Upcoming Events and Signups
See below for a list of our upcoming events. At the bottom you will find a Google Calendar with all the events, as well as a printable PDF calendar for the entire scouting year. Be sure to sign up for events via the SignUp Genius links.
Advancement Meeting 8 April 2026
As we follow the school schedule, there will NOT be an official troop 4045 meeting on April 8th. Instead we will have an Advancement Meeting which is optional for scouts to attend. Scouts can sign up and attend to work on skills, advancements, and work on signing off requirements in their scoutbook. An email will go out before the 8th to confirm if we can or cannot hold this meeting due to the availability of adult leadership. The signup for adults and scouts can be found here.
Battleship Cove 17-19 April 26
On April’s Campout we will be stepping back in time to the 1940’s aboard the USS Massachusetts. We will be heading out to Battleship Cove in Fall River MA. We will be staying onboard the ship and have full access all the exhibits. Cost of this Campout is $95.00 The signup for this trip has been closed. Those who are attending this trip, please look at the packing list and have permission slips signed. We will meet at the church on Saturday April 18th at 10am where we will depart, stopping briefly for lunch at Szot Park in Chicopee, Mass. and return back to the church on Sunday.
Mohawk Rip VanWinkle Joint Spring Camporee 1 May 2026
This year troop 4045 will attend the Mohawk Rip VanWinkle Joint Spring Camporee at camp Tri-Mount in the Catskills.
When: May 1st 2026-May 3rd 2026
Where: Camp Tri-Mount 261 Boyscout Rd, East Jewett, NY 12424
For the first time scouts/parents: We will meet at the back of the Shen United Methodist Church (SUMC) at 6pm on Friday evening May 1st. Scouts will have to have all their up-to-date medical forms on file, permission slips signed, and have all their proper gear according to the packing list (coming soon). All of these things are available here on the troop website. As there are larger than normal registration fees, the cost of this campout will be $40 per scout, $20 per unit leader, and $40 for Unit Scouter Reserves (parents wishing to attend who have taken the Youth Protection Training).
The Signup can be found here.
SUMC Spring Cleanup 9 May 2026
The Shenendehowa United Methodist Church is hosting their annual Spring Cleanup on May 9th from 9am-12pm and is looking for volunteers. Since we have a great working relationship with the church, we encourage all scouts who can attend, to roll up their sleeves and lend a helping hand! We will be raking leaves, picking up fallen sticks, and getting the church ready for warm weather. This also counts as service hours for those who need them. Make sure you prepare for being outside for the duration, and BRING WORK GLOVES! The signup can be found here.
Whitewater Rafting 30 May 2026
SIGN UP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094FA4A92AA2F58-63300570-troopPlease RSVP before 4/15 for WHITE WATER RAFTING on the Upper Hudson River for MAY 30, 2026. 17 miles of Class II, III, and IV rapids provided by:
North Creek Rafting Company
9 Ordway Lane, North Creek, NY 12853
Phone: (800) 989-7238
https://www.northcreekrafting.com/
Participants must be at least 12 years of age and have passed the BSA swim test within the past 12 months. An opportunity to complete the swim test will be provided before the event.
Cost: $90 per person (Pay T45 by 5/6 meeting). Includes lunch, gear, supplies, trained guides, and transport from the outfitters location.
To get a feel for the event, watch: Rafting the Hudson River Gorge
troop4045.org 