Nobscot Scout Reservation Site Hike and Trail Cooking 

Being outside is always exciting and fun even in cold weather.  However, It does require the proper gear and training.

This January 22, Troop 437 will return to the Nobscot Scout Reservation in Sudbury / Framingham for a site hike and to learn trailside cooking.  We will arrive at Nobscot on Saturday, January 22 at 10 AM and arrange for a hike of the site.   Plan to be there as late as 4 PM, although we may finish earlier.  Scouts should be prepared for non-overnight backpack camping with trailside cooking gear.

Meal planning and a winter hiking discussion will be part of the Jan 14th Troop meeting

Nobscot Site Map 

Here is the link to the Information sheet:

Signup form: 

Prior to arrival please do review the Troops guide to cold weather camping.

Yours in scouting,

Mr. Casale

We will have our next Merit Badge Monday next Monday, the 24th of January.   We will Zoom into a Virtual Merit Badge Monday from 7 pm to 8:30 pm.

This Monday we are continuing the badges that were started on the 10th.  All scouts who started a badge on the 10th should plan on attending to continue the badges.

There is an updated troop expense reimbursement process and forms. 

Please go here or click on the Expense Reports link in the website Menu.

Questions can be sent to: treasurer@westfordtroop437.us

Hello Scouts,

For our Registered Cub Scouts

We are excited to see you soon!  Please remember to bring your Pinewood derby kit and your creativity!  Interested in getting a preview of what we will help you with?  Checkout our Pinewood Derby Workshop Handout.

See you at 7:00pm on either Wednesday or Thursday.  The event will be held at American Legion Post 437, 114 Dunstable Rd. in the upstairs function hall.

For Our Troop

This is an all hands on deck event, we need scouts and parents to help.  

For our 5th year, we will be hosting the Pinewood Derby Workshop.  The events will take place NEXT WEEK on both WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY evening.  

Signup Genius 

We have an exciting weekend hike opportunity coming up this December 4th weekend. We are making a reservation in one of the AMC huts in the White Mountains of NH, which means with just a minimal hiking effort we can appreciate the grandness of the great outdoors while enjoying the comfort of sleeping cots and a full kitchen! 

“Located in Franconia Notch State Park, Lonesome Lake Hut, known affectionately as “Lonestar” for generations of guests, offers big mountain scenery without the big mountain effort. Experience spectacular views of the Franconia Ridge across a pristine glacial lake.”

 While we will be packing in (and out) all of our food and necessities, the trail to the Lonestar Hut is just 1.6 miles in over well-traveled terrain. If you just want to enjoy the beauty and serenity of winter in the White Mountains without a lot of effort, this base hike is for you. For anyone who wants to get out and explore the wilderness directly, hiking options abound from the comfort of the lodge. 

 We do need to get our head-count in soon, so let’s get those hands up for Scouts who want in on this excellent adventure. Not sure if you’re ready, or whether or not hiking in December sounds like a good idea? Talk to some of the older Scouts who did this hike in 2018 and/or 2019 and let them tell you how much fun it was. I’d love to see a dozen eager Scouts from all the patrols joining us this year.

DEADLINE Thursday Nov 18th. Sign up now. 

Signup form: 

Here is the link to the Information sheet:

 Yours in Scouting,

Mr Mazgelis