Troop,

Our volunteer opportunity for this week has fallen through, but like any good scout, we are prepared to improvise.

Troop 287 Holiday Gathering and Ugly Sweater contest.

Uniform will be an ugly holiday sweater or comfy pajamas. (Prizes for top 3 ugly sweaters)

Tonight we will enjoy some holiday treats and do some “Patrol team building exercises” … Games (5 Man Snowshoe). We will also go over the adventure plan for next year and give the PLC a little time to prepare for the January and February meetings and outings.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

12/24-12/31: Winter Break

1/7/2025: First meeting of the new year

We have reserved cabins and ice climbing slots at Camp Alexander for the first weekend in February. The cabins are booked for 2 nights (Friday 1/31 and Saturday 2/1) and the cost is $25pp (both nights included) for your stay.

The ice climbing will be held on Saturday from 11:15 am to 2:15 pm and costs $70pp. This price will include all the gear, instruction, and 3 hours of awesome ice climbing. Space is limited for ice climbing so grab your spot ASAP! Any questions, contact Mike Anderson at (801) 791-7854 or Janelle Anderson at (801) 518-9569.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-53926155-cabins#

Troop,

This week we will be doing the cooking merit badge with Mrs. Anderson. Since the holidays are coming up, we will be making treats!!

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

12/17: Community Service – TBD

Troop,

The lock in has started, If your not here you are missing out!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA8A828A4FD0-53408749-2024

Troop,

This week, we will be making our troop flags. Make sure to bring supplies to create your unique flag. After that, we will have a 5-man Snowshoe team-building activity.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

12/4: PLC Meeting?

12/6-12/7: Lock-in
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA8A828A4FD0-53408749-2024

12/10: Holiday Baking and Cooking Merit Badge with Mrs. Anderson

 12/13: Troop Community Service – TBD

Troop,

This week, for the game night, we will be Ice Skating at Acacia Park. The admission fee is $13, including the rental skates.

Address:
113 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

12/3: Making Patrol Flags and Five Man Snowshoe Teambuilder

12/6-12/7: Lock-in
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA8A828A4FD0-53408749-2024

12/10: Holiday Baking and Cooking Merit Badge with Mrs. Anderson

Troop,

I know you all have been waiting. Well, Its time!

The Troop 287 Annual Lock-in is scheduled for Friday, December 6th into Saturday, December 7th.
Please signup below early so we can make all the arrangements.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA8A828A4FD0-53408749-2024

It will start at the church at 5:30pm Friday December 6th. The Troop will be providing Pizza for dinner and drinks. Please bring a sleeping bag and pillow and something to change into to sleep so you all can throw those in the corner and not use them as we know you will all be up all night playing anyway.

Reminder to bring any fun card, board, or video games you may want to play.

Saturday morning we will do a good cleanup on the church and pickup on Saturday morning will be at 9:00am.

Troop,

This week, Mr. Hatch will start us out on the Sustainability Merit Badge. The scouts who want to complete the merit badge should bring writing materials and a food package that they have researched how the contents made it from farm to their home.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

11/19: Mr. Hatch Sustainability Merit Badge

11/22-11/24: NO Campout

11/26: Game Night: Ice Skating at Acacia Park
Discussion with Midshipman Ryan Flaherty from the United States Naval Academy

12/3: Five Man Snowshoe Competition

Troop,

This week, we will have our Court of Honor. Before the Court of Honor, we will have a Chili Cookoff. The best chili will win a prize!!! 

Come at 6:30 to help set up, if you can.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

11/12: Court of Honor + Chili Cookout
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-52971715-coh

11/19: Mr. Hatch Sustainability Merit Badge

11/22-11/24: NO Campout

11/26: Game Night: Ice Skating at Acacia Park

Troop,

Due to winter weather, we will be meeting in the church tonight.

This week, we will be making our Patrol flags! Please bring any items, tools, and materials that you have committed to or may be helpful. We will also hold Scoutmaster Conferences and Board Of Reviews for those of you who have scheduled them.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

11/6: PLC Planning Meeting  (7:30-8:30)

11/12: Court of Honor and Chili Cook-Off
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-52971715-coh

11/22-11/24: November Outing

Troop,

It’s time for our Chili Cook-off Court of Honor! This is a competition for the scouts and prizes will be awarded. Please RSVP and sign up for a slot for either chili or one of the many sides.  If you are bringing chili, please be sure it’s in a crockpot and MADE BY YOUR SCOUT! Families are always welcome. Set up will begin at 630pm and the event will take place from 7-8:30pm.

We look forward to celebrating everyone’s accomplishments and tasting and judging everyone’s awesome chili.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-52971715-coh

Troop,

This week we will be having a Jack-O-Lantern competition. Make sure to bring your own pre-gutted pumpkin (not carved) and tools to carve them. We will be carving and competing for prizes. After that, we will be doing some scout stuff.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

11/5: Patrol Flag making + Scoutmaster conferences and scheduled B.O.R meetings

11/6: PLC Planning Meeting

11/22-11/24: Wheeler Geo Area Hiking Trip

Troop,

This week, we will be doing a night hike at Ute Valley Park. Mr Petree will provide glowsticks, but you must bring your own headlamp or flashlight. We will meet in the Eagle View parking lot.

