Troop 507 meets every Monday evening from 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM
at Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church
34 Dix Street | Winchester MA, 01890
Scoutmaster Email: scoutmaster.boyscout507@gmail.com
Join us anytime. All are welcome.
Upcoming EventsSeptember Camping Trip
Depart Winchester: 5:30 PM, Friday, Sep. 13, 2019 Return to Winchester: 12:30 PM, Sunday, Sep. 15, 2019 Topic: The Troop will camp at Osceola Vista Campground in the White Mountains. On Saturday, we will try to summit Mt. Osceola rated as a moderate 6.4 mile hike (roundtrip). That weekend, flags will be raised over the summit of every 4,000 footer in NH in memory of those lost on Sep. 11th. Monday Troop Meeting When: Monday, Sep. 16 from 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM Where: Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church Topic: 10 Essentials for Hiking and Backpacking Packing Review Scouts will review the 10 Essentials for Hiking and review how to pack a backpack for a hiking trip. GDMF 5K/10K Road Race Water Station: The Troop will set up and man a water station in front of the Episcopal Church on Church St. as we have over the past several years. Runners always smile when they get handed a cup of water by a Scout in full uniform. When: Setup is Sunday, Sep. 22 at 11:00 AM; Race expected to end at 2:00 PM Where: In front of The Parish of the Epiphany (70 Church St.) Run the Race: We are looking for Scouts to run the 5k race this year. Those who want to run can register at: http://www.glendohertyfoundation.org/fundraising/memorial-road-race/ When you register, look for our team name: “Scout Troop 507” And for those of you going to Philmont next summer, there is a Ruck Division! That’s right—run 5k in Scout uniform with a backpack. Who’s with me?!? When: Race starts at noon Where: Number pick up, and race start and finish is at the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, Winchester, MA Monday Troop Meeting When: Monday, Sep. 23 from 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM Where: Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church Topic: Basic Orienteering Review Patrols will review the parts of a compass, how to orient a map, and how to take a bearing with a compass. Review the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cF0ovA3FtY Get ready for the orienteering course the following week! (Mon., Sep. 30) Parent Committee Meeting When: Thursday, Sep. 26 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Where: TBD Topic: All parents are encouraged to learn what the Troop is planning and contribute ideas. |
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First graders through fifth graders should visit Winchester's Cub Scout website:
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