Troop 287 will visit the Bruce McCandless Veteran’s Home on Tuesday, 9 Dec to provide them some holiday cheer. This will count also for service hours.
Who: Troop 287
What: Visits veterans at the Bruce McCandless Veteran’s Home
When: Meet at barn at 4:45, depart at 5:00, return at 9:00
Where: 903 Moore Dr, Florence, CO 81226
Why: To provide holiday cheer for our veterans!
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-60979423-2decvets
Troop 287 will be staying at the Air Force Academy’s Scout Huts from 14-16 November. We’ll meet at the Barn at 5pm on Friday, 14 November and be back at the barn around 11am on Sunday 16 November. Activities will include hiking, wildlife viewing, flag retirement ceremony, sports, games, and rank advancement.
To join this trip, two things are required:
First, sign up with the Troop here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-60340382-usafa#/
Then, *update!* adults driving onto the base should register for base access here: https://visit.gvt.us/?b=usaf&i=united_states_air_force_academy&e=2XH67KBS. Those with Department of Defense Common Access Cards should not need to register.
On 25-27 October, the Troop will camp in Withers Canyon at the Dinosaur Footprints trailhead. The plan is to meet at the barn at 5:30p on the 25th, car camp at the trailhead the nights of the 25-26th, hike to the dinosaur tracks on the 26th, and return on the 27th.
Sign up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-59784845-dino#/
Eagle Claw is for newer scouts working towards Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class. It is a condensed two day session to focus on requirements and hands on skills.
Eagle Claw Weekend:
Who: The intended audience is primarily for New Scouts (advancing) + older scouts (teaching). The class will be led by Callin Dawson who was an instructor at Camp Buffalo Bill. He will be supported by our troop leadership and senior scouts.
What: Condensed two day session to focus on requirements and hands on skills with the goal to get through the majority of the rank requirements to get to first class. *please note* there will still be items a scout will need to complete outside of the session to make rank.
When: Weekend of October 11th and 12th.
Where: Wilson Ranch Church – 6460 Flying W Ranch Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Why: Build scout skills, rank up and grow towards Eagle.
Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-59198220-troop
The September campout will be a backpacking trip along the Goose Creek Trail (#612) near Tarryall, CO—about 90 minutes from Colorado Springs. Scouts will hike in with their gear, set up camp along the trail, and spend the weekend building backpacking skills, and enjoying the outdoors. They can also work towards requirements for the Camping and Backpacking merit badges.
Troop 287 will meet at the Barn at 7:00 AM on Saturday, 20 September, and return on Sunday, 21 September. Scouts must bring appropriate backpacking gear, food, and clothing for two days on the trail.
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The September day trip will be to the National Museum of World War II Aviation in Colorado Springs. Scouts will tour the museum and learn about the history of aviation during World War II, seeing aircraft, artifacts, and exhibits that bring the era to life.
Troop 287 will meet at the museum (775 Aviation Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80916) on Saturday, 27 September, at 10:00 AM. The cost is $13 for Scouts 11 and under and $17 for Scouts 12 and older. Please bring cash or check to cover admission.
Scouts should wear their Class A uniforms for the tour.
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