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Founded in 1910 on the principles of making a difference through civic service, Scouting provides quality youth programs that build good character and leadership skills while building better communities. The Greater Colorado Council (GCC), Boy Scouts of America, was established in 1913 and settled into its current location in Lakewood, Colorado, in 2009. Through the years the mission has remained the same, to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. As our community continues to grow and diversify, we remain committed to growing all youth into future leaders.
Scouting builds character and community through a variety of programs and activities including camping, canoeing, hiking, mountain biking, community service projects, and more. These activities instill a sense of confidence, preparedness, and honor in our youth.
Scouting offers a unique experience for today’s youth through the following programs:
The Greater Colorado Council is pleased to announce that our building has reopened in full to the public.
Our Customer Service hours have also extended, with customer service being available from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Customer Service will be available by Appointment Only from 5:00 – 6:00 pm Monday through Friday and 9:00 – 12:00 pm on Saturdays. On Saturdays, please enter through the Scout Shop.
Visit our Virtual Customer Service for additional help.
The Boy Scouts of America promotes a culture where each youth, volunteer, and employee feels a sense of belonging and builds communities where every person feels respected and valued. Leading by example and encouraging each other to live by the values expressed by the Scout Oath and Scout Law, we welcome families of all backgrounds to help prepare to serve as successful members and leaders of our nation’s increasingly diverse communities.
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
The Greater Colorado Council, Boy Scouts of America, is a leading advocate for youth and the foremost provider of character development and values-based leadership training in our community.
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
A Scout is:
On May 1, 2019, the Western Colorado Council headquartered in Grand Junction, Colorado, merged with the GCC. The merger allows youth and adults on the Western Slope to continue their participation in the Boy Scouts of America programs by providing financial stability and enhanced resources.
Serving the Denver Metro and Western Slope service areas, the GCC offers programs in the following counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Delta, Denver, Douglas, Eagle, Elbert, Garfield, Gilpin, Grand, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Jefferson, Mesa, Moffat, Ouray, Park, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, San Miguel, and Summit.
The GCC takes great pride in our camping programs and facilities. The Charles S. McNeil Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch (PV) encompasses more than 3500 acres and is in Elbert, Colorado. PV is 65 miles southeast of Denver and home to Camp Cris Dobbins, Camp Cortlandt Dietler, Webelos Extreme Scouting Trek (W.E.S.T.), and Magness Adventure Camp.
Our other outdoor camp, Tahosa High Adventure Base, 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 is home to Eagle Point Base Camp, Tahosa Trek, Alpine Adventure Camp, Mountaineer, National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT), and Angel Fire.
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