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
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.
Council sponsored Merit Badges September 13, 2025 at 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Portland Cement Plant, 3500 State Hwy 120, Florence, CO 81226, USA
Pathway to the Rockies and Amzite have teamed up to offer a Merit Badge Day. They will be offering Mining in Society and Soil & Water Conservation. Lunch will be provided. Cost is $5.00, register on the council website. Both merit badges will be completed.
Upadowna Service Project (Park clean up) September 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Wildflower Park, 980 Nolte Dr N, Colorado Springs, CO 80916, USA
Troop Camp Out (Backpacking TBD) September 20, 2025 – September 21, 2025
Lost Creek Wilderness, Bailey, CO 80421, USA
Meet on Saturday at 7:00 am at the barn
Troop Meetings
Every Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m.
Wilson Ranch Community Church
Scoutmaster: Anthony Turner