Let The Adventure Begin! 

Costs:

Scouts: $750

Adults: $550

NOTE: Camp Dobbins is subject to the refund policies of the Greater Colorado Council, which allows refunds up to 31 days prior to camp upon written request. 

Handicraft: Archaeology, Art, Basketry/Leatherwork, Model Design & Building, Pulp & Paper, Sculpture/Pottery, Woodcarving

STEM: Astronomy, Space Exploration, Chemistry, Cooking, Electronics/Electricity, Metalworking, Nuclear Science

Scoutcraft: Camping, Emergency Preparedness/Search and Rescue, First Aid, Geocaching, Pioneering, Wilderness Survival

Nature: Animal Science, Environmental Science, Forestry/Nature, Geology/Mining in Society, Mammal Study, Oceanography

Hollywood: Animation, Communication, Game Design, Movie Making, Photography, Radio/Signs Signals & Code, Theater, Leadership

Aquatics - Lake: Canoeing, Rowing, Kayaking, Small Boat Sailing

Aquatics - Pool: Swimming, Lifesaving

EagleBound: EagleBound is our first-year camper program. These classes are for new Scouts and give them the chance to work on their Tenderfoot, 2nd Class, and 1st Class requirements. 

Range & Target Activities: Archery, Next Level Range Adventure, Rifle, Shotgun

Adventure: ATV RiderCourse*, ATV Experienced Rider*, Climbing**, Cycling, Mountain Biking, Horsemanship, Whitewater Trip

*Must be 14 Years Old for ATV Programs 

**Must be 13 Years Old for Climbing Programs 

Please ensure any course prerequisites have been completed prior to departure (list below).  The attached prerequisite form will need to be signed to confirm that requirements have been met.

ATVs: Must be 14 years of age or older. Must bring long sleeves and pants to wear during class. Upon completion, Scouts will receive an ATV Safety Institute ATV RiderCourse certificate. $50 class fee. Waiver must be signed and brought to class. Online pre-course must be completed prior to camp. Bring pre-course certificate to class. No exceptions. For experienced riders, who have completed the ATV RiderCourse consider taking our experienced course in the afternoon. This course will take Scouts on trail rides throughout the ranch. $50 class fee. Must be 14 and have completed the RiderCourse. 

Lifesaving Merit Badge: 2a which is the swimming merit badge must be completed prior to taking this class. 

Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge: First Aid merit badge 

Woodcarving: must have Totin' Chip

Merit Badges that will not fully complete all requirements 

Art Merit Badge: all except 6 

Communications Merit Badge: all except 5 and 8. 

Game Design Merit Badge: all except 8

Camping Merit Badge: all except 8c, 8d & 9

Wilderness Survival Merit Badge: all except requirement 6 which is dependent on fire ban restrictions in Elbert County. Scouts must also complete their shelter at the overnighter. 

Archery Merit Badge: all, conditional with qualification 

Rifle Merit Badge: all, conditional with qualification  

Shotgun Merit Badge: all, conditional with qualification  

Cooking Merit Badge: all except 4d-f and 6d-e 

Electricity Merit Badge: all except 2 

McNeil Scout Ranch has partnered with one of Colorado’s premier rafting companies, River Runners, to provide units or individuals attending Cris Dobbins the opportunity to raft down the Arkansas River as part of their summer camp experience! This unique and thrilling activity is open to all Scouts and adult leaders, you just have to be a Swimmer (per the SA Swim test). Better yet, it takes place on your open day at camp (Wednesday), meaning Scouts won’t have to miss any of their merit badge classes to participate! The trip will be a half day on the Arkansas River in the Bighorn Sheep Canyon. Participants will take on seven miles of Class II and III rapids. The cost per person is $85 (retail price starts at $109) for this trip and there is no age limit. Participants must be a swimmer. This trip includes a wet suit, spray jacket, rubber foot booties, helmets, guides, and lunch. (Sack lunch provided by the camp). Waivers must be completed by parents or guardians prior to camp. The trip departs from camp at 7:15 a.m. and will return at approximately 4:30 p.m. later that day. Participation in this program is available to all youth and adults. All participants must provide their own transportation to and from the rafting site. No transportation will be provided by the camp. Transportation must follow the Guide to Safe Scouting guidelines. Solo participants that cannot provide their own transportation will not be allowed. Open spots are filled on a first come, first served basis. All participants need to complete an online waiver beforehand, which will be posted on the Cris Dobbins website at www.ScoutingColorado.org/Dobbins. 

Participants missing the waiver will not be allowed to go with the group. There are no refunds, please complete the waiver before you arrive at camp.