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The Rodriquez Family and Boy Scout Troop 287 cordially invite you to attend the Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony to recognize STEFAN RODRIGUEZ who has risen to the rank of Eagle Scout.
Sunday, January 26, 2014 at 3 p.m.
Wilson United Methodist Church
6460 Flying W. Ranch Rd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Reception following ceremony
Please RSVP by January 20, 2014
Dan or Laura 598-2474 or LGRHOME@yahoo.com
Hi all, our policy is if there’s no D11 school, then there’s no scout meeting. We’ll see you Tuesday, Jan 14.
Happy New Year, everyone!
Cub Scout Pack 6 has invited Troop 287 to join them on their sledding trip to John Wesley Ranch on Sunday, Jan 5. This is a day trip and scouts need to arrange for their own transportation to and from. For more information about the event, visit the Pack 6 website:
http://pack6cubscouts.com/2014/01/03/sledding-pack-meeting-at-john-wesley-ranch-on-sunday-5-jan-1pm/
The boys of Troop 287 are going bowling for game night on Tuesday, Dec 3, 6-8 p.m. at Bear Creek Lanes. Uniform is Class B T-shirts. Cost is $5.25 for one game and shoes. $8 for two games and shoes (most people will likely be playing two games). Family members are welcome to play.
Bear Creek Lanes
1232 S 21st St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Bring extra money if you want food & beverages.
Instead of a regularly scheduled troop meeting on Oct 1, BSA Troop 287 will be going to the Haunted Mines on Thursday, Oct 3. Event details:
The boys of Troop 287 will be doing the Environmental Science merit badge at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo on Saturday, Nov 2. This is one of the Eagle required merit badges and one we DON’T do during troop meetings (because of all the materials needed to do the merit badge). Probably the next best opportunity to earn this merit badge will be at summer camp.
Location: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $26.25 per scout (CLICK HERE to register and pay online now)
Uniform: Class A
We’ll also need to adults to attend as well. Not certain if there’s a cost for an adult to attend or not yet.
Due to certain time constraints, some sections of this merit badge may not be completed at the Zoo: Pollution Prevention (3F1 or 3F2) List 10 ways to prevent pollution and practice two of these at home for 7 days. This Homework will need to be completed ahead of time.
Click on the below link to access my photos from the Lost Creek Wilderness Back Pack Trip.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wvm14tgozlwdpby/SV6V0s43K_
Sean Warner
The boys of Troop 287 did a fantastic job on the 15- mile backpacking trip. This turned out to be quite a bit tougher and longer than we expected. Nonetheless, the boys persevered with tremendous spirits and attitudes. No doubt, this will be a trip they will remember and talk about for years to come.
Additionally, Christian successfully completed his scoutmaster conference for First Class rank and Michel completed his for the rank of Eagle while on the trip. Congrats to both scouts!
The boys also got a start on their Wilderness Survival merit badge as they learned different methods of purifying water, starting fires without a match, and even building a survival shelter and sleeping in it for a night.
Several trip photos below:
Several boys of Troop 287 are getting ready to head out for a 15-mile, 3-day, 2-night backpacking trip up in the hills near Terryall.
Boys going should make sure to bring their own food … for Friday lunch, dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday breakfast and lunch (just in case). Also, plan for wet weather, low 40s and one night in a make shift shelter!
We’re meeting at Wilson Church at 9:30 a.m. on Friday and trying to shove off at 10 a.m.
Don’t forget: BSA Parent Permission Form
MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL BACKPACKING EQUIPMENT:
– Backpack, 3,000-5,000 cu in. or so, with good hip pad
– Boots, waterproof (or running shoes with good grip) … NO FLAT-BOTTOMED SHOES – Extra boot/shoe laces
– Wool/nylon socks (2 or 3 pair) … NO ALL-COTTON SOCKS
– Shorts (2 pair)
– Pants (zip away legs are good) … NO JEANS
– Short-sleeved shirts (2 or 3) … moisture-wicking is better than cotton
– Long-sleeved shirt (hoodie, sweater)
– Broad-brimmed hat or baseball cap
– Stocking cap … you’ll want to sleep with this on!
– Pajama bottoms … and tops, if you like
– Sleeping bag (rated 20-degrees or better)
– Sleeping bag stuff sack
– Sleep pad (foam or air)
– Bowl (preferably with a handle) … needs to be able to hold hot water
– Drinking cup … needs to be able to hold hot water
– Spoon … don’t need fork or knife
Have these easy to get to (outside pocket):
– Rain poncho … GARBAGE BAGS ARE NOT PONCHOS!
– Flashlight or headlamp (with extra batteries)
– Compass
– Whistle
– Pocketknife
– Water bottles, 1-liter (2) or CamelBak
Put inside zip-loc bag with name on it (these go in bear bag at night):
– Toilet paper, non-scented (1 roll) … THIS IS A MUST!!!
