Welcome to Troop 1 Abington!
Welcome to Troop 1 Abington!
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Troop 1 Abington is over 100 years old! Scouts meet on Mondays in the troop room (recreation room) of Abington Presbyterian Church, located at 1082 Old York Rd.
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Why Scouts?
When your child becomes a scout, he learns to enjoy being outdoors in nature as much as playing video games!
When your child becomes a scout, he learns to collaborate and communicate in a team!
When your child becomes a scout, he learns to be self-reliant and to be a leader!
Welcome to the 2025-2026 Scouting Season!
Troop 1 has started the year with gusto! Troop 1 has been welcoming new recruits, and basic skills related to orienteering and camping.
Interested in seeing the highlights of scout achievements this year? Scroll down below!
Automotive Maintenance (Oct-Nov 2024)
Pictures and description coming soon!
ZOMBIE ARCHERY at PHILLY ARCHERY (NOV 2024)
Why do scouts learn archery? To take down the zombies, of course! Just kidding!
The scouts had a fantastic time honing their archery skills at Philly Archery situated in the heart of Philadelphia! Then, the scouts grabbed a bite to eat at Reading Terminal. The scouts are still talking about how fun it was! We'll definitely do this again! (Please, support this wonderful small business run by skilled, trained archers!)
CAMP MELMAR- LORIMER (OCT 2024)
Troop 1 introduced our new scouts to camping! The senior scouts led patrols, taught scouts how to wash dishes, cook meals, and set up tents. Scouts enjoyed the fishing in the river, learning about nature, and especially laughing around the campfire! Everyone learned a great deal while working on the Nature merit badge!
Whitewater Rafting (Oct 2024)
What an adventure it was! By the end of it, the scouts said they could handle for more intense rapids! We'll definitely be doing this again!
ROSLYN CAR SHOW (SEPT 2024)
Troop 1 had a blast selling popcorn and cotton candy at the Roslyn Car Show. Scouts mingled with the community, learned the very important job skill of cotton candy making, and raised funds to help the troop operate this year. Be on the lookout for more fundraisers!
Climbing Skills (Sept 2024)
To get scouts ready to climb outdoors, Troop 1 scouts got their hands on some rope! They practiced the Figure 8 knot, Figure 8 Follow Through, the Fisherman's knot, how to coil a rope, how to throw a rope, how to store ropes, and how to fuse a rope.
Highlights from 2023-2024 Season
Summer Camp 2024 - Rodney Scout Reservation, Maryland
The scouts are back from their annual summer camp! This year, the scouts attended Rodney Scout Reservation, located by the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. They had fun living outdoors; participated in a variety of adventure-based, nature-based, and tech-based activities; developed a sense of adventure; grew more independent; and made lifelong memories!
>>> Click here <<< or on the July Summer Camp link under "Trips" in the sidebar menu (top left of webpage) to view more pictures!
Pioneering Badge (May 2024)
At the May camping trip at Tohickon Valley park, scouts earned their Pioneering badge after spending 4 sessions having learned specific knots, lashings, and anchoring systems to then finally build and walk across their very own Monkey Bridge!
Scouts earned the Valley Forge Historic Trail Award at Valley Forge (April 2024)
Participating scouts completed a specified 10 mile hike or bike while using map and compass reading skills to answer questions on the history of Valley Forge.
Scouts completed First Aid Badge (March 2024)
Scouts completed Weather Badge (March 2024)
Scouts completed Orienteering Badge (March 2024)
Some of our scouts are currently working on their eagle projects, and would like your help! Click the button below watch a short video and learn more about their projects.
Calendar
Calendar
The mission of the Scouting America...
To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the
MEETING SCHEDULES:
Troop
Monday evenings at 7:15pm
Patrol Leaders' Council
Meetings are currently scheduled for the first Monday of each month at Abington Presbyterian Church.
For all boys with leadership positions, and those interested in holding leadership positions.
Assistant Scout Master
Meetings are currently scheduled once each month
at Abington Presbyterian Church.
Committee
Held the last Monday of every month from 7:30 - 9:00 on Zoom/inperson.
Parent
Held several times a year, and announced in advance.
Our Mascot is Jerome the Gnome, who can be found on our hats, neckerchiefs, and sometimes presiding over troop activities.
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