2025 Camp Cris Dobbins - Week 1 Registration


2025 Camp Cris Dobbins - Week 1
Date/Time
Registration Begins
9/9/2024
Last Day To Register
6/1/2025
Location
22799 N. Elbert Road
Elbert, CO 80106, US
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Welcome to McNeil Scout Ranch at Peaceful Valley!

Summer camp is much more than earning merit badges. It gives youth an opportunity to try new things, make new friends and develop new talents all in a supervised environment.

Troops will participate in a traditional merit badge camp program with quality food prepared for you in the Kephart Dining Hall. Specialty programs include an outstanding first year camper program, horseback riding, heated pool, mountain biking, rock climbing, McNeil Scout Ranch Adventure for older Scouts and so much more.

Resident camp is for registered Scouting America members who are 11-17 years old and their adult leaders.

Before you get started, these are the items you will need to fill out your registration for camp this year.

Scout's Full Name Spelling counts! No nicknames please.
Scout's Correct Date of Birth No Guessing! It creates problems in the CampDoc system.
Parental Email Address DO NOT provide Scout's email address. Scout email information delays the CampDoc process. Please plan accordingly.

 

Registration Information

You may add additional Scouts and adults in addition to making changes in merit badge classes until May 1, 2025. However, you will need to contact the camping office to reduce your numbers and may be subject to a $75 service fee per person reduced after May 1.

If you are creating the registration and you are NOT planning on attending, you will not be provided access in CampDoc. An adult leader attending camp will need to be chosen in order for the unit to have access to CampDoc.

Youth Protection

Youth Protection requirements have changed as of September 1, 2024. You may read the new requirements here.  The following will be observed.

  • All female units will register and camp at the Dodge or Amarillo Campsites.

  • Two registered adult leaders 21 years of age or over are required at all Scouting activities, including all meetings. There must be a registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over in every unit serving females. A registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over must be present for any activity involving female youth or female adult program participants. 

  • Notwithstanding the minimum leader requirements, age and program-appropriate supervision must always be provided.

  • All adults staying overnight in connection with a Scouting activity must be currently registered as an adult volunteer or an adult program participant.  Adult volunteers must register in the position(s) they are serving in. Registration as a merit badge counselor position does not meet this requirement. See FAQ for list of approved adult registration fee required positions.

FAQ's

You are being provided with all the Scouting America required information for Youth Protection. Scouting Colorado and McNeil Scout Ranch will enforce these new requirements.

Financial Information:

All reservations will have a $250 reservation fee that applies to each reservation and will hold your campsite. Please take this into account when coming up with a per person rate. This amount will not be applied to your balance. Payments start January 1 and end May 1. You may use e-check or credit card. If you would like to use your Scouting Colorado unit account, please contact JoLynne Conrad for assistance in making your reservation. Remember, you will not be able to choose merit badge classes unless your account is paid up to date.

If you have any questions regarding these new policies, you may contact JoLynne Conrad.

Campsite accommodations:

Please select a (facility) campsite preference for your unit. The Campsite you select will try to be accommodated however we may need to move your unit prior to your arrival to ensure the entire camp operation moves smoothly for your week attending. All female units will be located at the Dodge or Amarillo Campsites.

Sleeping accommodations:

We recommend you bring your own tents; however, Tents and platforms are provided upon request. Tents are standard BSA canvas tents that sleep no more than 2 people per tent. BSA and Youth Protection guidelines must always be followed.

Merit Badge Registration:

Merit Badge registration will open on or around the first week of April at www.ScoutingColorado.org. Merit Badge sign up will stagger according to week attending. Some Merit Badges have associated fees which will be collected at the time of merit badge selection. Merit Badges are on a first come first served basis. The unit account payment must be current before Merit Badge registrations will be accepted.

Merit Badge Availability coming soon

Cost
$250.00 per Registration
$285.00 per Adult (Male)
$285.00 per Adult (Female)
$485.00 per Scout - In Council (Female)
$485.00 per Scout - In Council (Male)
$485.00 per Scout - Out of Council (Female)
$485.00 per Scout - Out of Council (Male)
Early Discount
Before 10/5/2024 a discount of $20.00 will apply to all Adult (Male) Registrants.
Before 10/5/2024 a discount of $20.00 will apply to all Adult (Female) Registrants.
Before 10/5/2024 a discount of $20.00 will apply to all Scout - In Council (Female) Registrants.
Before 10/5/2024 a discount of $20.00 will apply to all Scout - In Council (Male) Registrants.
Before 10/5/2024 a discount of $20.00 will apply to all Scout - Out of Council (Female) Registrants.
Before 10/5/2024 a discount of $20.00 will apply to all Scout - Out of Council (Male) Registrants.
Cancellation Policy
Summer Camp Cancellations & Refund Policy You may add additional Scouts and adults, in addition to making changes in merit badge classes until May 1, 2025. However, you will need to contact the camping office to reduce your numbers and may be subject to a $75 service fee per person reduced. Scouting Colorado 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. Scouting Colorado 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. You must provide proof of positive test. All other cancellations will forfeit their $250.00 registration fee and are subject to the following guidelines: 31 days or more to check in: All paid fees less $250.00 registration fee 21 - 30 days before check-in: 50% refund 0 - 20 days prior to checking: 0% refund Any cancellation made after 20-days before scheduled attendance of camp will not receive a refund unless documentation is provided by a medical doctor. Only camp contacts may request refunds. All refund requests should be submitted in writing to jolynne.conrad@scouting.org. All refunds are subject to Camp Director approval. All refunds will be returned to the person who paid/made the payment.

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