mAYFLOWER KLONDIKE dERBY 2024
On February 10 2024, Troop 182 participated in the Mayflower Council Klondike Derby, where we participated in races, competitions and practiced our cold weather skills.
please join us for an open house 1/28/24
Johannes Eikeboom's Eagle Scout Project 9/2/23
Johannes deconstructed and rebuilt two bridges in Guernsey Sanctuary, Wellesley, MA.
Sungu Musikavanhu's Eagle Scout Project 10/30/22
In this project, along with volunteers, Sungu remarked a set path and applied a fresh layer of crushed stones at Memorial Grove in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
JOSHUA Musikavanhu's eagle scout project 10/23/22
In this project, along with volunteers, Josh pulled out invasive plants out of Reeds Pond in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Court of honor 10/23/22
On October 23, Troop 182 held a court of honor. Many awards were presented, with merit badges ranging from Mammal Studies to First Aid. Ranks awarded included Star, Second Class, Scout and First Class. Congratulations to everyone that received recognition!
Yawgoog 8/7/22-8/14/22
During a sweltering hot week in Rhode Island, ten scouts earned 21 combined Merit Badges, two scouts received the rank of Star, and one scout received the rank of Second Class. Merit Badges included: Mammal Studies, First Aid, Emergency Preparedness, Fingerprinting, Rifle Shooting and Wilderness Survival. Braving the heat waves, rain, lightning, and thunder, Troop 182 persevered to finish yet another successful week at Yawgoog. Fun was had by all, especially on the Adventure Island.
Court of honor 6/12/22
On June 12th, we celebrated our year-end Court of Honor. Four of our new Scouts earned the rank of Scout. One Scout earned Tenderfoot, two Scouts earned First Class and two Scouts earned Life. Merit Badges earned included Camping, Cooking, First Aid, and Citizenship in the World. In Troop 182G all three new girl members earned the rank of Scout. Congratulations to everyone!
nantucket 5/20/22-5/22/22
Scout Troop 182 went to Nantucket for a 2-night stay starting on May 20th. The activities included biking and cooking. Some of the scouts went on a 14-mile round trip bike ride, with a beautiful waterfront destination, while the remainder went on a 2-mile trip into town and went to the Nantucket Whaling Museum. For the cooking merit badge, some of the older scouts made apple crisp, shish kebabs, and pancakes over an open fire with supervision from Mr. Kessler. We enjoyed a bonfire with another group of scouts, performing skits and singing songs. We had a great time on that trip!
Pearl Street cafe service event 3/13/22
On March 13, 2022, Scout Troop 182 Wellesley, MA participated in a meaningful service project at the Pearl Street Cupboard & Cafe in Framingham, MA.
The Pearl Street Cupboard & Cafe is one of the largest food pantries in MA, serving thousands of local MetroWest residents who struggle to make ends meet. Pearl Street provides monthly groceries, community meals, and home meal delivery throughout the MetroWest community.
Ten scouts gathered at the Pearl Street Cupboard & Cafe on a frigid Sunday morning with helpful attitudes. Donning aprons and gloves, they worked together to create 254 ham and cheese sandwiches and served at least 30 hot lunches to walk-in visitors. The sandwiches will be part of a lunch pack that will serve to supplement meals and will allow clients to have food options when they are not able to visit the cafe. The hot lunches consisted of tossed salad, ham, and pasta with sauce. Two chocolate chip cookies rounded out the hot meal.
All visitors were extremely grateful and the scouts learned an important lesson in caring and kindness.
The scouts continued their team building exercises at Level 99 and are learning to be successful problem solvers.
The Pearl Street Cupboard & Cafe is one of the largest food pantries in MA, serving thousands of local MetroWest residents who struggle to make ends meet. Pearl Street provides monthly groceries, community meals, and home meal delivery throughout the MetroWest community.
Ten scouts gathered at the Pearl Street Cupboard & Cafe on a frigid Sunday morning with helpful attitudes. Donning aprons and gloves, they worked together to create 254 ham and cheese sandwiches and served at least 30 hot lunches to walk-in visitors. The sandwiches will be part of a lunch pack that will serve to supplement meals and will allow clients to have food options when they are not able to visit the cafe. The hot lunches consisted of tossed salad, ham, and pasta with sauce. Two chocolate chip cookies rounded out the hot meal.
