Troop 1 Mendon
A weekend where skills are tested, friendships are forged, and the spirit of Scouting comes alive in the field.
A day of hands-on grit, from morning axes to evening embers.
Under the canopy, Scouts will rotate through six hands-on stations to hone their timber-and-twine knowledge:
The ultimate test of patrol cohesion. The skills learned in the morning are put on the clock in a fast-paced relay. It’s not just about speed—it’s about relying on the Scout next to you when the pressure is on.
Scoutmasters compete in a cook-off challenge during the dinner block — a fun tradition that runs alongside the troop dinner free time.
The heartbeat of the weekend. As the sun sets, troops gather for the time-honored tradition of skits, songs, and run-ons. This is where memories endure, illuminated by the glow of a shared fire and a century of brotherhood. The evening may also feature an Order of the Arrow recognition.
Per event rules: campfires only in portable fire pits; exceptions require 1926 Committee approval. Fires depend on approval that weekend by the Mendon Fire Department Chief — overly dry weather could mean a fireless weekend (event goes on either way); we're asking Akela and Baloo for good weather.
Opening the camp gates to community partners to explore how Scouting connects to the broader world.
The full camp comes together for a rocket launch to open Sunday morning — built on the STEM skills from Saturday's station rotations.
Led by the New England Orienteering Club or Blue Hills Conservatory, participants navigate the Inman Hill terrain using map and compass.
The local Police Department brings a K9 unit for live demonstrations, connecting Scouts with community public safety professionals.
The Mycological Society leads guided mushroom hunting and identification walks across the Inman Hill grounds.
Fire Department and National Grid exhibits showcase community safety, energy, and emergency preparedness.
Coordinated with the Mendon Historical Society: a reenactment of the Mendon Resolves (Mendon's signing of the Declaration of Independence), plus a Civil War and Revolutionary War cooking demonstration.
Every registered camper receives the official Mendon Centennial Camporee patch — included with unit registration. No activities required beyond registering.
Included in the troop + two leaders fee and in the $15 per-additional-scouter fee. Every registered camper receives one.
A special Troop 1 Mendon centennial patch commemorating 100 years of Scouting in Mendon will also be available on site.
Patch trading tables will be set up throughout the weekend — bring patches from your troop or past events to trade with Scouts from across the region. Centennial merchandise will also be available for purchase on site.
Day visitors may purchase the commemorative patch on site while supplies last.
The event accommodates backpacking arrivals via conservation trails; final hike-in routes are confirmed in June 2026 (Henry P. Clough Elementary School, Quisset Road, Daniels Farm, Hop Brook, and others are examples under discussion). Open field camping for troops and day visits for families and community members round out the options.
