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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

Summer Camp - "Cautiously Optimistic"

Posted on Mar 31 2021 - 6:22pm
 
We are cautiously optimistic that some form of summer camp will be possible this year.  However, we are waiting to hear from our Council about what will be available.  If we are able to choose, we will be looking to schedule camp for the 3rd or 4th full week of July.  We know that many families are making other summer plans so we will let you know as soon as possible what the Troop's summer camp plans end up being. 

Rocket Launch Follow-up

Posted on Mar 24 2021 - 6:23pm

Hey Scouts Rocket Launch happened and it was a great success!

Thanks to all who attended. 

 

 

 

 

 

 BLAST OFF

 

 

In the meantime keep building your rockets.

Info on the Space Exploration Merit Badge can be seen at sites like this one:
 
 
Remember, if you need a new rocket of your own you can find several models at the Scout Shop or Amazon for just a few dollars:
From Amazon any of these inexpensive (less than about $10-$12) rockets are fine:
Estes-1225 Alpha Rocket
Estes-1292 Wizard Rocket
Estes-1381 Yankee
Estes-810 220 Swift
There are more expensive (fancier) versions available too. 
 
 
Yours in Scouting,
 
Mr Masterson

Restarting In-Person Troop Meetings this week

Posted on Mar 24 2021 - 6:19pm

With the lengthening daylight and more importantly, the continued loosening of gathering restrictions by the State and Council, we are going to return to in-person Troop meetings on Thursdays. We will be holding these meetings outdoors at the American Legion post. In order to take advantage of the daylight, we are going to start this week's meeting at 6:00 pm and finish at 7:30 pm. As the daylight lengthens we will move the start time back towards our normal start time.

When: Starting this week, 6:pm start time
What to bring:

    • A signed health card
    • A properly worn mask
    • A water bottle if you would like a drink
    • Wear your Scout uniform and bring your scout handbook
    • A folding chair if you would like

Iron Chef 2021

Posted on Mar 17 2021 - 5:38pm

Iron Chef Competition

When: Sunday March 21st

Where: Outside at the Legion

Time: 1-4pm

See the flyer for specific competition rules

Merit Badge Monday moves to Thursdays (next one April 8th)!

Posted on Mar 17 2021 - 5:37pm

As was announced at last week's Troop meeting we are going to start Merit Badge offerings at one or two Troop meetings a month.  The first Merit Badge offerings will start this week with the following merit badges:

  • Citizenship in the Nation
  • Personal Management
  • Photography
  • Radio
  • Space Exploration
  • Sustainability

Please sign-up for which merit badge you want to work on using this Sign-up Genius Link.  Space is limited.  Pick a merit badge that you think will be fun and get your friends to join you!

Scouts should only sign-up for one badge at a time.  All merit badges will take a couple of meetings and some independent work by the scouts to complete.  If you want to learn more about merit badges please see the BSA Merit Badge page.

Hike, Cook, Explore, Hike, Cook, Explore, Hike this Saturday March 13th

Posted on Mar 10 2021 - 7:43pm

 

Hike, Hike, Hike, and Cook A Little 

On Saturday, March 13th, we'll be hiking so some Scouts can complete some Trail Cooking requirements for the Cooking Merit Badge.

Meet at 10am at the parking area at the end of Cow Pond Brook Road (just past the Groton Transfer Station and the Cow Pond Soccer Fields). We will hike for a bit to a spot to cook a trail meal and then hike some more to cook a second trail meal consistent with the trail cooking requirement:
6.d. While on a trail hike or backpacking trip, prepare and serve two meals and a snack from the menu planned for this requirement. At least one of those meals must be cooked over a fire, or an approved trail stove (with proper supervision).

All Scouts are welcome to join us on this hike. This will not be a long hike, probably about 3 miles with a couple of stops for trail meal preparation (and perhaps some time to explore the nearby quarries).

For those Scouts training for Philmont this summer, this hike will be a good opportunity to practice carrying a heavy pack over a relatively short distance.
 
Go past the soccer field to the end and meet at the parking lot.
 
Yours in Scouting,
 
Mr. Masterson

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