-Open Shoot
Space Exploration
Space Exploration
Shotgun-Open
Shoot
Nature
Orienteering
Orienteering
Orienteering
Orienteering
Wood Carving
Wood Carving
Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting
Camping
Camping
Indian Lore
Indian Lore
Roaring Lion 1
Roaring Lion 1
Roaring Lion 1
Roaring Lion 1
5-Mile Hike
Merit
Badge
Make-Ups
Nature
5-Mile Hike
LUNCH AT DINING HALL
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1:302:45
PM
CAMP
CHECK
IN
(12:003:00 PM)
Tiny Zip Line
Bear Zip Line
Tiny Zip Line
Bear Zip Line
Mtn Boarding
BMX
Mtn Boarding
BMX
Open Climb
Open Climb
Open Climb
~~~
Bike Ride #1
Bike Ride #2
Bike Ride #3
Archery 2
Archery 2
Archery 2
Archery 2
Shotgun 1
Rifle 2
Rifle 2-MB Shoot
Astronomy
Shotgun 1 -MB
Shoot
Astronomy
~~~
~~~
Forestry
Forestry
Plant Science
Plant Science
Leatherworking
Leatherworking
Basketry
Basketry
Emergency Prep
Emergency Prep
Emergency Prep
Emergency Prep
Roaring Lion 2
Roaring Lion 2
Roaring Lion 2
Roaring Lion B
SM: CLP Chopped
(2 PM)
3:004:15
PM
4:155:00 PM
5:00 PM
SM: Climb on
Safely
Tiny Zip Line
Bear Zip Line
Tiny Zip Line
Bear Zip Line
Mtn Boarding
BMX
Mtn Boarding
BMX
Open Climb
Open Climb
Open Climb
Open Climb
Archery-Open Shoot
Archery-Open Shoot
Archery-Open Shoot
Archery-Open Shoot
Shotgun-Open Shoot
Rifle-Open Shoot
Rifle-Open Shoot
Environmental
Science 2
Pulp & Paper
Shotgun-Open
Shoot
Environmental
Science 2
Pulp & Paper
Environmental
Science 2
Wood Carving
Environmental
Science 2
Wood Carving
First Aid
First Aid
First Aid
First Aid
Wilderness Survival
Wilderness Survival
Wilderness Survival
Wilderness Survival
Roaring Lion 2
Roaring Lion 2
Roaring Lion 2
Roaring Lion B
Rifle/Shotgun Cleaning
Rifle/Shotgun
Cleaning
Rifle/Shotgun
Cleaning
Rifle/Shotgun
Cleaning
PATROL COOKING (PICK UP
FOOD AT 4:30
PM)
Rocket Launch
(4:30)
SM MTG
(4:30)
Bike Ride
#5
Program
Meeting
(4:00 PM)
SPL MTG
5:45 PM
FLAG CEREMONY AT DINING HALL
6:00 PM
DINNER AT DINING HALL
7:00 PM
PROGRAM
MEETING
SM/Staff
Shoot
Patrol Cooking
Adult Climb
Tiki Tuesday
Branding/Patch
Trading
Inter-Troop Campfire
FLAG CEREMONY AT DINING
HALL
DINNER AT DINING HALL
SM/Staff VB
OA-Sponsored
Cracker Barrel
Scrambling (7:30)
Special
Evening
Programs
Opening Campfire (Meet @
Dining Hall @
8:15 PM)
Astronomy Overnighter (9:00 PM6:30 AM)
Night Hawk Hike
(Meet @ Dining
Hall @ 9:00 PM)
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Wilderness Survival/Roaring Lions
Overnighter
(8:30PM-6:30 AM)
Closing
Campfire
(Meet @
Dining
Hall @
7:45 PM)
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Handicraft
Location: Handicraft Building
Basketry, Leatherwork, Fingerprinting, Pulp & Paper, & Woodcarving
Unlike other CAMP LARAMIE PEAK program areas, the Handicraft Program is run on an open program basis.
