Troop 22 Newsletter: February 2026 Edition

Jan 31
2 min read

Updated: Feb 12

February is here! After a fun dog sledding outing last month, Scouts have a full month ahead with outdoor activities, advancement, and service opportunities.

NOTE: Be sure to check the Troop calendar here & your email the week of each troop meeting to track any changes.

Check out the Dog Sledding photos here.

TOP THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THIS MONTH:

Wed 2/4 - Fish & Wildlife Merit Badge with Mr. Holtkamp

Sat 2/7 - Blue and Gold Banquet and AOL crossover (4:30-6:30pm): OA will lead the crossover ceremony, T22 adult leaders & scouts will be needed to participate - see troop calendar for details

Wed 2/11 - Troop meeting: Patrol meetings to vote on Spring Break outing + 7 miler planning

Sun 2/15 - 7 Miler: Scouts ready for a 10 miler for their Hiking MB or those that need to condition for a longer hike can join - look for further details from Mr. Holtkamp

Wed 2/18 - Troop meeting: Rank advancement + partial merit badge sign off

Wed 2/25 - Troop meeting: Rank advancement + partial merit badge sign off

SAVE THE DATE: Sat 3/7 Merit Badge Pow Wow - details coming soon

UPCOMING TROOP MEETINGS & OTHER EVENTS: See Troop Calendar

NOTES:

We Need Your Support!
To keep our campouts and events running smoothly, we rely on all of our families to pitch in. When just a few carry the weight, it’s tough to keep the momentum going. Please take a moment to reach out to a troop leader so we can plan ahead and keep offering these awesome experiences for our Scouts.

Reminder: Always CC Another Adult in Scout Communications
As a reminder, whenever a Scout and a leader communicate via email, it is essential to always CC another registered adult or a parent/guardian. This practice is a core part of Scouting’s Youth Protection guidelines.
Report YPT Violations: call or text 1-844-SCOUTS1

BSA Medical forms are found here - youth & adult participants need forms A & B for overnights less than 72 hours + part C (signed by doctor) if more than 72 hours.

Troop 22: https://www.troop-22.com/

High Desert Council: https://www.scoutingamericahighdesertcouncil.org/

Questions?

Simply add to the comments section or reach out to an adult leader!