We need 1 more driver, 2-3 more navigators, and 4 more scouts to do flags tomorrow for morning and evening sessions. Remember, this helps the troop raise money, but also puts some money into your scouts’ account to go towards camping and activities. Sign up here. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-64167983-flag#/
If you’ve completed your rank requirements and would like a Scoutmaster Conference, sign up here. Look for a subsequent sign up for Boards of Review.
We’re gauging interest in both scout camp this summer, and Philmont in the summer of ’28.
Sign up here as a youth or adult if you’re interested in joining Troop 287 at Camp Buffalo Bill in Cody, WY from 13-19 June 2027.
Sing up here as a youth or adult if you’re interested in joining Troop 287 at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimmaron, NM in the summer of 2028 (dates TBD).
Good morning Troop! With daylight saving ending and it getting darker earlier we are going to move tonight’s meeting to 6:00pm at the Wilson Ranch Park. Bring some layers, bring the energy, and let’s have some fun playing football!
Good morning, troop! We had the opportunity to join the Troop Round Up in November and needed to adjust the calendar slightly. Here are our current upcoming events and meetings
10/27 – Pumpkin Carving and Costume Contest
11/3 – Turkey Bowl football game – Parents can play too, and last year was a lot of fun!
11/7 – Veterans day flags – We still need drivers and a few more scouts to sign up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-64167983-flag#/
11/10 – Pioneering and 2027 Camp Out Event planning
11/14 – Troop Round Up at USAFA – Great opportunity to showcase what 287 is all about and get new scouts interested in the troop. Sign up will be sent out shortly.
11/14 – Nathan’s Eagle Project cont’d – Please sign up here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B49A9AB2CA0F49-65362077-nathan#/
11/15 – Troop hike at either Cheyenne MTN or TBD. – THIS DATE MOVED
11/17 – COH Rehearsal, Committee meeting, and opportunity for BOR for rank advancement (please schedule in advance via Mr. Tonge.)
11/21 – No meeting, Happy Thanksgiving!
Troop, come join Nathan Turner on November 14 as he continues his Eagle Project at the Bruce McCandless Veteran’s Center in Florence with Build Phase III. Work will continue with general landscaping, bench building, finishing electrical and sprinkler work, pouring concrete, and setting in the flag poles. Work will be from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm – choose a 4 hour shift or stay the whole day. Lunch will be provided so come out and have some fun and earn some volunteer hours! Please bring gloves, sturdy shoes/boots, eye protection, ball cap, and a water source if you have them. Please sign up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B49A9AB2CA0F49-65362077-nathan#/
What: Eagle Project Volunteering
When: November 14th from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Where: Bruce McCandless Veteran’s Home, 903 Moore Dr. Florence, CO 81226
This week we will meet at the church at 6:30pm for our joint costume contest and pumpkin carving contest!
Have scouts wear their costumes, and bring PRE GUTTED pumpkins for carving during the meeting! We will have carving tools available for everyone to use, but pumpkins must be carve ready.
If your scout needs rank advancement or scoutmaster conference before the upcoming Court of Honor in December please text me 719-964-8296
Happy Halloween families!
We will meet at the church tonight at 6:30 to prep for our camp out at the barn this weekend. Wear Class B uniform. There will be adult leadership available to sign off rank advancement for scouts that need to. See you tonight!
The troop will be meeting at the barn to do some clean up and organization in preparation for our camp out next weekend. Wear class B uniforms and have them be prepared for temperature swings going in and out of the barn. A headlamp or flashlight may be helpful as well. See you at 6:30!
Good evening 287! The troop calendar has been updated with upcoming events through the end of the year. Please feel free to view them here https://www.bsatroop287.org/calendar/
Tuesday 10/6 we will be working with the church to help remove some out of use items, and this will count toward service project/hours. Wear Class A Uniform. Adult leadership will be available to sign off for rank advancement after we complete the project.
Saturday 10/10 Nathan continues his Eagle project and volunteers are needed! Please review more and sign up here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B49A9AB2CA0F49-65362077-nathan#/
Tuesday night we will meet to hike Pulpit Rock at 6:30pm at 6411 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. With the recent full moon it should be well lit, but have your scout bring a headlamp, water, and have them wear layers in case it gets cooler after dark. Adults are encouraged to join for a fun hike with your scout!
I wanted to get an update out to everyone that with school back in session, and the days getting darker earlier, we are moving the meetings up 30 minutes so they will be 6:30p-8:00p.
Also, the calendar on the troop website has been updated to reflect currently scheduled meetings and camp outs. Tomorrow the patrol leaders, SPL, and adult leadership will have a meeting (along side our campout planning meeting) to plan for our Tuesday meetings in Q4, and we will work to get those loaded to the calendar as well. We will try to stick to those scheduled meetings and camp outs, but if something needs to change we will send an update post and update the calendar as well.