Scouts can arrive at any time that Merit Badge is listed below. This allows Scouts to work on Handicraft Badges
during any free periods. A Scout should plan on spending two class periods on each Handicraft Badge he wishes
to earn. The schedule below shows what time each class is offered.
Adult leaders are encouraged to spend some of their extra time during the day at the Handicraft Area. Handicraft
tools are available for their use, and it’s a lot of fun to help Scouts with their projects.
Fingerprinting:
In earning the Fingerprinting Merit Badge Scouts will learn about and use an important technique that is used by
law enforcement officers, along with other materials like matching dental records and NSA sampling, to help
identify amnesia victims, missing persons, abducted children, and others.
Pulp & Paper:
Each person in the United States uses about 700 pounds of paper each year. Paper is everywhere in our lives.
Every year in the United States, more than 2 billion individual books, 24 billion newspapers, and 350 million
magazines are published on paper. Pulp and Paper is one of the elective merit badges for the William T. Hornaday Award.
Handicraft Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
9:00-10:15 AM
Basketry
Basketry
Leatherwork
Leatherwork
10:30-11:45 AM
Wood Carving
Woodcarving
Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting
LUNCH
12:00
1:30-2:45 PM
Leatherwork
Leatherwork
Basketry
Basketry
3:00—4:15 PM
Pulp & Paper
Pulp & Paper
Wood Carving
Wood Carving
6:00 PM
DINNER
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Heritage
Location: Ridge Program Area
For Wilderness Survival please look at the Merit Badge and try to put together your Survival Kit before attending
camp. Bring this with you to have the requirement signed off.
Scouts will need to purchase an Indian Lore kit to complete the Indian Lore Merit Badge.
Heritage Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Indian Lore
Indian Lore
Wilderness Survival
Wilderness Survival
9:00-10:15 AM
10:30-11:45 AM
12:00
LUNCH
1:30-2:45 PM
3:00-4:15 PM
6:00 PM
Wilderness Survival
Wilderness Survival
DINNER
7:30 PM
WS Overnighter
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Nature
Location: Nature Lodge
CAMP LARAMIE PEAK serves as a wonderful laboratory for exploring and studying the great outdoors. The Camp
Laramie Peak Nature Program includes the following Merit Badges: Astronomy, Environmental Science, Forestry,
Nature, Space Exploration and Plant Science.
Astronomy:
Scouts will study how activities in space affect our own planet and witness to the wonders of the night sky including:
the nebulae, or giant clouds of gas and dust where new stars are born; old stars dying and exploding; meteor
shows and shooting stars; the moon, planets, and a dazzling array of stars. Scouts will also participate in an
overnight experience (time subject to change due to weather.)
Environmental Science:
This badge requires comprehension of complex concepts, so it is recommended for Scouts 13 and over. While all
the requirements may be completed at camp, Scouts should be prepared to spend a substantial amount of extra
time outside of class to earn the Badge. It is recommended that scout read the Merit Badge Book before coming to
camp.
Forestry:
Scouts will explore the remarkable complexity of a forest and identify many species of trees and plants and the
roles they play in a forest’s life cycle. They will also discover some of the resources forests provide to humans and
come to understand that people have a very large to play in sustaining the health of forests.
Nature:
There is a very close connection between the soil, the plants and all animal life, including people. Understanding
this connection, the impact we have upon it, is important to preserving the wilderness, as well as to our own wellbeing as member so the web of nature. The unique location of our camp offers an excellent opportunity to study
nature. Nature is on of the elective merit badges for the William T. Hornaday Award.
Space Exploration:
Space is mysterious. Each time we send explorers into space, we learn something we didn’t know before. We
discover a little more of what is there. With the Space Exploration merit badge, Scouts will also build and launch a
rocket. Rockets and engines can be purchase in the Trading Post. Please plan on spending at least $10-$20.
Plant Science:
To earn this merit badge, Scouts will explore three of the most important plant science specialties: agronomy,
horticulture and field botany. Plan Science is on the the elective merit badge for the William T. Hornaday Award.
