From Mr. Warner, Camp Commander

“First day of Camp. We’re all checked in and have awesome tents. Here’s a pic of us waiting to eat and do the morning flag ceremony!”

Due to summer camp there will NOT be a meeting this week (Tuesday, 14 June).   Remember Tuesday is Flag Day so we will be putting out flags…please review/update your information on signupgenius (you should receive an e-mail from the site).

On Saturday, June 25th from 9 am-2 pm, Nate S. needs volunteers to help with his Eagle Project.  We will build planting boxes for the preschool at Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, 120 N. 31st St, Colorado Springs, 80904.  Sunscreen, snacks, water, and safety devices will be provided.  Come help build the planting boxes, plant flowers, and clean up the surrounding area.  This event is a great opportunity to knock out the service hours for your next rank! Both scouts and adults are needed. Please RSVP to natestafford30@gmail.com by June 22. Thanks!

Summer Campers,

Just a few reminders before we meet at the church tomorrow at 1pm.

Please bring any missing forms if I contacted you about them…such as insurance card, missing physical pages or whatever.  I need a copy of both sides of the insurance card.

Scout should arrive at the Church wearing their Class A shirt. We always travel in this uniform.  Make sure you eat before coming to the church.  The next meal will be dinner at Camp A. Scouts should bring a swim suit and have it ready in case we have to re-take the swim test on Sunday night.

There will be Theme days at summer camp.  Your scout has the option of bringing and wearing the following themed shirts:

• Monday – Troop T-Shirt Day – wear your troop T-Shirt
• Tuesday – OA Day – wear your OA sash with full field uniform
• Wednesday – Pink T-Shirt Day
• Thursday – Camp T-Shirt Day – wear your favorite Camp Alexander t-shirt
• Friday – Floral Fridays– wear your favorite floral shirt

FAMILY NIGHT

One of the highlights at Camp Alexander is Friday Family Night. Friends and family are welcome to join in the fun and spirit, Friday afternoon as the Scouts participate in Camp wide events. At 5:15 PM the camp will have its final assembly, with Scouts dressed in full field uniform. Awards and rank recognition’s will be presented at this time. Be sure to have cameras ready to capture the great moments. Friday evening meal tickets are on sale at the Business Office and must be purchased prior to dining. There is no charge for the Scouts and leaders in attendance at camp during the week as the cost is already included in the camp fee. The closing campfire, performed by the Scouts, will begin at approximately 7:45 PM and should conclude by 9:30 PM. Guests will be required to park in the lower lot and make the 10 minute walk to the main camp

Here is a map and link to Camp Alexander using Google Maps. The Map starts from Wilson United Methodist Church.  It takes about an hour to drive from the Church.

https://goo.gl/maps/aajyCeWWb5F2 

Here is a link to the Camp Program guide just in case you haven’t looked over it yet. 2016_Camp_A_PROGRAM_guide

See you tomorrow!!

Sean

Folks,

Attached it the Merit Badge schedule for summer camp.  Please review it with your scout and verify any prerequisites  against the Camp A Program Guide. 

The below link takes you to a PDF of all the Merit Badges for each scout:

Summer Camp 2016 Schedule

As always fell free to call, email or text with any questions.

Sean

seanmwarner@gmail.com

719-648-6798

Summer Campers,

Summer camp is upon us! We depart for Camp A in one week on the 12^th!  Our next meeting on Tuesday is going to focus on final Summer Camp Preparations. If you are not going to summer camp then you can skip this meeting.  I would like a parent for each scout to attend this meeting to ensure you get all the information!

1. Physicals and Medicine Prescriptions
2. Transportation
3. Permission Slips
4. Timeline
5. What to expect at Summer Camp
6. Packing List

Physicals:  Physicals MUST be the approved BSA Scout Physical with part A signed by both the parent and the scout, Part C must be signed by you medical provider and it must include a copy of your Health Insurance Card. If I do not have this form complete before you leave your scout cannot go to summer camp L. Adults must have them too. http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_ABC.pdf

I have the following Physicals:

Nate C, Kevin A, Lance W, Anders C (Need Insurance Card), Ignacio H (Need Insurance Card), Daniel D (Need Insurance Card), Josh J (Need Insurance Card), Preston S (Need Insurance Card), Evan R (Need Insurance Card), William R, Sean W.

Transportation:  I will need some adults to help drive scouts to summer camp and back.  I can only fit 4 in my little Subaru!

Permission Slips:  Let fill these out now and get the admin stuff knocked out.

Timeline: We will discuss departure and return times and when parents can come visit their scouts.

What to expect at Summer Camp?:  We’ll touch on how summer camp works and I will provide a brief overview of events, merit badges, and basically how things are done there.

