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Bike Check & Skills: September 4th, 6:00pm @ Byam School
Our monthly overnight outings are designed for 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.
Martha’s Vineyard Bike Outing:
September 20- 21, 2025
DESTINATION: Camp Duarte, Martha's Vineyard
OUTING COORDINATOR: Noel Almeida
TOUR LEADER: Tom Fannon
COST: $110
$$$: Bring cash for breakfast on Saturday, and lunch on Sunday.
IMPORTANT DATES:
September 19th- (time TBD) Evening gear loading
*Your gear, bike, and helmet will be loaded on the rental truck with the bikes on Friday Night. Put all camping gear in soft duffle bag or backpack to be loaded onto truck. Attach your helmet to your bike. You may bring a small daypack in the car on Saturday morning.
September 20th- (time TBD) Early morning departure
*We leave promptly, and the drive takes about 2 hours. Then we have to park, take a shuttle, eat breakfast, and catch a ferry. We can’t afford to be late.
September 21st- (time TBD) Evening return
*please encourage your scout to contact you on the drive home with an ETA
Contact Michael A. or Mr. Mario regarding an optional Friday afternoon departure for Scouts 14+. Ride 50 miles to Woods Hole and camp Friday night, then meet up with the other scouts Saturday morning. (TBD based on participation)
REQUIREMENTS: Scouts and Adult that have never attended a T159 biking trip are required to attend the following 2 events:
September 4, 2025- 6:00pm: Bike Checks & Skills
Meet at Byam School
25 Maple Road, Chelmsford, MASeptember 11, 2025- 6:00pm: Sully's Shakedown Ride
Meet at Rodenbush
65 Main St, Westford, MA 01886All bikes must have front headlight and red rear tail light.
Helmets are required.
Younger scouts will ride a few 5-10 mile trips around town, to the campground, to the beach, and to get ice cream. Older scouts have the option to participate in a longer bike ride. All camping gear will be transported to the campsite via truck. (Car Camping).
"The MV outing is one of the best - a ferry ride, biking, dairy queen, and if you're lucky, camping in torrential rain!"
Fall Backpacking HI-LO: October 24-26, 2024
Come enjoy a fall backpacking outing in New England. There are 2 options for the Outing as follows:
HI "Philmont Shakedown" DEPARTURE - Depart Friday evening 10/24 (time TBD), grab dinner on the the way, and spend night at TBD. Scouts should bring $25 for dinner on Friday.
*Open only to Scouts age 14+ at the time of the outing, or those pre-approved to attend as a Philmont Shakedown.
LO DEPARTURE- Depart Saturday morning 10/25 (time TBD), and join the Hi group for a TBD miles hike with TBD elevation. The hike is expected to take TBD hours.
RETURN DATE: Both groups return Sunday, 10/26 (late-afternoon)
*please encourage your scout to contact you on the drive home with an ETA
COST: $TBD
$$$: Bring cash to stop for food along the drive!
DESTINATION: TBD
REQUIREMENTS: Scouts and Adult 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
Please contact outing coordinators, Joe Mario (Hi) and Tom Stonehouse (Lo), if you have any questions.
Read more about Fall Hi-Lo Backpacking, as written by our Scouts...
Our annual Fall backpacking outing is often in October and Scouts hike a short distance to the campsite carrying their gear, where they can set up tents to explore nearby waterfronts. Older scouts usually head up the night before to add some extra miles and elevation to their adventure.
Save the dates for this year's overnight outings:
November 22-23, 2025
December 13-14, 2025
January 10-11, 2026
February 7-8, 2026
March 2026 ( TBD patrol based)
April 11-12, 2026
May 1-3, 2026
June 12-14, 2026
Questions about an outing? Contact our Outing Coodinators: outings@troop159westford.org
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