All visitors were extremely grateful and the scouts learned an important lesson in caring and kindness.
The scouts continued their team building exercises at Level 99 and are learning to be successful problem solvers.
Troop 182 Scouting Forms for 2021 - 2022
This is our troop's 109th year and we have an exciting program of campouts, troop meetings, service programs, and events planned. Please check the calendar and use the sign-up sheet below.
This is our troop's 109th year and we have an exciting program of campouts, troop meetings, service programs, and events planned. Please check the calendar and use the sign-up sheet below.
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Scouting For Food
In cooperation with the Wellesley Food Pantry, Wellesley Brownies, Daisies, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts participate in the annual National Good Turn, "Scouting for Food." All food they collect benefits the Wellesley Food Pantry, currently serving over 210 Wellesley households. Residents are asked to provide a bag of nonperishable food in a location that is visible from the street before 9 AM. Donations may also be brought directly to the Food Pantry.
Each year the boy scouts and girl scouts of Wellesley collected more than 9 tons of food for needy families.
In cooperation with the Wellesley Food Pantry, Wellesley Brownies, Daisies, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts participate in the annual National Good Turn, "Scouting for Food." All food they collect benefits the Wellesley Food Pantry, currently serving over 210 Wellesley households. Residents are asked to provide a bag of nonperishable food in a location that is visible from the street before 9 AM. Donations may also be brought directly to the Food Pantry.
Each year the boy scouts and girl scouts of Wellesley collected more than 9 tons of food for needy families.
2021 Wreath Sales Fundraiser
Here are the instructions and order forms for scouts to use during their sales activities
Here are the instructions and order forms for scouts to use during their sales activities
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Recent Events
August 14, 2021: Yawgoog Scout Camp
The troop returned from an exciting week of summer camp at Yawgoog in Rhode Island. Scouts earned merit badges, made progress on others, and earned two ranks. They also earned several dozen segments throughout the week. Thank you to Neal Muni and Bettina Eikeboom for spending the week at camp and for Nick Hurney and Tendai Musikavanhu's help later in the week.
We are planning on attending Yawgoog during Week 7 next summer (the dates are August 7 to August 14, 2022). Please put these dates on your calendar now. We have already reserved the same campsite (Frederick Douglass in Sandy Beach) for that week next summer. We strongly encourage all scouts to attend a Boy Scout summer camp, preferably with the troop.
The troop returned from an exciting week of summer camp at Yawgoog in Rhode Island. Scouts earned merit badges, made progress on others, and earned two ranks. They also earned several dozen segments throughout the week. Thank you to Neal Muni and Bettina Eikeboom for spending the week at camp and for Nick Hurney and Tendai Musikavanhu's help later in the week.
We are planning on attending Yawgoog during Week 7 next summer (the dates are August 7 to August 14, 2022). Please put these dates on your calendar now. We have already reserved the same campsite (Frederick Douglass in Sandy Beach) for that week next summer. We strongly encourage all scouts to attend a Boy Scout summer camp, preferably with the troop.
April 24, May 1, May 8, May 15, May 29, 2019 - Swimming Test
Sessions are from 7:00 – 9:00 PM, except May 15 and May 29 will be from 6:30-8:30 PM at Babson College
Please see the attached form for details.
Sessions are from 7:00 – 9:00 PM, except May 15 and May 29 will be from 6:30-8:30 PM at Babson College
Please see the attached form for details.
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Nobscot Campout September 2018
Christiaan's Eagle Scout Project August 2018
Christiaan built a shed for the sheep at the Natick Organic Farm. The leadership at the Natick Organic Farm was thrilled, and wrote him and our troop this letter:
Greetings from Natick Community Organic Farm.
This is a terribly late but nonetheless heart-felt thanks to you and the Scouts of Troop 182 for all the hard work that you did for us building the sheep shed last spring. It's a terrific structure. Our animals use it daily, and it's well built and going to last for years! We feel lucky to have such a great building. Thank you for putting so much effort and work into it. We're extremely grateful.
Very sincerely,
Trish Wesley Umbrell
Greetings from Natick Community Organic Farm.
