Stuff for Scouts to do in Loveland / Greeley

[Brian]

Old college buddy from Nebraska is bringing his scout troop out here, and he's asked me if I had any recommendations for things scouts might find fun/interesting in the Loveland/Greeley area. Not sure how far he's willing to travel, and I'm assuming visiting breweries and pot stores is not what he had in mind.

I mentioned Estes or Carter Lake... anybody up North have any good ideas? I don't think it would have to be and outdoor-only thing...

And no, visiting Jim's garage in Windsor is probably not the experience they were looking for, either...

[Wulf202]

Missle silo park

[copfish]

Greeley has the Long's Peak Council with Ben Delatour Scout Ranch about an hour out of Greeley. A better bet is the Air Force Academy down in Colorado Springs with Garden of the Gods, Fort Carson and Manitou Springs. Lots of stuff to see.

[Aloha_Shooter]

Several easy hikes including Long's Peak and Horsetooth up in Fort Collins
water sports in Dillon

[JohnnyEgo]

Take them over to JAX. Scouts love camping equipment.
Are they going to RMNP?
If not, or if they are looking for a short day trip, have them check out the Devil's Backbone over in Loveland towards the park entrance.

[Great-Kazoo]

Old college buddy from Nebraska is bringing his scout troop out here, and he's asked me if I had any recommendations for things scouts might find fun/interesting in the Loveland/Greeley area. Not sure how far he's willing to travel, and I'm assuming visiting breweries and pot stores is not what he had in mind.

I mentioned Estes or Carter Lake... anybody up North have any good ideas? I don't think it would have to be and outdoor-only thing...

And no, visiting Jim's garage in Windsor is probably not the experience they were looking for, either...

They could have the opportunity to be taken to the range for some trigger time. Wouldn't you enjoy a trip where as a kid you could shoot guns. Unless you're one of "those "
You denying them that enjoyment means you're projecting your reluctance to come by (again) because you'll go home with more treasures.

All kidding aside how many kids we talking. I'd break out the bolt and lever actions for them.

There's a few things to see out at Pawnee, the missile silo south of town. If you want i can touch bases with the local PD, see about a tour. Depending where they are with this "shooting" crap. I know there's lot's of entities in & out of the dept, lately.

[Mykidsdad]

Going to chime in here on the shooting sports related activities.

Unfortunately, ALL shooting sports activities for the Boy Scouts are now heavily regulated. Even though many of us can afford the Scouts a properly supervised and safe shooting experience, the regulations promulgated at the national and council levels for the Scouting program require that ALL shooting activities take place at officially sanctioned and approved facilities. So as not to disappoint the Scouts with false hope, be sure to check with the local council office.

Don't kill the messenger here...I have faced these hurdles trying to provide some activities for the Scouts in the past.

To the OP. RMNP is a great idea to get the Scouts into an outdoor environment and up to some degree of elevation out of the heat. Camping is likely to be booked unless they want to go back country. NIST / NOAA facility in Boulder is a great science opportunity. Drive them up Pikes peak or Mt. Evans...great for flat-landers. Could also take them up to one of the ski resorts to go zip lining, or alpine slides.

Be sure that they stay hydrated or they are all going to crash and burn at altitude.

[Sawin]

Going to chime in here on the shooting sports related activities.

Unfortunately, ALL shooting sports activities for the Boy Scouts are now heavily regulated. Even though many of us can afford the Scouts a properly supervised and safe shooting experience, the regulations promulgated at the national and council levels for the Scouting program require that ALL shooting activities take place at officially sanctioned and approved facilities. So as not to disappoint the Scouts with false hope, be sure to check with the local council office.

Don't kill the messenger here...I have faced these hurdles trying to provide some activities for the Scouts in the past.

To the OP. RMNP is a great idea to get the Scouts into an outdoor environment and up to some degree of elevation out of the heat. Camping is likely to be booked unless they want to go back country. NIST / NOAA facility in Boulder is a great science opportunity. Drive them up Pikes peak or Mt. Evans...great for flat-landers. Could also take them up to one of the ski resorts to go zip lining, or alpine slides.

Be sure that they stay hydrated or they are all going to crash and burn at altitude.

What a crock... I'd strongly consider just inviting another non-scout too, effectively making it just another group of boys, plinking under the guidance of a safe instructor... ie. non-scouting sanctioned.

[Mykidsdad]

What you are suggesting places a volunteer Scout leader at profound legal risk. Scouting has rules for a reason and the protection by insurance afforded under those rules mandates that leaders leaders follow the strictures regarding Scout safety as mandated by the national organization.

Not saying that the members of this forum cannot provide a safe and fun filled experience. Just that once an activity is commenced under the auspices of a Scout sanctioned event that these rules and procedures must be followed to the letter.

What you choose to do on you own accord is certainly your business and I am in now way challenging that. But for the legal welfare of volunteer adult leadership the troop must follow the mandates of the program.

What a crock... I'd strongly consider just inviting another non-scout too, effectively making it just another group of boys, plinking under the guidance of a safe instructor... ie. non-scouting sanctioned.

[Brian]

Missle silo park

Dang now I want to check that out.