Packing List:  I am going to bring my camping gear in as an example and go through it with the scouts and parents. You have the option of bringing your scout’s stuff to this meeting so I can look at it and make sure it’s good to go….for example, the sleeping bag is rated correctly. Now is the time to start packing your stuff. Don’t Wait until the last minute!

• Sleeping Bag rated to 20 degree or colder
• Sleeping Mat
• Nalgene Bottle (1 Liter) – I require this because it helps me monitor how much water your scout drinks
• Rain Coat/Poncho
• Brimmed Hat (Scout Hats work well)
• Class A Scout Shirt  (will be worn during travel and ceremonies)
• Class B Scout Shirt (Can be bought from the troop)
• Jacket
• Hoody type shirt
• 5 Pairs of Socks (Preferably wool or synthetic)
• Spare Long Pants
• Spare Shorts
• 4 Pairs of Underwear
• Beanie Cap
• Comfortable broken in Shoes (Hiking or Running Shoes)
• Sandals or Flip Flops for shower and hanging around camp
• Personal Hygiene Kit (Soap, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Floss, Baby wipes, etc)
• Towel
• Pocket Knife (only folding knives with blades 4” or less). Must Carry Toten Chit
• Fire making materials (Matches or lighter)
• Personal First Aid Kit
• Head Lamp and or Flashlight with Spare Batteries
• Sunglasses (Optional)
• Sunscreen
• Bugspray
• Camera (Optional)
• Spending Money (I recommend at least $40)
• cord (50 Feet)
• Scout Handbook
• Notepad and Pencis
• Leisure Book (Optional)
• Swimsuit (For those doing water sports …swimming, canoeing, etc)
• Small backpack for little hikes. You do not need to buy an expensive Camping Backpack for summer camp
• 2 x 1 Gallon Zip Lock bags with your scouts name written on it with a sharpy

Items Not To Bring:

• Soda bottles to be used as a water bottler
• Skate Shoes like Vans or Keds (unless this is your second pair for lounging around the camp)
• Junk food or too much snacks.  There will be plenty food there and they can buy stuff in the trading post

Thanks!

Again, please contact me for any questions. 719-648-6798. seanmwarner@gmail.com

Sean

IMPORTANT:  If you are driving to the Mint on Monday please e-mail me your TOTAL number of seats and cell phone number ASAP (jonu_1999@yahoo.com).  We need about 60 seats, which means about 10 drivers and it looks like we may be a few seats short (from what I can tell on signupgenius).  Also, please update tour participants on signupgenius so we know how many seats we need!

The Mint tour is this Monday!  This is an all day event so come prepared!  Here is the itinerary.

8:30 am:  Meet at WUMC (please be prompt!).  Depart for Denver.

11 am – 12 pm:  Families tour mint.  Tour participants must be at the tour entrance 30 minutes prior to scheduled tour (10:30 am for this group).  While families/guests are touring the mint, Scouts will be working on coin collecting merit badge requirements in the vicinity of the mint.

12:30-1:30 pm:  Scout leaders and Scouts tour mint (12 pm at the tour entrance).  Previous tour group waits at the collection point (TBD, bring a frisbie or book!).

After we have regrouped we will head to a late lunch on the way home.  We should be back at WUMC about 4:15-4:30 pm.

Scouts need to wear Class A shirt; bring their coin collection merit badge worksheets and pen; bring a completed “BSA Parent Permission Form” if unaccompanied by a parent (available under “downloads” at https://www.bsatroop287.org/); and bring about $10-15 for lunch/snacks and to help cover parking fees.  If you bring your own lunch/snacks, please bring about $5 to help cover parking and any additional costs.

I’ll put together a handout that will include the address of the mint, the itinerary, driver contact information, and other important info.  See you Monday morning!

Denver Mint Tour requirements:

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:

• Handbags, purses, fanny packs, backpacks and packages
• Strollers
• Food, drink, tobacco products, lighters and matches
• Weapons (including pocket knives and personal protective devices)

Permitted items:

• Palm sized wallet that can fit in your pocket and umbrellas
• Cameras and cell phones (use of these items is prohibited while inside the Mint building).
• Medical necessities

Monday is Memorial Day Flags!  Please show up at the flag barn promptly at 6 am for morning shift, and 6 pm for evening shift.  There are still a couple of Scout positions available on signupgenius. It should be a beautiful day!

