Important Updates

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

1. We WILL be meeting this week 9/24/25 - Please come on time in Full Class A Uniform. Doors open at 6:15pm. 

2. Registration Fees! - Great news! The registration fee will remain at $225 this year. Please pay ASAP. We accept:

   1. Zelle: jrestrepo@scouting253.org

   2. Venmo: @troop-twofivethree

   3. Paypal: info@troop253.com

   4. Check: Pay to the Order of: “Troop 253”

   5. Cash: Receipts will be given

3. Troop 253 Six Flags Trip - On 9/27/25 the troop will be going to Six Flags Great Adventure! This trip is now closed. 

4. Fall Court of Honor and Parent’s Meeting - Wednesday, 10/1/25 at 6:45pm. - Let’s celebrate the Summer accomplishments and start the year off right with communication and strong plans for a successful Scouting season!

5. Fees for Shooting Weekend due 10/1/25 - The Halloween Shooting Weekend will be $70 per scout. Although this seems high, the fun time will be worth it. This is a new event for us!

6. Service Opportunity 10/4/25 - At the Church Basement from 10:00am to 2:00pm. If you would like to participate in this service opportunity, please let us know.

7. Chocolate Fundraiser 2025 - This year, we would like to have all scouts sell 4 boxes each. Salesmanship and entrepreneurship at its finest! Chocolate soon to come!

8. Service Opportunity 10/26/25 - Color Guard for the Joint Industry Board (near JIB Lanes) from 9:00am to 11:00am. More details to come.

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

November 21-23 (Cabin) - Winnebago Scout Reservation 

December 19-21 (Cabin) Baiting Hollow Scout Camp

January 9-11 (Cabin) Winteree in Durland Scout Reservation 

February 13-16 (Cabin) Winter Retreat - Camp Conron (Location may change)

March 13-15 (Cabin) - Camp Buck Hill - Pascoag, RI

April 24-26 (Tents) - Pouch Scout Camp 

May 22-25 (Bungalows/Tents) - Camp Wokpominee (RAFTING Trip!!)

June 19-21 (Father’s Day Weekend) (Tents) - TBD Bring your Father to Camp!!

Summer Camp July 12, 2026 to July 19, 2026 - Camp Aquehonga (TMR)