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

Lonesome Lake Hut Hike - January 6-7, 2024

Posted on Jan 3 2024 - 5:05pm

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The January Troop Outing is a backpacking hut hike to Lonesome Lake. This will follow this linked trail. It is a fun and popular trip. It is a bit rigorous, but all scouts can and should do this hike. There is an early deadline of December 7th for this trip, as we have placed a deposit and need to know our numbers thirty days out. We will detail this trip more as to gear and such in the coming weeks (warm sleeping bag, microspikes, warm socks, etc.)

Outing: AMC Lonesome Lake Hut Hike, Franconia Notch Trailhead is Lafayette Place Campground, Franconia Notch State Park

Depart Westford: Saturday, January 6, 2024, Abbot School 7:00 AM, arrive at the trailhead at ~9:30 am

Depart Franconia: Sunday, January 7, leave the trailhead at 11:00 AM

Cost: $65.00 (includes hut stay, dinner, cracker barrel, and breakfast)

Participants need to pack a lunch for Saturday. Travel time approximately 2 hours.

Sign-ups due December 7th

Bigelow State Park Backpacking Trip 2023

Posted on Dec 20 2023 - 7:14pm

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See a slideshow of photos from the November backpacking trip at Bigelow State Park

Have Troop Equipment at home? Please bring to this week's Troop meeting

Posted on Dec 20 2023 - 7:14pm

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Hello, Many of you have Troop equipment (tents, patrol boxes, dutch ovens, pots and pans, etc) at home being cleaned and dried out from recent trips. Please bring this equipment to this week's Troop meeting so it can be returned to the Trailer in preparation for future camping trips.

In particular, we are looking for our Cast Iron Wok that has gone missing....if you happen to have it please bring it on Thursday!

Pennsylvania Trip Survey Form - Everyone please complete by Thursday Dec 14th.

Posted on Dec 13 2023 - 3:13pm

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Hi Scouts! Troop 437 is planning a four-day, three-night road trip to Philadelphia and eastern Pennsylvania, leaving Saturday morning, April 13, and returning Tuesday evening, April 16. This is at the beginning of April school vacation week.

In order to plan all the details and figure out the costs, we're requesting that ALL scouts/parents fill out the PA trip survey form by Thursday, December 14 to let us know if you do plan on going, might go, or definitely can't go. (Note that this is just a survey form, not a commitment to attend. A signup form will be distributed in February.)

The form has all of the current details for the trip, including a coal mine tour, cave tour, Valley Forge, Amish country, and a day in Philadelphia! Please click through to the form, read all the details, and fill out and submit the form today so we can get a rough idea of how many scouts and adults would like to go.

Any questions, please email Troy Evangelista, trip organizer, at phaellot@yahoo.com.

Fun and Feast in the Field - November 19th 1 to 3 PM

Posted on Nov 15 2023 - 7:32pm

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Please join us at BSA Troop 437's Fun & Feast in the Field event! This event is especially for Arrow of Light Cub Scouts and all teens age 11-17 who are interested in Scouting.

Enjoy fun activities run by our Scouts including:

- Campfire building
- Cooking
- Shelter building
- Games
- Skits

And enjoy an old 437 tradition making a triumphant return: Campfire Turkey, with all the sides!

Dress warmly; we'll be outside.

Join BSA Troop 437 to enjoy active outdoor fun, learn practical skills, build leadership qualities, and serve your community.

RSVP and questions = please email rsvp@westfordtroop437.us

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Backpacking Trip to Bigelow Hollow State Park, Nipmuck Forest, November 11-12

Posted on Nov 8 2023 - 6:39pm

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Backpacking Trip to Bigelow Hollow State Park, Nipmuck Forest

Trailhead is Lafayette Place Campground, Franconia Notch State Park

This is a cool weather backpacking trip! The campsite and shelter is a 2 mile hike over moderate terrain with only minor elevation changes. This is a chance to camp serenely by the side of a lake. For those new to backpacking please visit the troop website for Backpacking Basics under ‘Being Prepared’. Scouts should pack lightly, but that should include a change of clothes (2 extra pair socks), warm clothes for a cool evening, a tent (best shared between 2 backpackers) and a lightweight sleeping bag (comfort rating no higher than 30F, 20F is preferred). There is a lean-to shelter at the site.

Depart Westford: Saturday, November 11, 2023, Abbot School 9:00 am

Arrive at the trailhead at ~10:30 AM (just over 1 hour drive time)
Arrive at East Shelter Campsite at ~12:30 PM

Depart: Sunday, November 12, 2023, leave the camp at 9:30 AM
Cost: $10 for meals. Scouts will be expected to provide own meals, lunch, dinner, breakfast.