Our Mission: To build life skills into our young men in a fun and safe environment.
Welcome to the Troop 18 website. We are putting significant effort into making this your one-stop shop for information about our Troop and our activities. Our immediate objective is to get the calendar up to date with information about our upcoming events. We will continue with additional refinements to make this a dynamic place for planning and communicating. Our upcoming year will provide lots of opportunity for fun, learning, growth and advancement.
Troop 18 is one of the oldest continuously chartered Troops in Colorado. We have a strong tradition of camping and outdoor adventure with a focus on core values as stated in the Scout Law. Our success has come from the combined efforts of the members of Troop 18 and parents, families, and friends. If you would like to help us out, or if you have suggestions for improvements, we would appreciate hearing from you.
Chip Spangler
Scoutmaster, Troop 18
Copyright 2012 Manitou Springs BSA Troop 18. All Rights Reserved.
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Weekly Troop 18 Meeting
When: May 15th at 7:00 pm
Where: Manitou Springs Middle School
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Upcoming Troop Meetings:
Off-Site Meeting: Bowling (Date and location TBD)
Last Meeting of School Year: May 22nd
Potluck dinner followed by the final Troop Court of Honor ceremony for the 2011/2012 scout year, which includes advancements, merit badges, and scouting accomplishments!
Court of Honor: begins at 7:00 pm
Potluck Start Time: TBD
Potluck Diner Coordination Team:
Mrs. Traci Woofter at 685-0126 or email
Mrs. Shiela Miller at 685-1321 or email
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May Campout - Rescheduled
What: Backpack 101 (Revised: May 16th, 2012)
When: New dates are June 1st, 2nd, & 3rd
Leave: Friday, June 1 at 4:00 pm from the Manitou Pool
Leave: Friday, June 1 at 4:00 pm from the Manitou Pool
Return: Sunday, June 3 at 2:00 pm to the Pool
Contact: Mr. Brad Holway or 719-963-7618
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Camp Alexander (Camp-A)
Where: Directions
When: June 17th - 22nd, 2012
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Click Here for Announcement (2-21-2012)
Swimming Test Requirements!
Questions regarding Camp A, contact Camp Coordinator:
Mrs. Marsha Weimer or 719-231-7371
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2013 High Adventure Hut Trip
When: The second or third week of April, 2013
Scouts must be at least 13 years old!
Costs: $60 per scout or adult due now. Food costs we be arranged and collected in March 2013 prior to the campout.
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More Troop 18 News & Events
Position of Responsibility
If you need a Position of Responsibility for rank advancement, if you would like to change your Position of Responsibility, or would like guidance on your required Position of Responsibility, please contact Mr. Dillinder in person, by phone (685-9841), or email.
The scouting year is growing short, so let's get things in place for the rest of the year, and going into next!
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Astronomy Merit Badge
Start Date: TBD (Updated: 5-4-2012)
What: review workbooks and come prepared to complete all requirements
other than outdoor observations
Contact: Mr. Dave Dillinder or 719-685-9841
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AFA Event
When: Postponed (Updated: 5-4-2012)
Outdoor Observation Requirements: constellation and planet
Driving Plan: Meet at the Manitou Pool by 5:15 pm
for AFA North Gate rendezvous no later than 5:45 pm.
Weather: If the sky is NOT clear, date is subject to change
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Scuba Merit Badge
1st Classroom Date: Completed
2nd Classroom Date: Completed
Where: Underwater Connection
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Program designed specifically for the Boy Scouts of America!
Underwater Connection has Merit Badge Counselors on staff!
Swimming Merit Badge is a Prerequisite!
Must Register at Underwater Connection prior to classes!
Open Water Dive: May 18th through the 20th
Where: Blue Hole in Santa Rosa, NM
Leland S. Eagle Project
What: Renovate Red Rocks Canyon Bike Park
When: May 19-20th (see details below for scheduled shifts)
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Great Job and Good Luck, Leland!