Nature Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
9:00-10:15 AM
E. Science 1
E. Science 1
E. Science 1
E. Science 1
10:30-11:45 AM
Space Exploration
Space Exploration
Nature
Nature
12:00
LUNCH
1:30-2:45 PM
Astronomy
Forestry
Astronomy
Forestry
Plant Science
Plant Science
3:00-4:15 PM
E. Science 2
E. Science 2
E. Science 2
E. Science 2
Rocket Launch
4:15-5:00
DINNER
6:00 PM
9:00 PM
Astronomy
Overnighter
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Outdoor Skills
Location: Valley Program Area
Traditional Scouting skills are the trademarks of the Outdoor Skills Department, where Camping, Emergency
Preparedness, First Aid, Orienteering, and Pioneering Merit Badges are offered.
Camping:
Scouts taking this badge need to come prepared for an overnighter on Thursday and should bring a tent to use
for this activity.
Emergency Preparedness:
Pre-requisites for this badge include creating an emergency plan to use at home and creating an emergency
pack for use in home emergencies. Please bring both of these things to camp or a note from the Scout leader
verifying completion.
First Aid:
Scouts taking this badge need to complete CPR training at home and bring a first aid kit to camp.
Orienteering:
Scouts taking this badge should plan on spending at least two hours working outside of class.
Pioneering:
Scouts are required to build a project which is available for purchase in the Trading Post Please plan on
spending at least $10-$15.
Outdoor Skills Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
9:00-10:15 AM
Pioneering
Pioneering
Pioneering
Pioneering
10:30-11:45 AM
Orienteering
Camping
Orienteering
Camping
Orienteering
Orienteering
12:00
LUNCH
1:30-2:45 PM
Emergency Prep
Emergency Prep
Emergency Prep
Emergency Prep
3:00-4:15 PM
First Aid
First Aid
First Aid
First Aid
6:00 PM
DINNER
7:30 PM
Camping Overnighter
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Roaring Lion First Year Camper Program
Location: Across from Nature Lodge
Scouts will need to attend all eight periods to earn most requirements for Tenderfoot, Second and First class. Please
keep in mind that there are some requirements that cannot be completed at camp and it is still up to you to help your
Scouts earn these. The staff in this area will provide a progress report at the end of the week showing what each
Scout worked on during their week.
Adult leader assistance is a must for Scouts to get the most out of this program. Please, if you have time, join your
Scouts during their time at this area!
The staff at this program area will lead a 5-mile hike on Friday morning. Meet in front of the A-Frame at 9:00
with plenty of water and rain gear to depart on this hike.
The staff at this area will conduct an overnighter on Thursday night, adult attendance is necessary, please
plan on attending.
There will be a 5 mile hike on Friday at 9 AM.
Roaring Lion Schedule
9:00-11:45 AM
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Roaring Lion 1
Roaring Lion 1
Roaring Lion 1
Roaring Lion 1
Roaring Lion 2
Roaring Lion 2
12:00
1:30-4:15 PM
6:00 PM
LUNCH
Roaring Lion 2
Roaring Lion 2
DINNER
8:30 PM
Overnighter
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Shooting Sports
Location: Shooting Sports complex
Campers may NOT bring their own bows, arrows, firearms or ammunition to camp.
The Shooting Sports Department offers Archery, Rifle Shooting and Shotgun Shooting Merit Badges. In addition,
recreational Open Shooting is scheduled for each area.
Archery:
The Archery Merit Badge is an introduction to a sport of great skill and concentration. Because
the Badge requires fine motor skills and good upper body strength, Archery is recommended only for
Scouts age thirteen or older. Scouts are required to construct their own arrow. Arrow kits are available in
the Trading Post for $4.50 (prices subject to change). A Scout interested in earning the Archery Merit
Badge should also schedule at least two open shooting periods to qualify.
