Oreland Troop 1

Home
United States
Oreland, PA
Oreland Troop 1

Directions Website Contact the organization

Adventure. Leadership. Service. Oreland Troop 1 has been shaping young men ages 11-17 into leaders since 1917. Join the tradition.

We meet Mondays at 7:30 PM during the school year at Christ's Lutheran Church in Oreland, PA. Founded in April 1917, Oreland Troop 1 is one of the oldest Boy Scout troops in Pennsylvania. Based in Oreland, Montgomery County, the troop hosts Scouts from Oreland, Flourtown, Erdenheim, Fort Washington, Maple Glen and other surrounding communities. Troop meetings are held each Monday from 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM during the school year. Troop 1 meets at Christ’s Lutheran Church at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue in Oreland. Boys can join Oreland Troop 1 if they have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10 years old, OR have earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old, OR are age 11 but have not reached age 18.

10/28/2026

🚩 COMMANDO GAMES 2026 — THE ARMIES HAVE ASSEMBLED

This past Monday, more than 100 Scouts from Oreland Troop 1, Troop 1 Sellersville, Troop 22, Troop 72, Troop 126 and Troop 144 came together for the annual Meeting of the Armies as preparations for Commando Games 2026 officially moved into high gear.

Under the guidance of the “Supreme Commander,” Scouts were introduced to their Generals, officers were selected, and the two armies — Gasiola and Vomitania — began meeting, organizing and developing their strategies for the weekend ahead.

For many Scouts, this is where Commando Games really begins: alliances form, plans take shape, leadership roles are established, and both armies start preparing for what awaits them at Hawk Mountain Camp.

The countdown is on.

⚔️ Commando Games 2026
📅 November 6–8
📍 Hawk Mountain Camp

Learn more about the tradition: https://oreland1.org/commando-games/

10/18/2026

👏 Congratulations to Braden!

Earlier this month, Braden completed his Order of the Arrow Brotherhood, marking the next step in his OA journey.

Braden currently serves as Fox Patrol Leader in Oreland Troop 1 and has also taken on a new role as our OA Unit Representative, helping strengthen the connection between the troop and the Order of the Arrow.

Congratulations, Braden, on earning Brotherhood and on your continued leadership and service to Troop 1!

10/18/2026

🇺🇸 ORELAND TROOP 1 AT ANTIETAM NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD

A small contingent of six Scouts and three adult leaders spent this weekend exploring one of the most consequential battlefields in American history — Antietam National Battlefield in Sharpsburg, Maryland.

The group camped for two nights at Rohrbach Campground, right on the battlefield, giving the Scouts a unique opportunity to spend an entire weekend immersed in the history of the area.

A highlight of the trip was spending time with historian and writer John Schildt, who shared his knowledge of the Battle of Antietam, the Rohrbach Farm, the hospitals that cared for the wounded following the battle, and President Abraham Lincoln’s visit to Antietam.

The Scouts also experienced the battlefield from a different perspective with a 10-mile bicycle tour, traveling across the historic landscape and visiting many of the places where the events of September 17, 1862 unfolded.

It was a great weekend combining camping, cycling and living history — and an opportunity to learn about the people and events of Antietam while standing on the very ground where that history took place.

Here are some pictures from the weekend!

10/12/2026

💍 Congratulations to Steve & Helen!

A very special congratulations to Scoutmaster Steve and Helen, who were married this weekend at Hawk Mountain Camp!

We’re thrilled for both of them and wish them a lifetime of happiness, adventure and many great memories together.

Please join everyone at Oreland Troop 1 in congratulating Steve and Helen and wishing them all the very best as they begin this next chapter together!

10/05/2026

🚩 COMMANDO GAMES 2026 — RSVP DEADLINE THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11!

One of Oreland Troop 1’s biggest and most-loved events of the program year is almost here.

📅 November 6–8, 2026 @ Hawk Mountain Camp

As the November chill settles over Hawk Mountain, troops from across the region will converge for an unforgettable weekend. Scouts will be divided into two rival armies — Gasiola and Vomitania — and the battle for Commando Games supremacy will begin.

