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Leader Guide 2022
PATHWAYTOTHEROCKIES.ORG
Update 1/1/2022
Dear Scouts & Scouters, Thank you for choosing Rocky Mountain High Adventure Base (RMHAB) this summer & welcome! The outdoor program is an integral part of the Scouting program, and for many youths, the camp experience is the pinnacle for the outdoor program for the year. Summer camp is designed to support the unit program, and here at RMHAB, we are committed to putting on the best possible program for Scouts & adult leaders. As a staff, we passionately believe that our mission is to provide an environment where all Scouts have fun while developing character, citizenship, & personal fitness. Through the patrol method, Scouts will learn about themselves and come away with a sense of how to be the best possible unit & individual. Rocky Mountain High Adventure Base provides you & your Scouts a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself by offering one-of-a- kind high adventure programs. We are an enthusiastic, well-trained staff with a smile on our face; we will be available to assist your unit with its experience – whether for fun or training. The RMHAB camp staff is not put together last second; it takes us countless hours & much thought to produce the BEST possible team. Again, THANK YOU for choosing Rocky Mountain High Adventure Base for your summer adventure! Yours In Scouting, Samuel Ahlstrom Camp Director
About This Guide
This guide is geared to inform everyone about our camp, whether you already have your
reservations in or are thinking about joining us for a summer of fun & adventure. Inside you will
find clear descriptions of what camp has to offer in high adventure activities & special features.
Please don’t hesitate to copy any part of this book and distribute it to Scouts & parents to assist
in your planning. We hope this guide will answer all your questions; if you have additional
questions, feel free to contact us at 719-561-1220.
2022 Season the intervention of the camp staff, should
contact the camp administration prior to
Week 1 June 12 – 18
attendance at summer camp.
Week 2 June 19 – 25
Week 3 June 28 – July 2
Information Subject to Change
Week 4 July 10 – 16
Week 5 July 17 – 23 We have made every effort to include the
Week 6 July 24 – 30 most up to date information in this guide.
However, depending on camp enrollment,
staffing, changes in the national BSA
Discrimination Policy program, and/or circumstances beyond our
It is the policy of the Pathway to the Rockies control, the information in this guide may
Council and Rocky Mountain High Adventure need to be changed. These will be made at
Base not to discriminate against any person the discretion of the camp administration. If
on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, changes are needed, they will be announced
age, marital status, or any other legally through our website, email, social media, at
protected characteristic in the administration check-in, or during a leader meeting.
of any program. Both the Pathway to the In the coming months, we will be adding to
Rockies Council and Rocky Mountain High the home page of camp on the Pathway to
Adventure Base will do their best to meet the the Rockies Council website a concise list of
needs of the disabled under the direction of updates that are being made to camp so that
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. leaders can find the most up to date
Any Scout or leader with a disability requiring information at a glanceWhat’s New This Summer?
Preparing for Camp Update your Annual Health & Medical
Record Form
Location In December 2019, the Boy Scouts of
The location of the Rocky Mountain High America released a new Annual Health &
Adventure Base has moved to San Isabel Medical Record Form. You MUST use the
Scout Ranch. By moving locations, it new form. No exceptions will be made.
increases programming opportunities for all.
Camp Fees
Programs & Activities
The camp fees for the 2022 summer camp Camp Mail Bag
season have been updated. All information New to this year, Scouts can receive letters
regarding fees can be found here. from home through the Pathway to the
Rockies Council website. More details can
Registration be found here.
Dates and deadlines for 2022 registration
have been updated. Please review these New Trek Programs
dates and add them to your calendar so that Beginning in 2022, RMHAB will offer set high
you don’t miss them. adventure experiences similar to the national
high adventure bases. Units will select and
register for a trek. The activities and
adventures included in that trek can be found
on our website.Preparing for Camp
Camp Fees & Important Dates
1st Payment Due January 17, 2022
Registration 2nd Payment Due April 18, 2022 To begin your
registration, you
2 weeks before
Registration Closes must register a
All fees for camp this summer can be found 1st day of session minimum of 2
on the table below. For more details about adults, 4 youth.
