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AOL Invitational: October 18th, 3:00-7:00pm
NEW for 2025... ONLINE SIGN-UPS!
Our monthly overnight outings are designed for Scouts of ALL ages. Additional "Venture" add-ons are often available for scouts ages 14+. All participants must be registered with Troop 159 Westford, and have MedForms A+B submitted. Adult participants are also required to complete online Safeguarding Youth Training.
Martha’s Vineyard Bike Outing:
September 20- 21, 2025
Our annual bike trip to Martha's Vineyard is a favorite you won't want to miss! All bikes, helmets, tents, and camping gear are loaded into a Uhaul the night before, and then we meet early Saturday morning to drive down to the Woods Hole Ferry. Once on the island, scouts will bike 5 miles to camp. All camping gear will be transported to the campsite via truck. During the day younger scouts will ride a few 5-10 mile trips around town. 14+ Venture scouts will have the option to participate in a longer bike ride. No meal-planning for scouts. Food on this outing is provided by adults, or purchased in route. Bring cash.
DESTINATION: Camp Duarte, Martha's Vineyard
COST: $110
$$$: Bring cash for breakfast on Saturday, lunch on Sunday, plus ice cream or snacks in town.
OUTING COORDINATOR: Noel Almeida
TOUR LEADER: Tom Fannon
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IMPORTANT DATES:
September 19th, 5:30pm-
Bike & Gear loading at Abbot School
*Put all camping gear in large duffle bag or backpack to be loaded onto truck. Attach your helmet to your bike.
September 20th, 5:30-5:45am-
Meet at Rodenbush, Westford
*We leave promptly at 6:00am. The drive takes about 2 hours, and we cannot miss the shuttle.
September 21st, approx 7:00pm-
Return to Rodenbush, Westford
*Please encourage your scout to contact you on the drive home with an ETA
REQUIREMENTS:
Helmets are required.
All bikes must have front headlight, and red rear tail light.
Scouts that have never attended a T159 biking trip are required to attend the bike check & skills night, and the shakedown ride:
Bike Checks & Skills- September 4, 2025- 6:00pm:
Meet at Byam School, 25 Maple Road, Chelmsford, MASully's Shakedown- September 11, 2025- 6:00pm:
Meet at Rodenbush , 65 Main St, Westford, MA 01886
*10 mile bike ride. Bring cash for ice cream
Contact Michael A. or Mr. Mario regarding an optional Friday afternoon departure for Scouts 14+. Ride 100 miles to Woods Hole on Friday and Saturday. Camp Friday night. Meet up with the other scouts Saturday midday.
"The MV outing is one of the best - a ferry ride, biking, dairy queen, and if you're lucky, camping in torrential rain!"
ILST + AOL Invitational:
October 18-19, 2025
(Sign ups open soon! Deadline 10/16/2025)
Join us October 18th for 2 FREE activities!
10/18-10/19 - ILST "Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops"
*Open to Troop 159 Scouts in a "PLC" leadership position
We will do some leadership training before and after the AOL Invitational, then hang out, watch a movie, and stay overnight.10/18, 3:00-7:00pm - "Troop 159 AOL Invitational"
*Open to ALL Troop 159 Scouts, and AOL guests
We invite cub scouts from local packs for an afternoon of fun and games, and show them how great our troop is!
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DESTINATION: Camp Paul, 39 Concord Rd, Chelmsford MA
DEPARTURE: Saturday, October 18, TBD-MORNING (meet at Rodenbush)
RETURN: Sunday, October 19, TBD- MORNING (return to Rodenbush)
COST: FREE
OUTING COORDINATOR: Amy Brown
TOUR LEAD: Jeremy Brown
SPECIAL NOTE:
*Parents must provide transportation for scouts attending only the AOL Invitational portion of the day... it is a 15 minute drive to Camp Paul in Chelmsford.
Fall Backpacking HI-LO:
October 24-26, 2025
(Sign ups open soon! Deadline 10/16/2025)
Come enjoy a fall backpacking outing in New England. Scouts hike to the campsite carrying their gear, where they set up tents and explore nature. Older scouts usually head up the night before to add some extra miles and elevation to their adventure.
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There are 2 OPTIONS (HI/LO)-
HI "Philmont Shakedown": 10/24 - Depart Friday evening.
*Open to Scouts age 14+ at the time of the outing, or those pre-approved to attend as a Philmont Shakedown.
LO: 10/25 - Depart Saturday morning, and meet up with HI group.
RETURN (All): 10/26 - Both groups return Sunday
*please encourage your scout to contact you on the drive home with an ETA.
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DESTINATION: TBD
COST: approx $45
$$$: Bring cash in case we stop for food along the drive!
OUTING COORDINATOR: TBD
TOUR LEADS: Joe Mario, Tom Stonehouse, Jeremy Brown
REQUIREMENTS: Scouts that have never attended a T159 backpacking trip are required to...
Attend a backpacking gear presentation to be held before the outing: 9/25/25
Bring their fully loaded backpack to a "pack check": 10/16/25
Save the dates:
November 22-23, 2025: Wilderness Survival
December 13-14, 2025: Boston Outing
January 10-11, 2026: Winter Play
February 7-8, 2026: Winter Trek
March 2026: TBD Patrol Outings
April 11-12, 2026: Cookfest
May 1-3, 2026: Hi/Lo Backpacking
June 12-14, 2026: Canoe Outing
Questions about an outing? Contact our Outing Coodinators: outings@troop159westford.org
Venture 14+
Additional outings/add-ons are planned for Scouts age 14+ who wish to challenge themselves. Signups and announcements are made in person at meetings. Our Venture outings have included biking trips, more challenging hikes and winter camping. Information and signups are distributed in person at our weekly meetings. Here are a few examples...
Winter Mountains (14+)
Older scouts can participate in more challenging trips like a winter hike to conquer 5000footers! These outings included lots of planning and preparation. Always a great time, and truly an adventure for the scouts and the adult leaders!
Midnight Hike (14+)
Why hike in the daylight when you can hike at midnight?! Older scouts enjoy starting down the trail at sunset, and completing over 7 miles by midnight! Headlamps and a full moon light the way. Scouts set up tents, or sleep under the stars. Scouts often wake early to do some fishing at the nearby pond.
Summer Bike Trips (14+)
Older scouts put rubber to the pavement for extended bike trips over 200 miles! Leading up to the outing they did several bike shakedowns to ensure scouts and bikes were ready for the journey! Lots of laughs, a few skinned knees, and life long memories are the takeaways from our venture bike trips!
Midnight Marathon Bike Ride (14+)
Light up your bike and take to the streets along the marathon route! The night before the Boston Marathon scouts can ride the whole route for a truly unique experience!
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