Category Archives: Campouts

We will be conducting the campout at Colorado Rifle Club. The cost is $56.00PP which includes ammunition, great food, instruction and use of firearms. https://goo.gl/forms/IBC0bTdFs0gKc68d2 278_Permission shooting outing Fall 2017 If you want to earn the rifle or shotgun merit … Continue reading →

well done to everyone who did the 14er hike on August 25.

Camp Alexander provides a unique “Colorado Mountain-Top Experience.” It is located in the beautiful Eleven mile Canyon in the Pike National Forest approximately 45 miles west of Colorado Springs, and two miles south of Lake George.

WHAT: West Point Camporee shakedown WHERE: Coalton Trailhead, Superior CO DATE/TIME: 04-02-2017 Noon (12:00 PM MDT) WHAT TO BRING: Backpack (loaded with tent, sleeping bag, daybag), MRE, Water, Raincoat, Boots GOALS: Try an MRE, learn to pack, ruck together

This event was a lot of fun!  The scouts spent the day steering their “dog sled” (a sled designed and built last year by the troop) between multiple activity stations that are called cities. In this case, however, the “dogs” … Continue reading →

Hello Troop 278 lighfighters! I will prepare an agenda for our upcoming West Point Camporee April 28th-30th 2017!  This is the 2nd largest scout gathering in the US!  More info: West_Point_Camporee_Brief_Troop_278_2017 https://www.facebook.com/ScoutmastersCouncil/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0igZSCws56k&t=64s ADULTS:  I need confirmation if you intend … Continue reading →

Boy Scout Klondike WHERE: Reverends Ridge Campground, Golden Gate State Park, Blackhawk, CO DEPART:  4:00pm   Friday, February 10, 2017 RETURN: about 9:00pm,   Saturday, February 11, 2017 REGISTRATION:  https://goo.gl/forms/1g2zCkSODUJONtLX2 BRING:  Please plan on bringing the following: Completed Medical Form (Parts A … Continue reading →