them, just click each one individually on the
table. Each fee includes meals, a camp
Paying for Camp
patch, and participation in our activities & It is recommended that each individual
programs available for your age group. attending camp covers their own cost. This
can be done through a myriad of ways Don’t miss
At the time of registration, a $75 non- including fundraising. Most local councils these important
refundable deposit is required per registrant. discount dates!
participate in popcorn for fundraising during
Names of registrants are not required at the the fall. Typically, your council will host February 1 –
time of initial registration; these can be another fundraiser in the spring such as Early Price
added later. Additional registrants can be Discount Ends
camp cards, beef jerky, etc. Check with your
added after the initial registration. local council to find out what they have April 28 – Late
planned for fundraising this upcoming year. Registration
2022 Summer Camp Fees Price Begins
Scout / Venturer $550 Scholarships
Youth
Adult Leader++ $550 A limited number of camp scholarships are registrants must
Adult Daily Rate** $125 available for Scouts registered in the be at least 13
++For adults staying at camp for 3 days or more AND graduated
Pathway to the Rockies Council who are in
** For adults staying at camp for less than 3 days from the 8th
need of extra financial assistance. To get
grade to attend
Payment Schedule more information about these scholarships, RMHAB.
To provide the best experience possible as please contact our office.
well as the best price for you and your unit, For Scouts registered outside of the Pathway
we have created a payment schedule. This to the Rockies Council, please contact your
will help your unit break down the cost of local council to find our more information
camp into smaller, bitesize chunks. regarding camp scholarships for your
Scouts.
-Correspondence a minimum of half of their overall camp fees.
All camp correspondences, registration & If needed, we will establish a unique
program inquiries, and other payment schedule that fits the need of the Registering
communications should be sent directly to unit. spots (i.e.
estimated # of
our camp desk. They will then connect you If we are not able to get in contact with the attendees) &
with the right individual or address the unit by May 13, 2022, or the unit does not paying the $75
communication themselves. deposit will
follow their new payment schedule, the troop guarantee the
Samuel Ahlstrom registration will be dropped. Refunds will be price during
RMHAB Director made according to the refund policy listed in which you
this guide. reserved said
spots.
samuel.ahlstrom@scouting.org Campsites
719-561-1220 | Estes Scout Service Center Our campsites can accommodate many
719-485-3473 | San Isabel Scout Ranch summer camp registrants; often they
accommodate more individuals than most
As there is no one at camp during the troops bring to camp. This means that when
offseason to answer the phone, the San you sign up to attend our camp, you
Isabel Scout Ranch number will only be understand that your troop will be most likely
answered beginning June 7, 2021. Before be paired in a campsite with another troop.
then, please call directly to the Estes Scout
Service Center. If your troop is interested in reserving an
entire campsite, please contact us directly for
pricing.
Refund Policy
Registration Fees Confirmations & Changes
This policy applies to all registered to attend Throughout the registration process you
Rocky Mountain High Adventure Base in should receive confirmation emails and
When you
2022. Once an individual’s registration is notifications via our website that changes register before
made, no refunds will be given. and adjustments have been made to your February 1,
registration. Please hold on to these 2022, you will
Should an individual choose to not attend receive a
communications when possible as they will
camp after completing a registration, their discount on the
be a wonderful record for your unit should
payments (less the $75.00 deposit) may be overall cost of
changes occur with leadership. registration.
transferred to another registered individual to
pay for registration fees. Regarding changes, please allow our office Additionally,
staff sufficient time to complete any any registration
Activity Fees made after April
requested changes as they do take a decent
No refunds will be given for paid activity fees. 28, 2022, a late
amount of time. As soon as you find out a fee will be
Should an individual choose to change their
change needs to be made, please reach out added to the
activity registration to another after having
to our camp director so that he may begin overall cost.
paid for said activity, those paid fees may be
that process as soon as possible.
applied to the new activity.
Should an individual choose to not attend
camp after paying activity fees, their
payments may be transferred to another
registered individual to pay for activity fees.
To transfer registration or activity fees to
another individual, please contact our office.
Drop Date
Beginning May 3, 2022, our office staff will
call all registered troops who have yet to beVariant Groups
In order to register an individual to attend
camp, you will need to register them under a
“Variant Group”. Below is an explanation of
what each of these groups are.
