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

American Legion Spring Cleanup and Flag Retirement - April 5th

Posted on Apr 2 2025 - 6:06pm

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The American Legion Post 437 will be holding a spring cleanup of their grounds and an informal Flag retirement event.

This is a great way to give back to our sponsoring organization and help keep the property looking nice.

The cleanup activities will be leaf blowing, weeding, mulching planting beds, litter cleanup, and other related tasks.

As you might remember, the Legion had to cancel their Flag Day ceremony last year, and they have a large number of flags that need to be retired. Once the cleanup is done, they will be conducting an information retirement of the flags they have that are no longer serviceable.

The Legion will be providing lunch.

PLC Leadership Training March 30th - All PLC members are requested to attend

Posted on Mar 26 2025 - 4:03pm

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We will be conducting Scouting America's Introduction to Leadership Skills Training (ILST) for the Patrol Leaders Council on March 30th.

The purpose of the ILST course is to teach Scouts with leadership positions about their roles and how to succeed in that role. It is intended to help Scouts in leadership positions within their troop understand their responsibilities and to equip them with organizational and leadership skills to fulfill those responsibilities. ILST is the first course in a series of leadership training available to Scouts.

For more about ISLT check out this article: This training course is an absolute must for BSA youth

We are requesting that all PLC members make it a priority to attend this important training.

When: 1:00 PM to 7:30 PM Sunday, March 30th
Where: Westford Central Fire Station (Boston Road) meeting room
Who: All PLC members - SPL, ASPL, Patrol Leaders, Assistant Patrol Leaders and all scouts with a position of responsibility

Winter Court of Honor - Thursday, March 6th

Posted on Mar 5 2025 - 6:15pm

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We will be holding our Winter Court of Honor on Thursday, March 6th starting at 7:00 pm at the Legion. There will be a reception immediately after the court.

All Scouts, parents, and siblings are encouraged to attend to help us celebrate all the advancements that our scouts have achieved over the summer and the beginning of the scouting year!

Gunstock Ski Trip, March 7-8th - Sign up by Thursday, February 13th

Posted on Feb 12 2025 - 6:01pm

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The Gunstock Skiing trip will be March 7 to 8th, with skiing on the 8th!

Outing: Skiing/Snow Boarding Trip at Gunstock Ski Area Gilford, NH.

Arrive: Friday, March 7, 2025, 8:00 PM at Gilford Youth Center

Depart: Saturday, March 8, 2025, at approximately 4:00 PM or when done & ride is available.

Cost: Base Cost plus desired ticket/lesson/rental options (see below). Base cost only for is
non-skiing or for Gunstock pass holders.

Base Cost: $20.00 (includes Friday cracker barrel, lodging, Saturday breakfast, snacks at the ski
area, and donation to stay at the Gilford Youth Center).

Meals: Friday night cracker barrel and Saturday morning breakfast are included. Scouts are
responsible for their dinner Friday and lunch Saturday.

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Sign-ups Still Open! Klondike Derby is Saturday February 8th!

Posted on Feb 5 2025 - 6:02pm

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Scouts can still sign up! However, anyone who did not sign up by the 16th will not get the offered early-sign up commemorative hat.

It's time for the 2025 Klondike Derby!

This year the Derby will be held at the Centralville Sportsmen’s Club, 308 Wheeler Rd, Dracut, MA

Date: Saturday February 8th, 2025
Carpool to Event: Meet at Chelmsford HS 6:00 am on Saturday February 8th, the parking lot at Graniteville
Return: Approximately 6:00 pm on that same Saturday.
Cost: $25 for event registration

Registration includes participation in the event, an embroidered Winter hat for each Scout (no hat for late registration)

Sign-ups are due by Thursday, January 16th, 2025 at 7pm (Just before meeting)

Troop 437 is participating in the West Wind District Klondike Derby on February 8th. Klondike is a chance for Scouts to practice the skills they've learned throughout the year in a challenging team environment.

Help the troop defend its 2024 trophy win! This will surely be a fun event as Scouts travel a course and participate in many FUN activities. Execute activities with a winter survival and adventure theme.

The Klondike Derby takes place each year, and is an opportunity for Troop 437 to compete against other troops in the district. Scouts will see the creativity of other Scouts/leaders to adhere to the theme.

This year will take place at Centralville Sportsmen’s Club, 308 Wheeler Rd, Dracut, MA. Due to limited parking, we will meet at Chelmsford HS and carpool to the site.

Important Note: All participants must be prepared for cold weather!!! You must have sturdy, warm footwear (boots, not sneakers), and are strongly encouraged to have micro spikes or snowshoes (people in the troop may have some you can borrow). Many layers are a necessity as well as extra socks, hats/mittens. Leg gaiters are a good idea if there is fresh snow.

BE PREPARED! Seasonally Appropriate Clothing Required:
* Warm insulated winter boots - no SNEAKERS, leg gaiters suggested.
* Wool or wicking socks worn with an extra pair of socks carried
* Minimum 3 Layers of Clothing for top & bottom. Suggested clothing includes a thermal wicking layer next to the body, an insulating layer such as fleece & finally an outside wind/waterproof layer. Please no cotton as it has no insulation value. This means no jeans!
* Wool or fleece hat.
* Mittens or gloves with a spare pair

For more information contact Isaac Burk at IMBurk@yahoo.com or text him at 978-294-9440

Lonesome Lake Hut Hike - January 25-26, 2025

Posted on Jan 22 2025 - 6:09pm

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This is a winter backpacking trip! The hut is a short but rigorous 1,000 foot uphill 1.6 mile hike over moderate terrain (with high probability of snow/ice). This is a chance to experience the beauty of the White Mountains without the crowds. Weather and time dependent, scouts may have the option to continue from the hut up to Cannon Mountain, a NH 4000 footer.

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

Depart Westford: Saturday, January 25, 2025, Abbot School, 7:00 am Sharp. Arrive at the trailhead at ~9:30 am

Depart Franconia: Sunday, January 26, 2025, leave the trailhead at 11:30 am

Cost: $65.00 (includes Hut stay, Dinner, Cracker barrel, and Breakfast)
Participants need to pack a lunch for Saturday.

Sign-ups due December 8th