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The Wreath Sale is Troop 17’s main fundraiser and is crucial in paying for our troop’s equipment, patches, and other costs. Over the past few weeks, the Scouts have been working hard to sell wreaths in order to raise money for the troop. On Saturday, November 22nd the Scouts arrived at St. Rose of Lima to help at the wreath factory, where we assembled all the wreaths that had been ordered.
The Scouts added ornaments, tied bows and carried wreaths for three hours. Throughout Saturday and Sunday, the Scouts also helped with the physical wreath sale at the church. We worked hard to sell the remaining wreaths and centerpieces to people exiting the church after Mass.
Overall, the wreath sale was very successful and we’d like to thank everyone for helping support Troop 17!
-Adyaan K. & Avyukt R., Scout leads
About Troop 17
Want to join? Have questions? Contact troop17shorthills@gmail.com.
Upcoming Events
- Thursday, December 11
- Thursday, December 18
- Thursday, December 25
- Thursday, January 1
- Thursday, January 8
- Monday, January 12
- Thursday, January 15
- Thursday, January 22
- Friday, January 23
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Event/Trip Registration
Register for all upcoming trips below!
Freeze-O-Ree/Ski Trip
When: Saturday, January 24th - Sunday, January 25th
Where: Camp Minsi
Cost: $25
Arrival: After skiing (skiers will depart Jack Frost at 4pm) or at 5:00pm for campers who are not skiing
Pick up: At Camp Minsi on Sunday morning at 9:00am
Ski Mountain: Jack Frost, Pennsylvania
Arrival: 8:00am, Saturday, January 24th
Costs:
Lift ticket $110
Ski rental $60
Lesson $150
Registration closes: December 18, 2025
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Troop 17 Astronomy Evening
Join Troop 17 for an interesting evening all about astronomy at the Sperry Observatory on Friday, January 23rd. Learn more about the Sperry Observatory here.
This event is limited to 30 people (including adults).
Where: 1033 Springfield Avenue Cranford, NJ 07016
When: Friday, January 23rd from 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost: $5
Register by January 9, 2026
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Klondike Derby 2026
This is an opportunity to learn and compete in scouting skills. Participate in events like Tomahawk Throwing, Orienteering, First Aid, Fire Building, and many more.
Scouts work as Patrols, sledding from town to town while being scored on their skills.
Where: South Mountain Reservation (across from Regata Playground)
When: Saturday January 31st
7:30am arrival
3:30pm departure
Cost: $10
Register by January 21, 2026
