Hello Troop,

This week we will have a first aid lesson with a game of first aid hide and seek.
We will also complete some rank advancement and perform an inventory of patrol equipment.

See you there,

Miles

We had two spots open up for Labor Day Flags. We are in need of a Scout and a Navigator. Please sign up below if you are interested.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BA5AF2BA1FEC52-flag1

Maureen Reiser
208-596-3115

Hello Troop,

This week, we will be doing planning… a lot of planning. We will make a list of things we want to do in the next year. Come prepared with some ideas of cool places to go, things we can do, and merit badges we can earn.

We will also work on some rank advancement and have an IPA if we have time.

See you there,

Miles 

We almost have a full team for Labor Day! We are still in need of two more scouts and two navigators. I know there is someone out there that has not taken a turn yet, be a team player and sign up for a great time and get to know someone new. It’s also a great way to get those scout accounts back in the positives after a busy summer.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BA5AF2BA1FEC52-flag1

Maureen
208 596 3115

This Tuesday (8/22), Court of Honor will begin promptly at 7 and ice cream and socializing will be after (hopefully outside). Many of you have already rsvp’d and signed up for a topping but if you haven’t yet, please do so at this link.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-icecream1

Hello hikers! 

We are looking forward to a great weekend hiking La Plata. Here is some helpful information so you can prepare for a high altitude adventure. 

A great apps to use are 14ers.com and hiking project

Altitude sickness is a real thing even if you live in Colorado. Please be aware of the symptoms and communicate any you may experience along the way. Taking some Tylenol or Advil as you approach 10,000ft can prevent the not-so-fun altitude headache that can ruin your day. SEE BELOW FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ON SYMPTOMS TO WATCH OUT FOR.

Drink extra WATER and hydrate today and tomorrow. This will help you on Saturday. 

Bring snacks that are both salty and sweet. A variety of light weight, high calorie options are great.  Pepperoni or jerky or sausage sticks taste really great at the summit! So do cookies!

Here is a packing list to help guide you. We  recommend going light but still being prepared. 

RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST:

– Day pack 

– Water (Nalgene or Hydration Bladder) 1.5 -2 liters

– Light gloves

– Beanie/hat/buff

– Sunglasses

– Sunscreen (small bottle or squeeze some into a ziplock so you’re not carrying extra weight)

– Headlamp or small flashlight

– Dress in layers (non cotton, moisture-wicking base layers, insulating mid-layers, waterproof and windproof outer layers). Going up will be warm but it can be cold and windy up high.

— t-shirt

— long sleeve shirt/sun shirt

— fleece jacket or light puffy jacket or sweatshirt 

— Rain coat/wind breaker

– Good socks with no holes

– Study footwear…trail running shoes, hiking boots, or tennis shoes with really good tread 

– Hiking pants

– Trekking or ski pole (optional)

– Small light pocket knife (optional)

– Small first aid kit or bandaids at a minimum 

– Emergency blanket (if you have one)

– TP in little ziplock or small kleenex pack

– Cell phone

HIGH ALTITUDE SICKNESS 

Most people who get altitude sickness get AMS, acute mountain sickness. Higher than 10,000 feet, 75% of people will get mild symptoms . There are three categories of AMS:

Mild AMS: Symptoms, such as mild headache and fatigue, don’t interfere with your normal activity. Symptoms improve after a few days as your body acclimates. You can likely stay at your current elevation as your body adjusts.

Moderate AMS: Symptoms start to interfere with your activities. You may experience severe headache, nausea and difficulty with coordination. You’ll need to descend to start to feel better.

Severe AMS: You may feel short of breath, even at rest. It can be difficult to walk. You need to descend immediately to a lower altitude and seek medical care.

Two severe forms of altitude illness occur less frequently but are more serious. Both can be life-threatening. You need to descend immediately and receive medical treatment for:

HAPE (High-altitude pulmonary edema): HAPE produces excess fluid on the lungs, causing breathlessness, even when resting. You feel very fatigued and weak and may feel like you’re suffocating.

HACE (High-altitude cerebral edema): HACE involves excess fluid on the brain, causing brain swelling. You may experience confusion, lack of coordination and possibly violent behavior.

