Hello Winchester, BSA Scout Troop 503 usually does our annual wreath fundraiser for the Winchester community this time of year. We are sad to announce that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will not be able to hold a wreath fundraiser this year. Rest assured that we will resume holiday wreath sales next year. ForContinue reading “Holiday 2020 Update: Season to Give to Others”
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Weekend Adventure Review: Oct Canoe
Adventure: Canoeing on the Mystic Lakes October 2020 By Polar Patrol Trip Attendance: Approximately 15 scouts attended the canoe adventure this past weekend Trip Activity: Troop met early in the morning to start their canoe adventure. Report from kids was a quick and easy paddle day – no wind or currents. Review of Adventure: Easy accessContinue reading “Weekend Adventure Review: Oct Canoe”
Eagle Scout Shout Out
Austin Clift restores Lynch Nature Trail Project Details: The primary goal of my Eagle Project was to establish a safe, engaging nature trail for Lynch Elementary School students in Winchester. When: The work was done from June 1st through June 11th in 2016. Why this project: This trail was covered with debris and you could barely accessContinue reading “Eagle Scout Shout Out”
Eagle Scout Shout Out
Spencer Casey updates Lynch Elementary School Courtyard Project: The project occurred at the Lynch Elementary School during the summer leading to my 11th year in High School. There is an outdoor courtyard within the elementary school used by the first few grades that was neglected and untouched overtime. The goal of the project was toContinue reading “Eagle Scout Shout Out”
Weekend Adventure Review: Deerfield River
Adventure: White Water River Kayaking in Deerfield River (Mass) January 2020 By Spencer Dean, Polar Patrol Date: October 5th and 6th 2019 Trip Attendance: There were about 15 scouts on the trip, most were from Iron Chefs Patrol(8th grade). A few were from the 6th & 7th grade patrolsTrip Activity: We canoed the Deerfield River to aContinue reading “Weekend Adventure Review: Deerfield River”
Learn About Troop 503 Happenings & Adventures
History: Troop 503 was founded in 1917 and one of the oldest in the country! Our Eagle Count: Over 165 scouts have made Eagle Scout status since the start of the troop and counting (we just welcomed 6 Eagle Scouts this past year)! Watch out for some posts on some of our recent Eagle scoutsContinue reading “Learn About Troop 503 Happenings & Adventures”
Eagle Scout Shout Out
Ian Bernardin built stairs for Mount Gilboa Trail Project Details: I built a set of 8 stairs at Mount Gilboa, a conservation area in Arlington, to control erosion on a particularly steep slope. The steps, which consisted of wood frames filled with crusher run, were based on a similar design by Scouts in Arlington troops.Continue reading “Eagle Scout Shout Out”
Weekend Adventure Review: Sept Kayak
Adventure: Sea Kayaking in Salem, NH September 2019 By Connor Murphy, Polar Patrol Trip Attendance: Approximately 25 scouts attended the adventure with strong attendance from the 6th, 7th and 8th-grade Patrols. Trip Activity: We kayaked in Salem Harbor all the way to Folger Point. Some of the kids were in canoes and some in kayaks. Continue reading “Weekend Adventure Review: Sept Kayak”
Introducing Troop 503 Happenings & Adventures
Welcome to the BSA Troop 503 blog! Our goal with this blog is to raise awareness of our troop and all the fun adventures and programs our troop is involved in. A little about our troop: History: Troop 503 was founded in 1917 and one of the oldest in the country Our Eagle Count: OverContinue reading “Introducing Troop 503 Happenings & Adventures”
BSA Troop 503 Adventures 