Welcome to Troop 1 Abington!
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!
Interested to see highlights of scout achievements this year? Scroll down below!
Coming soon - Pioneering Badge! (May 2024)
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
The mission of the Boy Scouts of 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 third Thursday of each month on Zoom.
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 at Abington Presbyterian Church.
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.