This is a terribly late but nonetheless heart-felt thanks to you and the Scouts of Troop 182 for all the hard work that you did for us building the sheep shed last spring. It's a terrific structure. Our animals use it daily, and it's well built and going to last for years! We feel lucky to have such a great building. Thank you for putting so much effort and work into it. We're extremely grateful.
Very sincerely,
Trish Wesley Umbrell
Vacation Week Camps - for more information go to NewEnglandBaseCamp.org/Camps
- Winter Camp February 19 - 23, 2018
- STEM Camp April 16 - 20, 2018
Swimming and Lifesaving Merit Badges March & April 2018
Scouts can earn swimming merit badges by participating in a program at Babson College in March and April. Download this file for the details.
Scouts can earn swimming merit badges by participating in a program at Babson College in March and April. Download this file for the details.
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Indoor Rock Climbing on February 2018
Nine scouts earned their rock climbing merit badge on Saturday, February 3rd at the Rock Spot gym in Boston. The staff was excellent and the boys had a great time learning how to safely climb, spot, and belay.
Nine scouts earned their rock climbing merit badge on Saturday, February 3rd at the Rock Spot gym in Boston. The staff was excellent and the boys had a great time learning how to safely climb, spot, and belay.
Troop 182 Scouts Race in DreamFar 10K January 2018
Nick Hurney and Alex Cracraft competed in the DreamFar 10K road race, January 21 in Sharon, MA. On a chilly day with the reservoir still frozen, 342 runners competed. Alex finished in 125th place and Nick finished in 151st place.
Nick Hurney and Alex Cracraft competed in the DreamFar 10K road race, January 21 in Sharon, MA. On a chilly day with the reservoir still frozen, 342 runners competed. Alex finished in 125th place and Nick finished in 151st place.
Hale Reservation Camping Trip November 2017
A group of 11 boys and 5 adults from Troop 182 ventured to the Hale Reservation in Westwood to spend the night at the Camp McFarland site on Saturday, November 18, 2017. The first contingent of Scouts arrived early on Saturday with Scoutmasters Balboni and Hurney set up tents and laid a fire for later. The site was about ½ mile into the woods along a dirt road leaving the main road just before the Hale Trading Post. The site near Storrow Pond had plenty of space for spreading out tents, dense surrounding woods, a couple of fire pits, a shelter, and an outhouse. We saw hikers and bikers passing on the trail, but the site felt secluded.
After setting up tents, we erected tarps for the two patrols because rain was in the forecast for later Saturday. After a lunch of sandwiches, the Troop went on a 3 - 4 mile hike on portions of the Red and Blue trails around Noanet Pond.
Dinner consisted of hamburgers, hot dogs, steak kabobs, and veggie kabobs. The rain hit during dinner, but the tarps over the picnic tables did their job. Mr. Balboni and Mr. Hurney hiked out after dinner, with Mr. Hargens, Mr. Mukandan, and Mr. Dehn spending the night. After dinner, we prepared a brownie, marshmallow, pretzel, M&M treat in our new Dutch oven. It wasn’t a total success – not enough hot coals under the oven – but it was still tasty. After hanging around the fire telling some pretty bad jokes and riddles, everyone hit the sack by 9:30, with a number of boys sleeping in one massive “circus tent”. It rained all night off and on, but most seemed to get a decent sleep.
Both patrols were up and cooking versions of eggs and bacon by 7:30 … with one scout adding donuts to the menu! The boys also perfected their post-meal clean up skills by doing an excellent job with KP. We packed up and left camp by about 10 am. All in all, despite the rain, we had a great November outing! Thanks to all that participated!
A group of 11 boys and 5 adults from Troop 182 ventured to the Hale Reservation in Westwood to spend the night at the Camp McFarland site on Saturday, November 18, 2017. The first contingent of Scouts arrived early on Saturday with Scoutmasters Balboni and Hurney set up tents and laid a fire for later. The site was about ½ mile into the woods along a dirt road leaving the main road just before the Hale Trading Post. The site near Storrow Pond had plenty of space for spreading out tents, dense surrounding woods, a couple of fire pits, a shelter, and an outhouse. We saw hikers and bikers passing on the trail, but the site felt secluded.
After setting up tents, we erected tarps for the two patrols because rain was in the forecast for later Saturday. After a lunch of sandwiches, the Troop went on a 3 - 4 mile hike on portions of the Red and Blue trails around Noanet Pond.
