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This week, we will meet at the church for some final preparations for summer camp, including reviewing the necessary gear, administrative paperwork, and addressing any questions you may have about the camp. We will also knock out Totin Chip for any scout that needs it. If we finish early, we will do rank advancement and play some games.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
June 7-14 – Buffalo Bill Summer Camp
June 17 – Game Night – hike at Garden of the Gods
June 24 – Canoeing (Rampart Reservoir)
July 1 – No meeting (enjoy Independence Day with family)
July 8 – help with Philmont prep/skills challenges, and games
July 12-24 – Philmont
July 15 – game night (squirt guns and water balloon fight)
July 22 – Merit Badge as a troop
July 29 – Orienteering (USAFA or Garden of the Gods)
We are also working on a visit to the WWII Aviation Museum (Aug 30) and a service project for September.
Memorial Day flag duty was a success with all the new families, thank you.
Flag Day is Saturday June 14th. Most of the troop will be returning from summer camp and so many of us are out of town. We are still obligated to put up flags on this day. PLEASE sign up below if you are in town and can help with flags. We really need to rally and get everyone we can to sign up. Siblings, friends and family are welcome to help.
Hello all scouts and families! This is Madden and I’m looking for volunteers for my Eagle Project at Eagleview Middle School. We are making picnic tables for an outdoor area and repainting others. This is going to take place on May 31 from 8 am – 11 am at Eagleview’s wood shop. You will not need to bring any gear and we will have some drinks available. The cutting and painting is done. We will be assembling the tables on this day and painting two additional tables that are already assembled. If you want some service hours and are free to come, I would appreciate it if you could make it. This is not limited to Scouts and the more people the better. Please email me if you can come. If you have any questions you can email me at maddenpohl@gmail.com.
This week we will be doing a gear layout at the barn in preparation for summer camp. Setting up tents and making sure we have all the necessary gear. Do not wear class A uniform – wear class B or some old clothes. The Philmont crew will also be on hand doing the same thing, so we should be able to get things done quickly and have time for rank advancement or some games.
Upcoming calendar:
June 3 – Summer Camp adminstrative paperwork and final prep for summer camp.
June 7-14 – Buffalo Bill Summer Camp
June 17 – Game Night – hike at Garden of the Gods
June 24 – Canoeing (TBD)
July 1 – No meeting (enjoy Independence Day with family)
July 8 – help with Philmont prep/skills challenges and games
July 12-24 – Philmont
July 15 – game night (squirt guns and water balloon fight)
July 22 – Merit Badge as a troop
July 29 – Orienteering (USAFA or Garden of the Gods)
Game Night! Earlier this year our bike ride was canceled because of bad weather, so we will meet at the church at 7:00 and cruise over to Ute Valley for an awesome mountain biking ride! Remember to bring your bikes and helmets and maybe a headlamp. While the scouts are riding, the Summer Camp parents and adults will have a meeting for the Buffalo Bill Summer Camp. We will discuss carpooling, departure dates, and possible attractions to see/do on the way there and during our Wednesday free day. Bring any summer camp paperwork, payments, etc. Please make every effort to attend if you have a scout attending Camp Buffalo Bill so your voice can be heard and you can ask questions.
Upcoming Schedule:
21 May – Scout leadership Knot Meeting (6:30 pm)
26 May – Memorial Day Flags
27 May – Summer Camp Gear Checkout
3 Jun – Summer Camp Administrative Checks; Rank Advancement/Games
14 Jun – Flag Day Flags
28 Jun – Radio Merit Badge (sign up on Pathway to the Rockies website – no cost, 9:00am – 4:00pm)
Our first flag holiday is right around the corner. Memorial Day, May 26th. We still have some slots to fill. Information on SignUpGenies below. Scout and Guardian sign ups work best. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-55352959-flag
Contact Maureen at 208-596-3115 if you have any questions
This week, the BSA swim test will be held with Matt Hoekstra at the Southeast YMCA (2190 Jet Wing Dr) from 6:00-8:00pm. Please bring your swim trunks, towel, and flippies. Cost is $10.00 for scouts and $15.00 for parents. Mr. James Zsoka will be in charge. Please do your best to attend and get your scout qualified for summer camp, and water adventures in general. Also, the Sand Dunes campout is this coming weekend (signup genius is posted), so please sign up ASAP if you plan to attend. You can sled down the hills or bring a chair and sit in the middle of the stream. As of now we have 4 adult drivers and 8 scouts attending.
Camp cards are due this Tuesday – please turn in all money and unsold cards to Miss Maureen.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
May 16-18 – Great Sand Dunes campout (the Medano Creek should be running!)
May 20 – Game Night (Outside TBD) & Buffalo Bill summer camp meeting #1 – summer camp parents, please attend so we can review some summer camp details. (I had to reschedule due to an illness).
Make sure you have completed the medical form and then turn them into JC Kundert.
Scout Youth Leaders – we will do a knot meeting on 21 May to schedule out a little further.
