Embedded Files
Our monthly overnight outings are designed to allow participation by Scouts of all ages. Sign-Ups are done IN PERSON at weekly meetings. If you missed a sign up, you may email the Scoutmaster to request to have your name added to the outing list. Outing costs will be deducted from your family's "virtual scout account", and you will be informed by our treasurer if your account balance is running low. Mileage reimbursement for adults driving to/from outing will be credited to your virtual scout account. It is recommended that scouts bring $20 cash to every outing in case we stop for food along the way. Authorization / MedForms A+B are required for all participants, and adults attending an outing must be registered members of Troop 159.
Canoe Shakedown: May 29, 2025
4:00-8:00pm
Signup deadline May 22, 2025
The canoe shakedown is a requirement for all scouts who wish to attend the June 6-8 Canoe outing, who have never been on a Troop 159 canoe trip. Please contact the Scoutmaster if you are unable to attend the shakedown., but wish to attend the canoe trip.
DESTINATION: Nashoba Paddler,
398 West Main St, Groton, MA
MEETING LOCATION: FPCU
DEPART: 4:00pm
RETURN: 8:00pm
COST: $45
SPECIAL NOTE:
Lifejackets, canoes, and paddles will be provided. Wear a bathing suit and closed toed shoes.
OUTING COORDINATORS: Deepa Penuballi & Sri Kaul
TOUR LEADS: Mike Harm
REQUIREMENTS:
Pass the BSA Swimmer's Test within 1 year. We will be hosting a swim test on May 7, 2025, which is before the canoe shakedown and outing. Scouts that attended Summer Camp in 2024 do not need to retake the swim test.
You can do the shake down, even if you are not attending the canoe weekend outing.
You must have closed shoes. No crocs. No slides . No flip flops. Water shoes are great!
Sign "Liability Waiver".
Canoe Outing: June 6-8, 2025
Signup deadline May 22, 2025
LAST OUTING OF THE TROOP YEAR !!
Canoeing, fun, and adventure along the Connecticut River in Vermont. This is a 2-night trip (depart Fri night, return Sunday).
THIS IS A DISCOUNTED TRIP OFFERED TO TROOP AT A BARGAIN RATE. SO DON'T MISS OUT !!!
DESTINATION: Great River Outfitters Vermont (Connecticut River), and Path of Life Garden (campground)
MEETING & GEAR LOADING LOCATION: FPCU
COST: $120-150 (after troop donation is divided among signups)
$$$: Bring cash to stop for food on the way Friday and Sunday.
Friday- Depart 5:00pm stop for dinner along the way. Camp overnight (Car Camping). Bring additional $cash for Friday Night Dinner
Saturday- Canoeing along the river. Camp Overnight (Car Camping)
Sunday - Enjoy the area. Have breakfast and eat lunch then depart for home. Bring additional $cash in case of middrive stop. Return 3:00-5:00pm (approximate)
*please encourage your scout to contact you on the drive home with an ETA
OUTING COORDINATORS: Scott & Natallia Lyman
TOUR LEAD: Darren Lee
SPECIAL NOTE:
Lifejackets, canoes, and paddles will be provided.
REQUIREMENTS:
Pass the BSA Swimmer's Test within 1 year. We will be hosting a swim test on May 7, 2025, which is before the canoe shakedown and outing. Scouts that attended Summer Camp in 2024 do not need to retake the swim test.
Attend the Canoe Outing presentation during troop meeting on May 15, 2025.
Participate in our Canoe Shakedown on May 29, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Please contact Outing coordinator if you are unable to attend the shakedown. This is required for all scouts who have never attended a Troop 159 canoe trip.
Must have closed-toed footwear to be allowed on river. Swimsuit recommended.
Read more about our Canoe Trip, as written by our Scouts...
Every year Troop 159 does a canoeing outing in June at several different locations. We rotate the places the troop goes each year between camping on islands at newfound lake, and going on the fast flowing Battenkill river in New York. Before every outing the troop holds a shakedown on the concord river for new scouts if they have never been on a canoe outing before. Even though it’s only mandatory for those new scouts, everyone else joins in just because it’s so much fun! On the Batenkill outing the troop brings all the gear up on cars and straight into the campsite while on Newfound Lake the gear gets canoed over to the island. The Batenkill river has sections of fast moving water and winding turns which are a lot of fun. Occasionally when you get into a tricky spot your canoe may flip but the river is relatively shallow so it won’t be a problem and actually adds a lot of fun into the journey. On Newfound Lake you can canoe or swim around the islands pretty much any time you want and explore the neighboring island. The fishing is excellent and there are many rocky out coves to fish from either on land or from the canoe. Throughout the day the troop has several games like capture the flag, tag, and races all on the canoes between the islands. Both outings are really fun but also different experiences so I would highly recommend to do both. ~T.W.
LOOKING FOR MORE.... CHECK OUT OUR SUMMER ACTIVITIES!
Questions about an outing? Contact our Outing Coodinators: outings@troop159westford.org
Page updated
Report abuse