Troop, In lieu of the canceled Dino March this weekend, we have arranged to go rock climbing. We will meet at the church at 7:00 am on Sunday and head out. We currently have 2 drivers, which can take up to 11 scouts. Other adult leaders and ASMs are encouraged to come as it will be a great time. We will stay local (within an hour drive). You don’t need any special equipment, unless you want to bring your own. Please dress for the weather, in layers, and bring water and a packed lunch. I should also be able to do some Scoutmaster conferences or rank advancement during the downtime.
Due to a lack of adult leadership for this weekend’s outing to Dino Death March, we will be canceling the trip.
For Tuesday, remember to bring a gutted pumpkin and a stencil or drawing of what you plan to carve. Also, remember to wear a costume if you want to. Where Class B’s as things can get a little messy. If you need to complete a Scoutmaster Conference, bring your class A’s and scout book.
Scouts, Troop 287’s final flag posting of the year is in just over 2 weeks (Saturday, Nov 8th) and we have some slots to fill. Our Flag Posting fundraiser is an easy way to earn some extra money for dues, camps, and even Sea Base…..hint, hint, hint. As of this post, the slots filled are 1 of 4 drivers, 4 of 4 navigators, and 6 of 8 scouts so we need 3 drivers and 2 scouts. Please pay attention to the date as we are posting the Saturday prior to the actual day Veterans Day is celebrated. Due to sunrise & sunset times we will meet at the Scout Barn at 0630 where I will run everyone through a 10-minute training session prior to loading and posting the flags. At 4:30 pm, each team from the morning will meet and begin taking flags down, bundling them, and bringing them back to the Barn. Thank you for all of your help keeping this great event going. I look forward to seeing all of those flags out in the neighborhoods! -Mr. Kundert
On 25-27 October, the Troop will camp in Withers Canyon at the Dinosaur Footprints trailhead. The plan is to meet at the barn at 5:30p on the 25th, car camp at the trailhead the nights of the 25-26th, hike to the dinosaur tracks on the 26th, and return on the 27th.
Troop, this week we will meet at the church at 7:00 pm for meal prep (Dino Death March) and a service project. Wilson Community Church has asked for our help in making their playground safe and to meet city requirements. We will help spread mulch on the playground and give back to the church that graciously provides us with an awesome meeting place. Please bring head lamps and iron rakes (if you have them). Uniform will be Class B’s. If you have a Scoutmaster Conference, remember to bring your Class A’s.
Upcoming schedule:
25-27 Oct: Dino Death March outing – 10-15 mile hike to see amazing dinosaur tracks near the Purgatory River. Car camping at the trailhead. Sign-up genius coming soon.
28 Oct: Pumpkin carving and costume contest (bring a gutted pumpkin). Prizes will be giving for best carving and best costume
Troop, times for Eagle Claw have been determined: Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm and Sunday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Uniform will be Class B’s (come prepared for the weather). Meet at the barn and remember to bring your scoutbook, the ten essentials, and a water bottle.
**Eagle Claw is a class led by a Camp Buffalo Bill counselor (Callin) – you will complete lots of rank requirements for the ranks of Scout all the way up to 1st Class (some requirements may need to be completed at home). Things like first aid, cooking, knots, hiking, orienteering, etc. This is an awesome opportunity that doesn’t come around very often. If your scout is not a 1st Class rank, it is highly encouraged that they attend these classes.
Troop, we will be conducting a moonlit hike to the top of Pulpit Rock. Meet at the Pulpit Rock trailhead at 7:00 pm. Bring some water and dress for some really cool weather. Parents can pick up their scouts at the trailhead around 8:30 pm. For any scout wishing to complete a scoutmaster conference, I will be at Discovery Park on Buckeye Dr on Tuesday from 5:00 – 6:30 pm (make sure you wear your class A’s) – first come, first served.
**Attention Camp Buffalo Bill attendees – Summer camp patches have finally arrived! I will bring an example to the hike so everyone can see, but we will present these at the November Court of Honor.
