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.

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

Due to the troop doing the incline this Saturday September 5, there will be no meeting this week. Please sign up for the incline here: Sign-up Form

Dear Scout Families,

Please review our upcoming schedule for September and mark your calendars!

Please note that we have included Google Sign-up form links for The Incline, Airshow Volunteer & Recruiting Event, and Backpacking Music Pass below.

Please sign up using those links as soon as possible so we have appropriate headcount and adult leaders.

Here is the updated schedule of events through the end of September:

Please let us know if you have any questions!

Best regards,

BSA Troop 287 Leadership

For this weeks meeting the troop will be going to top golf for a game night. We will meet there at 6:30 and will be done at 8:30. The cost will be about 15 dollars per scout. Please wear your class B uniform.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-64737779-25august#/

Hi troop, at this weeks meeting we will be meeting at the church at 7:00 to prepare for our upcoming campout where we hope to summit Mt. Elbert. There will also be opportunity to sign off any rank advancement.

For the upcoming campout, the troop is trying something new. Instead of using sign-up genius we will be using a google form to handle sign ups.

As for the campout this weekend, scouts have two options. They can either attempt to summit the mountain or they can stay back at camp and hang out at twin lakes. Scouts that choose to summit can also go to the lake after the climb if weather cooperates. Feel free to bring inflatable paddle boards/kayaks or fishing gear for the lake. For this to work, we need 4 adults registered with the troop to attend. Troop Campout Signup — Twin Lakes & Mt. Elbert, Aug 21–23 Attached here is the google form to sign up for the trip. If you or your scout plans to attend, please sign up ASAP.

Upcoming Schedule:

8/18- Campout Prep

8/21-8/23- Mt. Elbert Campout

8/25- Top golf (Early Meeting Time)

Hi Troop, we will meet at the barn at 6:30 to distribute door hangers for our flag program. Please wear your class A uniform.

Don’t forget to sign up to bring a topping for the ice cream at the Court of Honor next week. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-64977040-icecream

Upcoming Schedule

August 11- Court of Honor (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-64977040-icecream)

August 18- Campout prep

August 21-23- Mt. Elbert camp out

August 25- Top Golf game night ($15-20 per person for 2 hours of golf; will probably start 6:00 or 6:30)

September 5- Manitou Incline

September 7- Labor Day Flags (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-64167983-flag#/)

Hi troop, we will meet Tuesday July 21 at the church where we will create patrol names, yells, and sketch out a design for each patrols flag. Please wear your Class A uniform so we can do uniform checks before the upcoming Court of Honor. Mr. Orozi and Mr. Tonge will also be ready to sign off on rank advancement and do Scout Master Conferences for those prepared with all requirements signed off.

Upcoming Schedule

July 28 – Prep for Court of Honor. **Schedule Scoutmaster Conferences and Board of Reviews in advance.

August 4 – Door Hanger Distribution for Flag Program

August 11 – Court of Honor

August 18- Prep for Mt. Elbert campout/Rank Advancement

August 21-23 – Mt. Elbert campout

Hi Troop!

July 7 Meeting
We will be meeting at the church at 7pm to prep for the upcoming Columbine Backpacking trip this weekend. After we finish preparing, scouts will have time to work on rank advancement.

Please use the sign-up genius to sign up for the backpacking trip. For the trip to be possible this weekend, we need one more registered adult to attend. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-64710795-1112#/

Alex’s Eagle Project
Earn some volunteer hours and support a great Eagle Project with Alex Winslow. See post from the other day for details, and you can sign up here for the August 1 work session. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49AAAA2BA4F9C34-64699166-alexs#/

Upcoming Schedule

July 11-12: Columbine Backpacking Trip: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-64710795-1112#/

July 14 – Game Night – Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo (details to come)

July 21 – Backpacking Merit Badge/Uniform Check

July 28 – Prep for Court of Honor. **Schedule Scoutmaster Conferences and Board of Reviews in advance.

August 4 – Door Hanger Distribution for Flag Program

August 11 – Court of Honor

Tonight we’ll meet at Wilson Ranch Park at 7pm for Game night – WATER BALLOONS! Dress accordingly.

4th of July Flags: We still have a lot of openings to support flags on the 4th of July. Please sign up to help…And, as a reminder, please sign up an adult as well with your scout, to either help drive or navigate. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-64167983-flag#/

Hi troop, I am sending one final reminder about summer camp. See my original camp post from last Sunday that included the packing list and theme days and other logistics.

• Please arrive at the barn no later than 11:00am on Sunday.
• Remember that we travel in class A’s. Traveling in it also can also help you not forget it!
• After we arrive and get settled at our campsite, we’ll be heading to the pool to do a swim test. Please have your swim suit easily accessible in your tub.
• We will arrive back at the barn sometime between 9:15 and 10:15 am on Saturday, June 26. Please expect a text from your scout or from one of the adult leaders that morning letting you know when we are leaving camp and when we are expected to get to the barn.

If you need to contact any of the adult leaders, here are their phone numbers. 

• Matt Tonge – 719-964-8296
• JC Kundert – 719-323-0224
• Tim Orozi – 614-940-2201

Troop,

We will be meeting on Tuesday, June 16 at the church/barn at 7pm to do part II of the Architecture Merit Badge with Mr. Thesing.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

16 Jun: Architect Merit Badge part II (church)

21-27 Jun: Camp A Summer Camp

23 Jun: No meeting

30 Jun: Game Night – Water Balloon fight

4 July: Fourth of July Flags: Sign up here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-64167983-flag#/

Hi Troop, 

With summer camp just one week away, here are some last minute details. 

