Troop, we will meet at the church at 7:00 to plan and rehearse your patrol presentations. Do your best to make the meeting so you can contribute to the plan and prepare to become a good public speaker. Uniform will be class A’s.

*For everyone that attended the Cyber Merit Badge, make sure you complete the homework by watching the following 3 videos:

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iPKt6F64rc
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK0SrxBC1xs
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yFZGF8FHSg

Then answer these 4 questions in the cyber quiz.

Quiz: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebja7AQcEAfDjDGKqrkkosKi2V34nJvmEe1vsz5PdLxBjsCg/viewform

Finally, as an option – see if you can crack this code (it’s in the quiz as well)

CODE:  T D P V U T M F B E    U I F X B Z HINT: “To take a step forward, sometimes you need to take one step back”

Write your quiz answers down and bring them to myself or Mr. Oroszi.

*Anyone interested in a 3×3 basketball tournament? March 14 with the 2026 Courts and Community Rotary Basketball Classic. Click here to register: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/courts-and-communitybasketball-tournament

Upcoming Schedule:

17 Feb: Patrol Presentations

24 Feb: Winter gear relay/meal prep

27 Feb – 1 Mar: Campout (Camp A cabins)

1 Mar: Ice climbing at St. Mary’s Falls

3 Mar: Rock climbing class

10 Mar: Game night (Pickleball – location TBD)

Week of 17 March: Troop service project

22-29 Mar: Sea Base

24 Mar: No meeting (Spring Break)

31 Mar: Guest Speaker (US Olympian)

Mr. Turner

Troop, Scout Sunday celebrates the founding of Boy Scouts of America and honors the 12th point of the Scout Law – “A scout is reverent”. Units typically attend religious services in uniform, conduct flag ceremonies, and thank their chartered organizations. Troop 287 would like to partner with Wilson Community Church and execute Scout Sunday during one of their 10:00 am Sunday Services. They would like us to hand out programs prior to the service and then during service they would like to recognize Troop 287 scouts and scout leaders. Our troop has a great partnership with Wilson Community Church in which they support our use of the church and barn for all our meetings, Courts of Honor, and lock ins! Let’s show our gratitude by serving during an upcoming Sunday Service. We will be putting out a sign up genius and are looking at Feb 15 or Feb 22.

Mr. Turner

Below are the two slide shows to review. The high adventure sailing guide has some good information and will help you understand sailing better. The FL fishing guide is a little childish, but has some good information on knots, bait, and types of fish you’ll see in Florida. Once finished, this will complete the training portion in preparation for Sea Base.

Mr. Turner

Troop, just a reminder to bring $6.00 to cover the mask for CPR training tonight. If anyone forgets, we can cover it and take it out of your scout account.

Mr. Turner

Troop, we will meet at the church at 7:00 to learn some first aid skills. Mr. Hoekstra will be teaching the troop the basics about CPR. Remember to bring $6.00 cash to cover the cost of a face shield (you will be able to keep it for future use). Uniform will be class B’s. Also, remember to get together as a patrol and decide what topic and what kind of presentation your patrol will present on the 10 Feb meeting. All scouts should have a speaking part – any kind of visual aides will be up to you. Plan for 20 minutes.

Upcoming schedule:

10 Feb: Patrol presentations

14 Feb: 2nd Saturday Rocketry at Challenger Middle School

17 Feb: Campout prep/Meal prep, winter gear relays

20-22 Feb: Campout (TBD)

24 Feb: Game Night – Flag football part II (Wilson Ranch Park)

1 Mar: Ice Climbing at St. Mary’s Falls

6-8 Mar: Campout canceled (will reschedule rock climbing in the Spring)

10 Mar: Game Night (Pickleball)

Week of 17 Mar: Service Project (Food Bank) – Tuesday meeting may move to another day in the week

22-29 Mar: Sea Base High Adventure

24 Mar: Meeting is canceled for Spring Break

31 Mar: Guest Speaker – U.S. Olympian

Mr. Turner

Troop, we will be headed to the USAFA swimming pool on Sunday from 2:00 – 4:30 (assuming there is no government shutdown). Sea Base crews will be conducting a swim test and snorkel training. All other scouts can conduct a swim test for summer camp. Sea Base crew remember to bring your mask, snorkel, and fins and a 10-lb weight if you happen to have one. Everyone remember to bring a towel, sandals, and a water bottle and maybe a snack. Sea Base crew will head to the church afterwards and work on some admin paperwork and review some of the sailing videos.

Any adults (that can get on base) that can stick around and help with corralling the scouts and assisting with instruction would be appreciated.

Anyone needing a ride onto base, we will meet at the South Gate visitor center (Academy Blvd) around 1:45.

