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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

Webelos Invitational was a great success!

Posted on Nov 19 2015 - 12:24pm

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

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


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

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!

Parents - do you like money? Have we got an opportunity for you!

Posted on Oct 14 2015 - 10:44pm

Hello Troop Parents!  Do you like money?  Do you like Scouts?  if so then you should help us out!  We are in need of a new Troop Treasurer (ok, so I never said the money would be yours!).    Treasurer is a vital position on the Troop Committee that helps the troop go.  

The Treasurer works with the Committee Chair and Scoutmaster to ensure the troop's finances are properly tracked.  Most of the work can be done during troop meetings or at home between meetings whichever fits best with your schedule.  If you have questions or would like to help out with the Treasurer roll please contact the Committee Chair David Barnard.

Sign-ups for Columbus Day Mountain Hike now open - due by September 24th

Posted on Sep 23 2015 - 9:58pm

The October trip for Troop 437 will be over the Columbus Day holiday weekend. This trip is a mountain day hiking trip! On Saturday the boys will setup camp at Osceola Vista Campground Site H with an opportunity for an afternoon hike. On Sunday the boys will tackle one (or more) of the infamous New Hampshire 4000 Footers! There are many different hikes within the valley for all ability levels.

We will be camping and cooking outdoors; the weather this time of year can range from cool to cold. As scouts we must be prepared to not only enjoy but to thrive in the elements. The minimal equipment needed: tent with a rain fly, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, mess kit, extra pairs of socks, sturdy shoes or hiking boots, rain gear, sunscreen, layered clothing, flashlight with good batteries, full water bottles (full), Boy Scout Handbook, and a pack to put all your items in. Additional optional survival items such as a small tarp and rope are suggested but not required. There may be an opportunity for a short hike on Saturday afternoon for those that are interested. On Sunday we will do a loop hike over Mt Oseola and East Osceola then down towards Greely Pond and back to the campground. The boys (and adults) attending should be prepared to be out on the trail all day on a strenuous yet rewarding hike. A separate shorter hike is also feasible as long as there are enough adults to support it.

 

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