Scouts spring into packed summer schedule

EASTFORD/ASHFORD — The “Merit Badge Madness” event was held at Xavier High School and was attended by Ryker, Henry, John, Conner, and Mason.

The Cub Scouts made first aid kits for their hiking bags. They learned about what to do in the event of an emergency. Over spring break, the Scouts went to see a Yard Goats game and spent the night on the outfield.

Summer Camp fees were recently collected. Cost is $560, which represents the “Early Bird” price. JNW has an initiative to send any Scout to Camp. If anyone would like to donate money to send a Scout to Camp, talk to Rob H. or Bob Z.

National Youth Leadership Training will be held Aug. 3-9. It was agreed that the Troop would like to send at least one senior Scout to JNW for a week at $410, which would be paid for by the troop. The Scout must be committed to a leadership role in the Scouts and be First Class or above. Eligible: Henry, John, Ryker, Landon, Noah.

May was busy! On Saturday, May 10, we held a Mother’s Day flower sale. At our May 13 meeting, Scouts got instructions in food preparation, and a class on knife sharpening. On May 16-18, we had a campout and climb at Mt. Monadnock, in Jaffry, N.H. On May 23-24, the Troop placed flags in the cemeteries prior to Memorial Day.

Last month, the Cub Scouts took a hike at Tinkerville Brook Preserve. They learned about different plants and animals. Tinkerville Brook hiking trail in Ashford is part of Joshua’s Trust land conservancy. They also discussed and practiced leave no trace principles. The Cubs also attended a campout at JNW and participated in their Fishing Derby.

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Scouts learn leadership, teamwork, and communication, as well as outdoor skills and fellowship.

New members are welcome. Meetings are on the second and last Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at St Philip’s Rec Hall in Ashford.

CUTLINES: Courtesy photos

several children climbing on rocks Cub Scouts recently enjoyed the waterfall and wildlife at the Tinkerville Brook Trail.

Scouts at a table Scouts planned the menu and activities for the Mt. Monadnock campout. Scouts make decisions for the Troop as much as possible.

a child posing with a baseball and glove at a baseball arena Cub Scouts had a fun time at a recent Yard Goats game in Hartford.

- Submitted by BSA Troop 92 Eastford/Ashford: Nord Yakovleff, Assistant Scoutmaster; Jesse Burnham, Scoutmaster; Dave Birdsey, Assistant Scoutmaster; Kurt van Heiningen, Cubmaster; Rob Hany, Committee Chairman; Den Leaders Amanda Holden, Haley Phillips