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

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.

BSA Troop 437 Open House for AOL Cub Scouts and Teens Age 11-17

Posted on Oct 18 2023 - 7:27pm

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Do you have an Arrow of Light Cub Scout? Does your teen (age 11-17) love outdoor activities like camping, hiking, and rafting? BSA Troop 437 invites you to our Open House on Thursday, October 26, to learn more about our troop and Scouting!

BSA Troop 437 is a medium-sized troop with boys and girls from Westford and surrounding towns. We meet on Thursday evenings during the school year to learn new skills and enjoy fun activities. Meetings and activities are scout-led and the focus is on learning both leadership and practical skills. Scouts also enjoy optional monthly overnight camping, hiking and adventure trips. Many 437 Scouts have earned the well-respected Eagle Scout rank.

To learn more, visit Troop 437's Open House on Thursday October 26 from 7-8:30 PM at the American Legion, 114 Dunstable Rd.

RSVP and questions: rsvp@westfordtroop437.us

Disability Awareness and Inclusion Seminar - October 15th 7PM

Posted on Oct 11 2023 - 6:58pm

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Hello area Scouters and friends,

My name is Karyn Crouthamel, I am currently the Cubmaster for Pack 107 Chelmsford and a committee member for Troop 437G Westford/Chelmsford. I am hosting a seminar on How to Teach Disability Awareness and Inclusion in a Positive and Constructive Way. This is a common meeting topic for Packs and Troops. I will cover teaching and becoming more aware of people with physical disabilities and how to help others (youth and adults) understand that adapting activities to their ability is what is important. It is not seeing their life as harder than an able bodied person. If we adapt activities then we all have opportunities. I am not discussing "how to adapt" scouting activities, but that is the other important step to becoming more inclusive.

I have attached my flier, please feel free to distribute to any adults or youth in BSA, GSU, and anyone outside scouting that is interested.

When and Where:
• October 15, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
• Fellowship Hall at the Central Congregational Church of Chelmsford. 1 Worthen Street, Chelmsford 01824

Additionally, I am also registered with T437 as the Disabilities Awareness Merit Badge counselor and would be happy to help scouts that want to earn this badge.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I am planning on recording and sharing this seminar as a resource on different scouting sites. If you are unable to attend Oct 15th, but would like the recording, please send me an email.

Thank you for considering coming to my seminar. I look forward to the opportunity.

Mt Mansfied Trip canceled due to bad weather.

Posted on Oct 4 2023 - 6:48pm

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I am very sad to say that the Mount Mansfield trip has been canceled. The weather in VT and on the mountain was going to prevent us from any hiking and the amount of rain followed by potential snow at the campsite would make doing any alternative activities unfeasible.

I consulted with the Park Ranger at Underhill State Park and they are expecting very heavy rain on Saturday and freezing rain and snow on Mount Mansfield between Saturday and Monday. They highly encourage us to not try to hike the mountain this weekend.

As you all know, this was a trip I was very much looking forward to. I hope that we will be able to reschedule for sometime in the spring. In the meantime, we are looking into options for an alternate October activity in the coming weeks. The Trip feeds that have been paid will be credited to scout accounts. If you would prefer a refund please reach out to the treasurer at treasurer@westfordtroop437.us.

Regards,

Mr. McKeen

Calendar Change - Elections moved to next week, 9/28

Posted on Sep 20 2023 - 8:27pm

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Due to a number of reasons, the SPL and PL elections planned for this week are being moved to next week, September 28th. All the planned election activities, speeches and voting, will take place on the 28th.