Bighorn District, Adventure West Council, Scouting America

04/30/2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: CUB FUN DAY - June 6, 2026

Volunteers needed to help ensure this event runs smoothly for our awesome Cub Scouts!

Virtual Volunteer Pre‑meeting - Saturday, May 30th at 7:00 PM to review details and answer questions. A recording will be shared afterward for those unable to attend.

👉 Volunteer sign‑up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0845A9AE22ABF58-63792649-cubfun

📩 Questions? Contact Kelly Gonzales at [email protected]

04/30/2026

🗓️ May 2nd - Last Day to Register for the Fishing Derby

Don’t miss this FREE day of fishing, fun, and outdoor adventure! Perfect for beginners and experienced anglers alike—plus all gear is provided!

First 100 Scouts get a FREE patch!

We’re also looking for a few more adult & Troop volunteers—earn service hours and receive a patch for helping out!

Grab a friend and come enjoy the day! 🌞

👉 Register now: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260715936302152

04/28/2026

🗓️ This FRIDAY, MAY 1st - Last Day for Early Bird Registration - $35/child

🦖Get Ready for a DINO-mite Day of Fun!🦖
Join us for Adventure West Council Cub Fun Day — a roaring adventure filled with science, discovery, and hands-on STEM activities your kids will LOVE!
📍 Who: Cub Scouts & friends entering grades 1–5 (2026–2027 school year)
📅 When: Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🕣 Check-in: 8:30 – 9:00 AM
📍 Where: LifePointe Church, Fort Collins
Cost:
• $35 per child through May 1
• $45 per child after May 1
• Adults attend FREE
⚠️ Important Details:
• Spots are limited—register early!
• Registration closes May 30 (no day-of registration)
• Non-Scout parents must stay and chaperone
• Tigers (1st grade) must have a parent/guardian present
• Older Scouts require 1 adult per 4 youth
• All attendees must bring Annual Health & Medical Forms (Parts A, B1, B2)
Click here to register: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260484625196161
📩 Questions? Contact Kelly Gonzales at [email protected]

04/22/2026

The Bighorn District will be at Bauder Elementary’s Community Night!!🎉🗓️

Stop by and visit us this evening April 22nd from 5:00pm to 7:00pm💙

Invite new families to come learn more about Cub Scouts and how to start their own journeys to experience the fun and adventure of Scouting!

Bring the whole family out for a night of connection, fun, and community! 🎉

Bauder’s Community Night is featuring delicious food, amazing local vendors, a book fair, exciting prizes, and activities for everyone to enjoy.

04/10/2026

Don’t miss this FREE day of fishing, fun, and outdoor adventure! Perfect for beginners and experienced anglers alike—plus all gear is provided!

First 100 Scouts get a FREE patch!

We’re also looking for a few more adult & Troop volunteers—earn service hours and receive a patch for helping out!

Grab a friend and come enjoy the day! 🌞

👉 Register now: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260715936302152

🎣🐟 Join us for the 1st Annual Cub Scout Fishing Derby! 🐟🎣

Get ready for a FREE day of fishing, fun, and adventure with Adventure West Council! Whether you're new to fishing or a seasoned pro, there’s something for everyone.

Activities include:
• Fishing
• Backyard Bass Casting
• Knot Tying
• Fish Identification & Conservation (with Colorado Parks & Wildlife!)

No gear? No problem! Rods and bait will be provided—just bring a friend and come enjoy the day!

Location: Troutman Park (500 W Troutman Pkwy, Fort Collins)
Date: May 3, 2026 | 9 AM – 2 PM

First 100 Scouts to register get a FREE patch!

🙋‍♂️ We’re also looking for a few more adult and Troop volunteers! Volunteers can sign up through the registration link, earn service hours, and receive a patch for participating.

👉 Register here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260715936302152

(Registration closes May 2nd)

Bring water, sunscreen, and a hat—we’ll take care of the rest!

04/10/2026

🦖Get Ready for a DINO-mite Day of Fun!🦖

Join us for Adventure West Council Cub Fun Day — a roaring adventure filled with science, discovery, and hands-on STEM activities your kids will LOVE!

📍 Who: Cub Scouts & friends entering grades 1–5 (2026–2027 school year)
📅 When: Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🕣 Check-in: 8:30 – 9:00 AM
📍 Where: LifePointe Church, Fort Collins

Cost:
• $35 per child through May 1
• $45 per child after May 1
• Adults attend FREE

⚠️ Important Details:
• Spots are limited—register early!
• Registration closes May 30 (no day-of registration)
• Non-Scout parents must stay and chaperone
• Tigers (1st grade) must have a parent/guardian present
• Older Scouts require 1 adult per 4 youth
• All attendees must bring Annual Health & Medical Forms (Parts A, B1, B2)

Click here to register: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260484625196161

📩 Questions? Contact Kelly Gonzales at [email protected]

03/11/2026

POPCORN SALE PATCHES HAVE ARRIVED!

Leaders whose unit sold popcorn in the fall, please pick up your unit's popcorn participation patches at the District Roundtable Meeting tomorrow Thursday, March 12, 7:00 - 8:30pm at the Harmony Presbyterian Church (400 Boardwalk Dr., Fort Collins, 80525).

If you or someone from the unit leadership is not able to pick up the patches, please send a unit volunteer or parent in your place to pick them up.

Thanks again to all our Scouts for selling popcorn to fund their amazing scouting adventures! 🍿⚜

02/28/2026

Pack 92 recently stopped by the Wellington Fire Station with a popcorn donation for our local firefighters!

A small gesture that brings a big smile — thank you to our first responders for all you do for the community. We love seeing Scouts giving back in simple, meaningful ways.

02/27/2026

The Citizenship in Society Merit Badge will be discontinued effective Friday, February 27, 2026. Beginning on February 27, 2026, Scouts will no longer be able to start requirements on the Citizenship in Society Merit Badge. Those Scouts who had already started and completed any requirements for the merit badge will be allowed the rest of 2026 to complete the full merit badge and still utilize it for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. This has been standard practice for Eagle requirements and other advancement changes in the past.

Effective Feb. 27, 2026, the rank of Eagle Scout will have 13 required merit badges instead of 14. All of the remaining 13 Eagle Required merit badges will still apply, just not Citizenship in Society, but Scouts will have 8 elective merit badges from which to choose instead of 7, and the total for Eagle Scout will remain at 21 merit badges (13 required + 8 elective = 21 merit badges).

Council & District Advancement Chairs as well as Council Registrars (Eagle Scout app processors) will have the ability to allow the Citizenship in Society Merit Badge to count towards Eagle Scout for those few Life Scouts who started the requirements prior to the discontinuance date, and will complete the merit badge before Dec. 31, 2026.

https://www.scouting.org/program-updates/citizenship-in-society-merit-badge-discontinuance/

02/25/2026

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

On the eve of the Larimer Distinguished Citizen Dinner, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the generous sponsors who made this event possible.
Your support helps fuel the future of Scouting by providing life changing programs for youth across our community. Because of you, we are able to celebrate service, leadership, and the incredible impact Scouting continues to have in Northern Colorado.

We are deeply grateful for your commitment to Scouting and to the values we share — service, character, and leadership.

Thank you for standing with us and helping make tomorrow’s celebration truly special.

02/24/2026

A big thank you to the OtterCares Foundation for sponsoring the 2026 Larimer Distinguished Citizen Dinner.

Your generosity helps expand opportunities for youth to grow, lead, and serve through Scouting.

Learn more:
https://form.jotform.com/Adventurewest/LarimerDistinguishedCitizen