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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

February Camping Trip - Winter Survival Camp out - Still time to sign-up

Posted on Feb 8 2017 - 7:23pm

We will be getting a good dose of snow just in time for our Winter Camping trip.  There is still time to sign-up!  If you want to go please send e-mail to Mr. Laushine or Mr. McKeen letting them know.

Yes we have a cabin in case you don't want to sleep outside!

Remember to bring you sleds!

The February trip for Troop 437 is a winter survival trip at Camp Resolute located in Bolton, MA. We will be camping at the Mohawk leanto camp site.  We will meet on Saturday afternoon at our campsite and set up camp, cook dinner. Scouts will build shelters to “sleep outdoors” if they desire. Sledding, Skiing and Snow shoeing will also take place weather permitting. Sunday morning we will eat breakfast and depart the site at approximately 9:00am 

All scouts must be prepared for cold weather.  See some tips at our website (http://www.westfordtroop437.us/node/1328).

Opportunity to attend Northern Tier this Summer (2017)

Posted on Jan 25 2017 - 10:14pm

Northern Tier is the Boy Scouts of America’s gateway to adventure in the Great Northwoods. In the Summer, scouts from Northern Tier’s three wilderness canoe bases explore millions of acres of pristine lakes, meandering rivers, dense forests and wetlands in Northern Minnesota, Northwest Ontario and Northeast Manitoba.

Troop 159 has 4 spots available for scouts to join T159 on their trip to Northern Tier this summer.  The trip is scheduled for Saturday, August 5, 2017 -  August 12, 2017.  The estimated cost is $1,800.

Please talk the Scoutmaster for contact information if you would like to get more information.   Troop 159 like to scouts to join the Northern Tier planning process as soon as possible.  In addition, flights need to be booked soon.

Sea Base 2018! Sign-ups now open - Sign-up deadline this week - January 19th

Posted on Jan 18 2017 - 8:49pm

Troop 437 will be returning to the BSA Sea Base High Adventure camp in the summer of 2018!  If you like water, sun and fun you will not want to miss this high adventure!

Sign-ups are now open for this trip and will close on January 19th.  Space on this trip is limited so sign-up early.

For more information check out the FAQ document.  To sign-up print the Sign-up form and turn it into the Scoutmaster or the trip planners.

January Skiing/Boarding trip to Gunstock - Signups now open - DUE THIS WEEK

Posted on Jan 11 2017 - 10:05pm

The January trip for Troop 437 is a skiing or snowboarding at Gunstock Ski Area in Gilford,  NH.  Please visit their website http://www.gunstock.com/ for more details and directions. Gunstock has 8 lifts and 55 trails and skiing for all levels.  On Friday evening, we are staying at the Gilford Youth Center, 19 Potter Hill Rd, Gilford, NH.  http://www.gilfordyouthcenter.com/   The GYC has a gymnasium and game room (ping-pong, foosball, Wii) that will be available to us on Friday night.

Sign-ups are due January 12th.

"New" 2016 Rank Requirements now mandatory for all Scouts

Posted on Jan 11 2017 - 9:52pm

At the start of 2016 the BSA released updated rank requirements and provided a year long transition period.  That period is now over and all Scouts must use the new requirements.

For scouts with old handbooks (almost everyone in the troop who did't join this year) you can print out a new Rank Requirements Insert and staple or paperclip it in whole or just select pages into your handbook.  Once you have the new requirements insert you can work with older scouts or the Scoutmaster to transfer requirements you have completed into the new insert.

If you have any questions please contact the Scoutmaster.

Mark your calendar! Troop 437 is 10 years old and we are celebrating

Posted on Jan 3 2017 - 9:08pm

Calling all Scouts, Alumni, Family, and Friends!

Troop 437 is 10 years old and we are celebrating with a party on January 5th!

All Scouts, Troop Alumni, Family and Friends are invited to join us.  There will be food, games, challenges, and memorabilia.

What: 10th Birthday ultimate Birthday Bash
Where: Legion Hall
When: Januray 5th, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

  *Help the Troop kick off their Scouting for Food service project by bringing one or more non-perishable food donations for the Westford Food Pantry.*

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