Boy Scout Troop One is chartered to First Baptist Church, 1670 Shatto Avenue, Akron, OH 44313 (map)
in the Old Portage District of the Great Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America
Our Upcoming Events (return to whats happening page)
Our Past events - in no good order -- just a collection of links for reference


  • December 3-5, 2011 Atwater Lodge, Camp Butler ($17 )
    • Holiday Campout
    • 100 foot compass course
  • October 29-30  Troop One Backpackers ($15)
    • Overnight trip to Stafford House camp ground
    • Details in meetings
    • limited to 24 people, food and stoves provided

  • November 11-13, 2011 Greater Western PA Energy Tour ($18 )
    • Sign-up deadline is October 18
    • This trip will NOT  require your social security number to enter the nuclear power plant, but we have to nitify them in advance.
    • Camp Baker (371 Winterburn Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010) of the Laurel Highlands Council (directions to Ranger's House)
    • Everyone can start the Energy MB
    • Tour Beaver Valley Nuclear power plant in Shippingport, PA on Saturday
    • Also tour Bruce Mansfield coal-fired power plant in Shippingport, PA on Saturday
    • We will NOT be going to the Flight 93 memorial on Sunday due to the distance.

October 14-16, 2011 Seneca Rocks and Dolly Sods ($29 )
    • Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area and The Dolly sods National Wilderness Area, an Eastern Mountain Top Experience.  Encompassing 100,000 acres, the scenic Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area (NRA) contains the highest peak in West Virginia, some of the best rock climbing on the east coast, outstanding views and a chance to enjoy America's great outdoors.
    • Basecamp this time will be at Camp Mountaineer south of Morgantown WV. 

      Camp Mountaineer is approximately a thousand acres of beautiful remote camping located at 187 Camp Mountaineer Rd, Morgantown, WV 26508. 

      Camp Mountaineer has a roomy dining hall, an up-to-date meeting / training center known as the Hott Building as well as several new shower / bathroom facilities.
    • I cannot find a map of Camp Mountaineer.
      • Friday drive to 187 Camp Mountaineer Road, Morgantown, WV 26508 (Friday's directions)
      • Saturday we will drive from Camp Mountaineer to Blackwater Falls and hike around the Falls.
      • Sunday we return from Camp Mountaineer with a stop at the REI outdoor outfitter store at 600 Settlers Ridge Center Drive, McKees Rocks, PA.  (Sunday's directions)
    • See pictures from previous Troop One Trips 
    • http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/mnf/sp/senrcks_txt.html
    • more pictures (from the web)
    • Dolly Sods Scenic Area (all campers will see this!!)
    • Dolly Sods Wilderness (for backpackers only to see) 

      Nine trails crisscross this Wilderness. They are relatively rough and wet most of the year. The Red Creek Trail runs north-south for approximately eight miles, moist and rocky across the entire area, and splashes through Red Creek at least twice. The Breathed Mountain Trail climbs abruptly from the west side of Red Creek to level off in the high plateau country. Solitude may be difficult to find unless you wander off-trail. This is easily the most popular Wilderness in West Virginia, and the amount of foot traffic proves it. Maximum group size is 10.

    • Correct maps (FS maps are inaccurate)
September 16-18, 2011 Clay's Park ($34 includes Yankee Peddler friend)
  • July 26 Tuesday Night - Post Camp PLC, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
  • May 20-22. 2011 Allegheny National Forest, PA ($21)
  • April 15-17, 2011 Camp Beaumont ($35 for Scouts and Adults doing COPE.  $15 for those adults not doing COPE. )  UPDATE 8 youth and 18 adults to enjoy this trip.
      • Take the Survey of Interest here.
      • Scouts will all tent at Camp Beaumont
      • Map of Beaumont
      • Directions to Camp Beaumont
      • C.O.P.E. Challenging Outdoor Physical Experience (see what is COPE)
          • Here is a YouTube Video of a couple of high course elements.
          • Here is a slide show of some low course elements and initiative games.  We will do mostly these and only older scouts and venturers can be considered for the high elements.
          • Another short video of two high elements.  If you complete the low course we can go back and do the high.

      • What is a C.O.P.E. Course?
        C.O.P.E. is an acronym for "Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience." a COPE Course is a custom built challenge course or ropes course designed to meet the Boy Scouts of America (BSA)Project C.O.P.E. installation and operation procedures. COPE Programs are based on attaining seven goals outlined by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).

