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AOL Invitational - 10/18/25, 3:00-7:00pm - BOYS & GIRLS WELCOME!
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.
ILST + AOL Invitational:
October 18-19, 2025
Join us October 18th for 2 FREE activities!
10/18-10/19 OVERNIGHT
"Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST)"
*Open to Troop 159 Scouts in a "PLC" leadership position
If you hold a leadership position in our troop, please plan on attending our overnight ILST for important training. Most of the training will occur Saturday evening and Sunday morning. ILST scouts will also assist during the AOL Invitational. Sleeping will be in tents, as we do not have access the Camp Paul cabins.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! *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.
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DESTINATION: Camp Paul, 39 Concord Rd, Chelmsford MA
ILST DEPARTURE: Saturday, October 18, 12:00pm (meet at Roudenbush)
ILST RETURN: Sunday, October 19, approx 12:00-1:00pm (return to Roudenbush)
COST: FREE
OUTING COORDINATOR: Amy Brown
TOUR LEAD: Jeremy Brown
SPECIAL NOTES:
*Private bathroom facilities will be available.
Fall Backpacking HI-LO:
October 24-26, 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 can 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: 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
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DESTINATION: Muddy Pond in MA (approx 5 mile hike with ~700ft elevation).
COST: approx $45
$$$: Bring cash in case we stop for food along the drive!
OUTING COORDINATOR: Ramesh Parimi
TOUR LEADS: Joe Mario, Tom Stonehouse, Jeremy Brown
SPECIAL NOTES:
*Primative bathroom.
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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