– Personal first aid kit (sterile gauze pads, antiseptic, 2″ gauze roll, moleskin, tweezers, triangular bandage, personal medication)
– Chapstick
– Sunscreen (lotion is better than spray)
– Insect repellant (lotion is better than spray)
– Matches
– Tooth brush & tooth paste (small)
– Deodorant
OPTIONAL ITEMS:
– loafers (optional) … NO FLIP-FLOPS or OPEN-TOED SHOES! – small pillow, 10 x 10″ max (optional)
– sunglasses (optional) … straps are a good idea
– hiking staff (optional)
– bandana or handkerchief (optional)
– camera (optional)
– duct tape (optional)
– rope/cord (optional) … 50 feet is good
– binoculars (optional)
– sit pad (optional) … can be used as a camp pillow, too
– playing cards (optional)
– hacky sack (optional)
– backpack rain cover
– personal hand sanitizer, small bottle
– underwear
DO NOT BRING!!!:
– electronic games or music – large pillows
– phones
– bad attitude
NOTE: For the boys, total backpack and contents should weigh no more than 30 pounds. That includes food and water. Everything should be ‘inside’ the backpack, not hanging outside. The scout shop or REI have a good selection of wool/nylon blend hiking socks. You can also put your clothing in large zip-loc bags … helps keep things organized and keeps it dry. Waterproof boots or shoes are HIGHLY recommended. We cross little streams and feet can get wet. If you send your boy with running shoes, make sure he has an extra pair to change into at camp. You may also want to try to apply water-proofing silicon spray to your boy’s shoes or boots.
HOW TO PACK:
Inner frame pack:
– lightest at bottom (sleeping bag, sleeping pad)
– heaviest in the middle (food and water, tent, gear) – medium at top (clothes)
Outer frame pack:
– lightest at bottom (sleeping bag, sleeping pad) – medium in the middle (clothes)
– heaviest at top (food and water, tent, gear)
Put your poncho, snacks, and water in a easy-to-reach location
We didn’t have enough interest for Water World, so the boys changed this month’s outing to a pool party at Kissing Camels club.
Day: Saturday, Jul 13
Time: 10 a.m to 2 p.m.
Admission: $5
Lunch: bring your own or about $15 for snack bar.
Location: Kissing Camels Rec Center
More Information: To get to the pool, drive to the round about on Mesa Road, just north of Mesa Road and Fillmore. Turn East and go through the gate. Tell the gate guard you’re attending the Swanson’s pool party. Stay on the road for as long as you can. You’ll drive past the golf course, past some homes and town homes, and then come to the rec center.
When you get to the rec center, tell the lifeguards that you’re with the Swansons. You can pay cash there. If you want to use your scout funds, save your receipts and submit to Kathy Kaelin.
Bring bathing suit, towel, swimming goggles, tennis shoes, parent permission slip.
We’ll be doing some fun games like canon ball contest, swim race, and maybe some basketball.
Call 719-963-5645 if you get stuck, lost, or have questions.
The water world trip will be held on Saturday, July 13 from 10 am to 6 pm. We will meet at the church at 8, and leave at 8:15. Each scout should bring around 10-20 dollars to spend on lunch, snacks, souvenirs for the gift shop, and dinner. Each scout also needs swim suit, change of clothes, flip flops, towel, and sunscreen. You can bring your own lunch and snacks as well. We will stop for dinner on the way back. We will be home around 8 pm.
We need at least TWO YPT trained parents/leaders to drive!
Deadline to sign up is Tuesday, July 9.
Family members of any parents going are welcome to join us!!
Tickets can be purchased separately at this website:
http://www.waterworldcolorado.com/tickets.html
You can also get a six dollar coupon off of the ticket by going to this website:
http://www.denverkids.com/coupons.php
Then search for “water world”
The tickets are around $34 with the coupon, not including tax.
Overall, each person needs about 60$ for the ticket, spending money.
Troop 287 boys enjoying the sailing waters at Sea Base High Adventure Camp in Florida.
The Troop 287 Honor Guard posts the colors at Camp Alexander this morning. They practiced an hour in the rain on Thursday evening and it showed. They did an excellent job!
The boys and leaders of Troop 287 gather for a photo at the May Court of Honor. We also bid farewell to outgoing scout Connor North and his dad, Will North, as they head to the East coast this summer.
On Sat, April 27, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wilson United Methodist Church, our troop’s charter organization, would like volunteers to help clean up the church, move supplies, and other details to make our meeting place and the church a nicer place.
Boys should wear their Class B uniforms. Family and friends can also volunteer. Lunch will be provided.
The boys of Troop 287 and Venture Crew 6 went on the hut trip near Leadville for three days/two nights. A big thanks to Mr. K and Mr. Chadick for taking them! Photos below (click on the images for larger view):
We’ve added a web page on the website just for the 2013 summer camp program at Camp Alexander:
http://www.bsatroop287.org/summer-camp-2013/
On this page, we’re going to try to post all pertinent dates and information for the summer camp. If you have questions, you can contact Swanie.
Michel S’s Eagle Scout project has been moved to April 6th and 7th. Michel will have a sign up sheet for scouts who can help him with the project.
