This week, we’ll be working on the Fingerprinting merit badge at the church at 7:00 pm. I’ll provide the merit badge worksheets. If possible, please print out the Fingerprinting merit badge pamphlet so you can follow along and we can complete the merit badge. Thank you!
12 Aug: Court of Honor (Ice Cream!) 6:30 start time
19 Aug: Campout prep, meal planning
22-24 Aug: 14er campout (Mt. Yale), whitewater rafting (sign up coming soon so decide if you are interested and want to go)
26 Aug: Game night (Manitou Springs Arcade)
29 Aug: Pathway to the Rockies Council – Rocky Mountain Vibes game: $30.00 ticket includes parking, food voucher, smores kit, and a patch. A sign up will be coming out soon so be thinking about it!
Welcome to the website of Boy Scout Troop 287 at Wilson United Methodist Church, located on the northwest side of Colorado Springs, CO, in school districts 11 and 20. We are in the BSA Pikes Peak Council, Frontier District.
To the left, you can view our news and events. Below you can browse information about our troop, subscribe to our blog by email, download documents, and access useful links.
Meal Prep/Backpacking presentations (Packing, outdoor etiquette) September 9, 2025
Troop Committee Meeting September 9, 2025 at 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm
Council sponsored Merit Badges September 13, 2025 at 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Portland Cement Plant, 3500 State Hwy 120, Florence, CO 81226, USA
Pathway to the Rockies and Amzite have teamed up to offer a Merit Badge Day. They will be offering Mining in Society and Soil & Water Conservation. Lunch will be provided. Cost is $5.00, register on the council website. Both merit badges will be completed.
Troop Meetings
Every Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m.
Wilson Ranch Community Church
Scoutmaster: Anthony Turner