Adult Leaders
Give a big thanks to the three adults going with our troop as our leaders – Mr. JC Kundert, Mr. Tim Oroszi, and Mr. Matt Tonge. 

Departure & Return
On Sunday morning, June 21, we will meet at the barn at 11:00 and aim to leave around 11:30. Please be there on time (or before) so we can get the Troop trailer loaded with troop and Scout gear, cross load and get a vehicle load plan where each Scout is sitting. We would also like to ensure everyone’s phone number is on a roster so contact can be made as necessary throughout the week. 

As for a return, we will leave Camp A between 8:00 and 9:00 so we will get to the barn between 9:15 and 10:15am on Saturday, June 27. We will text families when we leave Camp. 

Uniforms
We are required to travel to and from BSA Activities in Class A uniform (no sash required). Your Scout will wear his Class A to camp, every morning for flags, every evening for flags, and on the way home on Saturday.

Class Bs are a great choice throughout the week, but feel free to where whatever is comfortable.

Family Night
On Friday night, June 26, Camp A will host a family night. Families are invited to come up to Camp on Friday night to join your scouts in dinner and enjoy the Closing Camp Fire. For this, arrive at 5:30pm on Friday night. Meal tickets for Friday dinner are $10 each or $5 for anyone under 7 years old, and can be purchased at the camp office when you arrive and check-in. All festivities will conclude around 9:30 pm. 

If you wish to bring your scout home on Friday night after the campfire, you must check out with the front office and one of our 3 adult leaders. If you are planning on taking your scout home on Friday, please let Mr. Tonge know. He can be reached at 719-964-8296.

Packing List
Below I have a packing list I put together. If there are other items you think you might need that aren’t listed below and aren’t on the prohibited list, feel free to pack them. 

My recommendation is to pack in a tuff box/plastic tote or similar with a lid. This makes it easy to keep everything together both during transport and at camp, plus easy to identify and mark with identifications. And, it helps keep critters out of your stuff and any moisture that might find its way into your tent. 

Please make sure your Scout packs his own stuff. This helps him know where stuff is. 

• Sleeping bag
• Pillow
• Day pack
• Ten essentials
• Water bottle 
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Rain gear
• Personal scout book
• Camping chair
• Personal small first aid kit
• Flashlight or headlamp (maybe extra batteries)
• Pocket knife (if you have your Totin chip)
• Sunglasses
• Hiking shoes
• Water shoes
• Bug spray
• Notebook and writing utensil
• Towel
• Class A uniform
• Shirts
• Shorts
• Pants (1 or 2 pairs)
• Socks and underwear
• Swimsuit
• Sweatshirt or jacket
• Toiletries (Soap, Deodorant, Toothbrush and toothpaste, etc.)

Optional:

• Hammock
• Spending money for trading post
• Cot (troop will provide but you can bring your own if you want)
• Fishing Gear
• Cards or games
• Compass

Troop will supply:

• Cots
• Large first aid kit
• Patrol Box

Camp A’s Prohibited Items

• Personal Shooting Equipment
• Inappropriate Shirts
• Aerosol Cans
• Fireworks 
• Drugs of any Kind
• Dutch Ovens (fire ban)
• Alcohol 
• Excessive Jewelry 
• Other Valuables
• Inappropriate Material 
• Pets

Hygiene
Please ensure when your Scout packs, he packs deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste. We are going to be very active for the week. Being Clean is one of the points of the Scout law. They will be reminded of this as necessary.

Theme Days
Something really fun at Camp A are the Theme Days. While you might not be able to participate in all of them, bring what you can. 

• Monday – Crazy Hat Day — wear a crazy hat!
• Tuesday – Camp T-Shirt Day – wear your favorite Camp Alexander t-shirt
• Wednesday – OA Day – wear your OA sash with full field uniform
• Thursday – Survivor — wear all your survivor themed gear!
• Friday – Western Wear – wear your best flannel, jeans, boots, and cowboy hat

Please reach out to me or any of the three adult leaders if you have any questions. 

Liam D. 

SPL

Troop, we will be meeting on Wednesday June 10 at Quail lake to complete a service project. We will meet at 5:15 at the park so we can get a headcount. Uniform is Class B and also bring a water bottle and gloves. With this, there will be no meeting Tuesday June 9.

FLAGS this weekend – we still need one more scout, 2 more drivers, and 2 more navigators. Use the sign-up link below.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Jun 9: NO MEETING.

10 Jun: Upadowna Service Project at Quail Lake Park (915 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd) from 5:30-6:30 pm. Meet at the park.

14 June: Flag Day Flags: Sign up here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-64167983-flag#/

16 Jun: Architect Merit Badge part II (church)

21-27 Jun: Camp A Summer Camp

23 Jun: No meeting

30 Jun: Game Night – Water Balloon fight

Troop, we will be meeting at the church/barn at 7:00 to prepare for summer camp at Camp A. We will also go over some admin items as well as going over some proper camping techniques.

Reminder, deadline to order troop shirts/hoodies is Tuesday night, June 2. Order here: https://www.jotform.com/app/261456406059156

Upcoming schedule:

10 Jun: Upadowna Service Project at Quail Lake Park (915 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd) from 5:30-6:30 pm. Meet at the park.

14 June: Flag Day Flags: Sign up here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-64167983-flag#/

16 Jun: Architect Merit Badge part II (church)

21-27 Jun: Camp A Summer Camp

23 Jun: No meeting

30 Jun: Game Night – Water Balloon fight