Rifle:
The Rifle Merit Badge will take a great deal of practice to qualify so please schedule at least three open
shooting periods. Open shoots are open to anyone on camp with the badge wanting to test their skill,
but priority will be given to Scouts attempting to qualify. All required ear and eye protections are provided by the camp. Remember to reserve a time to complete the requirement for cleaning the rifle. The
Rifle Merit Badge qualification is $5 for each merit badge participant. Non-merit badge participants can purchase a voucher in the trading post for $1 which provides 20 rounds of ammo.
Shotgun:
The Shotgun Merit Badge requires good upper body strength and the fine motor skills and is
recommended for Scouts 13 and older. The badge will take a great deal of practice to qualify so pleas
schedule at least three open shoot periods. Open shoots are open to anyone on camp with the badge
wanting to test their skill, but priority will be given to Scouts attempting to qualify. All require ear and eye
protection re provided by the camp. Remember to reserve a time to complete the requirement for cleaning the shotgun. Shotgun shooting qualification is $35 for each merit badge participant. Non-merit
badge participants can purchase a voucher in the trading post for $5 which provides 10 rounds
of ammo and 10 clay pigeons.
Shooting Sports Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
9:00-10:15 AM
Archery 1
Rifle MB 1
Archery 1
Rifle MB 1
Archery 1
Shotgun MB 2
Archery 1
Shotgun MB 2
10:30-11:45 AM
Archery Open Shoot
Rifle Open Shoot
Archery Open Shoot
Rifle Open Shoot
Archery Open Shoot
Shotgun Open Shoot
Archery Open Shoot
Shotgun Open Shoot
12:00
LUNCH
1:30-2:45 PM
Archery 2
Shotgun MB 1
Archery 2
Shotgun MB 1
Archery 2
Rifle MB 2
Archery 2
Rifle MB 2
3:00-4:15 PM
Archery Open Shoot
Shotgun Open Shoot
Archery Open Shoot
Shotgun Open Shoot
Archery Open Shoot
Rifle Open Shoot
Archery Open Shoot
Rifle Open Shoot
4:15-5:00 PM
Gun Cleaning
Gun Cleaning
Gun Cleaning
Gun Cleaning
6:00 PM
DINNER
7:30 PM
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This hike in the darkness helps raise disability awareness, as well as providing a
unique opportunity to experience Camp Laramie Peak as few others ever will.
There is a special patch for this hike and the numbers are limited. Tuesday, 9
PM.
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Home of Xtreme Scouting
Mountain Boarding
BMX Bicycle
Climbing
Zipline
To participate in any of the Xtreme Scouting Programs, Scouts
and Adults must purchase an Xtreme Scouting wristband for
$10.00 in the Trading Post. This wristband is good for
Unlimited entry to any and all Xtreme Programs except
Climbing MB.
You must pre-register for Climbing MB
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Off Road Sports
Location: BMX Bike Course, Mountain Boarding Course, Mountain Bike Shed
Bike Trail Rides: Mountain Bike Shed
Take the opportunity to ride Mountain Bikes through the beautiful scenery. With many different rides available, choose one that fits into your schedule as a nice break to your week. Mountain bikes are provided and
pre-registration is required for trail rides and bike overnights.
BMX Course: Off Road Sports Course
Try your skill at our Motocross track featuring jumps, dips and curves. BMX bikes and all protective gear
are provided. Race against the clock to beat your best time. Get ready, get set, GO!
Mountain Boarding: Off Road Sports Couse
This is a relatively new sport that combines the skills of snowboarding and skateboarding. Strap on a
mountain board and soar down the hillside. Mountain boards and protective gear are provided. Take
advantage of this unique and Xtreme opportunity.
