High Adventure Tours in Colorado
Now that we have looked at all the lower budget options in Colorado, lets take a look at our top of the line High Adventure itineraries. Modified High Adventure Red Rocks, Garden of Gods, and Whitewater Rafting! This tour requires an arrival in Denver by 10:00 AM where you will rendezvous with your Blue Sky Adventures tour guide. We will be waiting for you and will get you underway as soon as possible. With... [More]
By: Blue Sky Adventures On: 2013-02-01New Committee Chair and Cubmaster
Hello Everyone,I hope your Scouting year has been an active and good one, it has been here. I am taking on a new role as Committee Chair still doing Den Leader for my Pack and still serving as the Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner. It is an interesting juggling act, but getting it done.When I took over as the Committee Chair the Adult Leader who took over as Cubmaster has been with the Pack for 2... [More]
By: Steve O'Connor On: 2013-01-31Pack Committee Chair, What do we do?
Hello Everyone,Another Scouting Year has moved to Summer which means fun and sun along with Camping.This last year I was asked to become Committee Chair for my Pack, it had been a few years since my Pack had one so it was a challenge. Past Cubmasters had taken on both roles, so my first challenge was to get the current Cubmaster and Committee to understand why you needed the Committee Chair.First thing I did was... [More]
By: Steve O'Connor On: 2013-01-29For Crying Out Loud - Eagle Tip
A while back, an Eagle mom asked me a simple question: How do you tactfully suggest that court-of-honor guests leave their babies and small children at home? She was concerned that crying babies or rambunctious toddlers might detract from the dignity of the ceremony but didn’t want to offend any potential guests.I hadn’t thought about this question before, so I consulted a couple of wedding etiquette resources. The general consensus was that putting any... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2013-01-26Deluxe Tours in New Mexico
Last week, we looked at the exciting Deluxe Tours we offer in Colorado. Now this week we are going to take a look at the equally exciting Deluxe Tours in New Mexico. Again, these are the middle priced tour options that we offer.Deluxe AdventureThe first option is our 1 night Deluxe Adventure tour. You will have a mid-morning rendezvous with your Blue Sky Adventures professional tour guide at the Albuquerque International airport. We will... [More]
By: Blue Sky Adventures On: 2013-01-25One Small Step … for Getting Congratulatory Letters from NASA
It’s been awhile since I’ve talked here about getting congratulatory letters from NASA. Given the recent death of Eagle Scout Neil Armstrong – and the fact that NASA has a relatively new procedure for letters, the time is probably right.Like many organizations, NASA has moved its request process online. Just go to https://bsgsra.hq.nasa.gov/public/ and fill out the simple form you’ll find there. If you’d rather submit your request by mail – or if you live... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2013-01-24Camping for the Uninformed - SM Tip
I once figured out that I’d spent roughly two years of my life on various Scout outings, from weekend campouts as a Scout to multiple trips to national jamborees and the Philmont Training Center as an adult. One result: I have no idea what it’s like to be a brand-new camper. I’m guessing you’re in the same boat. That can be a problem because new Scouts – and new campers – are joining our troops... [More]
By: Insane Scouter On: 2013-01-22Avoiding Drowsy Driving - SM Tips
You would never transport your Scouts after drinking alcohol, but you may be putting them at just as much risk. According to a researcher at the Henry Ford Hospital Sleep Disorders and Research Center in Detroit, losing four hours of sleep is the same as drinking a six-pack of beer. (Learn more at http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/30/us-drunken-drivers-idUSBRE84T14W20120530.)I don’t know about you, but I can remember many troop outings when I’ve gotten at least one poor night’s sleep because... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2013-01-19Deluxe Tours in Colorado
Last week, we looked at our lower priced tour options with our Transportation only and No Frills packages. This week let’s take a look at our Deluxe Adventures in Colorado. Our Deluxe tours are 1 and 2 night options that fall in the middle of the price range. Deluxe Adventure The first option is our 1 night Deluxe Adventure. This tour requires an arrival in Denver by 10:00 AM where you will rendezvous with... [More]
By: Blue Sky Adventures On: 2013-01-18SM Tips - Gold-medal Scoutmaster's Minutes
Are you looking for great Scoutmaster’s minutes to share during the upcoming London Olympics? Look no farther than Reader’s Digest, which has been sharing inspiring stories for generations.One such inspiring story, which you can find at http://www.rd.com/true-stories/inspiring/jesseowens-my-greatest-olympic-prize, tells the surprising story of how Jesse Owen’s biggest challenger in the long jump at the 1936 Olympics, a German athlete, encouraged him and befriended him just 100 yards away from a glaring Adolph Hitler. (You may... [More]
By: Insane Scouter On: 2013-01-17