        The seven C.O.P.E. goals are summarized as:
        Teamwork  Teamwork is the key that allows a group to navigate a C.O.P.E. challenge course successfully. The C.O.P.E. challenge ropes course experience makes it clear that each individual can accomplish more as a member of a team than by  going it alone. 
        Communication  A C.O.P.E. challenge course encourage in the moment active learning of critical listening and discussion skills important for any group, troop or individual attempting to accomplish a difficult task. 
        Trust  Participants completing difficult tasks on a C.O.P.E. challenge course develop trust in the C.O.P.E. staff members, their fellow troop members and themselves.
        Leadership Team members attempting to solve problems on a cope course have abundant opportunities to develop and exercise leadership skills in small and large groups. 
        Decision Making Project C.O.P.E. requires groups and troops to make decisions by developing one or more solutions to a  the specific obstacle, problem, or initiative. Teams must consider all the available resources and alternatives, and evaluate the probable results before moving forward. 
        Problem Solving Project C.O.P.E. challenges groups and individual to develop solutions to interesting problems. Participants must step outside of the box and frequently use creative ideas. Participants can then test their solutions and evaluate the results. 
        Self-Esteem  Meeting the challenges of a C.O.P.E. challenge course allows individuals and groups to develop self-esteem  and encourages them to set challenging yet attainable goals. 
  • March 11-13. 2011 ($17)
    • Camp Stambaugh
    • New Scouts  in two cabins in Camp Akala
      • All new scouts will ahve the opportunity to earn all or most of the SCOUT rank
      • learn to set up different types of tents
      • learn to set up a dining fly
      • learn to cook and clean by the three pot method
      • learn to set up a kitchen and how to keep your area clean and snaitary
      • learn about different fire lays and how to light them
      • learn about wood tools
      • learn much more
      • learn to play Capture the Flag - Troop One style.
      • Participate in a really fun campfire
    • Experienced Scouts in tents setting up our Show-n-Do
    • Crew members setting up a backpacking campsite
    • Special surprise Saturday night for older scouts
    • Prizes for patrol show-n-do
    • Pics from 2011 trip https://picasaweb.google.com/campnmug/2011_0312_Camp_Stambaugh_Show_n_Do#
  • January 29, 2011 (($5 Webelos, $12 Scouts/Crew/Adults)
    • 7:00 pm to 7:00 am
    • Lockin at Jewish Community Center
    • Swimming included
    • Discover SCUBA (tentative for an additional charge, approx. $20)
  • February 25-27, 2011 ($18 Scouts/Crew/Adults; New Scouts and camping parents $8, $5 for dinner only for currently registered scouts and adults who are not camping.  Family of new scouts are free for dinner.)
    • Forester Cabin
    • Camp Manatoc
    • New scouts arrive at 5:00 for dinner and
    • Massively Large Super Terrific Induction Ceremony in Council Fire Ring
    • New Scouts spend the night in the cabin with their new troop.
    • New Scouts are picked up at Forester Cabin at 9:00 AM sharp.
  • January 16-17, 2010 Lockin at JCC 7:00 pm to 7:00 am
    • Swimming
    • Basketball
    • Campfire program
    • Movies
    • and more
  • January 29-31, 2010 Klondike at Manatoc
    • Leaders, Webelos and Crew in Concord cabin, large and small
    • Scouts and Venturers in tents
  • February 26-28, 2010 Camp Manatoc Forester Cabin both sides
    • Induction Weekend
    • Induction Campfire Ceremony
  • March 12-14, 2010
    • Camp Stambaugh
    • New Scout Training Campout (in cabin)
    • Experienced Scout Show-n-do (in tents)
  • April 9-10, 2010
    • Venturers and Experienced scouts with permission
    • Philmont Shakedown Backpacking Trip
  • April 23-25, 2010  The Henry Ford, Dearborn, MI
  • May 7-9, 2010
    • Venturers and Experienced scouts with permission
    • Philmont Shakedown Backpacking Trip

          • Overnight Whitewater Rafting trip
          • Upper New River - individual and 4-man rafts
          • Lower New River - guided rafts
          • Backpacking and Hiking on Saturday and Sunday




      • July 9-11, 2010  Camp Mohican Wilderness
        • Canoe and tubing on the Mohican River
        • Activities planned
          • Five mile Canoe Trip
          • Two Mile Tubing Ride
          • Hayride, Archery, Project Adventure, Rec hall game time, Mini-golf, 1890 Rec Barn Activities
          • Campfire on the river
        • See pictures from our 2006 trip here.
        • here are pictures of a similar trip on the same river.
        • Highlights of Mochican Trips of the past.
    • July 18-24, 2010 SUMMER CAMP 
    • August 20-22, 2010 Summer Fun Trip 
    • September 10-12, 2010 Family Campout and Annual Planning Conference 


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  • November 6-8, 2009 --  Craftsman Park (or Butler) - Patrol Adventure Campout.  
  • This is going to be a fabulous campout and will show how strong patrol's can be.  Let's get 6 full patrols plus Webelos Dens competing here.
  • Yes competition.  who is the best?
    • Best patrol campsite
    • Best cooking / cleaning skills
    • Best patrols in 6 exciting events
    • Best overall patrol 
    • Best Den
  • We will invite Webelos dens to visit and or camp and compete for fabulous prizes.

  • October 16-18, 2009 -- Chapman State Park.  Moved to Manatoc because of weather conditions.
  • September 11-13, 2009 -- Clays park Family Campout
  • August 21-23, 2009 -- Geneva State Park for Bikes and Swimming.
  • July 10-12 -- Mochican Wilderness 
    • Activities planned
      • Five mile Canoe Trip
      • Two Mile Tubing Ride
      • Hayride, Archery, Project Adventure, Rec hall game time, Mini-golf, 1890 Rec Barn Activities
      • Campfire on the river
Highlights of Mochican Trips of the past.
  •  July 17-23, 2005 Summer Camp  (email me if you want a summer camp book emailed to you).
  • August 4-10, 2005 Oregon High Advanture (see link on the right)
  • August 19-21, 2005 Camp Manatoc (probably) for rifle shooting and swimming.