Thousands of youth in Southern Colorado take part in once-in-a-lifetime adventures and character building programs that can only be found in Scouting. In doing so, they discover skills they never knew they had and develop into the leaders we’ll need them to be in the years to come. Scouting makes a dramatic, positive impact on our youth, our families, and our communities, but it won’t happen without your support. Your gift to the Investment in Character program provides the following and so much more:
- Volunteer Training: Ensures that volunteers are equipped with the most up-to-date trainings to help them deliver high quality programs to Scouts
- Insurance Coverage: Protects volunteers, chartered organizations, staff members and properties
- Support Staff : Registration, publications and other program support including ScoutReach coordinators
- Camp: Tents, cooking equipment, camp vehicles, building repairs, essential program supplies, promotion/advertising, equipment replacement and repair, and general maintenance of council camps
- Recognition for Volunteers: To recognize leaders who have gone above and beyond for completing training, special projects and other influential Scouting roles
- Professional Staff: Who work harmoniously with volunteers to organize new Scouting units, conduct training, assist membership recruitment, provide counsel and direct support for units, camps and programs
- Administrative Needs: Postage, computers, BSA registration access, office supplies, audio-visual equipment, and other essential office needs
- Service Centers: provides two locations of support for volunteers and youth
- A Local Scouting Website: To provide information to the general public
- Reference Publications: Program planning guides, fundraising guides and other helpful resources
- Scholarships: To assist underprivileged youth with essential items including uniforms, registration fees and summer camp fees
