Troop 76G

11/01/2026

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10/31/2026

🎃👻 What a great night for Troop 76 and the Simsbury community! Our annual Spooktacular took on a new twist this year as we opened it up to the community for a Community Halloween Adventure, hosted by Troop 76 with First Church of Christ in Simsbury as our community partner!

⚜️ Our Scouts took the lead, planning and running a variety of Halloween-themed activity stations at Boy Scout Hall. There was plenty of spooky fun for everyone, including:

🍫 Chocolate candy “scat” ID 💩

🧻 Mummy-wrapping races

🎳 Pumpkin Bowling 🎃

🎨 Pumpkin Painting

🩸 Realistic First Aid, with LOTS of fake blood! 🩹

👻 Costumes & Treats 🍬

There was plenty of fun and laughter throughout the evening! It was especially great to welcome Cub Scouts, Webelos, families, friends, and neighbors to join in the festivities.

👏 We had a fantastic turnout from the local community, and it was great to see our Scouts sharing their creativity, leadership, and enthusiasm with everyone who attended. A big thank you to First Church of Christ for partnering with us, to our Scouts and adult volunteers for making it happen, and to all the families who came out to celebrate Halloween with Troop 76!

🎃👻 We’re already looking forward to next year’s Spooktacular!

Rivers CouncilScouting AmericaCharter Oak District CRC BSAFirst Church of Christ Simsbury

10/30/2026

10/28/2026

❄️🏔️ Check out the November issue of Scout Life magazine! Troop 76 is featured in an article titled “Conquer the Cold,” highlighting the Scouts’ winter adventure on Mount Washington in New Hampshire!

🥾 From hiking in deep snow to learning how to stay safe and prepared in winter conditions, our Scouts shared some of their experiences and lessons learned.

📖 If you get Scout Life, grab your copy and turn to pages 10–11 to see some familiar faces from Troop 76! ⚜️
Connecticut Rivers CouncilCharter Oak District CRC BSABoy Scout Troop 76 Simsbury, CTSimsbury VFW Post 1926First Church of Christ Simsbury

10/22/2026

🏔️ Big news for Troop 76.

Our winter Mount Washington expedition is being featured in the November issue of Scout Life magazine. ⚜️

It was an unforgettable trip: deep snow, winter camping, ice axes, crampons, steep terrain and a summit of 6,288-foot Mount Washington. ❄️🥾

We’ll share the full feature when it’s published. For now, here’s a look back at one of Troop 76’s biggest adventures.

10/20/2026

Scouting America vs. the Zombie Apocalypse: Troop 76 G survived. 🧟🔥🎃

This past weekend our girls headed to the CRC Western District Camporee for two nights of camping in freezing temperatures. They built shelters, got fires going, took on the challenges, and never stopped smiling. When the final scores came in, we placed in the top three out of all the troops attending. They also took home the plaque for Best Patrol Costume, Hero Themed.

Cold mornings, orange bandanas, face paint, and a whole lot of teamwork. These girls showed up, looked out for each other, and had a phenomenal time doing it. We could not be prouder.

And yes, the ride home was very quiet. Every one of them was out cold before we hit the highway. 😴
Connecticut Rivers CouncilCharter Oak District CRC BSAScouting AmericaMattatuck Scout Reservation

10/18/2026

Tonight dinner submission was called “Finger Lookin’Good Chili”🌶️😱
Connecticut Rivers CouncilCharter Oak District CRC BSAScouting AmericaMattatuck Scout Reservation

10/06/2026

A reflection from one of our troop parents as we get ready for this weekend’s wreath sale.

I was never a fan of the door knocking part of our wreath sale. I grew up hearing about stranger danger like everybody else, and sending kids up to strangers' front doors didn't sit right with me. I figured it was one of those traditions we kept around because we'd always done it.

When we first found this troop, what stood out was how the older Scouts carried themselves. They could look an adult in the eye and hold a conversation. They made plans, ran their own meetings, and when something came up they didn't look over at the adult leaders for the answer. They looked at each other and asked how the Scouts before them had handled it. What I couldn't see back then was how they got there.

Watching my daughter come up through the troop, I finally started to get it. Door knocking is a good example. Every Scout who goes out has leaders with them the whole time, and they know the rules. You never go into a house, you don't accept drinks, and you stay together. Inside that structure, an older Scout shows a younger one how to introduce themselves, explain what they're doing, and take a no without making it a big deal. Then the younger Scout has to do it.

That's the part I missed. Confidence builds from a lot of small moments where a Scout has to speak up, figure something out, and recover when it doesn't go perfectly. Together they add up, and eventually that younger Scout becomes the older Scout showing someone else how it's done.

I see it in my daughter now. When an adult asks her something, she answers. She doesn't go quiet and wait for me or anyone else to fill the silence. She starts conversations, asks for what she needs, and keeps them going. Those awkward doorsteps were part of how she got there.

It also explains something about Eagle Scouts. People hear those words and look at a young person differently, and now I understand why. The badge isn't what makes them capable. It's the visible marker of years spent practicing being capable.
So this Saturday our Scouts will be out knocking on doors with wreaths. If you see a younger Scout working up the nerve to ring your bell, that's part of how it starts.
Connecticut Rivers CouncilCharter Oak District CRC BSAScouting America

10/05/2026

🎀 ’s wreath sale time! 🎀

Help support Troop 76 by ordering a beautiful Christmas wreath for your home or as a gift! It’s a simple way to spread holiday cheer while supporting our Scouts.

Click the link to place your order, and please share this post to help us spread the word. Thanks for supporting Troop 76! 🎅❄️

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10/04/2026

🍌🔥 “No Bananas in the Sky” a Troop 76 campfire classic!
Who’s sung this one around the campfire with us? Drop a memory and your favorite campfire song in the comments below! ⬇️
Connecticut Rivers Council Charter Oak District CRC BSA Scouting America Camp Workcoeman Boy Scout Troop 76 Simsbury, CT