Published by
Ron Carlson under
Eagle Scouts on
August 18, 2020
Congratulations to Nathan Gibbs! On August 17th, Nathan became Troop 16’s 152nd Eagle Scout. Nathan’s Eagle Scout Project was the building of two new signs for MACS (Mission Aurora Colorado Swimming).

Published by
Ron Carlson under
Eagle Projects,
Eagle Scouts on
August 12, 2020
Congratulations to Colin Hayes! On August 10th, Colin became Troop 16’s 151st Eagle Scout. Colin’s Eagle Scout Project was the building of dog beds for a local Animal Shelter in Denver.

Published by
Colleen Combest under
T16 on
August 11, 2020
Troop Meeting Aug 11 at 7pm at Paperflower Park.
Aug 11 – Each patrol has a budget of $25 to plan a fun game
Aug 18 – Unit elections, campout planning, and a backpacking food demo.
Aug 22 – Castlewood Canyon Day Hike & Home Camping
Aug 25 – PLC and Troop Committee Meeting

Published by
Ron Carlson under
Eagle Scouts on
August 3, 2020
Congratulations to Evan VanGorder! On July 29th, Evan became Troop 16’s 150th Eagle Scout. Evan’s Eagle Scout Project was the building of flower bed’s at PUMC.

Published by
Colleen Combest under
T16 on
July 27, 2020
BSA Swim Tests at Stonegate Pool |
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https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4BACA72FA2F49-bsaswim
Don’t miss your chance to do your BSA swim test at the south Stonegate Pool (10326 Stonegate Parkway, Parker, CO)
Friday July 31, Friday Aug 7, or Monday Aug 10 6am-8:30am
Space is limited. Open to scouts and adults. Tests are good for one year.
Sea Base FL participants – we will have a certified lifeguard on site who can sign off on our swim checks.
Masks and social distancing are required while waiting for your test. Please arrive 15 minutes before your swim time.
Sign up today! |
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Published by
Colleen Combest under
T16 on
June 8, 2020
USMC CPL David M. Sonka Dog Park and Westcreek Disc Golf Course
8am – 11am Location: 17855 Pine Lane, Parker, CO 80134
Each scout must bring their own disc to play. (Discs are available at Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Amazon.com) We will arrange scouts in groups of 4 for a shotgun start. We do not have the course reserved so we must allow others to play through. Sign ups are required https://bsa16.trooptrack.com/plan/events/1180512
Email Mr. Smith with questions and read the social distancing rules bellow.
Check out this website for disc golf rules and how to play Disc Golf
Social Distancing Rules: By participating you certify that 1) You have taken your temperature that morning and are not running a fever 2) You do not have symptoms of being ill such as fever, chills, sore throat, cough, or shortness of breath 3) You have not had contact with anyone who has had COVID-19. Masks/face covering must worn at all times. Scouts and adults must stay six feet apart from each other at all times. You are only allowed to touch your own disk. Please bring your own mask, sunscreen, water, snacks, hand sanitizer, 10 essentials. This is an outdoor event – weather will be high 80s and sunny.
Lets see which patrol can have the best score!
Published by
Colleen Combest under
T16 on
June 1, 2020
Our next Troop Zoom meeting is June 2 at 7pm.
Scouts and adults – Don’t get stuck in the waiting room! Please remember to use your full name and list the room code in front of your name. (Room Code, Full name, leader position).
The goal here is that the participants’ list will be sorted by the breakout room code for your preferred activity. Scouts and adults using the new name format will be placed in their breakout rooms first. All others, please be prepared to wait until I can get you to the room you want.
Room Codes, meeting ID, and password are listed below. See you tomorrow!
- SH – Scouting Heritage Merit Badge – Mr. Smith
- FY – First Year scout room – Mr. Beyerly
- FC – Trail to First Class and other rank work – Scout Instructors & Mr. Braford
Published by
Colleen Combest under
T16 on
May 19, 2020
Our next Troop Zoom meeting is May 19 at 7pm. Scouts will be led in a campfire program by Nathan S. and Andrew W. from 7-7:45pm and will also be able to join a breakout room from 7:45-8:30 to work on merit badges or rank advancement.
Scouts and adults – Don’t get stuck in the waiting room! Please remember to use your full name and list the room code in front of your name. (Room Code, Full name, leader position).
The goal here is that the participants’ list will be sorted by the breakout room code for your preferred activity. Scouts and adults using the new name format will be placed in their breakout rooms first. All others, please be prepared to wait until I can get you to the room you want.
Room Codes are listed below. Check your email for the Zoom meeting ID and password. See you on Zoom!
- PF – Personal Fitness Merit Badge
- AH – American Heritage Merit Badge
- FY – New scout room for rank work
- FC – Trail to First Class and other rank work
Published by
Colleen Combest under
T16 on
May 12, 2020
Our next Troop Zoom meeting is Tuesday May 12 on Zoom at 7pm. Scouts will be able to work on either merit badges or rank advancement.
Scouts and adults – please change your name when you join the meeting to reflect our new mandatory name format. (Room Code, Full name, leader position)
The goal is that the participants’ list will be sorted by the breakout room code for your preferred activity. Scouts and adults using the new name format will be placed in their breakout rooms first. All others, please be prepared to wait until I can get you to the room you want.
PF – Personal Fitness Merit Badge
AH – American Heritage Merit Badge
FY – New scout room for rank work
FC – Trail to First Class and other rank work
Published by
Stacie Arambula under
Community Service on
May 12, 2020
The church work day has been postponed by PUMC until July 25. Because of social distancing requirements, scouts and adults will work in small groups during 2 sessions. 8-10am and 10-12pm. Masks and gloves are required. Bring your own mask, gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, and yard tools. Scouts can earn 2 service hours for each session they work. Please remember that this is one of the 4 mandatory events that the Troop has each year. Sign up on Trooptrack coming soon