We will be meeting at the barn on Friday at 5:00 to grab troop gear and carpool to Camp A. Mr. Zsoka, Mr. Turner, and Mr. Anderson will be driving. We should return to the barn on Sunday around 11:00. Also, we are staying in the lower conference room (a large open room) so we should be able to play board games or card games in the evening (bring what you want to play).
Packing List for Campout
Essentials: Backpack, Water bottle, Hygiene essentials, First Aide Kit
Clothing: Medium gloves, Sunglasses, Snow pants, Thick jacket or ski jacket, Lots of layers and a change of cloths
Sleeping Gear: Sleeping pad, Sleeping bag, Pillow
Activities & Equipment:
Sled (Optional, Remember to bring a helmet if sledding)
Microspikes or Yaktrax for hockey (Optional)
Snowshoes (Optional)
Boots for the crampons for Ice Climbing (Required)
Camping Furniture:
Camping chairs
From Camp A Website:
Ice Climbing Personal Gear List (PLEASE bring these items)
Waterproof pants and jacket appropriate for winter conditions. Please be aware the crampons are sharp and may cut your pants if you are not careful.
Gloves. Tighter-fitting gloves are preferred so that you can grip the Technical Ice Axe as you climb. Waterproof gloves work the best, and you may need to bring two sets.
Sunglasses or ski goggles. Depending on weather conditions, goggles may be necessary to stay warm and continue climbing.
Wool or fleece hat to wear under the helmet to stay warm as you climb.
All other winter clothing, you will need to stay warm.
Also, if you are planning to complete the Sustainability Merit Badge – here is the final requirement:
8a. On a campout or other outdoor Scouting activity that you attend, make notes on the sustainability practices you and your fellow Scouts practice. Observe transportation, forestry, soil conservation, water resources, habitat, buildings, campsites, and sanitation. Share what you observed and learned with your counselor.
Mr. Hatch recommended you write out your notes and either email or turn them in to him for review/discussion.
2/4: Game Night: WhirlyBall at Colorado Springs, 3871 Palmer Park Blvd; $15.00 per person. 7:00 pm start time, arrive a few minutes early so we can have a full hour of fun!
2/5: PLC on-line meeting at 7:30
2/11: Scout led classes on how to prepare for winter campouts
This week, some new scouts will visit our troop to explore it. We’ll set up a few stations run by some scouts to show what we do here. These include a tent station, a ropes station, an ice/rock climbing station, a first aid station, a skit involving four to six scouts, and a slideshow at the end.
Make sure to be in Class A uniform and arrive early to set up your stations – be prepared to talk/demonstrate for about 15 minutes. Also, bring lots of knives, axes, saws, etc for the TSA skit.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
1/28: Meal planning and prep for the Ice Climbing Campout
This week, some new scouts will visit our troop to explore it. We’ll set up a few stations run by some scouts to show what we do here. These include a tent station, a ropes station, an ice/rock climbing station, a first aid station, a skit involving four to six scouts, and a slideshow at the end.
Make sure to be in Class A uniform!
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
1/28: Meal planning and prep for the Ice Climbing Campout
2/4: Game Night: WhirleyBall at Colorado Springs, 3871 Palmer Park Blvd; $15.00 per person
2/11: Prep/Class on how to prepare for winter campouts
Troop,
This week, some new scouts will visit our troop to explore it. We’ll set up a few stations run by some scouts to show what we do here. These include a tent station, a ropes station, an ice/rock climbing station, a first aid station, a skit involving four to six scouts, and a slideshow at the end.
Make sure to be in Class A uniform!
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
1/28: Meal planning and prep for the Ice Climbing Campout
2/4: Game Night: WhirleyBall at Colorado Springs, 3871 Palmer Park Blvd; $15.00 per person
2/11: Prep/Class on how to prepare for winter campouts
Troop,
This week, some new scouts will visit our troop to explore it. We’ll set up a few stations run by some scouts to show what we do here. These include a tent station, a ropes station, an ice/rock climbing station, a first aid station, a skit involving four to six scouts, and a slideshow at the end.
Make sure to be in Class A uniform and arrive early to set up your stations – be prepared to talk/demonstrate at your station for about 15 minutes. Also bring lots of knives, axes, saws, etc for the TSA skit.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
1/28: Meal planning and prep for the Ice Climbing Campout
This week, we will be watching Raiders of the Lost Ark at the church from 6:30-8:30! Mr. Zsoka and Mr. Petree will be bringing popcorn and soda, but feel free to bring your own snacks if you’d like.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
1/21: Troop Bridging: Some new scouts will visit our troop to explore it. We’ll set up a few stations to show what we do here. These include a tent station, a ropes station, an ice/rock climbing station, a first aid station, a skit involving four to six scouts, and a slideshow at the end.
1/28: Meal planning and prep for the Ice Climbing Campout
I hope you had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year! Hopefully it doesn’t snow too much this evening.
Our first meeting of the year will be a potpourri (meet at the church): We will discuss the upcoming ski trip, John will give a class to complete his Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge, some of the scout leaders will complete some planning, and there will also be some time for rank advancement and some games.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
12 January: Troop Ski Trip at Monarch Mountain (make sure you have you gear or rentals and your lift ticket). We will meet at the barn at 0600 and carpool there.
31 Jan – 2 Feb: Our first campout of 2025 – Ice Climbing and cabins at Camp Alexander. Make sure to sign up on the signup genius that was sent out. You do not have to ice climb, but if you decide to it will be $70.00 pp. Other things we have fun doing at the cabins are sledding, snow shoeing, and ice hockey on the lake. Also, if you attended the Sustainability Merit Badge Class with Mr. Hatch, you can use this campout to complete your final requirement.
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.
Troop Camp Out (Fruita Mtn Biking) April 25, 2025 – April 27, 2025
North Fruita Desert Campground
Life to Eagle class May 13, 2025 at 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82778939654?pwd=aXRBNHRmZEU1VXI3b2ltM2R4WWtSUT09 Meeting ID: 827 7893 9654 Passcode: 200292
Troop Committee Meeting May 13, 2025 at 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm
Troop Meetings
Every Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m.
Wilson Ranch Community Church
Scoutmaster: Anthony Turner
