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.
Saratoga Battlefield Campout
25-27 September 2026
The 2026-2027 campout season starts off with a bang! We will be staying at the Saratoga Battlefield National Park. This campout will be heavily centered around hiking, so please check out the Spring/Fall Packing List requirements on the troop 45 website. For our beginners we will work on the 5 mile hike requirement, which will earn you the Historic Trail Patch. For those who want to continue the challenge, we will can continue on to fulfill the requirements for the Historic trail award, which includes 8 miles of hiking and a test of knowledge of all the trail stops listed by the park. A 70% on the test, and completion of all 8 miles will earn you this coveted award. We will also be responsible for some trail maintenance, which will be assigned by the Park Ranger.
Departure: 6:00 PM, SUMC
Return: Approximately 12:00 PM, SUMC
The signup can be found here!
The cost of this campout is $30. As a reminder, all campout fees are due the Wednesday meetings before campouts.
TROOP 4045 BBQ Fundraiser
30 September 2026
Troop 4045 will be hosting a drive thru BBQ fundraiser. Scouts will be packaging and handing out dinners prepared by Miller’s BBQ in the parking lot of SUMC. These fundraisers are important because they help support our campouts and other events sponsered by the troop. This is an all-hands-on-deck event. Scouts are required to wear their class ‘A‘ uniform. The BBQ will be divided in shifts, so please take the slot that works best. At the end of the BBQ we will have our normally scheduled meeting.
Where: SUMC
When: 3:30PM-6PM
Get the BBQ Flyer Here!
The Signup can be found here!
Boscov’s Coupon Fundraising
October 3, 4, 10, 11, 2026
Troop 4045 will be selling Boscov’s Coupons at their Clifton Park Center Location. These fundraising opprotunities are important as we are able to raise money for troop events, campouts, and equipment. There are 4 dates available in October. Since we rely heavily on these fundraisers it will be a requirement for scouts to signup for atleast one of the days posted. We will need 4 scouts per shift, and 2 adults.
Dates are as follows:
October 3, 10am-2pm @ Entrance near Shoe Department
October 4, 12pm-4pm @ Entrance near Shoe Department
October 10, 10am-2pm @ Jewelry Entrance
October 11, 12pm-4pm @ Jewelry Entrance
The signup can be found here!
Dyken Pond Campout
16–18 October 2026
Troop 45 will spend the October campout at Dyken Pond, giving Scouts an opportunity to build and sharpen their outdoor Scouting skills during a weekend in the woods. Scouts should use the Spring/Fall Packing List when preparing for the campout.
Departure: 6:00 PM, SUMC
Return: Approximately 12:00 PM, SUMC
The signup can be found here!
troop4045.org 