This is going to be an awsome event!  We have a great turn out and there will be lots of rock climbing fun!  There is still time to signup at this week's troop meeting.  Make sure you bring a completed waiver and permission slip to the troop meeting.

The PLC has decided to change the April trip to be a Indoor Rock Climbing Overnight Lock in at the Central Rock Gym in Worcester.  They have over 13,000 sq. ft. of total terrain including over 100 bouldering, lead, and top rope stations.   Scouts will have the chance to experience all levels of rock climbing challenges.  Scouts will be able to climb as long as they want as we will have exclusive use of the climbing gym once their normal hours.

We will need trained belayers for this trip to support our climbers.  Adults and Scouts 15 or older can belay.  to belay you need to be trained at Central Rock Gym or have been trained at another rock climbing event.  If you need training please see the permission slip for details.

Everyone who signed up for merit badge college should have received information packages about the sessions you will be in.  Remember that you likely have some pre-work to complete (see the particular package you received) and you will need to get your Blue Cards signed by the Scoutmaster.

This is an outdoor camping trip - participants should be prepared to sleep in tents or shelters of their own construction.  No cabin will be available.  Due to the amunt of snow on the ground it is likely that scouts will have to clear areas for their tents and cooking.  Scouts need to come prepared with approiate clothing and equipment.  

See our Cold Weather Camping page for more information.

The March trip for Troop 437 is a Pioneering and Survival weekend at Camp Resolute Scout Reservation.  On Saturday the boys will put to test as well as improve upon their pioneering and survival skills. All boys will have the opportunity to plan and assemble their own survival shelters of items found throughout camp! Those boys with a desire for adventure will be able to sleep in the survival shelters that they construct. We will follow  “leave no trace” principals and disassemble all shelters prior to leaving.

Part of this week's troop meeting will be conducted outdoors so scouts should wear coats and hats and bring gloves and flashlights.  Also, please bring any cardboard egg cartons, wood shavings, and dryer lint as they will be used to make fire starters for the upcoming winter camping trip.

The Winter Court of Honor will be held at this week's troop meeting.  Scouts and their families are encouraged to attend to help recognize all the advancement the scouts have achieved.  The new troop leadership will officialy take office at the Court of Honor.

Congratulations to Kyle O. who was elected by the troop to serve as Seior Patrol Leader.  In addition, Max G., Harry L, Josh M. and Matt D. have been elected as Patrol Leaders by their respective Patrols.

These new leaders will officially start in their roles at the Winter Court of Honor next week.