BSA has a created an award that can be earned by completing the Scuba safety and dive requirements. Several of our Scouts got this done at our local dive shop, A-1 Scuba and Travel. We were very lucky to have their talented and patient instructor team inspiring this group to love diving!

Our troop practiced their canoe, kayak, and fishing skills at Lake Granby for a quick 2 night camping getaway.

Our troop joined up with the Lakewood Natural Resources management to remove invasive plant species which is threatening the native species in the park. This was organized by one of our Life Rank Scouts for his Eagle Scout project. As part of this project, 20 workers removed about 400 cubic feet of invasive plant material from the park.

The troop chose to do a trip to one of the most challenging high adventure camps available: Swamp Base in the Atchafalaya Basin of Louisiana. At 1.4 million acres in size, the Atchafalaya Swamp is an unmatched wonder of America, filled with majestic cypress swamps and an incredible diversity of birds, fish, and reptiles that inhabit its skies and waterways.

This month we are working on our climbing and belaying skills.

Congratulations to our latest Eagle Scout, Paul Kozisek!

Every once in a while, we do a campout to an random location. This year, we went back to Camp Dobbins to work on basic Scout skills for our new Cub crossovers. We climbed the crags, earned tote and chips, and built shelters.

The Alpine district runs an annual riverway cleanup event to pick up trash around the waterways in Jefferson. It is eastimated that land-based activities account for 60-80% of the world’s marine pollution. This debris is carried to the ocean in part by creeks and rivers. As part of this effort, we worked on picking up trash around Clement park and Johnson Reservior. Do a good turn daily!

Mr.Coffey has kicked off Spring planning with a Gardening Merit Badge block. Last week, the Scouts planted their seeds so that their seedlings will be ready to plant when the weather breaks.

This past weekend, our troop had the opportunity to support our Charter’s Cub Scout troop Pinewood Derby race! It was a beatiful day to have an outdoor race, and it was very nice to see all the families gathered for the competition.