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November Camp Out
Nov. 15th - 16th
Overnight Casual camp out at Lathrop State Park. Early and proper planning by each patrol is essential. Meet at the church on Saturday morning at 6:30 am. Have breakfast before arriving. It is approximately a 2-hour drive so bring a snack. The troop trailer will be taken but make sure you have packed properly for camping and COLD WEATHER!
CLICK HERE to download Camping gear Checklist
CLICK HERE to download Permission Slip
Color Guard
Tuesday, November 18th.
Color guard duty for the November Court of Honor - arrive no later than 6:15 pm!
Color guard duty for Chipeta Elementary on Thursday, November 20th- arrive no later than 7:40 pm!
20-Mile Hike
December 20th
The annual 20-mile hike will take place on Saturday, December 20th. It will be on the Santa Fe Trail beginning at Palmer Lake, CO at 7:00 am and will end at Gossage Park on Mark Dabling Blvd at approximately at 3:00 pm. This will count as two 10-mile hikes if you have already completed your 20-miler. More info to come soon.
November Court of Honor
November 18th, Wilson Church
The quarterly court or honor will be a Thanksgiving potluck at Wilson Church. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy, and beverages are provided. Early set-up help is appreciated! Check-in time is 6 pm, dinner will begin at 6:15 pm, and ceremony starts at 7 pm. Bring salads/sides if your last name starts with A - M and desserts if your last name starts with N - Z. Cost is $4 per person or $10 per family(3+ people). All hands to help clean up after the ceremony.
No Troop Meeting November 25th
There will NOT be a troop meeting on Tuesday, November 25th due to the Thanksgiving holiday week. We hope you have a great time with family and friends. We will resume troop meetings the following Tuesday, December 2nd.
The Annual 20-Mile Hike
Saturday, December 20th
The annual 20-mile hike will take place on Saturday, December 20th. It will be led by Mr. Chadick. It will be the same as last year from Palmer Lake to Gossage Park on Mark Dabling Ave. For those who have completed the 20-miler before, this can count as two 10-milers.
A REMINDER:
Participation in meetings and activities is critical to scouts advancement opportunities. As a scout, if you have a schedule conflict or don't enjoy coming to the meetings and activities, it would be beneficial to discuss the reasons with Mr. Brinkman, an assistant scoutmaster, committee member, or your parents. Your feedback and ideas are appreciated!
Meeting Format Change
We have changed the meeting format to the following until further notice:
- First Tuesday - Full Class A's with neckerchief and slider
- Second Tuesday - PLC Meeting - Class A's w/o neckerchief
- Third Tuesday - Regular Meeting - Class A's w/o neckerchief
- Fourth (or Last if there is a fifth Tuesday) Tuesday - GAME NIGHT! Class B T-shirts
NOTE: Scoutmaster conferences should be scheduled for either the second or fourth Tuesday of the month and Board of Reviews are to be scheduled on the first and third Tuesday of the month.
Merit Badges Reminder
Before you start a merit badge, you must see Mr. Brinkman, fill out a blue card, have him sign it, and have him assign a merit badge counselor.
About Troop 287
During the spring of 1991, nine adult members of the Wilson United Methodist Church began meeting to explore the possibility of adding the Boy Scouts of America program to the youth ministry of the church.
On August 20, 1991, Wilson United Methodist Church was granted a charter for Troop 287 by the Pikes Peak Council of the Boy Scouts of America. With 5 boys and nine adults, Troop 287 began an interfaith youth outreach ministry in the northwest part of Colorado Springs.
Wilson United Methodist Church was granted a charter for Venture Crew 6 by the Pikes Peak Council of the Boy Scouts of America. With 6 youth and 6 adults, Crew 6 began an interfaith high adventure program in the northwest part of Colorado Springs.
Membership in Troop 287 and Venture Crew 06 is available to all youth and adult persons that ascribe to the Scout Oath and Scout Law in accordance with the joining requirements of the Boy Scouts of America. Venture Crew 6 membership is available to all youth, male and female between 14 and 20 years old.
Troop 287 has been awarded the "Best All-Around Troop" in 2002, 2003, 2005,2006, and 2007 at the annual district Camporee. We do it through training, preparation, and having a lot of fun in the process. We were also awarded the "Centennial Quality Unit 2007" award for the achievements, conservation, community service, and training of the pastyear.
Take a moment to view our photo gallery with just some of the great events we do monthly.
Use the contact form to receive more information about our organization. We are always ready to have new scouts join our organization at any level. Parents are invited to help in any capacity, whether as an assistant scoutmaster, a committee member, or just occasional support when you have time. Become a part of one of the best troops in the area!
DOWNLOAD THE TROOP 287 INFORMATION BROCHURE (PDF 474Kb)
Meeting Schedule
| TROOP 287 Tuesday night 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. Wilson United Methodist Church 6460 Flying W Ranch Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80919 |
VENTURE CREW 6 4th Sunday of the month. 4:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. Location varies - Call (719) 278-3921 for details |
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