A Tradition of Scouting in Westfield N.J.
Since 1936
News From The Trail
Jonathan Scalia becomes 153rd Troop 73 Eagle Scout
Jonathan Scalia, of Westfield, joined his two brothers who came before him as the family's third Eagle Scout. In...
Winter Cabin Camping – Jan 2023
Troop 73 enjoyed their January 2023 trip to Camp Winnebago in Rockaway NJ for winter cabin camping.
Tim Avis to be Inducted into Council’s Eagle Scout Hall of Fame
Congratulations to longtime Troop 73 Scouter and volunteer Tim Avis, who will be inducted into Patriots' Path...
Who are we? Troop 73
Westfield, NJ
Pioneer District
Patriots Path Council
Scouts BSA
Chartering Organization: Holy Trinity Church
Our membership pulls from many towns surrounding Westfield, NJ. All boys over 11 and under 18 years old are welcome.
Our Eagle History
155 Eagle Scouts in our History including 60 since 2010 and at least one every year since 2000.
Recent Troop Awards
- Journey to Excellence – Gold Award – 2020
- Pope Paul VI National Catholic Quality Unit Award – 2017 Silver
Recent Community Service Recognition:
Watchung Mountain District:
Highest Troop Service Hours
- 2020 – 2,954 hours
- 2019 – 3,638 hours
- 2018 – 3,413 hours
- 2017 – 2,498 hours
Highest Average Scout Service Hours
- 2020 – 59.08 hours per Scout
- 2019 – 72.76 hours per Scout
- 2018 – 58 hours per Scout
Journey to Excellence Gold
To achieve Gold a unit earns a minimum of 1,000 points across 8 of the 11 objectives and earn at least Bronze level on camping objective. Troop 73 regularly exceeds 1300 points.