P.S. Troop 187 will be joining us on this hike as well

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

10/22: Ute Valley Glow Stick Night Hike

10/29:   Jack-O-Latern Competition:

Bring your own pumpkin (already gutted not carved) to carve and compete for tasty prizes.

We will also do some scout stuff  🙂

11/5: Patrol Flag Makeing:

Patrol Flag making + Scoutmaster conferences and scheduled B.O.R meetings

11/6: PLC Meeting

Troop,

This week we will be doing meal prep for the campout at the barn (10/19-10/20). After that, we will be doing a barn clean-out.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

10/19-10/20: Ghost Stories of Old Manitou Walking Tours Outing
Hopefully you all got your tickets because this event has SOLD OUT. If you did please sign up on the signup genius so we know to expect you.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA8A828A4FD0-52041617-october
If you didn’t get your tickets perhaps you can contact the event coordinator and plea your case for one more and how you will BE more PREPARED next time.

10/22: Ute Valley Glow Stick Night Hike (Meeting at Eagle View Parking Lot)
Mr. Petree will be providing glow sticks, but BYOHLSS (bring your own head lamp silly scout)

10/29:   Jack-O-Latern Competition
Bring your own pumpkin (already gutted not carved) to carve and compete for tasty prizes.
We will also do some scout stuff ; – )

Troop,

October has been changed to be a local, one night, October 19th to 20th. This will hopefully help a lot of you who have conflicting school and sport obligations.

We will be meeting at the barn on Saturday October 19th at 3:00pm and will set up camp there.

The plan will be to venture out to Manitou Springs to spend a little time at the Penny Arcade before taking an After Dark Haunted Manitou Springs Tour (6:30pm walking tour). I have made arrangements with the Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum to obtain a $5.00 off discount, reducing the price of the tour to $13.84 per person. Use promo code BoyScout just above selecting the quantity of tickets you would like..

They have instructed me that these tours sell out so please secure your tickets ASAP at the below link.
PLEASE PURCHASE TICKETS FOR OCTOBER19th AT 6:30PM

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ghost-stories-of-old-manitou-walking-tours-2024-tickets-947110351557

After our adventure we will enjoy a campfire, tell ghost stories, and camp at the barn. The Quartermaster may swindle us into doing a few things as well…. scarry

Please sign up below to let us know you have purchased tickets and will be attending.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA8A828A4FD0-52041617-october

Troop, 

This week, Austin will give a speech on Fire Mitigation and host a Q&A about Philmont. After that, Nathan will review some Navigation requirements, followed by a game.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

10/15: Meal Prep for October Outing + Barn Cleanout

10/19-10/20: Ghost Stories of Old Manitou Walking Tours Outing

PLEASE PURCHASE TICKETS FOR OCTOBER 19th AT 6:30PM
Use Promo Code BoyScout for special pricing.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ghost-stories-of-old-manitou-walking-tours-2024-tickets-947110351557

Please sign up below to let us know you have purchased tickets and will be attending.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA8A828A4FD0-52041617-october

10/22: Ute Valley Night Hike (Meeting at Eagle View Parking Lot.)

Troop,

Based off popular decision at the last meeting the outing for October will be changed to be local and one night, October 19th to 20th. This will hopefully help a lot of you who have conflicting school and sport obligations.

We will be meeting at the barn on Saturday October 19th at 3:00pm and will set up camp there.

The plan will be to venture out to Manitou Springs to spend a little time at the Penny Arcade before taking an After Dark Haunted Manitou Springs Tour (6:30pm walking tour). I have made arrangements with the Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum to obtain a $5.00 off discount, reducing the price of the tour to $13.84 per person. Use promo code BoyScout just above selecting the quantity of tickets you would like..

They have instructed me that these tours sell out so please secure your tickets ASAP at the below link.
PLEASE PURCHASE TICKETS FOR OCTOBER19th AT 6:30PM

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ghost-stories-of-old-manitou-walking-tours-2024-tickets-947110351557

After our adventure we will enjoy a campfire, tell ghost stories, and camp at the barn. The Quartermaster may swindle us into doing a few things as well…. scarry

Please sign up below to let us know you have purchased tickets and will be attending.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA8A828A4FD0-52041617-october

Troop,

This week, we will be doing rank advancement, including Nathan teaching a Knots and Lashing lesson, with games at the end to test what you have learned.

The meeting will be at the barn

P.S. The PLC meeting is on Wednesday (10/2)

UPCOMING SCHEDULE AND SIGN-UPS

10/2: PLC Meeting

10/5,10/6: Jefferson’s Eagle Project

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A8A928ABF4C70-50747898-eagle#

10/18-10/20: Backpack Campout

Troop,

This week we will be having a water balloon fight at Oak Valley Ranch Park. Mr. Petree will be bringing the water balloons.  Come prepared to get wet and bring a towel!

The meeting will be from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. 

UPCOMING SCHEDULE AND SIGN-UPS

9/24: Water Balloon Fight

9/28,9/29,10/5,10/6: Jefferson’s Eagle Project

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A8A928ABF4C70-50747898-eagle#

10/1: RA + Knots and Lashing Lesson