Scout / Venturer
This fee is for youth participants under the
age of 18. While Venturers can register as an
“Adult Participant” while they are 18 – 20
years of age, our camp programs are
specifically designed with under 18 year old
Scouts in mind.
All youth participants at Rocky Mountain
High Adventure Base must be at least 14
years old or 13 years old & have completed
the 8th grade
Adult Leader
An adult leader is anyone over the age of 18
who is registered with the unit. Our camp has
additional programming available specifically
for adults in mind. Here are the requirements
of an adult leader:
• Must be at least 18 years of age
prior to the first day of camp
• Registered adult member with the
Boy Scouts of America
• Has completed Youth Protection
Training within the past 2 years
All units are always required to have a
minimum of 2 adult leaders in camp. These
2 adult leaders must be at least 21 years of
age. Any additional adults may by 18 and
older.Registering for
Camp When you
begin your
Our goal is to make the registration process online with a credit or debit card. Once registration, it
easy and efficient. An overview of the submitted, you will receive confirmation via will ask for
registration process is presented below. e-mail. names of
individuals.
Leaders will note that the registration All registrations for Rocky Mountain High These names
process is divided into four major steps. If Adventure Base must be completed through can be changed
at any time, so
after reviewing this guide you still have the online registration portal. Paper use place
questions, give us a call and we will be happy registrations are no longer accepted. holders, if
to help. needed, to
Information entered online not only helps our complete your
Online Registration Portal office staff save time but will expedite the unit registration.
Rocky Mountain High Adventure Base is throughout the entire check-in process.
proud to offer complete online registration to Changes to your online registration can be
all our units. Unit leaders can view their made up to a week prior to your arrival at
registration as well as update contact camp. Last minute changes can be emailed
information year-round. Unit leaders can the camp director. If you have a Scout who
login 24 hours a day to update unit counts, wants to come to camp last minute, then
enter changes and even make payments contact our camp desk staff.
Registration
Overview
Unit & Waiver Deadline Submitting Check-In
Individual (Whitewater Rafting ONLY) Paperwork
Registration Sunday arrival
Due no later than May Due no later than 2
Begins Sept. 1, 2021 15 weeks prior to 1st day Official unit roster
of your camp session showing who all is
$75 per registrant non- registered in the
refundable deposit BSA
Copy of council
insurance
The first step of the The second step in As with any summer The last step is
process is the Unit & registration is to camp, there is check-in on Sunday
Individual complete the waivers paperwork required. afternoon.
Registration. This with Echo Canyon In the state of
indicates that your River Expeditions. Colorado our camp is To expedite the
unit is planning to This is required and considered a check-in process,
attend camp as well will be emailed to childcare facility. This all paperwork must
as the number of means we have be submitted 2
Scouts & adult additional weeks in advance.
leaders from your unit requirements of us
who will be in from the state. All
attendance. The $75 required paperwork
deposit per registrant can be found by
is due upon time of clicking here.
registration.Speed up your Check-In the Guide to Safe Scouting, Transportation
section to refresh memory.
That first day of camp can be a stressful one.
But if we follow the Scout Motto and “Be For additional help in preparing to travel to REMEMBER
Prepared”, we can speed up that check-in When
camp, we recommend each adult who will be
submitting
experience. If all of the information on the driving to camp take the Drive Safely training medical forms,
table below is completed / submitted prior to in the my.scouting.org Training Center. This a copy of each
your arrival at camp, check-in will be an course will help remind each driver of basic individual’s
absolute breeze. habits we should follow when transporting proof of
insurance is
Scouts. required in the
Express Check-In Requirements
event of an
$0.00 Balance for Camp Registration Parking incident.
Youth Medical Forms Submitted Upon arrival, you will drive all vehicles into
Adult Medical Forms Submitted camp to and follow the directions provided by
Copy of Council Liability Insurance our staff. When you arrive at our camp
Submitted administration building, also known as the A-
Copy of Troop Roster from Frame, you will be given direction to your
ScoutBook / Council Submitted campsite, upon which you will drive directly
to it.
Medical Forms
After all equipment and Scouts have been
Rocky Mountain High Adventure Base is
unloaded, all vehicles must return to the
located in the Rocky Mountains of Southern
parking lot, save one vehicle and one trailer
Colorado. Being that our camp is in
per troop.