Tuesday, August 22nd. Court of Honor will begin promptly at 7 and ice cream and socializing will be after (hopefully outside). Please sign up to bring a topping.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-icecream1

Hello Troop,

This week we will make meal plans for this upcoming campout and do fitness requirements for tenderfoot requirement 6a and get started on 6b and 6c. Come with your class A’s and your books! Also bring some athletic wear if you need those Tenderfoot requirements.

See you there,

Miles

Below is a Sign Up Genius for those that are interested in selling popcorn. We do not sell it as a troop but as individuals, that means more money for you in your account. You would make a Trails-end account and sell door to door, by phone or by any platform you want. We do not sell storefronts with products. I will send out more information to those on the list as I get it.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BA5AF2BA1FEC52-popcorn1
Maureen Reiser
208-596-3115

Troop,

For our August 18th-20th adventure we will be headed west out past Twin Lakes on CO 82 towards Independence Pass. We will be camping near the La Plata Peak Trailhead. The camp location is below tree line and along North Fork Lake Creek.

The plan is to camp Friday night through Sunday morning and on Saturday those who choose to can summit La Plata Peak.

La Plata Peak measurers 14,344 feet and the trail is only a little over 4.6 miles each way. The trail head starts off at about 10,000 feet so the accent is about 4,300feet and remember!!! Its all downhill on the way back. Ha Ha!

In order for this to happen I need at least one other adult to commit to the climb with me and also two adults that just wanna lounge around camp and hang with whomever chooses not to summit.

We will begin planning at next weeks meeting, so please signup below so we are prepared with numbers of who plans on attending. Also in the comments please state whether you plan to summit the mountain.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA8A828A4FD0-laplata

We will meet Friday afternoon at the Scout Barn at about 4:30 pm and pack up to be on the road at 5:00pm. We plan to return Sunday between 11:00am and noon.

Troop,

Due to the weather tonight we will be meeting in the Church instead of the barn.

See you all tonight!

-Mr. Petree

Please bring a compass to scouts tomorrow if you have one. If you have more than one, please bring extra for anyone that doesn’t have one to bring.

-Alex

Hello troop,

This week’s meeting will entail us doing rank advancement and a lesson on maps from Alex. We will also be doing a blindfolded tent race. Make sure to wear your class-A’s!

See you there,

Miles

Hello troop,

This week we are doing some rank advancement and a lesson on lashings and then building structures with those lashing skills you learned. So come prepared with your class-A’s and your handbooks so we can have a great meeting!

Thanks,

Miles

Hey scouts! For my Eagle Project I will be building a flag retirement box and I need all the help I can to assemble, paint, and configure the box. All who show up will get volunteer hours and food. I will have all of the tools, gloves, and other supplies at the location, however if you are attending please make sure to bring close toed shoes. There will be saws and other sharp tools involved. The goal by 2pm is to have the box completed and ready to install. 

 Date: 07/22/2023 (Sat.)

 Time: 10:00AM – 2:00PM MDT

 Location: 2560 Stoneridge Dr. 80919

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050848a9a629a4fa7-marks#/

Hello troop,

We are back from Camp A and that means it’s time to do a game night! We will be having a water balloon fight at Wilson Ranch Park next to the church. Meet there at 7 like normal and bring a towel, water, swimsuit, and pre-filled water balloons (sign-up below.)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-water

See you there,

Miles

Hey scouts! For my Eagle Project I will be building a flag retirement box and I need all the help I can to assemble, paint, and configure the box. All who show up will get volunteer hours and food. I will have all of the tools, gloves, and other supplies at the location, however if you are attending please make sure to bring close toed shoes. There will be saws and other sharp tools involved. The goal by 2pm is to have the box completed and ready to install. 

 Date: 07/22/2023 (Sat.)

 Time: 10:00AM – 2:00PM MDT

 Location: 2560 Stoneridge Dr. 80919

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050848a9a629a4fa7-marks#/

Greetings from Camp Alexander! 

All are well and having fun. Monday was a bit chaotic, with everyone learning their schedules. The boys definitely got their steps in, running around camp to their merit badge stations, flag ceremonies, and kitchen duty! Monday night was the opening camp fire, and the staff put on a great show. The boys went to bed tired and slept well. 

