Upcoming Events and Signups
View upcoming events below and sign up using the provided links.
Review the packing lists and complete a permission slip before attending.
A full calendar and printable schedule are available at the bottom of the page.
SUMC Fall Cleanup & Scouting for Food
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Fall Cleanup | 9 AM–noon
Troop 4045 will help SUMC with its annual fall cleanup as a way of giving back to the church for its continued support of our troop. Scouts will assist with raking leaves and collecting brush. Bring work gloves and a rake if available.
Scouting for Food | 11 AM–1 PM
Scouts will distribute food donation bags to surrounding neighborhoods. Adult volunteers are needed to help drive Scouts along their assigned routes. Scouts who are not participating in the cleanup may arrive at 11 AM to help prepare the bags for distribution.
Both activities count toward community service hours. Scouts should bring water and wear their Class B uniforms.
The signup can be found here.
49th Annual Antique & Artisan Show Setup and Cleanup
Saturday–Sunday, November 14–15, 2026
Troop 4045 will assist with the 49th Annual Antique & Artisan Show at Shenendehowa High School East. Scouts will help set up tables and chairs, assist vendors with booth preparations, and clean up after the event.
Volunteer Shifts:
- Saturday, November 14: 4–8 PM (Setup)
- Sunday, November 15: 7–10 AM (Setup)
- Sunday, November 15: 4–8 PM (Cleanup)
Scouts should bring water and wear their Class A uniforms. All shifts count toward community service hours.
The signup can be found here.
Toys for Tots
Thursday, November 19 & Thursday, December 10, 2026 | 5–7 PM
Join Troop 4045 at the Toys for Tots warehouse to help sort and bag toys for local children this Christmas! Scouts and adults may attend either or both evenings.
Meet directly at 80 Sheehan Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Bring water and wear closed-toe shoes and work clothes.
Each volunteer must complete the 2026 volunteer waiver before attending.
The signup can be found here.
Webelos Weekend Campout
Friday–Sunday, November 20–22, 2026
Troop 4045 will host local Webelos Cub Scouts at Camp Wakpominee for a weekend of Scouting skills, outdoor activities, and our annual Camps-giving celebration!
Patrols will work together to prepare a holiday-themed meal while helping Webelos practice their skills and experience troop camping. Scouts may stay indoors at Gelder Hall or camp outside to earn Frost Points.
Cost: $30 per Scout
Arrival: Meet behind SUMC at 6 PM on Friday.
Packing: Bring a filled water bottle and prepare for cold weather using the troop’s Winter Packing List.
The signup can be found here.
Troop Calendar & Printable Schedule
Use the interactive Google Calendar below to browse upcoming events by month, or view and download the 2026–2027 long-range calendar for an overview of the troop’s planned activities.
