1958 - 2026:  Celebrating 68 Years

Troop 270 scouts WillieC and HenryB answered the call today. A Newtown Girl Scout reached out for help with her Gold Award project...

One more night to go! Scouts got to make their own pies at pizza party night. Lots of pics today, lots of great activities. Plus...

With Wednesday over, we are nearing the end of our week. But plenty of fun to be had, with sunny and warm days ahead. Our scouts are...

Our Troop 270 scouts got to participate in a July 4th parade. Fun continued today with lots of merit badges and other activities.

Camp got off to a great, albeit wet, hot, and humid start. It is summer after all, but our scouts are prepared so they will be dry,...

After many failed attempts due to poor weather, this past Saturday we were finally able to conduct our annual Scout Service day at...

During COVID, when yours truly was cooking for the entire troop, plus everyone trying to make a quick exit on Sunday, we starting making...

At our last campout, Troop 270 got to experience June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation, where we will be spending summer camp this year....

Thanks to the dedication of volunteer leaders, our scouts continue to earn important Merit Badges on their path to Eagle. Scouts from...

As the title of this post suggests, contrary to popular belief, rarely if ever are leaders born with the innate skills and capabilities...

Troop 270 is hosting an open house for prospective scouts on January 18 at 7pm, at the Newtown Congregational Church. At this event, our...

We are approaching the second weekend of our Annual Christmas Tree Pickup campaign. In our first weekend, we provided over 120 trees to...

Today, Boy Scouts from Troop 270 of Newtown CT learned how to prevent crime and keep our neighborhoods safe. The scouts worked on the...

Our newest Troop 270 scouts took advantage of a rainy Saturday morning to earn a merit badge. Scouts spent the morning learning about...

Thanks to Mr. Demers, here is some information on upcoming opportunities to earn Merit Badges. REMEMBER: *BEFORE* signing up for these...

BSA Troop 270 held our annual pumpkin race in celebration of Halloween. This is also an event for which we reach out to our local...

On Saturday, Sept 24, Edmond Town Hall hosted an event to recognize a very generous grant awarded by T-Mobile through its Hometown Grant...

Troop 270 has worked with CVTU- the Candlewood Valley chapter of Trout Unlimited- for many years picking up Christmas trees from people’s...

Labor Day Parade 2022

Scouts and Leaders from Troop 270 volunteered at Open House events for Cub Scout Packs 270 and 470 this week. These events are meant to...