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Welcome to Troop 437! Proudly sponsored by American Legion post 437 in Westford Massachusetts.

 

 

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 welcomes all 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.

 

2025 Summer Camp at Camp Wanocksett

Welcome to a new Scout year!

Posted on Aug 26 2025 - 3:09pm

Hello Scouts and Parents! 

The yellow school buses are rolling through the neighborhoods again, and it is time to start up an exciting new year of Scouting Adventure!
 
Thursday, 8/28, 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 set up and prepare for the opening flag ceremony.   Parents are encouraged to come inside around 8:20 pm for the closing ceremony and closing announcements.  
 
Some notes about upcoming activities:
  • September Trip - On the Weekend of September 27th we will be doing a white water rafting trip to the Kennebec river in Maine.  Information and sign-ups will be sent out soon.
  • October Trip - October's trip will be a outdoor guided rock climbing trip.  The location is still to be determined.  More details will be coming in the next few weeks.
  • Other trips this fall will also include a beginner backpacking trip in November and a New York City trip in December.
  • 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.  If you log into the website you can set up a calendar synchronization with your favorite calendaring tool.
  • Scout Handbook Please remember to bring your scout handbooks to the meetings.  It is vital to be able to complete and track your advancement
We are very excited to see you all on Thursday, the 28th!
 
Yours in Scouting,
 
Scoutmasters McKeen and McKeen

Subscribe to Troop Calendar on your mobile device

Posted on Aug 26 2025 - 3:09pm

Do you want Troop events to automatically appear on your favorite calendar app, including Google Calendar, Outlook, Yahoo Calendar and other iOS, Android and Windows apps? 

Simply go to Scout Troop 437 | Calendar Sync to start the process.  Choose your preferred calendar feed format, and then follow the instructions provided.  Super easy and another way to easily remember troop meetings and important troop events!

If you have any questions or problems setting up the calendar feed, email info@westfordtroop437.us or talk to any leader at a troop meeting.

Annual Troop Dues - Due by September 25th

Posted on Aug 26 2025 - 3:08pm

The Troop dues for the new scout year are $30 per scout.  These dues help cover the operating costs of the Troop including awards, supplies, and other expenses in running the Scouting program.  

Please submit your dues on or before Thursday, September 25th.  Payments can be made via Venmo, check, or cash.

Please note: Scouting America (BSA) is starting to collect registration fees for Scouting America membership directly from families - the Troop will no longer be handling the national membership fees.

Troop 437 does not want any Scout or adult to miss out on anything Scouting has to offer due to an inability to pay.  If any fee is a hardship for your family, please reach out to one of the Scoutmasters, Committee Chair, or Troop Treasurer to discuss available options. Any requests will be kept completely confidential.

 

Summer Camp 2026 - Mark you Calendars!

Posted on Aug 26 2025 - 3:08pm

This summer we had 33 scouts attend summer camp at Camp Wanocksett! It was an awesome week!

For 202,6 we will return to Camp Wanocksett during the same week - week 5 - which will be July 26th through August 1st.

Please mark your calendars, as we want even more scouts to attend and experience summer camp next year!

Weekly Troop Meetings resume Augist 28th

Posted on Aug 20 2025 - 8:32pm

School is starting, and the scouting will once again return to regular weekly meetings.  Our first Troop meeting of the year will be on Thursday, August 28th.

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 5-10 minutes before the start of the meeting to help set up and prepare for the opening flag ceremony.   Parents are encouraged to come inside around 8:20 pm for the closing ceremony and closing announcements.  

More Summer Camp Details - Important - Please Read - Please select your activities!

Posted on Jun 26 2025 - 9:47pm

Hello!  Summer camp is just around the corner!  We have an awesome and large group of scouts going to summer camp this year.

Here are some important updates.

  1. This week's Troop meeting (June 5th) will feature lots of summer camp information - What to pack, how to pack, and picking activity choices.  Scouts attending summer camp and their parents are encouraged to attend.

  2. The 2025 Troop Summer Camp Guidebook is now available.  This is required reading for all scouts and parents.  It contains all the details about summer camp.

  3. The process of selecting activities for summer camp is now underway.  Please see all the details at 2025 Summer Camp Activity Choices 

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