Scout Troop 437

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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.

2024 Summer Camp at Camp Wanocksett

Cookie Dough delivery this Thursday (12/3)

Posted on Dec 1 2015 - 8:43pm

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The Troop Cookie Sale delivery is scheduled for Thursday, Dec 3rd around 2pm. A final reminder just before the delivery. It is important that you pickup your order that day as the frozen cookie dough must be refrigerated.

Pickup at: 9 Misty Lane, Westford, MA. Call if you have questions: 978-496-6014

Three Ponds Backpacking Trip

Posted on Nov 19 2015 - 12:29pm

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The November backpacking trip to the Three Ponds shelter in the White Mountains was a big success. 12 scouts and 4 adults completed the trek. Click on the image to the left for more pictures.

Webelos Invitational was a great success!

Posted on Nov 19 2015 - 12:24pm

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The Troop's 2015 Webelos Invitational was a great success! Thank you to everyone, scouts and adults, who helped with the event! We hosted 12 Webelos scouts and ran 7 events to help give them a taste of what Scouting is all about. Click on the image to the right to see all the photos.

November Backpacking Trip - Three Ponds Trail - This weekend

Posted on Nov 5 2015 - 2:37pm

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If you have not yet had your pack inspected for this coming weekend's backpacking trip please bring it to the troop meeting tonight. Also, if you have not signed up but would like to please bring the permission slip to tonights meeting.

The November trip for Troop 437 is a hiking trip to the Three Ponds Shelter located in Stinson Lake NH. We will be hiking into and staying at The Three Ponds Shelter. This trip is in the southern end of the White Mountain Forest area of NH. We will be hiking the Three Ponds Trail that circles Black Hill. Link to map

This is an introductory backpacking hike for new and old. We will be hiking 2.5 miles to the camp site on Saturday and the return trail on Sunday will be 3.5 miles. This is a backpacking trip with all gear carried in back packs. We will be staying in our tents at or around the Three Ponds Shelter. We will have activities at the camp site depending on weather - patrol challenges, and possible additional day hike.

See our Troop's "Backpacking Basics" web page for some usefull pointers.

The troop has a limited number of backpacks available to borrow, please contact Mr. Porter if interestd.

Some of the basics about backpacking equipment

Posted on Nov 5 2015 - 2:34pm

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Some infographics that might be helpful as you prepare for backpacking. Click on the image for a full sized PDF.

Cookie Dough Fundraiser Underway! Orders due today! (October 29th)

Posted on Oct 29 2015 - 1:23pm

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The Troop's fall fundraiser si underway. Once again this year scouts can choose to sell Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough.

Order forms are due by: Thurs Oct 29, 2015

Please collect the money when the orders are taken.

Expected Delivery date is: Thurs Nov 19, 2015

All profits from a scouts sales will be allocated to their scout accounts for use in paying for scouting related expenses. This is a great opportunity for scouts to help pay their way to monthly trips, summer camp and even help pay for their Philmont trip. Click here to see this year's Otis Sunkmeyer product lineup!