Colorado, we have some additional
guidelines that we must follow in order to Parking in Campsites
fulfill state requirements. These The purpose of leaving one vehicle and one
requirements are extensive and stringent. trailer per troop at a campsite is to assist with
storing smellable items. As San Isabel Scout
Because of this we have created a separate
Ranch is in the heart of bear country, we
guide so that you can easily review the
must take extra precautions to prevent
expectations, required forms, and deadlines
encounters with them. At night, all items that
that these forms must be submitted by. This
are considered smellables should be stored
guide can be found on our website.
in that vehicle and/or trailer. More details
If you have additional questions regarding about bears in camp can be found here.
medical forms, please contact us directly by
If an additional vehicle is required near your
sending us an email or giving us a call.
campsite for medical purposes, please
Traveling to speak with the camp health officer after you
have settled into your campsite.
Camp Tour Buses
Each unit is responsible for the safe If your unit will be traveling to San Isabel in a
transportation of its members to and from charter / tour bus, there are a few things to
camp, and to make sure that all vehicles keep in mind:
meet national insurance requirements.
1. Ask the charter bus company if they
Transporting Scouts or adults in the bed of a
are able to drive on dirt or gravel
pickup truck or trailer — whether it is covered
roads. Oftentimes, companies will not
or uncovered — is against the policy of the
allow their drivers to do so. If that is
Scouts BSA, as well as the law.
the case, you may want to rethink
Regardless of the type of vehicle you intend your travel plans. The camp office is
to travel in to arrive at camp, please review located almost 1.5 miles from the
paved highway.2. Wednesday is Troop Day. While we • Sunday before campfire
have activities planned at camp that • Wednesday morning until dinner that
day. More often units prefer to go off evening
property to explore the surrounding • Saturday morning
area. Verify as to whether or not the When driving through camp, speed limits
charter bus would be available to must be strictly adhered to for the safety and
take you off property on Troop Day. protection of yourself, your Scouts, and all
If you decide to book a charter bus, notify the others in camp. Upon entering the front gate,
camp director one week prior to your arrival the speed limit in 10 MPH. Upon entering the
so that preparations can be made. Upon second gate just past the parking lot the
arrival to camp, please go directly to the main speed limit is 5 MPH. Please be aware that
parking lot where you will need to unload. because camp is in a forest, there are plenty
This area is one of the few places large of blind spots and places for participants &
enough to easily turn around such a large wildlife to hide behind and accidentally walk
vehicle. Arrangements will be made to out in front of you.
transport all your gear from the bus to the
campsite. Unless prior approval has been given, no
participant vehicles should be driven through
Driving Inside of Camp camp outside of the time listed above.
During the designated times, driving in camp
is permitted. These times include:What to Bring (View our FULL Packing List on our Forms and Resources page)
Recommended Participant Packing List
Alarm Clock Long-Sleeve Shirts Sunglasses
Backpacking Notebook and Sunscreen
Backpack Pencils/Pens Sweatshirt or
Camera Official Scout Jacket
Compass Uniform Swimsuit
Deodorant Pajamas Toothbrush &
Extra Blanket Pocket Knife Toothpaste
First Aid Kit Rain Gear Towel
Fishing Gear Rash Guard Shirt T-Shirts
(Colorado Fishing Sandals (NO flip- Underwear & socks
License Required) flops) for each day of
Flashlight or Shampoo camp
Headlamp Sleeping Bag Water hydration
Foam Pad or Cot Sneakers/Hiking pack or bottle (2-
Hand Sanitizer Boots 4L)
Hat Small Pillow Water Filter for
Insect Repellent Soap Backpacking
Jeans & Shorts Spending Money Watch
Lip Balm ($50-$80)
PRO-TIP: Label clothes & valuables with name AND unit
number. Scouts will probably participate in a water activity or get
caught in the rain so be sure to bring extra clothes & footwear.
