CAMPING WEEKEND - July 22nd - July 24th – Magness Summer Camp
SATURDAY – AUGUST 14th - Pack Picnic
Hi Parents and Scouts!
For those of you going to Magness Camp on the 22nd, please check out the details directly from the information sent by the Denver Area Council:
About the Facility
Tent features two beds with pads. An extra sleeping pad for a third person under the age of 5 can be checked out from the staff. Heated bathroom facilities include hot showers and flush toilets. Webelos Scouts are encouraged to bring their own tent as part of the program. Tents can be provided if needed. Meals are prepared and served at the new Coors Commissary.
Check In
Check in begins at 1 pm on July 22nd and the first meal is dinner. Cubmaster Don will be there at 1 pm and will be on the look out for you to help get you settled in.
What to Bring
SCOUT UNIFORM FOR ADULT LEADERS AND SCOUTS!
Clothes
Hiking Shoes
Flashlight
Towel
Day Pack
Canteen or water bottle
Rain gear
Shower shoes/flip flops
Sweater
Sleeping bag or 3 heavy blankets
Spending money
Sunscreen lotion
Toilet kit
Camera
Swim suit
Pillow
Pajamas
Heavy jacket
Hat
Bug Spray
Please label all personal items.
ITEMS NOT ALLOWED:
Only adults may carry pocketknives
Sheath knives
Personal firearms
Pets
Radios
Weather
Peaceful Valley, the location of the camp, sits at 7,000 feet above sea level along the Palmer Divide. Weather can change quickly, and campers must be prepared. Afternoon rainshowers are common but do not stop the program. Bring plent of clothes and shoes so you can stay dry. Nights are often cool so bring more than just shorts.
Camp Rules and Guidelines
Alcoholic beverages, fireworks and recreational drugs are not permitted.
Park only in designated areas and follow speed limits. Drive only on existing roads. Passengers are not allowed to ride in back of trucks.
Smoking only allowed in designated areas.
Pets not allowed in camp.
Do not use canoes, tower, BB guns or archery equipment when program areas are closed.
Personal firearms are not allowed.
Only adults may carry pocketknives. Sheath knives are not permitted.
Directions:
Take I-25 to Exit 184 (Founders Parkway near Castle Rock).
Turn left at stop sign to Founders Parkway.
Take Founders Parkway to traffic light (Highway 86 intersection).
Turn left at stop light onto Highway 86.
Take Highway 86 through Franktown and traffic signal at Parker Road
Continue on Highway 86 through Elizabeth.
Continue on Highway 86 until you come to Elbert Highway on your right (just before Kiowa).
Turn on Elbert Highway and continue through the town of Elbert.
Turn right into Peacefull Valley Scout Ranch at the second entrance.
Dobbins and Dietler camps are on the left. Magness camp is on the right.
Follow the signs to check in at Magness Adventure Camp.
Cell Phones
Cubmaster, Don Miller's cell phone (303) 704-7082
Committee Chair, Ami Rowland's cell phone (720) 837-3508
And now for some pictures from the Fishing Derby! It was cold and rainy but everyone who came had a great time. THANK YOU to the Andy and Sheri Collier for letting Pack 13 come out to their property for the event!!!
