Sleeping bag/pillow/sleeping pad

Mess Kit (plate,cup,bowl, spork)/water bottle

Scout 10 essentials

Bike/helmet/sunglasses/good shoes

Clothes for 3 days/2 nights (minimize cotton), dress in layers (be prepared for lows in the 40s and highs in the 70s), light jacket, beanie, gloves

Small daypack for lunch/water and extra gear

camp chair

Extra personal gear, snacks

Bike repair kit, tools, pump if you have them

Any personal medication

Scout book to work on rank

Ball/cards for evening games

Flashlight or headlamp

Hygiene kit

Hand sanitizer/sanitizing wipes

Troop,

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.

Here is the link to sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B49A9AB2CA0F49-56383787-troop

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

25-27 April – Fruita Mountain Biking Campout 

29 April – game night (TBD)

4 May – Jefferson’s Eagle Court of Honor

https://evite.me/JeffersonCHolpuchCOHTroop287

13 May – Swim Test at Southwest YMCA, 6:00 pm, $15.00 adults and $10.00 youths

Mr. Turner

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.

https://evite.me/JeffersonCHolpuchCOHTroop287

Hope to see everyone there!

Mr. Turner

Troop,

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!!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B49A9AB2CA0F49-56383787-troop

Mr. Turner

April Court of Honor and BBQ

Troop,

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)

29 April – game night (TBD)

Mr. Turner

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.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-55777182-court

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.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

10 April– Austin’s Eagle Court of Honor
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA8A828A4FD0-55494397-austins

15 April – Spring Court of Honor

22 April – Campout prep, bike inspections

25-2
7 April
– Fruita Mountain Biking Campout

29 April
– game night (TBD)

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.

Any questions call or text Maureen 208-596-3115

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.

The Andersons & Reisers

https://visit.gvt.us/steps/terms_of_use

When: Sunday, May 4, 2025 @ 2:30pm

Where: St. Michael’s Episcopal Church

Please RSVP by May 1st at this link: https://www.evite.com/event/0233WPJAM4PQ7E5F6EPQAEQAD4TDYI?utm_campaign=send_sharable_link&utm_source=customlink&utm_medium=sharable_invite

Please join us in celebrating Austin as he is awarded Scouting’s highest rank of Eagle Scout. The ceremony will be held at the Historic Flying W Ranch on April 10th 2025 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Cake and refreshments will be served at the reception immediately following the ceremony. Flying W Ranch is located at 3330 Chuckwagon Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919.

Please RSVP at the following link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA8A828A4FD0-55494397-austins

We will be meeting at the regular time of 7:00 pm at the church.

ASM Austin Petree

This weather am I right!?!

Due to the weather, youth and adult leaders have decided to postpone our “Ute Valley bike night” and have instead decided that we will meet in the church as usual. 

The plan is to do a little bit of Rank Advancement for those who need it and play some team building games. If you know any good team building activities let us know, and come prepared with any supplies you might need

We will also be discussing YOUR interests in scouting so we can better plan our meetings and campouts to fit your needs, so take a look in your scout book and find a couple merit badges or activities you would be interested in.

Thank you for your flexibility, 

-ASM Petree

Troop 287,

This week we will conduct a shakedown bike ride at Ute Valley Park in preparation for the April campout- Fruita Mountain Biking! We will meet at the church (bring your bikes) at 6:30 and bike over to Ute Valley. Bring your helmets, bike lights, and headlamps. We will return to the church around 8:00.

Upcoming calendar:

8 April – Scoutmaster Conferences/Boards of Review, rank advancement, games

15 April – Spring Court of Honor

22 April – Campout prep, bike inspections

25-27 April – Fruita Mountain Biking campout

29 April – game night (TBD)

Mr. Turner

We will have the April Court of Honor catered and families will supply side dishes and desserts. Since we are having it catered, we will need good RSVP numbers. Please sign up as soon as possible.

Date & Time: April 15th at 6:00

Please sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-55777182-court

Troop,

This week we will be doing meal and trip prep for the Rock Climbing Campout in Canyon City. After that, we will be playing some climbing games and competitions. If you are going on the campout, make sure to dress appropriately and bring warm clothes.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

14-16 Mar – Rock Climbing Camp out (Canyon City): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-55612718-caon

18 Mar – Game Night (Bowling)

25 Mar – Spring Break (no meeting)

**Don’t forget, the next Court of Honor is 15 April: so if you are working toward a rank advancement, make sure you get your ScoutMaster Conferences done on 1 April and your Boards of Review done on 8 April. Don’t wait until the last minute……Be Prepared!

**Also, Scout leadership: tentative PLC meeting will be 17 March at 6:30.

Mr. Turner

It’s time again to order T-shirts and hoodies. Below is the order form. Please return order form by email to fmreiser@gmail.com or Mr. Turner at the meeting by April 1st. Pay by Zelle to betsydouglass.bsa@gmail.com and let her know what it is for or by check with order form to Mr. Turner. Let me know if you have any questions. Maureen Reiser 208-596-3115

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DI5LTFhCAPZ2y944CgANTZkP_Ip5spK5ZhfsuoYeRVk/edit?usp=sharing

Troop,

The campout for March is quickly approaching. We have locked in a camp location down in Canyon City/Penrose and will be camping from the 15th to the 16th. We will meet at the barn at 1:00 pm on Saturday and drive down and set up. Rock climbing will be all day Sunday at a local site and we will return to the barn around 5:00 pm on Sunday. The Troop has plenty of climbing gear, but if you want to bring your own that will work too. Camp out prep will take place at Tuesday’s meeting. Remember, it’s still technically winter so dress appropriately and bring warm clothes. This is also “car camping” so you can bring extra items if needed. Scouts and adults signup using the signup genius below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-55612718-caon

** Summer Camp update: Our roster is finalized and I have everyone’s email address and will be sending out the summer camp guide. Some things to start thinking about: completing medical forms/physicals and completing a swim test (start practicing).

Mr. Turner