We had a good first Troop Meeting of the year tonight. Another knot challenge and meal planning for our January Campout at Camp Mattatuck.
Look for menus the two Patrols put together and stay tuned for additional info about the campout. We need adult leaders for that campout, so let us know if you can go.
This Sunday, our PLC will be meeting at 7PM.
Friday 1/17 we'll be camping.
Read the email and announcement about our Ski camping trip in February.
I’m reaching out with updated details about the upcoming ski chalet trip at Otis Ridge, scheduled for Friday, February 14, through Sunday, February 16. We’re excited for this opportunity for out Scouts and families to enjoy a fun-filled weekend on the slopes!
Commitments and Costs
To finalize the trip details, we need your commitments and down payments at this week’s meeting. I’ve already made the deposit for our first night at the chalet, and the lodging cost will be split evenly among attendees. The final amount per person will depend on the number of participants.
All registered leaders and Scouts are invited to attend. Adults who plan to stay overnight must be a registered leader with the troop. Any family members who wish to join during the day, please see me at the meeting.
Lift Tickets, Lessons, and Rentals
Otis Ridge offers affordable pricing for the weekend:
•Weekend Lift Ticket: included in price of chalet rental
•Group Lessons: $40 for a 90-minute session
•Ski/Snowboard Rentals: $25/day
These prices make it a more economical opportunity for Scouts and families to enjoy skiing or snowboarding together.
Trip Logistics
•Friday Evening: Arrive, check in, and planned game night.
•Saturday: The day will include lessons or free skiing, with night skiing available in the evening until 9pm.
•Sunday: We’ll ski half day, pack up after lunch, and head home.
The ski chalet is conveniently located on the mountain, allowing easy access to warm up, change out of wet gear, or grab a snack throughout the day.
Next Steps
If you have any questions, feel free to email me or speak with me at the meeting on Wednesday.
Please bring $35, check or cash, for the 1st nights deposit. Once we have a list of attendees I’ll calculate a final amount due, which is due 2 weeks before the trip.
Below is the link to Otis Ridge Ski Resort for more information:
On Sunday we braved the cold and hiked Soapstone Mountain. Some Scouts cooked their lunches using back pack stoves.
We had a fun Holiday Party at Flight on Wednesday!
Check out some fun pictures from the hike and the party on our FaceBook page.
There is no Troop meeting next week or the week after on 1/1. We hope you all have a Happy Holidays and Happy New Year, and we'll see you at our first Troop meeting of 2025 on 1/8!
We had a nice game night tonight for our second to the last Troop meeting of 2024. And the Scouts got their patch from the Troop Challenge.
This Saturday is Wreaths Across America. There will be a brief ceremony at the Veteran's Memorial Park located at 575 Pleasant Valley Road, South Windsor at 12PM Saturday 12/14. Then we'll head to First Congregational Church's cemetery located at 993 Main Street South Windsor to lay wreaths at the tombs of Veterans.
Afterwards enjoy hot cocoa and cookies in the church.
Parent must attend with your Scout. Scouts will receive service hours for participation. Class A uniforms.
Then on Sunday, we're going on a hike to Soapstone Mountain. We'll meet at PRS school parking lot (not at the Church) at 10:00 on Sunday 12/15. We'll drive to the trailhead in Somers, hike, have lunch on the mountain at the picnic tables, climb the tower to see a wonderful view, and finish by around 2PM. Look for an email with more details. Hope you can join us!
Next Wednesday is our Holiday party at Flight. Don't miss that fun one!