Tuesday’s Meeting (31 May, Game Night) will consist of swimming at the USAF Community Center Pool.  Please show up at WUMC at 5 pm Tuesday to carpool.  We should be returning about 8:30-8:45 pm.  Cost is $3.50 for Scouts (exact change please), and adult leaders are no charge.  Please wear your Class B T-shirt, and bring a swim suit, towel, goggles (optional), and dry clothes for travel.  We need DoD ID cardholders in each car, so please e-mail me at jonu_1999@yahoo.com if you can drive and/or hold an ID.  We’ll need transportation for about 25 kids so please let me know if you can drive and I’ll try to match driver’s and ID card holders.  At the pool we’ll be accomplishing the annual BSA swim test (for camp and other activities), water based rank advancement items, and have some free time to splash with the many swim toys at the pool.  See you Tuesday!

We will have an action packed Tuesday meeting!  Scouts will begin work on the coin collecting merit badge in preparation for the Denver Mint Tour on Monday, June 6th.  Please RSVP for the Mint Tour on signupgenius!

Parents are asked to attend the meeting for a special Flag Program training event.  This is a mandatory meeting prior to accomplishing a flag route (and helping your Scout earn money for camp/events!).  See the Flag barn (extra credit if you see/hear the ghost of Cowboy Bob in the barn hay loft!), find out how to identify flag locations at a residence, and actually put out a flag (right by the church)!

See you Tuesday!

Folks,

The only physical that you need for summer camp is the one posted under the above Summer Camp 2016 link.  You do not need the additional Colorado Immunization Form.

Please work on completing the physicals and acquiring the packing list. Also, remember to let me know if you would like to rent a cot ($20).

Thanks and as always please feel free to contact me with any questions at 719.648.6798 or seanmwarner@gmail.com.

Sean

The May Court of Honor is next Tuesday, 17 May, at WUMC!  The Committee will provide hamburgers/hot dogs, and families should RSVP and sign up for sides/desserts. Setup begins for all Scouts at 5:30 pm with dinner beginning at 6 pm.  The COH will follow at 7 pm with awards and advancements.  This is a great time to bring in your summer camp physical or other paperwork so we can take care of Troop business.  All Troop 287 families are invited!

An invite was sent out on signupgenius…if you’re not getting Troop invites, please send your e-mail address to jonu_1999@yahoo.com.

The Farish Campout is this Friday thru Sunday!  Farish is the USAFA recreation area located just north of Rampart Reservoir.  We have a great campsite and lots of fun activities planned, to include Michael Warner’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Saturday from 12-3 pm!

If you signed up at the Tuesday meeting you need to meet at the church at 5 pm Friday with all your gear (see the list below).  We will travel to Farish as a group after we pack the Troop gear.  Scouts will return about 3 pm on Sunday; you can expect a call on Sunday about the time we depart Farish with an updated return time.

WE NEED DRIVERS!:  If you can transport Scouts to/from Farish please contact Jim Brinkman via e-mail at t287sm@yahoo.com.  The success of this campout is dependent upon getting all the Scouts and gear to this great camping area!

Individual items to bring to Farish campout:  Scout Handbook, pen, sleeping bag and pad, warm clothes, hat/gloves, flashlight, knife (if you’ve earned the Totin’ chit), camp chair (optional), bowl or plate, cup, spoon/fork, toothbrush/comb, fishing pole (if you want to fish!), water bottle/camelbak, sunscreen.  You can pack all items in a duffel bag or backpack. We will use Troop tents, stoves, and other equipment during the campout. Please show up in your Class A shirt/scarf for travel and use during ceremonies.

See you Friday!

Boy Scout Troop 287

Meeting:                   Troop 287 Committee Meeting

Date & Time:            May 10, 2016, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Location:                  Wilson United Methodist Church

In attendance:

Jon Ullmann, Jonathan Westcott, Lisa Woodard and Sandy Johnston.

Jon Ullman – Scout Master

• Friday, May 13^th – Friday – Sunday Camp-Out at the Farish Campground
• Saturday, May 14^th – Everyone is invited to Michael Warner’s Eagle Court of Honor at Farish Campground at the AFA, 12 noon to 3:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 17^th – Court of Honor at the church
• Tuesday, May 24^th – Coin Collecting Merit Badge will begin
• Tuesday, May 24^th – Mandatory ‘Flag’ tutorial for all parents
• Tuesday, May 31^st – 5:30 pm meet at the church for Swim Night at the AFA
• Monday, June 6^th – Trip to the Denver Mint

Sandy Johnston – Committee Chair

• Next week’s Court of Honor was discussed in detail
• Tuesday, May 17^th at 6:00 p.m. will be the BBQ themed Court of Honor
• Jon and Sean will pre-grill all of the burgers and hot dogs
• Parents will bring either a side dish or a dessert; look for a Sign-Up Genius email
• Tuesday, June 14^th – Flag Day “Flags” Fundraiser will need participation from the older Scouts not going to Summer Camp

We have an important meeting Tuesday to plan the Farish campout (13-15 May) and the upcoming Court of Honor on May 17th.