Mr. Turner

Troop 287 needs your help! Do you work in a unique field, have a fun or interesting hobby, and enjoy helping others? The scouts of Troop 287 would love for you to become a Merit Badge Counselor. A merit badge counselor is a responsible adult with knowledge and enthusiasm about a career, hobby or other subject who is willing to share that knowledge and enthusiasm with Scouts. Visit: http://usscouts.org/usscouts/meritbadges.asp to see all the available merit badges and select the ones that interest you. Once you have decided to become a merit badge counselor, talk to the Scoutmaster, a committee member, or any Assistant Scoutmaster and they can explain the process.

Mr. Turner

Send Scouts on an Adventure.

Support Boy Scout Troop 287 with a clean car!

On January 30-31, Tommy’s Express will donate $1 for every car washed to Boy Scout Troop 287 to support their adventure to BSA High Adventure Sea Base this Spring. Get a clean car while supporting a local west-side troop! Print off the flyer and hang it wherever you can and be sure to tell all your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers.

Troop, we will meet at City Rock at 7:00 pm for some indoor rock climbing. This will help get us prepared for some outdoor rock climbing in March. A day pass is $23.00 and $10.00 for equipment if you don’t have any. Wear climbing appropriate clothes and remember a water bottle. We will finish around 8:30 pm, but you are welcome to stay longer if your ride or parents are staying with you. If you are being dropped off, please fill out a waiver on-line beforehand.

Upcoming schedule:

25 Jan: Sea Base meeting at 6:00 pm at the church

27 Jan: Cyber Merit Badge

30-31 Jan: Car Wash fundraising

3 Feb: Basic CPR or Patrol Presentations

10 Feb: Basic CPR or Patrol Presentations

17 Feb: Campout prep(winter gear relays)/Meal prep

20-22 Feb: Winter campout

Mr. Turner

Troop, we will be meeting at the church at 7:00 pm to complete some rank advancement. Bring your scoutbook and any extra items to complete your requirements. Older scouts can help newer scouts with requirements and adults will be on hand to sign off on them. You can also work on your merit badges. We will also have time for Scoutmaster conferences and some board members may be available for Boards of Review. Uniform will be Class A’s.

Upcoming Schedule:

20 Jan: Indoor rock climbing

27 Jan: Cyber Merit Badge

3 Feb: CPR training or patrol presentations

10 Feb: CPR training or patrol presentations

14 Feb: 2nd Saturday Rocketry at Challenger Middle School

17 Feb: Campout prep (winter gear relay), Meal prep

20-22 Feb: Mennonite Cabins campout, snowshoe

24 Feb: Game Night (Touch Football – adults vs scouts rematch)

1 Mar: Camp A ice climbing (13+)

3 Mar: Rock climbing class, meal prep

6-8 Mar: Shelf Road rock climbing campout

10 Mar: Game Night – Pickleball

14 Mar: 2nd Saturday Rocketry at Challenger Middle School

Week of 17 Mar: Service Project – Food Bank (this may move to a Saturday based on available times)

22-29 Mar: Sea Base

24 Mar: No meeting (Spring Break)

31 Mar: Guest Speaker (TBD)

Mr. Turner

Troop, we will meet at the church at 7:00 pm for some free play. Play some games inside or outside, while the adults and scout leadership plan out the next few months of meetings. Uniform is class B’s. You can also bring your scout books and knock out some rank or merit badge requirements. Also, if you haven’t turned in your Traffic Safety Merit Badge homework – bring it.

**Parents – Due to scheduling issues, the summer camp venue has changed to Camp A. The dates remain 21-27 June. Please have your scout inform me if they are going or text me directly so we can get accurate numbers for registration.

Upcoming events:

11 Jan: Scout ski day at Monarch Ski Resort

30 Jan: Tommy’s Express Car Wash fundraiser (Table set up from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm) to support our Sea Base crews.

20-22 Feb: Snow caves campout

6-8 Mar: Shelf Road rock climbing campout

Mr. Turner

Troop, here is an opportunity to recycle your Christmas tree and to let others know:

Do you have a Christmas Tree to dispose of? Boy Scout Troop 78 is conducting its 24th annual Christmas Tree Recycling program! They are collecting trees to use for mulch at the USAFA B-52 scout campsite to help control erosion.

Collection days are: Saturday January 3rd and 10th (9:00 am to 4:00 pm) and Sunday January 4th and 11th (9:00 am to 4:00 pm).

Drop off location is: Eagleview Middle School (1325 Vindicator Dr) on the west side.

Alternatively, if you would like to make a reservation for a pick up, please visit 78trees.net and complete the “Tree Pickup Reservation form”.

Donations are welcomed and greatly appreciated to help support Troop 78 scouts. Best wishes for a very Happy New Year

Troop, we will not have a meeting. The church kitchen is still under construction and we will not be able to have our Christmas cookie baking. Enjoy the time off and everyone have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! See you next year!

