The clear highlight was their incredible trip to Iceland — a breathtaking landscape of glaciers, waterfalls, and adventure. Scouts especially loved whitewater rafting and meeting international scouts at camp. Closer to home, the troops enjoyed summer camp, skiing, canoeing, hiking, and plenty of camping — logging over 200 nights outdoors in 2025, including one brisk night that dipped to 0 degrees!
A big thank you to our fearless leaders (past and present) for guiding our scouts through these amazing adventures and using your vacation time to camp in the woods.
The troops are deeply grateful for the unwavering support of their parents, from last-minute grocery runs and helping search for gear to helping with fundraisers. Special thanks also go to the Suffield Public Schools and the Town of Suffield for welcoming scout participation and to Suffield Hardware for their constant help and encouragement. The troops also appreciate the many residents who donate gently used camping gear — it always finds a good home!
Thanks to The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving (through the Amiel and Mary Anne Zak Public Service Fund and the Suffield Greater Together Community Fund) for their generous grants over the years. Their support has helped fund projects like the kettle corn start-up, troop trailer, canoes and essential gear.
Service remains at the heart of scouting. This year, scouts completed multiple Eagle projects and logged over 200 volunteer hours supporting local organizations like Friends of Kent Memorial Library, Suffield Community Aid and Suffield on the Green (to name a few) as well as conservation efforts like roadside cleanups and trail maintenance. Projects included
- A new altar at Sunrise Park (Joe Krar)
- New picnic tables at Sunrise Park (Hayden Gibson)
- An atrium redesign at Spaulding Elementary (Ethan Boldt)
- A new kiosk at the McClean Outdoor Education Preserve (Jack Ryan)
- New benches along the rail trail (Logan McHugh)
- A canoe rack for Second Baptist Church (Dylan Holmes).
Looking ahead to 2026, Troops 260 and 262 are excited for new adventures — including canoeing the Allagash Waterway, more camping, and more service. Thank you, Suffield, for being such a strong foundation for Scouting. Your encouragement and support means the world. If you’re seeking a new adventure in 2026, reach out at suffieldscouts@gmail.com.