Scout Programs

Build confidence, leadership, and outdoor skills in the Backcountry! The Backcountry Wilderness Area provides close-to-home opportunities for exploration, observation, and creation in the natural world. Our Scout programs are tailored to meet the activity and badge requirements for troops. 

Along with Scout Programs, we are now offering property rentals for your weekly meetings, ceremonies, end-of-year parties, and more! Property Rental Information

Key Scout Programs Information

  • Cost:
    Program Cost/Scout Minimum Cost 
    Nature Programs (90 minutes)  $15  $120
     Horseback Programs (120 minutes)  $35  $210
  • Capacity: For effective teaching, we limit Nature scout programs to 20 scouts per program, and Horseback scout programs to 12 scouts per program. We encourage troops to contact other troops in the area to partner together on these programs.
  • What to Wear: Closed-toe shoes are required for all participants. Scout programs typically run rain, snow, or shine, so be sure to dress appropriately for the weather. 
  • Location: All of our scout programs begin at Backcountry Base Camp or Horse Corrals: 6005 Ron King Trail, Littleton, 80125. Map & Directions 
  • Late Arrivals: Please inform us if you are running late to your program. Should your group arrive late, the program will still end at the scheduled time.
  • Payment: The minimum cost listed above is required upon reservation. The final payment and headcount are due 14 days before the program date.
  • Cancellation/Transfer Policy:
    More than 7 days in advance: We will issue a refund minus a $25 cancellation fee for cancellations. Programs may be rescheduled at no cost, subject to availability.
    Fewer than 7 days in advance: No transfers or cancellations.

Girl Scouts

Scouts BSA

Tiger Scout

My Tiger Jungle
Come explore the sights and sounds of the Backcountry Wilderness Area! We will learn about the plants and animals we encounter. Our hike will have stopping points for “one-foot hikes” to get up close to the living things we are walking past. This program covers Requirements 1-3.
*Scoutmasters, please contact us for additional requirement options for this Adventure.  

Tigers in the Wild
Before heading out for our hike, we will go over the importance of the Cub Scout Six Essentials, Outdoor Code, and Leave No Trace Principles for Kids. We will be sure to practice all of these principles as we hike! We will put our observation and identification skills to work as we look for plants, animals, fungi, and other signs of life. This program covers Requirements 1-4, 6, and 7.
*Scoutmasters, please contact us for additional requirement options for this Adventure.  

Sky is the Limit
Come see why the sky is not the limit as we discover the field of astronomy! We will learn about astronauts who started as Scouts, practice observation skills, use star charts to explore the night sky, and draw our own constellations. This program covers Requirements 1-4, 7, and 8.
*Scoutmasters, please contact us about adding on a constellation art project to complete Requirements.

 

Upcoming Scout Programs

Scroll down to browse, or use the search filter directly below to reduce the number of visible results to more easily find an activity.

Time and Date Course Description

More Scout Program Information

Questions? 
Horse Programs: Liz Shinn at [email protected].
Nature Programs: Ellen Dolph at [email protected].

We are working diligently to provide a clean, safe environment for you, but with all things related to COVID-19 there is inherent risk. It is up to you to choose to use the HRCA amenities, knowing that you assume risk when gathering with other people and visiting other facilities.

Buy Tickets

Event Calendar

Classes & Camps

Join Mailing Lists