Recommended Unit Packing List
Ax First Aid Kit Rope
Bow Saw Lantern(s) Unit Flags
Extra Sleeping Maps & US Flag
Bag(s) Compasses
Provided by Camp
• Backpacking tent • Flagpole • Program & safety
• Backpacking stove • Garbage Cans equipment for
& fuel • Garbage Liners activities
• Canvas Wall Tents • Latrine (may be • Running Water
on platforms shared) • Trail Food
(sleeps 2–3 • Latrine Cleaning • Water Filter
persons) Materials (Backpacking)
• Fire Ring • Picnic Tables • Toilet Paper
What to Leave at Home
• Personal Shooting • Drugs of any kind • Personal Electronics
Equipment • Laser pointers • Inappropriate material
• Inappropriate shirts • Alcohol such as pornography
• Aerosol cans • Excessive jewelry • Pets
• Fireworks • Other ValuablesProgram Information
Programs & Risks Factors
Parents, guardians, and potential
Activities participants in high adventure programs are
advised that journeying to and from RMHAB WARNING
can involve exposure to accident, illness, Humboldt and
The Rocky Mountain High Adventure Base and/or injury associated with a high Comanche
(RMHAB) offers a diverse range of high Peaks are
elevation, physically demanding, high
extremely
adventure activities that meet the needs and adventure program in a remote mountainous difficult and are
desires of all. area or on the Arkansas River. Campers and intended for
rafters may be exposed to occasional severe youth & adults
weather conditions such as lightning, hail, in top physical
condition
Safety & Risk Management flashfloods, and heat. Other potential risks
To enjoy your high adventure experience, it include injuries from tripping and falling,
is very important that all participants, youth falling into the river, getting caught in
and adults, are in good physical condition currents and striking rocks, motor vehicles
before arriving at camp. Your high adventure accidents, worsening of underlying medical
trek will take you to altitudes between 9,000 conditions such as diabetes or asthma, heart
and 14,000 feet. The high altitude can be attacks, heat exhaustion and high-altitude
hard on anyone and this needs to be sickness. Trails in the Rocky Mountains are
recognized – not feared. The best thing your steep & rocky, and the river is cold & fast with
unit can do to avoid altitude problems is to whitewater & swift currents. Wild animals
physically train for this experience. There are such as bears, rattlesnakes, and mountain
many good books and articles on how to lions are native; however, they usually
accomplish this. Like other wilderness areas, present little danger if proper precautions are
Rocky Mountain High Adventure is not risk- taken. Please refer to the Guidebook to High
free, and you should be prepared to listen to Adventure, speak with previous Rocky Personal
Mountain High Adventure Base participants, mountain bikes
safety instructions carefully, follow directions are permitted at
and take appropriate steps to safeguard or contact the camp desk for further camp as long
yourself and others. information concerning risks and measures as all safety
which can be taken to avoid accidents. rules are
Rocky Mountain High Adventure Base has obeyed
(helmet, proper
staff certified in first aid, CPR and accident
storage, etc.)prevention, and is prepared to assist in participation in a trek by individuals who
PRO TIP:
recognizing, reacting, and responding to exceed the maximum acceptable weight for
accidents, injuries and illnesses. Each crew height. Participants under 21 years of age Rash guards,
is also required to have at least one member are strongly encouraged to meet the weight wicking or quick
trained in first aid and CPR. Medical and limit for their height, and exceptions are not dry material
shirts are
search and rescue services are provided by made automatically, and the maximum recommended.
Rocky Mountain High Adventure Base, allowable exception will be 20 lbs. Cotton material
United States Forest Service and Chaffee or Discussion in advance with the camp director is NOT
Pueblo County Search and Rescue Units in regarding any exception to the weight limit is recommended
response to an accident or emergency, required, whether it is over or under. Under *It is
however, response times can be affected by no circumstance will any individual over 295 encouraged
location, weather or other emergencies. lbs. be allowed to participate regardless of that participants
tip river guides
height or age. This limit is necessary due to
as a thank you
Weight Limits limitations of rescue equipment and for the for a
Each participant in a Rocky Mountain High safety of Rocky Mountain High Adventure memorable
Adventure Base trek must not exceed the Base personnel. Neglecting personal fitness experience.
maximum acceptable limit in the weight for is like heading into the wilderness without the
height chart shown below. The right-hand ten essentials. You not only put yourself at
column shows the maximum acceptable risk, but also put your entire team at risk.