Please bring your remaining camp cards and money you have collected to the meeting tomorrow night. If you are not attending please text to make other arrangements.
Get your sunscreen, sleds, and sand shoes because Troop 287 is headed to the Great Sand Dunes National Park on May 16 – 18, 2025. The dunes are located 3 hours southwest in the San Luis Valley, and we will be car camping, so bring as much gear as you want. Please sign up ASAP so we can plan food and adult support.
We will depart from the barn at 5:30 on Friday and return between 12 and 1 on Sunday
Please sign up here so we have an accurate count of who will be attending.
We will be meeting to plan and meal prep for the May campout to the Great Sand Dunes! Nathan will also be giving a class on packing for a campout and what to do and not do on the campout. Try to get creative with your meal selections and some of the new scouts should step up and help with buying the food and cooking. The earlier you get in there and try, the easier it will get.
Upcoming Schedule
May 12 – Scout Leadership Knot Meeting (6:30 pm)
May 13 – Swimming test, Buffalo Bill Summer Camp Meeting – summer camp parents please attend so we can review some summer camp details.
May 16-18 – Great Sand Dunes campout (the Medano Creek should be running!)
Tuesday is game night! We will introduce our newest scouts to the awesome sport of ultimate cabbage! Meet at the barn at 7:00 pm and we will walk over to Wilson Ranch Park. Make sure to wear your troop hoodie or another hoodie (no class A’s) as the temps should be around mid 40s to low 50s. We should have daylight till around 8:10 and we will head back to the barn for closing. I will bring the cabbages and penny jerseys.
Upcoming schedule:
May 4 – Jefferson’s court of honor
May 6 – prepping for Sand Dunes Campout
May 13 – Swimming test & Buffalo Bill Summer Camp meeting #1
This week we will meet at the church to do trip and meal prep for the mountain biking campout this weekend at Fruita. There will also be a bike inspection, so make sure to bring the bike you will use if you are going on the campout – some of the adults will be able check the basics and make sure you are ready to go.
Troop, Make sure you sign up as we honor Jefferson earning his Eagle rank. The Court of Honor will take place on Sunday, May 4th at 2:30 pm at the St. Michael’s Episcopal Church (7400 Tudor Rd, Colorado Springs, CO). Use the link below to access the invitation.
Use the Sign-Up Genius below to sign up for an awesome weekend of mountain biking 25-27 April in Fruita, CO. Please sign up by this Tuesday, April 22 so we have an accurate count.
Adults, we need drivers! Please sign up on the link below and comment if you are able to drive, how many scouts you can take AND how many bikes you can fit in your vehicle. Thanks!!
This week we will have our Court of Honor with a catered BBQ! Dinner will begin at 6:00 pm at the church. If you are able to help with set-up, please arrive at 5:30. The Court of Honor ceremony will immediately follow. Please remember to bring your side dish/dessert if you signed up. Make sure to wear your full Class A uniform.
Eagle Scouts, remember to post your project pictures!
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
22 April – Campout prep, bike inspections
25-27 April – Fruita Mountain Biking Campout (sign-up coming this week)
Please sign up to attend the BBQ Court of Honor on April 15th and tell us which small side dish you plan to bring. The troop will be catering BBQ at this event, so we need good attendance numbers. Please RSVP by Friday (4/11). Thank you to those who have already signed up!
Dinner will be at 6:00 pm with the ceremony afterwards.
Troop, We are going to have scoutmaster conferences and a board of reviews for scouts who have completed their ranks. Make sure you have already scheduled your BOR and scoutmaster conference. We will also be doing rank advancement and playing some games alongside that.
We extended the date for t shirts and hoodies till tonight, April 8th. If you would still like to order, please bring your check and order form to the meeting.
If you RSVPd to the Joint Eagle Court of Honor for John, Axel and Logan please check your email for Academy base access info. Please register ASAP.
All adults (18yrs and older) must register using the link below unless they have a valid military ID. For those who have a DBIDs card for Air Academy High School they may not accept it because this is not a a District 20 function and request that you register online.
Note: The Cadet Lodge sits at the base of Eagles Peak and the access road is dirt/gravel/some snow and very steep both directions. If you do not feel comfortable driving on the dirt road we can arrange a shuttle ride from the Barry Goldwater Visitor Center parking lot which is across the street from the access road. Contact Janelle Anderson (801)518-9659 if you need assistance.
We are excited to see you there. Thanks for your support.
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.
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Summer Camp (Buffalo Bill, WY) June 7, 2025 – June 14, 2025
Life to Eagle class June 10, 2025 at 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Zoom meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82778939654?pwd=aXRBNHRmZEU1VXI3b2ltM2R4WWtSUT09Meeting ID: 827 7893 9654Passcode: 200292
Troop Committee Meeting June 10, 2025 at 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm
Troop Meetings
Every Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m.
Wilson Ranch Community Church
Scoutmaster: Anthony Turner