It’s Tuesday, and the boys have settled into the routine. We are seeing lots of smiles and memories being made. Will got to try out the water in the lake a bit earlier than scheduled, when he capsized his kayak unintentionally. He said the water is very nice. I saw Ben and Lucas on the lake today too, and they were having a blast! Parents, don’t be shocked when your son begs you to buy a kayak when they get home….

Troop 287 has also been very active in shooting sports. I sat in on the Rifle Merit Badge class yesterday, and I was incredibly impressed with the senior instructor Barry. He’s a grandfatherly gentleman that is very good with the boys. He’s strict and very safety-minded. By the end of the lesson, there was no confusion about the rules and procedures for shooting, and everyone got to shoot on day one. In the archery area, Miles and Alex have already shot the necessary score to earn their merit badges. 

Around camp, the kids do a lot of hammocking (hanging out, literally). I’ve setup a Badminton net… we’ll see how long it survives. The Trading Post (sugar shack) is a big hit too, and our campsite is right next to it (unfortunately…?)

Tuesday night was the “carnival night.” The kids got hamburgers, hotdogs, popcorn, and ice cream (Scoutmasters were treated to a steak dinner from the staff, and I could cut through most of the steak  ). We had a chance to mingle with other troop leaders, and heard many glowing comments about Camp A and the staff this year. I have to agree… this is far superior to last year. They are fully staffed with great folks, and they know what they’re doing. 

The boys are on shower cleaning duty now… building some character. If you have any questions or concerns about your son, please reach out. I can recieve and send texts intermittently through the day, and there is a lodge with wifi.

– Mike (and Matt)

Hello, Campers!

Hope you are getting excited and packed for scout camp.  We will plan to come home on Friday night as a troop and aim to leave Camp A after Family Night around 9:30pm. Please coordinate with Mr. Anderson and Mr. Hoekstra before departing so everyone is accounted for. 

See the carpool sign-up below and we still need a volunteer to bring back the troop trailer.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-getting

PACKING: Please double-check the packing list and remember to use a large plastic bin for all your belongings. Here are a few other things we suggest bringing:

– Camp Chair 

– Swim Goggles

– Snacks: Pack them in a large plastic ziplock with your name and Troop number on it. They will be stored locked in the trailer (cannot be stored in your tent). 

MEDICAL FORMS: We will need to correct any medical form errors on Sunday at the barn before departing. All forms must be correct, complete, and compiled into one document for Camp A. 

GETTING TO AND FROM CAMP:

– Meet at Barn at 1:30pm Sunday, 7/9 for a 2pm departure (see sign up below for carpooling)

– Scouts need to eat lunch beforehand, dinner at Camp A will be provided 

– Troop will check out Friday (7/14) around 9:30pm with a tentative pick-up time at the barn around 10:30pm. 

MORE CAMP SPECIFIC INFORMATION:

Go to the Camp A website, click on “Program” and then “Camp A Leader’s Guide” which is full of helpful info and a daily schedule.

http://campalexanderbsa.org/summer-camp/program/

Camp -A-packing-listDownload

FAMILY NIGHT:

One of the highlights at Camp Alexander is Friday Family Night. Friends and family are welcome to join in the fun and spirit on Friday afternoon as the scouts participate in camp-wide events. At 5:15 PM the camp will have its final assembly, with Scouts dressed in full field uniform. Awards and rank recognitions will be presented at this time. Be sure to have cameras ready to capture the great moments.  Friday evening meal tickets are sold at the Business Office at $10 and must be purchased prior to dining.

There is no charge for the Scouts and leaders in attendance at camp during the week as the cost is already included in the camp fee. The closing campfire, performed by the Scouts, will begin at approximately 7:45 PM and should conclude by 9:30 PM.

THEME DAYS:

This is not mandatory of course, but many of the boys enjoy participating!

Monday – Crazy Sock Day – wear your favorite crazy sock(s)!

Tuesday – Camp T-Shirt Day – wear your favorite Camp Alexander t-shirt

Wednesday – OA Day – wear your OA sash with full field uniform

Thursday – Crazy Hat Day—wear a crazy hat!

Friday – Floral Fridays– wear your favorite floral shirt

We have an open spot for camp next week. If you are interested in taking this spot please contact my ASAP and we will get you set up.

Maureen
2085963115