weight for a person’s height in order to
participate in a trek. Those who fall within the
limits are more likely to have an enjoyable *This table is based on the revised Dietary
trek and avoid incurring health risks. Every Guidelines for Americans from the US Dept.
trek from our base involves hiking with a of Agriculture and Dept. of Health & Human
35lb. backpack between 9,000 to 14,100 ft. Services.
elevations. We recommend that participants
carry a pack weighing no more than 25-30%
Water shoes,
of their body weight. Our staff will use their
sandals that
best professional judgment in determining strap or an
extra pair of
Weight-LBS Weight-LBS shoes that can
Weight –LBS Weight –LBS
Height (Maximum Height (Maximum get wet are
(Recommended) (Recommended) recommended
Allowed) Allowed)
for all aquatics
area activities.
5’0” 97 – 138 166 5’10” 132 – 188 226
No flip-flops
5’1” 101 – 143 172 5’11” 136 – 194 233 permitted
5’2” 104 – 148 178 6’0” 140 – 199 239 *Echo Canyon
River
5’3” 107 – 152 183 6’1” 144 – 205 246 Expedition will
5’4” 111 – 157 189 6’2” 148 - 210 252 provide
wetsuits, but
5’5” 114 – 162 195 6’3” 152 – 222 260 quantities are
5’6” 118 – 167 201 6’4” 156 – 222 267 limited
5’7” 121 – 172 207 6’5” 160 – 228 274
5’8” 125 – 185 214 6’6” 164 – 234 281
5’9” 129 – 185 220 6’7” + 170 – 240 295
Several
activities have a
dress code
requirement.
Please review
our dress code
at the end of
this guide.LIVING AT CAMP
Your First Day Sunday Overview
1:00pm – 4:00pm Arrive at Camp
Check-In Express Check-In – Receive welcome
Your unit should plan to arrive at Rocky packet with some instructions specific to
Mountain High Adventure Base between that week of camp.
1:00pm and 3:00pm on Sunday. Upon arrival
you will follow the instructions of our staff as Check-In – Turn in paperwork, receive
to where to drive and park your vehicles. welcome packet with instructions specific
to that week of camp.
If your unit has qualified for express check-
in, you will be given your welcome packet Camp Tour – Staff member will take you
after you park. Any unit not participating in on tour of camp to show you the facilities
express check-in will park their vehicles in and program areas.
the parking lot, send one adult leader to the
camp office with all the required paperwork, Youth Medications – Turn in an over-the-
and will check-in there. The adult leaders counter or prescription medications,
remaining in the parking lot should monitor vitamins, etc. to camp health officer.
and watch the youth so as to not impede the
flow of traffic. 5:45pm Flag Ceremony
Once checked in, a staff member will help
you settle into your campsite, and then give 6:15pm Dinner
you a tour of the property.
7:00pm Leader Orientation Meeting
Sunday Leader Meetings
8:15pm Campwide Emergency Drill
A meeting of all youth and adult unit leaders
will be held on Sunday at 7PM. At these 8:45pm Opening Campfire
meetings, members of camp staff will give
instructions pertinent not only to this 10:00pm Quiet Time
particular year at RMHAB, but also for that
specific session of camp. Paper handouts of 10:30pm Lights Out
all information will be provided to ensure
continuity.Week at a member will act as your guide through the
process.
Glance For those who have submitted the necessary
paperwork for special dietary requirements,
A practice
emergency drill
will take place
Tentage you will be able to simply tell the server at the within the first
Each campsite is equipped with wooden 24 hours of
front of the line that you have a dietary your arrival. In
platforms on which stand a four-wall canvas restriction. Our kitchen staff will have already the event of a
tent. Each tent can accommodate 2 to 3 prepared an appropriate meal for you. real camp-wide
persons. emergency, the
Trading Post camp siren will
Adult leaders should plan to share a tent. If sound. At which
The Trading Post – located in the heart of
you do not wish to share a tent, you must time, all
camp – stocks a variety of items from camp campers should
bring your own.
souvenirs, apparel such as t-shirts and report
Hammocking at RMHAB hoodies, food and drinks, as well as a variety immediately to
the dining hall &
A favorite way for many youth to enjoy the of camping supplies. Prices for our products
await further
week at camp is to hammock. We have vary from $1.00 to almost $100. A more instruction from
plenty of sturdy trees that are perfect to hang detailed product list will be made available on the camp staff.
a hammock on. our website as products are ordered.
