Celebrating 108+ Years of Scouting!
Founded: 1917
Scoutmaster: Steve Carpenter
Location: Oreland, Montgomery County, PA USA
Meetings: Mondays from 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM during the school year
Meeting Location: Christ’s Lutheran Church, Oreland
Unit Size: Approximately 25 Scouts
Who Can Join: Boys can join Oreland Troop 1 if they are at least 10 years old, currently in the fifth grade and register on or after March 1st; OR have earned the Arrow of Light Award as a Cub Scout and are at least 10 years old, OR are age 11 but have not reached age 18. Register here.
Founded in April 1917, Oreland Troop 1 is one of the oldest Boy Scout troops in Pennsylvania.
Based in Oreland, Montgomery County, the troop has Scouts from Oreland, Flourtown, Erdenheim, Fort Washington, Maple Glen and the surrounding communities.
Oreland Troop 1 has been chartered by Christ’s Lutheran Church since 1947.
The troop is part of the Baden-Powell District in the Cradle of Liberty Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Mission Statement
Oreland Troop 1 prepares young men to make ethical and moral choices throughout their lives by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law—guided by over a century of community, service, and adventure.
Monthly Activities
Oreland Troop 1 offers young men a year-round program rooted in adventure, skill-building, and character development. Each month brings new opportunities—whether it’s camping in the woods, hiking rugged trails, rock climbing, canoeing, and more. These experiences challenge Scouts to grow stronger, think independently, and act with integrity—while building friendships and memories along the way. Please check out the calendar for what we’re up to this year!
Summer Camp
Our annual week-long Summer Camp at Hawk Mountain Camp is the keystone of the Scouting year—an 8-day experience held in early August at our troop’s privately-owned rustic camp in New Ringgold, PA.
Founded, built, and sustained by generations of Oreland Scouts and families, Hawk Mountain Camp is more than a destination—it’s a living symbol of our commitment to self-reliance, service, and tradition.
Led by trained adult volunteers and Scouts BSA-approved merit badge counselors, the program offers rank advancement, merit badges, service projects, outdoor skills, and plenty of fun. Summer Camp is where values take root—and where young men learn what it means to be prepared for life.
Trained and Committed Adult Leaders
Oreland Troop 1 is led by a large and dedicated team of trained adult volunteers, some of whose leadership with the troop spans decades. These adults are committed to youth safety, personal growth, and the mission of Scouting. All leaders complete Safeguarding Youth training, position-specific training, and undergo required background clearances. Many hold specialized certifications as well.
Our leaders come from a wide range of professional backgrounds—craftsmen, teachers, engineers, law enforcement, attorneys, medical professionals, contractors, and more—offering Scouts a broad and meaningful mentorship experience rooted in real-world expertise.
Together, we guide Scouts not only in hands-on skills and rank advancement, but in making ethical and moral choices that last a lifetime.
Weekly Troop Meetings
Oreland Troop 1 meets each Monday from 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM during the school year, excluding holidays. Meetings occur in the Parish Hall at Christ’s Lutheran Church at 700 East Pennsylvania Avenue in Oreland.