Hiking Merit Badge: On Saturday, April 28, Mr. Charles Ruiz will be leading a five-mile-hike for Scouts interested in earning the Hiking Merit Badge.  The Hiking Merit Badge is an alternative to the Swimming Merit Badge for the rank of Eagle Scout.

 Shotgun Merit Badge: Two consecutive Saturdays: May 5 & 12 (both weekends are required) at Walden Sportsmen Club led by Mr. Charles Ruiz.  Per NYS law Scouts must be 12 years old to participate.  Each day will run from 9am to 4pm; cost is $30 per Scout.  Contact Walden Sportsmen Club for program and registration information.

Fifty Miler Award: Troop 58 has invited the Scouts of Troop 169 to join them on their 50 Miler Award Bike Trip.  This trip is still in the planning stages however tentative plans are to leave on Friday, June 22 and travel to Syracuse.  Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday will involve biking 10-15 miles per day along the Erie Canal Trail, visiting historic sites along the way, camping in state parks, performing a service project on the trail, and returning on Wednesday, June 27.  Cost, specific travel plans, and gear required are all still being worked out.