Hammocking can be dangerous if simple The Trading Post accepts cash and all major
guidelines are not followed. Please have all credit and debit cards. There is a $5.00
Scouts review this Safety Moment from the minimum when purchasing with a card so
Boy Scouts of America so that they can come please plan accordingly.
to camp prepared to hammock safely.
Visitors and Trading Leaders
Daily Schedule All visitors to Rocky Mountain High
As part of your welcome packet you will Adventure Base must check-in at the camp
receive a copy of the daily schedule based office prior to visiting any program area or
on what your unit requested prior to arrival campsite. Visitors will be given a wristband
along with any other important information. identifying them as such. Visitors are not
allowed to participate in activities or eat
Dining meals unless they have paid for them at the
Included with your registration for camp is camp office.
being able to eat in our dining hall along with
trail meals. Before each meal, units will line When leaders are being traded out mid-
up behind one of the pillars in front of our week, both leaders must go to the camp
dining hall serving area, we’ll sing a song, office to let camp administration know what
offer grace, wash our hands, and make our is going on. Any leader trading out for
way through the serving line. Meals off another must also be registered with the Boy
property are trail style. Scouts of America and their name must
appear on your official unit roster from
The San Isabel Grace ScoutBook.
We thank the lord for food and drink,
For appetite and the power to think, Lost & Found
For loved ones dear, All lost and found items are turned in at the
For home and friends, camp office. Clothing, water bottles, and
For everything thy goodness sends. other cheaper items are placed into a bin that
Amen is open for anyone to look through when the
camp office is open. Please remember: a
For each meal, units will be assigned to Scout is trustworthy; do not take what isn’t
assist with serving and clean up of both the yours.
dining hall and the kitchen. When your unit
has one of those assignments, a staffMore expensive items such as jewelry, • Bikes must yield to pedestrian traffic
electronics, etc. are locked in a safe. Just & must be walked if needed
speak with a member of camp administration • When not in use, bikes near the
for help in locating these types of items. troop campsite will be stored off the
road, near the latrine
Leaving Camp Property • Absolutely no riding after dusk
Whenever a camp participant, youth or adult, without a light
leaves camp property not for program • All riders will maintain safe speeds,
purposes, they must check out at the camp wear a buckled helmet while riding,
office with camp administration. This is so & obey all rules & signs
that we can maintain an accurate count of
who is currently in camp in the case of an Any rule infractions will result in the individual
emergency. losing their privilege to ride on camp
property.
When you return to camp, please check back
in at the camp office. Dress Code
Due to the activities that we participate in at
Bears, Bears, Bears camp, such as rock climbing, whitewater
Rocky Mountain High Adventure Base is in rafting, backpacking and other activities, it
the middle of bear country! Each year we requires us to wear appropriate clothing to
have several bear sightings at camp. Most of keep ourselves safe. The following
the time we see them off in the woods, guidelines regarding clothing is in place to
meandering through camp. But occasionally keep all safe when participating in activities
we’ll get a bear that catches the scent of a while at camp.
treat a Scout has left in the backpack or
some deodorant that was left out in a tent. 1. Closed-toed shoes should be worn
throughout camp. While travelling to
All smellables must be packed away in your and from the river and while on the
troop trailer or in a vehicle each night. This river, you are allowed to wear
will help prevent bears. Smellables are sandals and other open-toe
anything from toothpaste, snacks, and even footwear.
that book you were reading while eating 2. When rock climbing, shorts must go
those hot Cheetos. More instructions will be past mid-thigh as the climbing
provided at our Sunday meeting. harness is not intended to be worn
on directly on skin.
Commissioner Service
3. Individuals with long hair are asked
Our camp commissioner and our staff are to carry hair ties with them so that
ready to serve you! Each day our staff will they can tie their hair back during
stop by your campsite to say hello and see if activities where securing your hair is
there is anything your unit requires. required (i.e. rock climbing, fire
safety, etc.)