Upcoming schedule:
11-12 Oct: Eagle Claw at the barn (times TBD) – these classes will help you get most of the way to First Class rank
14 Oct: Scout planning for 2026 (this is where you will brainstorm ideas on what you want to do for monthly campouts next year, along with summer camp)
21 Oct: meal prep and Traffic Safety MB
24-26 Oct: Dino Death March – 10 mile round trip hike to see the dinosaur tracks along the Purgatory River near La Junta
28 Oct: Pumpkin Carving / Costume contest (prizes will be awarded for both) – each scout should bring a gutted pumpkin ready to carve
Eagle Claw is for newer scouts working towards Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class. It is a condensed two day session to focus on requirements and hands on skills.
Eagle Claw Weekend: Who: The intended audience is primarily for New Scouts (advancing) + older scouts (teaching). The class will be led by Callin Dawson who was an instructor at Camp Buffalo Bill. He will be supported by our troop leadership and senior scouts.
What: Condensed two day session to focus on requirements and hands on skills with the goal to get through the majority of the rank requirements to get to first class. *please note* there will still be items a scout will need to complete outside of the session to make rank.
When: Weekend of October 11th and 12th.
Where: Wilson Ranch Church – 6460 Flying W Ranch Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Why: Build scout skills, rank up and grow towards Eagle.
Troop, we will be conducting a Skills Round Robin event on Tuesday. Senior scouts will be teaching essential classes – knots, first aid, and backpacking/Fireman’s chit. If you are teaching a class, make sure to bring any necessary training aids.
Upcoming schdule:
7 Oct: Full moon hike (Pulpit Rock)
11-12 Oct: Eagle Claw (this is a awesome opportunity for newer scouts to rank up – we have a summer camp counselor coming to teach the classes, so don’t miss out!) Signup coming soon.
14 Oct: Scout planning for 2026 outings
21 Oct: Meal prep and Traffic Safety MB
24-26 Oct: Dino Death March – join us for some awesome hiking to dinosaur tracks on the Purgatory River near La Junta (car camping at the trailhead)
Troop, we are canceling the WWII Aviation Museum visit on Sep 27 due a lack of interest. We may try to reschedule it for a future date. See everyone on Tuesday.
Troop, this is the last call to sign-up for the WWII Aviation Museum visit this Saturday, 27 September at 10:00 am. We would ideally like to get 8-10 scouts to make it worthwhile. Please sign-up by Thursday. If we do not get enough scouts to sign up, we will cancel the visit. We will be doing the special tour that will show us behind the scenes on how they restore these historic planes.
Troop, this week is a game week! Congrats to all the scouts and adults that made the Blodgett Peak sunrise hike. We will meet at the barn at 6:00 pm and then walk over to the park and play some dodgeball! Uniform will be class B’s. Temperature’s are going to get a little chilly so be prepared with a hoodie if you need it and bring some water. We will play till dark or around 7:30. If you have agreements or initial payments for Sea Base, you can give them to me and I will pass them on to the treasurer later that evening. I look forward to seeing everyone there for some exciting games! Remember, if you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball! We will also be having a new scout visit, so let’s welcome him to the troop and have some fun.
As most of you know, we have 2 crews headed to Sea Base next Spring Break. This high adventure will be a Coral Reef Sailing excursion (see program info below). We currently have 3 slots to fill. We can take 2 scouts and 1 adult or 2 adults and 1 scout. NOTE: Two adults from our Troop have contacted me and are in a “wait and see” status, leaving slots available for scouts before committing. Please contact Janelle Anderson by text (801)518-9659 or nolongerjak@gmail.com if you have questions or are interested in signing up. We would love to have you for this exciting opportunity and unique scouting program.