Off Road Sports Schedule
Monday
9:00-10:15
BMX Bikes
10:30-11:45
BMX Bikes
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
BMX Bikes
Mountainboarding
Mountain Bike
Trail Ride 4
Mountainboarding
BMX Bikes
Mountainboarding
BMX Bikes
Mountain Bike
Trail Ride 2
LUNCH
Mountainboarding
Mountain Bike
Trail Ride 3
BMX Bikes
BMX Bikes
Mountainboarding
BMX Bikes
Mountainboarding
12:00
1:30-2:45
Mountainboarding
Mountain Bike
Trail Ride 1
3:00-4:15
Mountainboarding
Mountain Bike
Trail Ride 5
4:14-5:00
6:00 PM
7:30 PM
DINNER
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Rope Sports
Location: Climbing Shack, Zip line Course
Zip Lines: Bear Zip Platform and Tiny Zip Platform
CLP is proud to offer two extraordinary zip lines for your enjoyment. Zoom down the Bear Zip Line over a
beautiful canyon or soar across over 300 feet on the Tiny Zip Line. Either way, you are sure to have a
great time.
Climbing:
Climbing is not a sport that requires tremendous muscular strength; it demands mental toughness and the willingness to practice hard to master skills. The adventure of climbing can also provide a new way to enjoy the outdoors.
All participants for climbing must have an Xtreme wristband, available from the Trading Post for $10. Class sizes are
limited.
Rope Sports Schedule
9:00-11:45AM
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Climbing 1
Bear Zipline
Climbing 1
Tiny Zipline
Climbing 2
Bear Zipline
Climbing 2
Tiny Zipline
12:00
1:30-4:14 PM
LUNCH
Open Climb
Tiny Zipline
Open Climb
Bear Zipline
6:00 PM
7:30 PM
Open Climb
Tiny Zipline
Open Climb 3-4 PM
Bear Zipline
DINNER
Scrambling
Adult Climb
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10:00 PM
7:30 PM
M5
T5
Lights Out
W5
Dinner at Dining Hall
6:00 PM
W4
Flags at Dining Hall
T4
M4
W3
Lunch at Dining Hall
W2
W1
Breakfast at Dining Hall
Wednesday
5:45 PM
T3
T2
M2
M3
T1
Tuesday
M1
Monday
Open Program Time
Opening Campfire
Meet at Dining Hall
(8:15)
See Special
Programs
Schedule
Sunday
4:15-5:00 PM
3:00-4:15 PM
1:30-2:45 PM
12:00-1:00
10:30-11:45
AM
9:00-10:15 AM
7:45 AM
6:00 AM
Time
R5
R4
R3
R2
R1
Thursday
Closing Campfire
Meet at Dining Hall
(7:45)
Camp Wide
Activity
F2
F1
Friday
6:00 Troop
Guide in
Campsite
Saturday
Please have a
safe trip home
and we will
see you next
year!
Breakfast will
be served
once your
campsite is
checked out!
Use this form to help your Scouts develop their schedules. Camp Laramie Peak does not need copies of this schedule.
For your Troop use Only!
Scout’s Name: _________________ Troop #: __________
Camp Laramie Peak Scout Scheduling Worksheet
Special
Forms
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Facts to Know
(For the Parent/Guardian)
Camp Laramie Peak Fact Sheet for Troop ___________
We are going to Camp Laramie Peak near Wheatland, Wyoming.
We will meet at ___________________________________________________
________________________________________________________ (location).
We will leave at _______________________ (time).
Make sure that your Scout has everything packed that he is supposed to have. Double
check for any medications and give them to his Scoutmaster or Health Officer. Triple
check to make sure you have signed their medical form within the last 90 days.
You will want to send some extra money for trading post items, souvenirs and to pay
for some merit badge costs. Additional merit badge costs are listed in the Leader’s
guide. Ask the Scoutmaster for this information.
Mail is delivered into camp on Monday/Wednesday/Friday only and a letter or postcard can take from one to three days and up to one to three weeks to get to camp.
The letter from home can be one of the greatest cures for both homesickness and getting down to work. Because of the extra time and handling involved, please do not
send mail or packages which require signtures. Our experience shows that many of
these items are returned to sender instead of reaching your Scout. Address mail to
camp as follows:
Scout’s Name
Camp Laramie Peak
Troop # ________
65 Forest Service Road #633
Wheatland, WY 82201
(Please make copies for all Scout parents)
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