Fishing at Wilbur Ladd Lake
4. Modest swimsuits should be worn
A favorite pastime of many at San Isabel is
for whitewater rafting. ‘Modest’ is
fishing at our lake. It is well-stocked with
determined by the adult leaders of
plenty of fish to catch. Please visit the
the youth, however we recommend
Colorado Parks & Wildlife website to find out
the following guidelines:
all you need to know about licensing and
a. No excessively
fishing legally in Colorado.
tight/revealing clothing such
Bicycles at Camp as speedos or bikinis
b. No mesh/see-through
Many units choose to bring their own
materials
mountain bikes. Please take note of the
5. In certain activities & service
following rules regarding bikes:
projects, youth may be required towear long pants. Please come members can send a letter for free through
prepared accordingly. our online portal.
6. No clothing with offensive language,
symbols, or images. Want to send them a little bit of money for a
treat? You can include that in your San Isabel
As you can see, our dress code is not Mail! All this is handled through the same
intended to be restrictive or over the top. We webpage. To see how this is handled and
simply ask that you help us provide the best more, visit our website.
experience for you and your youth by coming
prepared to have a great time. Smoking - Tobacco, E-cigarettes,
Marijuana & Others
Contacting the Outside World For the health & safety of our participants,
For many adult leaders, coming to camp is a the use of tobacco products including, but
real sacrifice. And we recognize that is many not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, smokeless
instances, work and family doesn’t go silent tobacco, and vapors is not allowed in
while at camp. Rocky Mountain High campsites, program areas, & buildings.
Adventure Base has a myriad of ways for you Smoking is only allowed inside of vehicles
to stay connected while at camp. with windows rolled up, away from Scouts &
adults.
Wi-Fi
Our camp has Wi-Fi! No additional charge to In accordance to the Guide to Safe Scouting,
use it. It is password protected, so after the use of vaporizers will not be permitted
you’ve settled in, find a member of the while in the presence of any youth.
administrative staff to have them enter the
Wi-Fi password into your device. Please Due to a high wildfire risk and the health of
Scouts, infractions will result in expulsion.
remember though that we have limited
bandwidth. When you are not actively using Additionally, the use of marijuana is not
it, please turn off the Wi-Fi on your device. permitted in any way. Participants using
marijuana will removed from camp and
Telephone
proper authorities will be notified.
Camp does have a telephone for you to
make calls on, if needed. We recommend Those using smokeless tobacco must follow
that you first try making a phone call on your the same instructions listed above.
smartphone using Wi-Fi calling if it’s
available on your phone. If not, no worries! Pets
We’ll be happy to let you use our phone. No pets are allowed on camp properties
except for registered service animals, or
Postal Mail
animals which are for a
If you need something mailed to camp, here
program/demonstration & have prior
is our address:
approval of the camp administration.
18353 Highway 165
Rye, CO 81069 Fire & Firewood
Units are prohibited from bringing firewood
Please have your name and unit number into camp because it can harbor many kinds
included at the top of the parcel. This of invasive pests & diseases harmful to our
service is also available for participants. trees. Units can gather downed wood and
Need to send out a bit of mail? No problem. additional wood can be made available if
Just drop off at the camp office and we’ll get needed.
it dropped in our mailbox to be picked up. Fireguard charts are furnished for each
Camp Mail Bag campsite.
Scouts can receive letters from home
through the Pathway to the Rockies Council
website. Parents, friends, and familyThe ability to have fires in the campsite will person taking custody of the Scout to ensure
be directly affected by local and state fire safety.
bans.
Check-Out
If you choose to have a fire in your campsite, Check-out can begin after lunch on Friday.
an adult must always be tending to it. Scouts Much of the paperwork and settling up
may not be left without an adult to tend to should be done on Friday. The camp
campfires. business manager will provide you with a unit
account balance folio showing what is owed.
Leaving Early?
If there are any outstanding fees, they must
Scouts leaving camp during their troop’s stay be paid prior to check-out.
must have a release signed by their parent
or guardian (which is located at the bottom of Our staff will help with the check-out process
Part A on the Annual Health & Medical at your campsite by reviewing the check-out
Record) & approved by an adult in the troop. sheet with you.
When checking out, a member of the camp Any remaining trash should be taken to the
administration team will check the ID of the dumpster located at the highway entrance to
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