Total Trip Dates: March 22 – 29, 2026
Sea Base Session: March 23 -28, 2026
CORAL REEF SAILING Overview: Sea Base Coral Reef Adventure participants will set sail into the most diverse ecosystem in North America. The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is home to thousands of underwater species, including dolphins, sea turtles, fish, and Florida’s Coral Reef. Participants will snorkel, fish, and sail turquoise waters. Setting sail from beautiful Islamorada, Florida, crews will embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Below you will find an overview of your week at Sea Base. Please note that the program is dictated by weather, tides, and the ability of the crew. Your float plan can vary, sometimes widely, due to these factors. We make every attempt to have sailing, snorkeling, and fishing as a part of every day.
Coral Reef Sailing Crew Size: 6- 8 individuals. This number includes both youth and adult participants. Due to US Coast Guard regulations, crews may not exceed the maximum number allowed.
Length of Adventure: 5 nights, 6 days, including arrival and departure dates. For example, crews arriving at Sea Base on Sunday will depart Sea Base on the following Friday.
Arrival: Crews must check in between 1:00pm and 3:00pm on their arrival day. We ask Winter and Early Spring (before DST changes) crews to arrive between 12:30pm and 1:00pm.
Troop, due to low interest in the September backpacking outing for this weekend, we have decided to cancel it. Instead, we will be doing a sunrise hike Saturday morning to the top of Blodgett Peak. We will meet at the Blodgett Peak Open Space off of W Woodmen Rd at 4:00 am sharp. Austin Petree will be joining us to lead the way. Sunrise is around 6:45 am. As the temperatures continues to get cooler, make sure you dress in layers. Remember to bring a headlamp and water and possibly a snack. We should be back to the trailhead no later than 8:00 am. The trail is about 6 miles round trip with about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. Also, if anyone is interested I will be heading to Rudy’s afterwards for some breakfast burritos.
Troop, I wanted to get this post out as soon as possible. I have secured a service project with Upadowna for next week. The only catch is that instead of meeting on Tuesday, we will meet on Monday at Wildflower Park at 6:00 pm and help clean up the park for an hour. Afterwards we can do a quick meal planning for the monthly outing (Backpacking at Lost Creek Wilderness 20-21 Sep). I will also be conducting a Scoutmaster Conference. So come out and help clean up one of our local parks and help establish a good relationship with Upadowna. Uniform will be class B’s.
Upcoming schedule:
13 Sep: Merit badge opportunity (Mining in Society & Water/Soil Conservation) with Council (sign up on the Council’s website)
20-21 Sep: Monthly campout – Backpacking in Lost Creek Wilderness (sign up is out)
23 Sep: Game night (Dodgeball)
30 Sep: Scout led skills Round Robin (First Aid, Fireman chit, Knots)
The September campout will be a backpacking trip along the Goose Creek Trail (#612) near Tarryall, CO—about 90 minutes from Colorado Springs. Scouts will hike in with their gear, set up camp along the trail, and spend the weekend building backpacking skills, and enjoying the outdoors. They can also work towards requirements for the Camping and Backpacking merit badges.
Troop 287 will meet at the Barn at 7:00 AM on Saturday, 20 September, and return on Sunday, 21 September. Scouts must bring appropriate backpacking gear, food, and clothing for two days on the trail.
The September day trip will be to the National Museum of World War II Aviation in Colorado Springs. Scouts will tour the museum and learn about the history of aviation during World War II, seeing aircraft, artifacts, and exhibits that bring the era to life.
Troop 287 will meet at the museum (775 Aviation Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80916) on Saturday, 27 September, at 10:00 AM. The cost is $13 for Scouts 11 and under and $17 for Scouts 12 and older. Please bring cash or check to cover admission.
Scouts should wear their Class A uniforms for the tour.
We want to ensure everyone has a chance to go to Sea Base next Spring Break. We are opening slots to those 12 years old and older. Due to logistical considerations for out-of-state travel and guidance from Sea Base, 12-year-olds must be accompanied by a parent. Scouts aged 13-17 may go without a parent.
Sea Base still has an 8-person crew available for the Coral Reef Sailing option from March 23 to 28 (traveling on March 22 and 28). Please see the sign-up for details and pricing.
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