WEEK OF 3/25/26
Troop Photos - The pictures of all our troop’s trips and events can be found here for you to view!
Order of the Arrow Election - The Honor Camper Society of Scouting will be holding an election with our troop this meeting (3/25/26)! If you’re curious about the election process or the Order, please talk with Colin Shult.
Summer Camp Payment Due 3/25/26 - All Scouts attending Summer Camp, please PAY IN FULL by 3/25/26, this meeting. We will begin Merit Badge Registrations at the meeting!
Spring Clothing Drive 3/25/26 - We will start collecting clothing for the clothing drive this meeting! If you have any old clothes or anything to donate laying around at home, please make sure you bring it in between then and 5/3/26, our official pick-up date.
Nature Photo Contest - As we announced last meeting, we will be having a nature photo contest! In addition to submitting an entry in our Discord server, you can also email your photo to webmaster@troop253.com. The winner will receive 100 personal points and have their photo featured in the next email!
Gotham FC Soccer Game 5/9/26 - We have been given an awesome opportunity to attend a Soccer Game FOR FREE! The game is on Saturday, 5/9/26 at 6:30pm. It is expected that the scouts will attend to show our appreciation for this chance. More details to discuss at the meeting.
NY Yankees Tickets 8/23/26 at 1:35pm - NY Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays. Tickets cost $55 per ticket (Terrace Tickets). First come, first served. Let us know if you want a ticket or two.
Camping Trip Schedule for the Year:
September 12-14 (Tents) Alpine Scout Camp - (Passed) - Attendance: 43
October 17-19 (Tents) - Halloween Shooting Fest - Ten Mile River - (Passed) - Attendance: 46
November 21-23 (Cabin/Tents) - Winnebago Scout Reservation - (Passed) - Attendance: 56
December 19-21 (Cabin) Baiting Hollow Scout Camp - (Passed) - Attendance: 51
January 9-11 (Cabin) Wint-o-ree in Durland Scout Reservation - (Passed) - Attendance: 51
February 13-16 (Cabin) Winter Retreat - Baiting Hollow Scout Camp (Passed) - Attendance: 37
March 13-15 (Cabin/Tents) - Camp Buck Hill - Pascoag, RI (Passed) - Attendance: 48
April 24-26 (Tents) - Pouch Scout Camp (Camporee)
May 22-25 (Bungalows/Tents) - Camp Wokpominee (RAFTING Trip!!)
June 19-21 (Father’s Day Weekend) (Tents) - TBD Bring your Father/Uncle/Mentor/Parent to Camp!!