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Cub Scout Day Camps
Day camp this year will have a theme of Invention Convention. The event will be filled with creativity for your Cubs, encouraging them to explore and use their imagination. We will have fun and make it memorable for the Cub Scouts, staff, leaders, and volunteers who attend.
We will be offering four day camps this year.
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Hesperus, CO, June 5-7, Old Fort Lewis
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Los Alamos, June 11-13, Los Alamos Sportsmen's Club
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Metro, June 19-21, Asbury United Methodist Church
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El Paso, TX, July 7-11, YWCA
Early Bird pricing, $85, ends April 25. Register for North area HERE
Register for South area HERE
High Desert Council Influential Women in Scouting
April 23, 2025 at 12:00 am
Women's Club of El Paso, 1400 N Mesa St, El Paso, Texas 79902
Join us for an inspiring afternoon as we celebrate Kelly Tomblin, President and CEO of El Paso Electric, at our Influential Women of Character event. With over 30 years of leadership in the global energy industry—including impactful roles across the U.S., Caribbean, United Kingdom, and Latin America—Ms. Tomblin has demonstrated unparalleled vision and dedication. Click HERE to register.
Gorham Scout Ranch is located on 2,650 acres of high-desert beauty in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of New Mexico. in addition to being a nationally accredited camp (NCAP). The rolling hills of piñon, ponderosa, and juniper will captivate the mind and enchant the spirit. Click HERE for more information.
The High Desert Council, Scouting America Proudly Presents
Terry Brown as recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award
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Monday, May 5, 2025 7pm
American Legion Post 69
9000 Fourth St. NW
Alameda, NM 87114
Dessert and Coffee will be served.
Click HERE for more information and registration.
Council News and Notices
Jamboree 2026
Join over 10,000 other Scouts at a once in a lifetime gathering with experiences and places you've never gone before.
Join our Team for Summer Camp 2025
It'll be a summer you will have fond memories of for a long time.
Call for Brownsea Staff
As Brownsea staff you will have a memorable week helping younger scouts...
Eager Beaver Saturday
Do you love helping take care of our camp. Are you looking for service hours? Then Gorham Scout Ranch Eager Beaver Saturday is the place for you!
Saturday 04-26-2025
9:00 AM MT to 4:00 PM MT
Contact Bob Nash.
San Juan Mountains Area Spring Camporee
Welcome to the 2025 San Juan Mountains Area Spring Camporee! This year, the Spring Camporee will be held at Ute Campground – Pagosa Springs, CO.
Saturday 05-03-2025 8:00 AM MT to
Sunday 05-04-2025 11:00 AM MT
Looking for Unit Commissioners
Coach for unit leaders
• Good listener and communicator
• Relationship builder
• Advocate for the youth
• Follower of program policy and procedure
Email dbalmer8@comcast.net if interested
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS)/ Basic Adult Leadership Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
IOLS training is required for Scoutmasters, Venturing Advisors and their assistants...
Register for Summer Camp
Gorham Scout Ranch will be offering a full range of scouting activities again this year.
Cub Day Camps
Both North and South Service Areas will be offering day camps for Cub Scouts. Register below.
North Service Area
South Service Area
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