New Massive Merit Badge Event!
From Astronomy Merit badge in a Planetarium to Salesmanship in the shop, The Pikes Peak Council is committed to bringing unique merit badge opportunities to our Scouts.  
On August 12th, The Pikes Peak Council will hold the largest Merit Badge Day of the year! All across Colorado Springs different businesses will host Scouts and teach skills they use everyday in their profession.   Registration opens in July, and our final merit badge list will be set on June 30th.   Announcements will be made here  as badges become available. 

  • After a tremendously successful Mining in Society Merit Badge program, the Pikes Peak Council and Martin Marietta are partnering for another exciting merit badge day.  All aspects of the Mining in Society Merit badge will be taught in an exciting format where Scouts will get hands on instruction with professionals in the industry.  Contact  Jeremy Snook for more information. 

 

  • Date:  June 23rd, 2017
  • Time:  9am-12:30pm
  • Where:  Parkdale Quarry (112 County Road 157, Canon City, Colorado 81212)
  • What to brings:  Signed blue card, merit badge book, pen, paper, appropriate dress for the weather, sunscreen and a water bottle (water and snacks will be provided) 
  • Be Prepared:  READ the Mining in Society Merit Badge book and bring a geological map to fulfill requirement 2.

 
Sky Sox Scout Night!

Sky Sox and Pikes Peak Council have teamed up to make sure every scout has a memorable experience because what is better than attending a baseball game then sleeping on the field as a youth!   Enjoy a fun-filled family night at the Sky Sox Scout Night!  A portion of all tickets sales goes back to local Scouting programs!

Date: Friday, July 28th
Time: Game starts at 7:05pm, Gates open at 6:05pm
Location: Security Service Field
PACKAGE PRICES FOR 2017:
Sky Sox Game & Overnight Package: $25/person
Sky Sox Game Package: $18/person
Game Only: $10/person  


Switchback Soccer Scout Night!
Join us for an awesome night of family fun with the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC against the San Antonio FC.   The unit with the highest number of tickets purchased will earn an opportunity to send two scouts and their respective guardian on a Fly Fishing trip on the Tarryall with Switchbacks Defender, Josh Phillips! 

Date: June 24, 2017
Time: 7pm
Location: Switchbacks Field
Package Prices for 2017:
Game Only: $12
Switchbacks Overnight: $25   

Popcorn Sale

Remember to Sign up your units popcorn kernel before June 15th as the first step to earn this drone for your unit!  Sign up here!
Merit Badge Counselor Recharter

If you are a merit badge counselor, you received an email with a link to a form to fill.  Please do this by June 30th. Any counselors who do not fill this form and have current YPT by June 30th will be dropped.  If you did not receive this email please contact Deborah Almeida.
Cub Scout Day Camps!

In 2017, the Pikes Peak Council will offer a brand new Cub Scout Day Camp Program!  There will be 3 distinct day camps each with a different theme and program!  We have partnered with companies around Colorado Springs to assist us with providing you a new and exciting program.  

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Attention Scout leaders,

The Pikes Peak Council will have an activity station setup at Memorial Park on Saturday, June 3 for the 2nd annual Get Outdoors Day. There may be up to 10,000 members of the public in attendance. We will be promoting Scouting at the event as well as showing off Scout skills.

The free event is sponsored by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance, and the City of Colorado Springs. This is a family friendly outdoor event and there will be many youth organizations sponsoring activities such as fishing, biking, photography, shooting sports, and nature hikes. The first 1,000 kids who show up will get a free fishing pole!

We need supplies and volunteers to help for a camporee-style activity station:

1) Map and compass course: need compasses

2) Ropes and lashings activity: need staves and ropes

3) BSA station: water, sell camp cards, how to join Scouts

We need help for 2.5 hour shifts from 8:30 to 4:00 PM and setup and tear down. Dress: BSA activity uniform or field uniform.

This is an opportunity to showcase Scouts and promote the BSA.


How to help:

1) Sign up at SignUp.com: http://signup.com/go/dRhYfbq

2) Equipment: Send e-mail to perez@doorstep.com

More information: https://www.coloradosprings.gov/GetOutdoors
The Scout Shop Corner
June Scout Shop Promotion
Buy 2 pairs of socks or more and get 25% off each pair! Valid between April 30th and June 17th. These light hiking socks are approved BSA uniform wear and feature THORLON fiber construction to wick moisture away from the feet and provide a stable cushion to help keep your feet pain free on your next hike. Thorlos goes beyond where even the "best socks" would dare to go.
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Pikes Peak Council Scout Office Hours: Monday- Friday 9am-5pm
Hibbard Scout Shop: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-3pm