Dinner consisted of hamburgers, hot dogs, steak kabobs, and veggie kabobs. The rain hit during dinner, but the tarps over the picnic tables did their job. Mr. Balboni and Mr. Hurney hiked out after dinner, with Mr. Hargens, Mr. Mukandan, and Mr. Dehn spending the night. After dinner, we prepared a brownie, marshmallow, pretzel, M&M treat in our new Dutch oven. It wasn’t a total success – not enough hot coals under the oven – but it was still tasty. After hanging around the fire telling some pretty bad jokes and riddles, everyone hit the sack by 9:30, with a number of boys sleeping in one massive “circus tent”. It rained all night off and on, but most seemed to get a decent sleep.
Both patrols were up and cooking versions of eggs and bacon by 7:30 … with one scout adding donuts to the menu! The boys also perfected their post-meal clean up skills by doing an excellent job with KP. We packed up and left camp by about 10 am. All in all, despite the rain, we had a great November outing! Thanks to all that participated!
Yawgoog Summer Camp 2017
Another annual tradition! The 2017 Yawgoog camp was in Rhode Island August 6 - 13 (week 7). This year we were again at Camp Sandy Beach, which offered convenient access to the lake and the dining hall. Learn more about the Yawgoog Scout Reservation and all the activities and merit badge opportunities.
Yawgoog Packing List: XLS, PDF
Another annual tradition! The 2017 Yawgoog camp was in Rhode Island August 6 - 13 (week 7). This year we were again at Camp Sandy Beach, which offered convenient access to the lake and the dining hall. Learn more about the Yawgoog Scout Reservation and all the activities and merit badge opportunities.
Yawgoog Packing List: XLS, PDF
Boston Cannons Lacrosse Game
Sam Lorenzo, a member of the Boston Cannons Organization, invited Troop 182 to their August 5th game against the Atlanta Blaze. Sadly, the Cannons lost a close game, at 16 to 18. You can watch highlights of the game by clicking here.
Sam Lorenzo, a member of the Boston Cannons Organization, invited Troop 182 to their August 5th game against the Atlanta Blaze. Sadly, the Cannons lost a close game, at 16 to 18. You can watch highlights of the game by clicking here.
Philmont Trek 2017
Troop 182 won the lottery for a trek at the Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. 7 scouts and 2 adult leaders hiked 80 miles over 12 days, including making their way to the top of Baldy Mountain at 12,441 feet.
Troop 182 won the lottery for a trek at the Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. 7 scouts and 2 adult leaders hiked 80 miles over 12 days, including making their way to the top of Baldy Mountain at 12,441 feet.
Last Campout - Camp Sayre June 4-5, 2017
Our last campout was the weekend of October 1 at Camp Sayre, a great scout camp near the blue hills reservation. Click here for directions.
Our last campout was the weekend of October 1 at Camp Sayre, a great scout camp near the blue hills reservation. Click here for directions.
Boy Scout National Jamboreee
The 2017 BSA national Jamboree was hosted at the BSA High Adventure Base - "The Summit" located along the New River Gorge in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. The dates were July 16-17, 2017. All scouts over 12 years old and at least first class were invited to attend. The cost is $1,975 and covers all travel, equipment, food, and Jamboree fees. There was opportunities for mountain biking, archery, SCUBA, shooting rifles & shotguns, rock climbing & rappelling, skateboarding, kayaking, STEM activities, and zip lining.
The 2017 BSA national Jamboree was hosted at the BSA High Adventure Base - "The Summit" located along the New River Gorge in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. The dates were July 16-17, 2017. All scouts over 12 years old and at least first class were invited to attend. The cost is $1,975 and covers all travel, equipment, food, and Jamboree fees. There was opportunities for mountain biking, archery, SCUBA, shooting rifles & shotguns, rock climbing & rappelling, skateboarding, kayaking, STEM activities, and zip lining.
Nobscot Campouts
We generally have campout options each month at our cabin in the Nobscot reservation in Sudbury. The next campout is January 28 - 29, 2017
We generally have campout options each month at our cabin in the Nobscot reservation in Sudbury. The next campout is January 28 - 29, 2017
Troop 182 Calendar
COMMITTE MEETING Minutes
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