See you all tomorrow at 6:30p!
Hi Troop, at this weeks meeting we will be preparing for the upcoming backpacking trip to Music Pass this weekend. Scouts will also be able to get any rank advancement they need signed off. If you plan on going on the backpacking trip please sign up here- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRZYBqFB7NIAukU-MCMx4NOgMjRdIuARdxdGP5Zd-TuGTIPA/viewform
Upcoming Schedule
9/25-9/27: Music Pass Backpacking Trip
9/29: Moon Hike at Cheyenne Mountain
Troop,
The airshow is also on Sunday, 9/20 and we need volunteers for this day, as well. If you are able to show up, it would be appreciated. We will meet around 7:30 and it lasts until 4:00, but you don’t have to stay the entire time. Please text Mr. Turner for details at 614-562-7286. Right now all we have is Nathan and his sister, so we could really use some help. Thanks so much!
Mr. Turner
Troop, come join Nathan Turner on October 10th as he continues his Eagle Project at the Bruce McCandless Veteran’s Center in Florence with Build Phase II. Work will continue with general landscaping, working on the sprinkler system, laying electrical lines, and applying urethane to the bench legs. If we have rock available, we will also spread that out. Work will be from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and lunch will be provided. Gatorade and water will also be provided. Please bring gloves, sturdy shoes/boots, eye protection, ball cap, and a water source if you have them. Please sign up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B49A9AB2CA0F49-65362077-nathan#/
What: Eagle Project Volunteering
When: October 10th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where: Bruce McCandless Veteran’s Home, 903 Moore Dr., Florence, CO 81226
We have the opportunity to attend the airshow this Saturday 9/19 and Sunday 9/20 to help with the event and also recruit new scouts. Timeframe is roughly 8:30am to 4:00pm and your scout could attend one day, or both days if they want the opportunity to!
This is a great volunteer event and gets them free access to the air show!!
We need to get a final head count with names by 6:00 pm on Wednesday 9/16 so please sign up ASAP.
Sign up here and please notate the day that your scout can attend – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdT-TaTHNrKvziS4S5ZXq5noTeK3KM92Hgay05OHHhJGZHZfg/viewform
This weeks meeting is game night. Pleas arrive at the church at 6:30 wearing your class B uniform. Some adults and youth leaders will be planning our 4th quarter meetings.
Troop, come join Nathan Turner tomorrow on September 12 as he begins his Eagle Project. He will be building a Veteran’s Memorial at the Bruce McCandless Veteran’s home in Florence. Initial work will include: lots of landscaping, removing several small trees, laying some sprinkler lines, and building bench frames. This is a big project and will require lots of volunteers. Work will be from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. You can sign up for the whole day, a four-hour block or whatever time you have available. A Chic-fil-A lunch will be provided from 11:30-12:30. He will also have Gatorade and water available. Please bring gloves, eye protection, and a water bottle if you have them. Please sign up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B49A9AB2CA0F49-65362077-nathan#/
What: Eagle Project Volunteering
When: September 12 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Where: Bruce McCandless Veteran’s Home, 903 Moore Dr., Florence, CO 81226
Hey troop,
This week the troop is going mountain biking. Please meet at the north Ute Valley trail head at 6:30 (1705 Vindicator Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80919).
Uniform is class B.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
9/12 – Nathan’s Eagle Project – Great opportunity to help with an awesome project. Click here to VOLUNTEER
9/15 – Meeting – Wilson Community Church – Knots and Game Night
9/19 – Airshow Event – Volunteer and Recruiting – Sign up here.
9/22 – Meeting – Wilson Community Church – Prep for Campout and Rank Advancement
9/25-27 – Music Pass Backpacking Trip – Sign up here
9/29 – Moon Hike Cheyenne Mtn Canyon
Troop, come join Nathan Turner on September 12 as he begins his Eagle Project. He will be building a Veteran’s Memorial at the Bruce McCandless Veteran’s home in Florence. Initial work will include: lots of landscaping, removing several small trees, laying some sprinkler lines, and building bench frames. This is a big project and will require lots of volunteers. Work will be from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. You can sign up for the whole day, a four-hour block or whatever time you have available. A Chic-fil-A lunch will be provided from 11:30-12:30. He will also have Gatorade and water available. Please bring gloves, eye protection, and a water bottle if you have them. Please sign up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B49A9AB2CA0F49-65362077-nathan#/
What: Eagle Project Volunteering
When: September 12 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Where: Bruce McCandless Veteran’s Home, 903 Moore Dr., Florence, CO 81226
