We had a nice Troop meeting tonight focused on menu planning for our October Campout to Camp Johnson, and working as Patrols.   It looks like we'll have a good Scout turnout for the campout, and we do need to make sure we have enough adults attending to make this successful.

Meanwhile, the adult meeting was successful in getting registrations completed, and discussing adult volunteer opportunities in the Troop.   Please help us out where you can!     Volunteer sign up here:    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA9AC2DA3FBC52-44983103-troop#/  

Make sure you checkout the email about Otis Ridge campout and skiing.   That should be a lot of fun!

See the 10/09/2024  email for attached flyers.

Good evening, Scout Families,

Thank you for your interest in the Otis Ridge camp out! I’m excited to share more details about this fun trip. Attached, you’ll find the flyer with pricing information, and I’m also providing the link to their website here: Otis Ridge Ski Area ❆ Massachusetts #1 Ski Lodge❆Group Rates 

We have confirmed that our camp out will take place during the weekend of February 14th through the 16th. Please be prepared to make a commitment at next week’s meeting, along with a deposit of $25. Deposits can be made via cash or check, payable to our troop. Remember, final cabin pricing will vary based on the number of scouts/registered adults who attend. There is a minimum fee of $350/night. 

If you have any specific questions, feel free to let me know so I can compile a list to discuss with our contact at Otis Ridge.

Looking forward to a great trip!

Liz Root

We had a productive Troop equipment organizing session last night.    Thanks for everyone who came, and now our storage and Patrol boxes are looking much better.    

Next week we'll have a regular Troop meeting at the Church, and we will be holding a Parent Planning Meeting on October 9th, and we kindly ask all parents to be available. During the meeting, we will go over the new self-registration process rolled out by the scouting organization this year. We will also assist everyone in processing their Scouts’ dues that night.

Don't forget to RSVP for the October and November (South Windsor Troop Challenge)  campouts.    We need head counts and commitments from adults campers as well.      http://rmd.me/t0.SnJSoTPQ     Don't miss out on all the fun!

Dear Troop 186 Families,

Last weekend's campout was a success and included a 6-7 mile hike.    The Scouts really enjoyed that camp site and we may go back there again.   If you still have Troop gear, make sure you bring it to the next meeting.

We had a nice Court of Honor put on by the Senior Patrol tonight where our Scouts were awarded everything they've earned from Summer camp including a whole lot of Merit Badges.    Congratulations to our Honor Camper, Hunter, and to everyone for everything they earned, and an amazing week of camp.

Our adult Committee Meeting is this Thursday, 9/26 at the Avery Street Admin Building at 7PM.   Park in the Church parking lot, walk around the Church to the right, and it's the next building.    

This Sunday, we're going to have our Troop meeting outside from 3-4:15 PM at Lawrence Road Park on the corner of Avery Street and Dart Hill Road.   Bring your compass if you have one and good walking shoes.    This is in place of our usual Wed Troop meeting; so if the weather is nice, we'll meet outside on Sunday, and if it isn't, we'll cancel Sunday and meet Wednesday.    Keep an eye out for a Sunday email and Remind text.

And don't forget to RSVP for the October and November (South Windsor Troop Challenge)  campouts.    We need head counts and commitments from adults campers as well.      http://rmd.me/t0.SnJSoTPQ     Don't miss out on all the fun!

We had a productive Troop meeting tonight and spent some more time working on our Patrol boxes for our campouts.

This weekend is our Troop campout to Goodwin State Forest in Hampton  CT with a day trip to go hiking in Purgatory Chasm in Sutton MA  (a Troop favorite).

Hope you can join us!    See the emails for more details.

Next week our Fall Court of Honor will be upstairs in the Avery Street Church a half hour later at 7:30 PM to 08:45 PM.    Full class A uniforms, families are invited, and if your last name begins with A-M, please bring a finger food snack to share, and if your last name is N-Z, please bring a drink to share (2 liter max).   

Then next Thursday we have a Troop Committee meeting.

Stay tuned for a signup for both our October and November (Troop Challenge)  campouts.    We need both Scouts and Adults to signup.