Are you an Arrow of Light scout looking for a Scout Troop to cross over to? or maybe you are new to Scouting and want a great Troop to join?
Either way, Troop 437 welcomesall youth to come and experience the adventure of scouting! Visit one of our meetings to experience what Scouting is all about and what makes Troop 437 a great Scout Troop.
We meet every Thursday evening when school is in session. Meetings start at 7:00 pm at the American Legion Post 437 at 114 Dunstable Road. Feel free to contact us at info@westfordtroop437.us and let us know you are coming or to contact us with any questions. For more information about the troop, you can start at our About Us webpage.
School is starting, and that means it is time to start an exciting new year of Scouting Adventure!
This Thursday, 9/3, will be our first weekly Troop meeting of the year. As usual, our Troop meetings will be held at the American Legion Post 437 (114 Dunstable Rd) in the 2nd-floor function hall. They start at 7:00 pm and run until 8:30 pm. Scouts should arrive 10 minutes before the start of the meeting to help prepare for the meeting and ensure a prompt start at 7:00 PM. Being able to start promptly at 7 is key to ending promptly at 8:30! Parents are encouraged to come inside around 8:20 pm for the closing ceremony and closing announcements.
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Some notes about upcoming activities:
September Trip: On the Weekend of September 19th, the Troop will be camping at Gunstock Mountain and experiencing their High Ropes and Zip-Line adventures. Signups are open - See the signup form and info sheet for all the details. Signups are due by 6:00 PM on September 10th
October Trip: In October, the troop will be participating in the second Quincy Presidential Trail Camporee. This will take place over the long weekend on October 10th through the 12th. This is a great opportunity to experience the best of scouting while also learning more about Quincy's connection to our early presidents. More details will be published shortly.
Year Calendar of Events: Our website has also been updated with this year's calendar. As the Troop's plans change throughout the year, please consult the website for the latest information.
Scout Handbook: Please remember to bring your Scout handbooks to the meetings. It is vital to be able to complete and track your advancement
Depart from McCarthy Middle School, Chelmsford: 8 AM on Saturday, September 19th
Pickup at McCarthy: Approx 11:00 AM on Sunday, September 20th
Cost:
$160.00 Age 12+ Zip-line, High Ropes (Aerial Treetop Adventure)
$130.00 Under 12 years old includes Zip-line and Junior High Ropes course
$25 for attendees who do not wish to leave the ground
Sign-ups due by: Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
A signed Gunstock Waiver Form will also be required for each participant
Overview:The September trip is a camping trip at Gunstock Mountain and a day of adventure on the mountain. We will head north Saturday Morning, and everyone will get to experience Gunstock’s awesome Zipline Tour, traveling over 1.6 miles on one of the longest zipline canopy tours in the Continental United States! The afternoon will include the Aerial Treetop Adventure (high ropes course), and other great activities.
Weight/Height/Age restrictions: Many of the activities have weight and height requirements/limitations. For the Zipline Tour, participants need to be between 50 and 260 lbs. and be between 4’0” and 6’8” in height.
The Aerial Treetop Adventure has a minimum age requirement of 12 years old. Scouts under 12 can explore the Junior Adventure course. The cost for scouts under 12 is $30 less.
Camping and Equipment: We will camp in the Gunstock Mountain group campsites Saturday night, and then return Sunday AM.
We will be tent camping and cooking outdoors. Be prepared for cool fall weather. Equipment needed: tent with a rain fly (sharing arranged with other scout(s)), sleeping pad, sleeping bag, mess kit, several extra pairs of socks, spare pair of shoes, rain gear, sunscreen, bug spray, layered clothing, flashlight with good batteries, water bottle, and a desire for adventure. Please see the Scout Troop 437 | Camping Essentials page on our website for the full list. You may borrow tents and sleeping bags from the Troop. Please see the quartermaster if you would like to sign equipment out for the trip.
There will also be our usual evening campfire and likely an opportunity for board or card games. Bring your favorite game to share with your fellow scouts!
Parent Participation: Per Scouting America guidelines, any parent wishing to camp overnight at a scout event must be a registered adult with the BSA. Please see the details on our website at Scout Troop 437 | Adult Registration (westfordtroop437.us).
If you have any questions, contact Pete Morawik at 978-204-8262 or petemorawiak@gmail.com
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This Thursday is our last meeting until September! This will be our year's closing campfire. Weather permitting, we will be outside in the lower field roasting marshmallows and having a fun time. Uniforms are optional for this meeting.
On June 20th, the Troop will be holding an Eagle Court of Honor for Grace and Jacob. This is an opportunity for the whole Troop, including families, to come out and celebrate the achievements of these two new Eagle Scouts.
The ceremony will be held outdoors at Westford Academy starting at 2:00 PM*. The ceremony will be at the outdoor performing arts stage near the band entrance (left side of the building). Join us for a reception immediately after the ceremony. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony and reception will be indoors in the WA Flag Lobby (entrance at the back of the school).
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This week's Troop meeting will be our Spring Court of Honor. Parents and siblings are invited and encouraged to attend.
