Troop 1 Mendon
100 Years of Mendon Scouting: A Legacy of Leadership, A Future of Adventure — October 9–12, 2026
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Early check-in is available for event volunteers, staff, and special requests. Backpackers begin arriving at trail start points coordinated with the committee (final routes confirmed June 2026). All other troops set up in the open field camping area.
The main program day. From morning flags to the final embers of the campfire, a day of challenge and brotherhood.
Individual troops prepare and eat breakfast at their campsites.
Camporee kick-off and opening ceremony at the main Firepit.
Scouts head into the field for three immersive 30-minute skill sessions. It's hands-on learning, testing patrols on fire building, camp cooking, knots, wilderness first aid, historical canvas tent pitching, and aerodynamics.
Lions Club snack bar open for Saturday lunch. The Troop 1 Trading Post (grab-and-go snacks and candy) is open all weekend.
Individual troop lunch and free time.
Scouts complete the remaining three skill stations from the morning rotation lineup.
Patrols put teamwork and the day’s skills to the test in a fast-paced relay. It's a cheerful, high-energy competition where every Scout plays a role.
Individual troops prepare dinner at their campsites. Featuring the Scoutmaster Cook-off competition (time TBD).
Scoutmasters and Senior Patrol Leaders gather at Headquarters for a coffee meeting.
Each troop does at least one skit and one song or run-on. The program may also include an Order of the Arrow presentation.
Community exhibitions, historical demonstrations, and interactive activities. Space is allocated for troop projects and public displays.
Troop breakfasts at campsites and optional site breakdown for troops departing Sunday. The Lions Club will offer a Sunday breakfast option on site.
All troops participate in a camp-wide rocket launch event.
Attendees may freely visit various community and special interest stations, including:
Awards distribution, closing ceremony, and official end of main programmed events.
Day visits are free of charge. Choose a Saturday Scout program visit or the Sunday community demonstration day — or both!
Visit on Saturday to watch or participate in the Scoutcraft station rotations, relay competition, and the evening centennial campfire program. A great option for Scout troops attending for the day.
Please register your visit in advance so we can plan for your arrival.
The community is warmly invited Sunday morning for open exhibitions and interactive stations:
Please let us know you're coming — it helps us plan.
Primary event and overnight parking is at 98 Inman Hill Road, Mendon, MA 01756 — follow event signage on arrival. Henry P. Clough Elementary School and Miscoe Hill Middle School are available for alternate or backpacking vehicle parking when coordinated with the committee. Full details are on the Camper Resources page.
Food is available for purchase on site from the Lions Club snack bar (Saturday 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, Sunday breakfast) and the Troop 1 Trading Post (snacks and candy, all weekend).
Sunday arrivals should plan to arrive between 10:00 and 10:30 AM to get oriented before programming begins.
Questions? Email info@mendoncentennialcamporee.org or see the FAQ.
The 1926 Committee has arranged full support coverage for the entire weekend.
Final pack-out and thorough post-event cleanup of the Inman Hill site. All troops are expected to uphold Leave No Trace principles before departing. See Event Rules for full camporee rules, including campfires only in portable fire pits (subject to Mendon Fire Chief approval that weekend; dry conditions may mean a fireless weekend).
The event runs through Monday to allow troops to take full advantage of the Columbus Day holiday weekend.