Boy Scout Troop 186, South Windsor CT

Created using myTroop
© 2005-2026 SOAR

Welcome to Troop 186!

Troop 186 members that need an ID/password to access the photo albums and all the goodies on this site, please email your request to:

requestaccess@troop186sw.org

You can use the same contact if you need your password reset.

If you want more information about our troop or have questions for us, please click Contact Us.

Welcome to Troop 186's web site!!!

Troop Hike tomorrow - Please RSVP

Posted on Jan 16 2026 - 11:48am

Message:

Our Scouts showed interest in going back to Soap Stone Mountain for a hike this Saturday, from 10:00 AM to about 2 PM.

We will meet at the Shenipsit State Forest Parking lot at 10:00 - About a 24 minute drive from the vicinity of the Avery Street Church.

Use this address:

Gulf Road & Soap Stone Road, Somers, CT

We’ll be hiking in the woods and at the top it’s a bit exposed. Hopefully we’ll see some snowflakes from the observation tower! It’s a beautiful hike with beautiful views and a Troop favorite.

Dress warm with rugged footwear and in layers. Hat and gloves.
Day pack.
Bring your own lunch - Jet boils will be available if you want to cook/boil something.
Bring your own water.
Siblings and Family are invited.

Please let us know if you’re coming - RSVP - so we’ll be on the lookout for you.

If your parent is not attending, you’ll need a permission slip.

Don’t miss this one, and hope to see you there!

Winter Sport Theme for January

Posted on Jan 16 2026 - 11:46am

Message:

Hi,

Our Troop’s theme for January is Winter Sports, and we have some fun activities planned.

This weekend we have a hike on Saturday 01/17. Hiking in the winter is a winter sport! Don’t miss this Troop favorite, and see the next message with more details. Please RSVP!

On Sunday 01/18, The South Windsor Ice Skating Arena has an open skate from 12PM - 1:30PM. This is a family event - not a drop off - so bring your own chaperone, friends, family. Rentals and admission are reasonably priced and more details are on their website.

Next week on Saturday 01/24, we’re planning a family Ski day on Saturday if the ski conditions cooperate. Also a family event - not a drop off. This is an opportunity to earn the Snow Sports Merit Badge. Stay tuned for more details.

And on Sunday 01/25, we’ll have an outdoor Troop meeting with - you guessed it - winter sports. Stay tuned for more details on that one as well.

Hope you can join us!

Troop Meeting on 1/14/2026

Posted on Jan 14 2026 - 8:51pm

Message:

The scouts indubitably had a quite exquisite troop meeting on the Night of January 14th in the year 2026 Anno Domini. (it was a good meeting) Here is some important information regarding our later troop events:

Saturday January 17th: We are having a hike. We will be meeting at Mount Soapstone at 10am. An address will be sent in the WhatsApp group chat. We look forward to seeing you there.
Sunday January 18th: We are having a Troop Ice Skating event from 12pm-1:30pm and the South Windsor Arena. Ice Skate rentals are available. This is a family event, so families please join your scout and other scouts and their families for an amazing time.
Saturday January 24th: We will be having a potential ski day. More information will be provided based on the weather, so stay tuned. For scouts, this ski day is a great way to complete the Snow Sports Merit Badge.
Sunday January 25th: Outdoor Sunday meeting. More information will be given.
February: We are planning to have a campout in the month of February that will consist of heated cabin camping. More information will be given.
Sunday March 1st: Next PLC meeting.

Troop Meeting # (I lost count): 1/7/2026

Posted on Jan 7 2026 - 9:21pm

Message:

The scouts had an amazing first meeting of the month and year. Here are some announcements from the meeting

1. Scouts: Anything that you were missing on your uniform, make sure to take responsibility and either update your uniform, remember to wear something next time, or purchase things if needed.

Presented by yours truly Keshav Prem. I present to you....

Troop 186's current list of (possible or definite) upcoming events!

- January 17th: Potential Winter Hike (Time and location TBA)

- January 18th: Ice Sakting Troop Get Together (South Windsor Arena from 12PM to 1:30PM)

- January 24th: Potential Ski Trip (Time and location TBA)

- January 25th: Outdoor Meeting (Time and location TBA)

Happy New Year

Posted on Dec 31 2025 - 7:56pm

Message:

January's theme is Winter Sports!

We have a fun month planned with a day Ski Trip, a day Hike, Ice Skating, and an outdoor meeting.

Save the dates on your calendar, and see you at our Troop Meeting on Wednesday, 01/07/20206 !

Troop Meeting on 12/17/2025

Posted on Dec 17 2025 - 9:28pm

Message:

To wrap up 2025, the scouts had an excellent final meeting of the year, hosting AOL's for a game night which was wildly successful. Here are some quick announcements:

- Thank you to our 2 AOL's for coming to our meeting and experiencing what our troop is like, and we hope to see you as a new member of our troop in the near future. In other words, you guys are my GOAT's so thank you for coming (if someone can get this thank you to them, that would be greatly appreciated)

- We do not have a meeting next week.. or the week after that.. This was our last meeting of the year. We have had an absolutely incredible year, doing so many activities like summer camp, campouts, hikes, and more, Thank you to everyone who works toward keeping our troop running, and lets start 2026 with some more success.

Thanks for reading the emails and have a happy holidays!