Upcoming Dates and Important Info


Our next camping trip will be November 12-14 at Camp Kingsley. It will be a ‘gaming’ event run by the Council. It will feature board games, challenge games, gaga, human foosball etc. The cost for the weekend is $30 which includes food , activities, and camping. The troop will pay for the activities and camping $15 each. You will be responsible of $15/person to cover the cost of food. I will need an accurate head count this Weds. So that I can register with the Council. Please bring your $15 in cash this week.



Popcorn sale will end next week. I must have all the order forms in by Weds Oct 27, no exceptions! Parents, please check the order forms for accuracy.

2021 meetings


Our first Troop meeting will be Weds Sept 15 at St Thomas Church Pavilion from 7 to 8:30. Feel free to invite friends to join. Check out our webpage bsatroop4.org to get the latest info and upcoming dates.



Paul O.

Fall Meetings Resume

Every Wednesday 7-8:30PM at the pavilion St. Thomas Church on Clinton Road in New Hartford.
There are no meetings when school is not in session, including vacation weeks and school closures and cancellations.

We are always looking for new Scouts, stop in and bring a parent if you are interested in joining our Troop.
Bringing a large group? Contact our Scoutmaster to schedule a date; scoutmaster@bsatroop4.org

June Meetings


All: We have 3 Troop Meeting left this spring. We will be meeting at St Thomas pavilion at 6:30 this and next Wednesday at 6:30. This week we will work on compass and map. Next week we will wrap up with first aid skills. June 16 will be our end of the year picnic and Court of Honor. The troop will supply the hot dogs, hamburgers, rolls, drink and condiments. Each family is asked to bring a dish. This can be a macaroni/tossed/potato/pasta salad, a dessert or anything else. I need a head count by June 14 so that we can pick up the meats, rolls etc.

Paul O.

Updated Meeting Info

Do you know anyone interested in joining scouts? Scouting is a great way to make new friends, learn new skills, enjoy outdoor activities, and have fun! New Hartford Troop 4, invites boys and girls, ages 11-17 to join us. Our next meeting is June 2nd at 6:30 pm at St. Thomas Church’s pavilion 150 Clinton Rd. New Hartford, NY 13413. Stop by and see us, visit bsatroop4.org, or email scoutmaster@bsatroop4.org for more information.

Troop Meeting 4-14-21


We will be going back to real meetings this Wednesday outside at St. Thomas starting at 6 PM. The current forecast is for a high of 59 deg., so dress appropriately. Please be on time and in uniform. We will be planning the campout for April 24.



Paul O.

Troop hike on Saturday!

All: We will be meeting at 9:30 at New Hartford (Sherrill Brook) Town Park for a hike and lunch. Turn left after entering the park. Go past the gazebo and look for us. The hike will be around the park trail loop approximately 2 miles. Older scouts will be paired up with newer scouts to help them with the 1st year skills. Bring a water, a trail snack, FA Kit, compass, Scout Handbook and your lunch. We will make a campfire. If you plan on cooking something you should bring the appropriate cookware. The weather is forecast to be sunny and 50. It is the first day of spring so the weather could be unsettled. Be Prepared.

Paul O.

Virtual meetings

This Wednesday we will resume virtual troop meetings from 7 -8 PM. This week we will be working on Citizenship in the Nation and Tenderfoot and 2nd Class skills.

I will send you a link by email prior to the meeting.

I would like to do a hike on either Dec 5 or 12. Need ideas for a place and theme. We could do fire building, cooking, compass etc.

Paul O.