For the Farish campout, we need a firm commitment and payment at tomorrow night’s meeting.  Expect about $20-$25 to cover food and campsite expenses.  We are still crunching the numbers to ensure we cover all costs and will let you know the amount at the meeting.  You may pay by check (payable to Troop 287), cash, or Scout Funds (if you know you have sufficient funds).

New Scouts will also complete all requirements to advance to the rank of “Scout” at the COH!

See you tomorrow!

NO MEETING ON TUESDAY, May 3rd!

This week game night will be on Friday, May 6th 5:00pm at Trampoline World. We will meet inside

for 2 hrs of trampoline fun. Cost is $5/hr for a total of $10. Parents please fill out on-line waiver or sign

one when dropping off your Scout. For more information about Trampoline World please click on link below.

Trampoline World

780 Vondelpark Drive

http://trampolineworld.co

See you there!

Upcoming Events:

May 10th (Tues):  Meeting at WUMC, Farish campout signup/planning/payment due

May 13-15 (Fri Sun):  Farish Campout (Fishing, camping, cooking)

May 17th (Tues):  Court of Honor, WUMC 5:30-7:30 pm.  Hamburger/hot dogs

Tonight’s meeting will conclude at the normal time of 8:30 pm (ignore the 8:15 pm end time in the prior post).  We will have an interpatrol activity as part of the meeting.  PLC will be held as scheduled.

At Tuesday’s meeting we’ll continue with preparing the new Scouts for their Scout Rank advancement.  We hope to get all advancement items completed by the next Court of Honor, which is Tuesday, May 17th, so please try to make tomorrow’s meeting.

We are also planning a campout at Farish (USAFA camp area 10 miles outside of Woodland Park, north of Rampart Reservoir) for the weekend of May 13-15.  It may be one or two nights depending on campsite availability.  We’ll pass around a signup sheet for the campout at tomorrow’s meeting.

We’ll be done tomorrow at about 8:15 pm with the regular meeting.  A PLC will follow (SPL, ASPL, staff, and patrol leaders) until about 8:40-8:45.

See you tomorrow!

The troop has 2 soap box derby cars to check out and use for the local race on June 12, there are 2 weekends you have to set aside June 11-12 and June 4 for inspection and practice. This would be for scouts that are NOT going to summer camp. You would need a pick up truck to haul the cars. The application is on website pikes peak soap box derby. Call me if you are interested. if I get more than 2 scouts interested we will draw names out of a hat. Application, copy birth certificate, and entry fee is due by May 1.
Tom Sharp 651-4933

Boy Scout Troop 287

Meeting:                     Troop 287 Committee Meeting

Date & Time:            April 19, 2016, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Location:                   Wilson United Methodist Church

In attendance:

Jon Ullmann, Lisa Woodard and Sandy Johnston.

Sandy Johnston – Committee Chair

• Opened the meeting
• Tuesday, May 9^th: 7:30 pm is the next Committee Meeting
• Tuesday, May 17^th: Court of Honor, BBQ theme
• Gave an update on Summer Camp; 20 (maybe 21) boys will be going to camp
• Merit Badge workshop selections for Summer Camp open on May 4^th
• Report given on our Flags Fundraiser:
• Monday, May 30^th is Memorial Day and our first Flag Fund-raiser day
• Thank you to Deb Walker for volunteering to be our new Flag Coordinator
• Parents needed! Each Scout’s parent or guardian is needed to drive TWO times this year; there are five Flag holidays and each of those will need drivers for the morning and evening shifts
• Tuesday, June 14^th is Flag Day, and we will be calling on the older Scouts to distribute flags that day while the younger Scouts are at Summer Camp

Jon Ullman – Scout Master

• The boys are currently working on a couple of Merit Badges
• The Coin Collecting Merit Badge will start in May; Jim and Floyd will be the coordinators
• Increase in Flag subscriptions: the hard work of all those who handed out door-hangers produced an increase of about 21 new Flag subscriptions
• Monday June 6^th: Trip to the Denver Mint for the Coin Collecting Merit Badge
• Summer High-Adventure Trip: details are in the works for a 30-mile backpacking trip that will span 3-5 days; this “unofficial” High Adventure Trip will allow the under-14 Scouts to participate.  Trip will occur possibly the last week in July (around the 22nd to the 31st); several locations in Colorado are under consideration.
• Preparations are being made for our Boy Scouts to participate in the Centennial Pebble program which will celebrate 100 years of Scouting!

On Sunday, April 24th, Troop 287 will provide scout volunteers to the WUMC sponsored soup kitchen at Sacred Heart Church (2030 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904).  Please show at 5:45 pm in Class A shirt.  This event typically takes about an hour and a half and counts towards volunteer requirements for rank advancement while providing a service to the community.  See you Sunday!