Mr. Turner

Troop, we will be visiting the McCandless Veteran’s Home in Florence to bring some Christmas cheer to the veterans. Make sure you are wearing your best Class A uniform and meet at the church at 4:45 pm. We will leave promptly at 5:00 pm to ensure we get to the Home at 6:00 pm. If you are able, please make some Christmas cards for the veterans and we will pass them out. If each scout could make around 10 cards, we can ensure that everyone will get a Christmas card (they have 64 residents). We should be able to play games, read, and talk to veterans and enjoy their company. We will depart at 8:00 pm and be back to the church around 9:00 pm. This will also count toward service hours. So far we have 11 scouts signed up – let’s get everyone available to go and really show Troop 287 support for our veterans!

Mr. Turner

Troop, we will meet at the Wilson Ranch Park at 6:00 pm for some nighttime football. Wear Class B’s and plenty of layers for cooler weather. If you need a board of review, remember to bring your Class A’s and your scoutbook.

Mr. Turner

Troop, we will meet in the church at 7:00 where Mr. Griffiths will be teaching the Personal Fitness merit badge. Uniform is class A’s and remember to bring your worksheet. Adult leadership will also be planning the 2026 outings, including summer camp.

* Attention: Troop 21 has open slots (up to 8) for Philmont for 13-22 June. If you sign up, be prepared for some quick payments and remember you need to be 13 years old. We will make sure to plan around these dates, just in case.

** Just a reminder that when you are posting flags, that you should be in your class A uniform and remember to salute the flag after posting it.

Upcoming calendar:

24 Nov: Truck Transportation Merit Badge (9:00 am – 2:00 pm) at Fort Carson. Sign up on council website

25 Nov: Railroading Merit Badge (9:00 am – 2:00 pm) at Fort Carson. Sign up on council website

25 Nov: Turkey bowl (adults vs. scouts) touch football

2 Dec: Court of Honor

9 Dec: Veteran’s home visit (Bruce McCandless Veteran’s Home) 6:00-8:00

12-13 Dec: Lock-in at the church

16 Dec: Christmas baking fun

23 Dec: No meeting

30 Dec: No meeting

Mr. Turner

Troop, we will meet at the church at 7:00 and meal prep for the USAFA Scout Hut trip and then work on the Traffic Safety Merit Badge (remember to bring your worksheet). Wear Class A’s. The scout huts have a kitchen and a gas BBQ grill. We will play lots of board/card games, do some hiking, play some sports, and relax. There will also be plenty of time for rank advancement and working on merit badges. Remember to sign up! Also, if you are an adult and plan to go on the outing, be sure to go to the USAFA link on the sign up and register. This will allow you to get on the base.

**IMPORTANT – if you are going to Sea Base High Adventure Camp in March, we will be having a meeting at the church at 6:00. Also, if you are interested in Boy Scout High Adventure trips in the future, you are welcome to come and listen.

Thanks to everyone who made the last Flags event a success!

Upcoming schedule:

14-16 Nov: USAFA Scout Huts campout

18 Nov: TBD (possibly a merit badge); the court of honor was moved to 2 Dec.

25 Nov: Turkeybowl, scouts vs. adults

2 Dec: Court of Honor (Chilli cookoff)

9 Dec: Veteran’s home visit

12-13 Dec: Lock-in

16 Dec: Christmas baking fun

23 Dec: No meeting

30 Dec: No meeting

Mr. Turner

Troop, it’s game night and we will be playing whirlyball! Meet at 3971 Palmer Park Blvd, Colorado Springs at 7:00 pm. Cost will be $15 per person. Wear class B’s.

Mr. Turner

Troop, we will meet at the church at 7:00 pm and carve up some pumpkins! Remember to bring your gutted pumpkin and a design to carve. I will bring tape and carving tools. If you have carving tools, please bring them. Also, if you are able, please arrive a little early to help set up tables in the foyer. Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little messy or wear a costume. I can also conduct any scoutmaster conferences or rank advancements. Prizes will be given out for the best pumpkin carving and best costume!

Upcoming events:

4 Nov: Game Night (laser tag)

8 Nov: Veteran’s Day Flags (meet at barn at 6:30 am)

11 Nov: Meal prep and Traffic Safety Merit Badge

14-16 Nov: USAFA Scout Huts Campout

18 Nov: Court of Honor

25 Nov: Turkey Bowl (adults vs. scouts)

Mr. Turner

Troop, In lieu of the canceled Dino March this weekend, we have arranged to go rock climbing. We will meet at the church at 7:00 am on Sunday and head out. We currently have 2 drivers, which can take up to 11 scouts. Other adult leaders and ASMs are encouraged to come as it will be a great time. We will stay local (within an hour drive). You don’t need any special equipment, unless you want to bring your own. Please dress for the weather, in layers, and bring water and a packed lunch. I should also be able to do some Scoutmaster conferences or rank advancement during the downtime.

Mr. Turner