Welcome to Troop 1
Welcome to Northborough Troop 1. Countinously chartered since 1924, Troop 1 has been an active Scout Troop for over 104 years. We've served the community and brought the ideals of scouting to our youth ever since
The Troop meets on Tuesday evenings, from 7:00 to 8:30pm at the Church of the Nativity. 45 Howard St. Northborough, MA
Mt Katahdin
Join us in another opportunity to scale what the Penobscot Indians referred to as the “Greatest Mountain” - Katahdin. Located in Baxter State Park in North Central Maine, Katahdin is the tallest peak in that state, and the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. We will camp at Roaring Brook Campground on Thursday night and then Chimney Pond on Friday and Saturday night. Space is limited to 12 participants. This is a rugged hike. Please asses your abilitieis carefully when signing up. If in doubt please talk with Mr Brenckle ahead of time. The trip will run from July 5th through the 8th.
Zoar Whitewater Rafting
In May Troop 1 will go whitewater rafting at Zoar Gap with Zoar Outdoor in Charlemont, MA. This is a beginner rafting trip, mostly Class II rapids with one Class III rapid. It is a guided rafting trip. We will be camping at Zoar Campgrounds.
- Scouts must have passed the BSA Swimmers test to attend this trip unaccompanied by a parent. This would include all of our Scouts 1st Class and above, plus all of those who passed the swim test at summer camp.
- Scouts who have not passed the BSA swim test will be required to have a parent attest that they can swim and attend the trip with their parent.
We have room for 20 participants.
Gettysburg
The troop is heading to two places this April. The first trip, should you so choose, is headed to Gettysburg National Park. This is intended as a family trip. We'll be traveling to to Gettysburg on Thusrsday April 19, returning that Sunday and staying at the Artillery Ridge Campground. Battle ground tours and musuems will be on the agenda.
Congratulations to Eli
Troop 1 would like to congratulate Eli Becker for obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout. He completed his Eagle Board of Review on December 20th 15th, 2016. He becomes Troop 1's 97th Eagle Scout.
Eli's Eagle ceremony will be January 7, 2018 at noon at the Northboro Historical Society.
MassJam 2018
On Columbus Day weekend, 2018, the Troop1 Trailblazers will join thousands of Scouts, Webelos, and Venturers from Massachusetts and surrounding states on the Barnstable Country fairgrounds in East Falmouth, Massachusetts for three days of Scouting fun, exhibits, challenging activities, competitions, entertainment, and fellowship. We invite all the Northboro Webelos to join us on this special weekend!
Philmont 2018
Troop 1 will return to Philmont for another backcountry High Adventure Trip in the summer of 2018. We have reserved a slot to hike the wilderness that Waite Phillips so graciously dontated to the Scouts in 1938. The crew is going to build on the fundraising efforts of the Seabase crews to support this awesome adventure.