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On the Calendar

  • June 6, 2012
    Summer Camp Final Payment
  • June 20, 2012
    Summer Camp Info Night
  • June 22, 2012
    Outing (TBD)
  • July 22, 2012
    Troop Week at Camp Yawgoog

Troop Meetings

Troop 591 meets Wednesday nights at 7:00pm at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 75 Cold Spring Road, Westford.

Troop Meetings are held whenever school is in session (unless otherwise noted on our Calendar page). Troop Meetings are not held on public holidays, during school vacation or whenever school is cancelled due to weather.

About

Troop 591 is based in Westford, MA and is registered with the West Wind District of the Yankee Clipper Council of the Boy Scouts of America

Blue Hills Hiking Trip

The information on the Blue Hills Hiking trip has been posted to the website.  Please log in and visit the “Outings” section for the trip information sheet and permission forms.

Permission slips and payments are due at this week’s meeting – April 11th.

Summer Camp Info

It’s official!  Troop 591′s Summer Camp Week is scheduled for July 22-29, 2012!

We’re back in Sandy Beach at the Yawgoog Scout Reservation in Rockville, RI.  This year we’ll be staying at Campsite Davy Crockett (YAY!)

The Troop’s Summer Camp Page has been updated with the dates and payment information for this year.  The medical . . . → Read More: Summer Camp Info

Pack Check, Grub Prep and Last Minute Stuff!

Scouts and Parents,

A couple of reminders for this week’s meeting and the preparation for this weekend’s trip to the White Mountains.

Due to the relatively low attendance at last week’s meeting, there are still openings for the upcoming trip to Carter Notch Hut in the White Mountains.  If you are interested in attending, but . . . → Read More: Pack Check, Grub Prep and Last Minute Stuff!

Carter Notch Trip Info

The information on the Carter Notch snowshoe trip has been posted to the website.  Please log in and visit the “Outings” section for the trip information sheet and permission forms.

Permission slips and payments are due at this week’s meeting (Feb 29).

Space is limited on this trip.  Based on last year’s participation, we have . . . → Read More: Carter Notch Trip Info

No Troop Meeting This Week

A quick reminder that there is no Troop meeting this week due to school vacation.  Please enjoy your (abbreviated) holiday week and we’ll see you next week!

Ski Trip Reminders

A couple of quick reminders for tomorrow’s ski trip …

We’ll be meeting at the church between 3:00 and 3:30 tomorrow with the hopes of getting on the road as close to 3:30 as possible to avoid Friday night traffic.

Although Saturday is the warmer of the two days, cold weather is moving in over . . . → Read More: Ski Trip Reminders

Waterville Valley Ski Trip

The trip information for the Waterville Vally Skiing has been posted to the Outings page (login required).

Payment and permission slips are due Wednesday 2/8.

CPR Training

A note to our Scout parents …

Troop 591 is sponsoring CPR training and certification to be held at St. Marks this coming Wednesday at 6:30.

CPR training is required for adult leaders on trips, but understanding how to help someone in an emergency is a great life skill (even if you don’t come on . . . → Read More: CPR Training

Klondike Countdown

Scouts & Parents,

Mr. Valante, Mr. Leonard and I had a chance to go tour the Klondike site in Billerica on Saturday. It looks like a fun course and we have high expectations for this year’s event.

In addition to the Patrol sleds, the adults will be running one of the stations at this year’s . . . → Read More: Klondike Countdown

Klondike Derby!

Klondike Derby Banner

The 2012 Klondike Derby Carnival is nearly upon us!  After completing a successful trial run of this year’s sleds last week, we’re beginning the final preparations for the Derby Carnival itself.  Click on the banner above to go to the Council’s web page with more details on this event!

Patrols need to prepare the . . . → Read More: Klondike Derby!