Welcome
Join a troop about to celebrate its 100 year anniversary
Meetings
Attend weekly meetings, Mondays 7:30-9:00 PM.
Hawk Mountain Camp
Be a part of Hawk Mountain Camp, available for group rental too!
Adventure
Seek adventure with other Scouts, each month from September to June.
Activities
Join other troops at regional events like the Klondike Derby shown here
General Information
We meet every Monday from 7:30 to 9:00 PM at Christ Lutheran Church in Oreland, PA. We host scouts from Oreland, Flourtown, Erdenheim, Fort Washington, Maple Glen and other areas. The troop is led by Mike Weiss, Scoutmaster & Eagle Scout, who has 46 years in Troop 1, 27 of which as Scoutmaster. He leads an active troop with over 15 adult leaders & 28 boy scouts....
Read MoreHawk Mountain Camp
We are fortunate to have our own rustic camp located in New Ringgold, PA (about 1 hour, 20 minute drive to the north/northwest) complete with lean-tos, patrol sites, fishing pond, swimming pond, dining hall and more. Having Hawk Mountain Camp allows for a feeling of ownership, pride and confidence in one's environment....
Read MoreHistory
Troop 1 is one of the oldest boy scout troops in the state, active for over 95 years. It was founded in 1917 by Reverend N.B. Groton. In 1961 Hank Jones founded Hawk Mountain Camp, a 13 acre tract of land at the foot of the Northern slope of Hawk Mountain. Over years, the Scouts have wisely developed the site....
Read MoreTroop 1 wishes to thank Andre Porter for his assistance in designing this web site.
What binds all Scouts is an interest in having fun, making friends, participating in unique and enriching experiences, and learning useful skills that will last a lifetime.
