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.

2025 Summer Camp at Camp Wanocksett

Welcome to a new Scout year!

Posted on Aug 26 2025 - 3:09pm

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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

Weekly Troop Meetings resume Augist 28th

Posted on Aug 20 2025 - 8:32pm

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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.

Final Troop Meeting this week - Year closing campfire

Posted on Jun 18 2025 - 7:49pm

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Yes, we are having a Troop meeting this week! This will be our year's closing campfire. Weather permitting, we will be outside ni the lower field roasting marshmallows and having a fun time. Uniforms are optional for this meeting.

Flag Day 2025 - Thank you to our participants!

Posted on Jun 18 2025 - 7:46pm

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Thank you to all our participants in the Legion's Flag Day Ceremony, which honored our Country's Flag!

Mission Accomplished! Stage Painting at Legion

Posted on Jun 18 2025 - 7:41pm

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Thank you to the 7 scouts who participated in the Legion Stage repainting! The results look fantastic! In addition, we painted and delivered the three flower planters that the Troop built a while back.

From the Legion: "Thank you! The Scouts did an amazing job on the stage. The flower pots are beautiful!"