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

Summer Camp 2025 - Deadline for Early Bird discount 4/17! Here are the details...

Posted on Feb 25 2026 - 1:21pm

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Troop 437 will attend Summer Camp from July 26th to August 1st. We will once again attend Camp Wanocksett.

Please see our Summer Camp web page for all the details.

What: A week of adventure, advancement, and scouting at the foot of Mt. Monadnock

Where: Camp Wanocksett, 642 Upper Jaffrey RD, Dublin, NH 03444

When: Sunday, July 26th to Saturday, August 1st

Cost: The week of summer camp costs $630. However, if paid to the Troop by April 9th, there is an early-bird discount of $35, making the camp fee $595. Assistance is available if needed - we want every scout to experience summer camp!

Important Deadlines:

April 9^th Signup deadline for early bird pricing
April 15^th Deadline for CIT applications
March 15^th is the deadline for Campership applications for scouts needing financial assistance
June 4^th Medical Forms due

Advancement Deadline for Spring Court of Honor is the February 26th Troop meeting

Posted on Feb 25 2026 - 12:36pm

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The advancement deadline for the Spring Court of Honor is February 26th. Please make sure you record all your advancement in the advancement book on or before that date.

If you need a scoutmaster conference and/or board of review, please talk to a scoutmaster before then so it can be scheduled.

Save the Date - Eagle Court of Honor - March 28th

Posted on Feb 25 2026 - 12:36pm

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The Troop will be hosting a special Court of Honor on March 28th to honor Sam and Bastav for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Please save the date and look for an invitation with all the details coming in an email soon.

Troop Dues for 2025-26 Program Year & National Registration

Posted on Feb 11 2026 - 6:34pm

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The Troop dues for the 2025-26 Scout year are $30 per scout. These dues help cover the operating costs of the Troop including awards, supplies, and other expenses in running the Scouting program. The troop requests that dues be paid in September, and we still have a number of payments outstanding. Payments can be made via Venmo, check, or cash. If you need to check the status of your dues, please reach out to Patrick Kenneally, our Treasurer, at PKenneally@gmail.com or any troop leader.

Please note: Scouting America collects national dues separately as part of the annual registration process. Please keep an eye on your email for registration reminders, which you can process online. Scouts are removed from our troop by Scouting America if the Scout's national registration has been expired for more than three months.

Troop 437 does not want any Scout or adult to miss out on anything Scouting has to offer due to an inability to pay. If any fee is a hardship for your family, please reach out to one of the Scoutmasters, Committee Chair, or Troop Treasurer to discuss available options. Any requests will be kept completely confidential.

Merit Badge Monday - February 9th, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Posted on Feb 4 2026 - 4:08pm

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Our next Merit Badge Monday will be on Monday February 9 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the McKeens' house, 29 Steeple Chase Circle in Westford.

Merit badge counselors will be available for the following badges:

Citizenship in Society (Ongoing) with Mrs. McKeen
Citizenship in the World, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the Community, and Communications -- Mr. McKeen available for check-ins. Bring completed work ready to discuss.
Emergency Preparedness (Ongoing) with Mr. Morawiak
Robotics (New) with Mr. Burk

"Ongoing" sessions are for Scouts who have already started the badge, "New" is for Scouts who would like to start the badge.

If we don't have any signups for a particular session, the counselor probably won't attend, so please sign up so they know whether to be there! If you need a different badge, you can submit a request and we'll do our best to arrange a session.

Parents, would you like to counsel Scouts on a particular merit badge? Your help is greatly appreciated, and there are over 135 badges to choose from. Please email bevangelista1@gmail.com if you'd like more info

Mark Your Calendars! - Summer Camp 2026

Posted on Feb 4 2026 - 4:07pm

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What does a big snowstorm bring to mind? That's right, Summer Camp! In 6 short months, we will be at Camp Wanocksett for our week in the woods full of adventure!

I know, summer calendars fill up early and quickly, so I encourage everyone to block your calendars for Summer Camp at Camp Wanocksett. We will be attending during week 5, which will be July 26th through August 1st.

More details on summer camp will be published in the next month. Please stay tuned!