Our older Scouts went on their last training hike this week on Tuesday and are ready to tackle Mount Washington this weekend. We should have a lot of fun!
Tuesday night, our SPL and Adult Leaders attended the pre-camp cook out to help plan out our week at Summer Camp and do a pre-screening of your health forms. We just have a few minor items and forms to chase as we continue to get ready for camp. Stay tuned for more communications and we'll be at camp before you know it.
Tonight our SPL met for our yearly planning meeting and planned out our Calendar for the summer and the next 2025-2026 Scouting year. We have some exciting things planned along with a few get togethers over the summer. Stay tuned for more information on that, and we'll be updating the calendar to reserve dates.
Sorry to say that tomorrow’s work party has been cancelled due to the rain, again. The next invasive plant work party is scheduled for Saturday, July 5th. If you’re not too tired from summer camp, maybe I’ll see you there!
From Mr Kapralos:
The PLC meeting scheduled for this sunday is cancelled. Be on the lookout for an update/reschedule.
We had a nice outdoor game night tonight. The Scouts enjoyed the outdoors, signed off on advancements, and we have one rank advancement to Scout. Congratulations, Sai!
This Sunday 6/8 we're going to meet at nearby Vernon Valley Falls Park from 3-5 PM for another outdoor fun meeting. Stay tuned for more details.
The PLC meeting and cookout scheduled for Sunday 6/15 may be rescheduled to avoid Fathers Day. There will be an announcement.
The Mount Washington group will have another training hike on Tuesday 6/17. Details to be announced.
Tuesday 6/17 is also the pre-summer camp health form review. We need to get all of our health forms by then if at all possible. Stay tuned for more communications about Summer Camp.
And then the Mount Washington trip is Saturday 6/21 - Monday 6/23.
Summer camp will be here before you know it on 6/29 - 7/4.
Save the date for an adventure weekend on 8/15 - 8/17. Our PLC will be planning something fun.
Our Scouts have also talked about getting together in July and August for optional additional outdoor meetings to have fun and keep our momentum going. Stay tuned as the PLC comes up with some dates and ideas.
Don’t forget to keep track in your Scout Book of your Volunteer Hours and Conservation Volunteer hours for advancements.
Forwarded from Elizabeth Root,
If scouts are interested in earning conservation hours and serving their community, then simply show up on Saturday, June 7th. Mr. Bill Marshall is the local Invasive Plant Working Group rep, who will run the event. Scouts < 14 years old please plan to have an adult with you.I’ve attached the FB info from last months event for reference.
We had a very nice spring Court of Honor tonight. Ani did an excellent job as Master of Ceremonies, and our Senior Patrol stepped up as well.
Congratulations to everyone who earned Rank advancements, Merit Badges, Recruiter Patches, and "Trained" Patches.
Please make sure that all Scouts are writing their names in their hats, kerchiefs, Class A Uniforms, and Scout Books.
On Sunday 6/1, and Saturday 6/7, the Mount Washington group may be doing more training hikes. Stay tuned for details.
Next Wednesday 6/4, we're having a game night. Depending on the weather, it will be outdoor games at Lawrence Road Park, or indoor board games in the Church basement.
On Sunday afternoon 6/8, we're going to try to do something outdoors with a water theme. We may meet at the towns VMP pool, or a local pond like Gay City Park. Stay tuned for more info! This is currently our last planned meeting of the year. Several Scouts have asked that we have other meetings during the summer. We'll offer some opportunities to get together.
On Sunday 6/15, the PLC has a picnic and yearly planning session where they'll plan out our major activities for the 2025-2026 Scout year.
And then, the Mount Washington trip, Summer Camp, and an Adventure weekend in August.
This is a checklist that shows where the patches are attached: Uniform checklist
Please note that the checklist shows many items that are not a part of our Troop uniform.
Patches can be sewn on, or you can use iron on sheets, fabric glue, or velcro.
Our Troop Uniform consists of:
Scouts BSA Class A Uniform top short sleeve
CT Rivers Council Patch (may be included)
Troop Numbers “1”,”8”,”6”
BSA Scouts epaulets (Shoulder Loops green)
Belt
Hat
Kerchief slide
Scouts BSA Kerchief - Navy Blue
Scouts BSA Handbook
(You may also want to buy the book cover or provide your own)
We do not require the official pants, shorts, socks or other gear as part of our Troop uniform, but as time goes on, your Scout may be interested in those.
