Peaceful Valley Alumni Association (PVAA)
The Peaceful Valley Alumni Association (PVAA) is a group of veteran Scouters and former Camp Staffers dedicated to the preservation, maintenance, and program support at McNeil Scout Ranch at Peaceful Valley. Three nationally accredited camps make up PV, which is located at 7,000 feet in elevation near the town of Elbert, Colorado.
PVAA Membership
In addition to knowing that you are helping future generations enjoy the camp that made such an impact on your life, you’ll receive our quarterly newsletter, be invited to PVAA events, and be able to choose which projects get done.
Membership Options
- Current or Recent Staff – FREE, until the year that you turn 24 years old.
- Yearly Membership – $25 / year
- Lifetime Membership – $250 total
Click Here to join PVAA: Activate PVAA Membership
Current or Recent PV Camp staff? Email peacefulvalleyaa@gmail.com directly to become a member.
PVAA Newsletter
PVAA Events and activities
The following are our planned events for 2024.
Events
Ranch Hands Work Day – May 4th – Sign Up Here
Join us for the biggest workday of the year! The PVAA will primarily be working on projects like the Memorial Wall and Scout Law signs on the main road.
Mentor Weekend – May 31st to June 2nd – Sign Up Here
Join us for the 2nd annual Mentor Weekend! The PVAA uses this weekend to pass along information and traditions to the current staff. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to improve the current staff, socialize with old friends and revisit camp.
Fall Family Picnic – TBD
A Saturday when the PVAA can bring their families to enjoy a day back at paradise.
Do you have an idea for an event? Let us know!
2024 Projects:
- Memorial Wall
- New Scout Law Signs Along Main Road
- Staff Gifts to Reward Tenure
- Staff History Wall
Upcoming Projects:
- Rendezvous Renovation – Adding sound, lighting and improvements to seating and backdrop
- Field Uniforms – Helping provide Field Uniforms (Class A Greens) to Camp Staff
- Final Improvements to the Betty Forsyth Conservation Trail
- Mountain Bike Trail Signage
- Re-furbish the Camp Cris Dobbins Sign at the Y in the road
Completed Projects:
- New Scout Law signs along the trail to Rendezvous – COMPLETED!
- Exterior and Interior improvements to the Warming Shed (the old white building near the main entrance) – COMPLETED!
- First Annual Mentor Weekend During Staff Week – COMPLETED!
- Improvements to the Betty Forsyth Conservation Trail – MOSTLY COMPLETED!
Contact
David Weaver – peacefulvalleyaa@gmail.com
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