Across the camp, Scouts will put their skills, teamwork and creativity to the test through reconnaissance, strategy, subterfuge, daring assaults and plenty of improvisation. The rules are clear — although often open to interpretation — and the traditional motto says it best: “If it is not expressly prohibited, it must be allowed.”

For most of the weekend, the 18-acre camp becomes one enormous capture-the-flag battlefield, with elements of flag football mixed in. It’s fast-paced, competitive, chaotic and always one of the most memorable weekends of the year.

Sunday morning brings its own traditions, beginning with chapel, followed by a human chess match and Scoutcraft competition before the armies prepare for the final battle.

Then comes the climactic showdown that determines the winner, followed by the traditional flag ceremony.

This year, Oreland Troop 1 will be joined by Troop 1 Sellersville, Troop 22, Troop 72, Troop 126 and Troop 144.

And one question hangs over the entire weekend:

🏆 Will Vomitania win for a fifth straight year — or will this finally be the year Gasiola takes back the title?

⚠️ REGISTRATION DEADLINE: THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11

Scouts and adult leaders planning to attend should register ASAP so we can finalize our numbers and preparations.

👉 REGISTER HERE:
https://forms.gle/pZCCWVH4gT4q3dna6

10/05/2026

🚲 BIKE ADVENTURE THROUGH ANTIETAM — OCTOBER 16–18

Oreland Troop 1 is heading to Antietam National Battlefield for a weekend of camping, cycling and history!

We’ll camp at the Rohrbach Group Campground and spend Saturday exploring the battlefield by bicycle. Antietam was the site of the bloodiest single day in American history, when Union and Confederate forces clashed on September 17, 1862. Traveling the battlefield by bike will give Scouts a unique way to experience the landscape and better understand how its roads, fields and terrain shaped the battle.

📅 Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18
🕠 Depart CLC: 5:30 p.m. Friday
🕑 Return to CLC: By 2:00 p.m. Sunday
🚴 Biking Skill Level: Easy to moderate

Scouts should bring a bike and helmet, daypack, water bottle, packed lunch for Saturday, snacks, walk-around money and normal fall camping gear.

IMPORTANT: Scouts attending should bring their bikes to the Monday, October 12 troop meeting for a bike check.

RSVP HERE by Monday, October 12th:
https://forms.gle/AZTQQqVPwVEapfJt7

This should be a fantastic fall weekend combining outdoor adventure with one of the most significant historic sites in the country.

10/05/2026

🍂 Oreland Troop 1 at the CLC Fall Festival! 🍁

Scouts from Oreland Troop 1 spent Saturday afternoon helping out at Christ’s Lutheran Church’s Fall Festival, pitching in wherever they were needed and enjoying some beautiful fall weather along the way.

Our Scouts helped set up and run the bowling alley and several other games, and also ran the hayride - which is always a crowd favorite. It was a great opportunity for the Scouts to serve, work together, and help make the festival a fun day for families in the community.

Christ's Lutheran Church, Oreland PA has supported Oreland Troop 1 as our chartering organization since 1947, and volunteering at events like the Fall Festival is one small way we can give back to an organization that has supported Scouting in Oreland for generations.

Thanks to everyone who helped make the day such a success—and to all of our Scouts and leaders who volunteered their time!

10/05/2026

🔥 Rustic Cooking Weekend at Hawk Mountain Camp! 🏕️

September 25–27, Troop 1 headed to Hawk Mountain Camp for a weekend focused on outdoor cooking, camping skills, and a little improvisation courtesy of Mother Nature.

This trip took the place of our traditional September “Camp Tart” weekend. With the private property where we held Camp Tart for many years having been sold, we brought the tradition to Hawk Mountain Camp—and kept the emphasis on Scouts putting their outdoor skills to work.

Saturday morning, each patrol planned and prepared breakfast over a campfire. For dinner, we raised the difficulty: rustic cooking, with patrols preparing their entire meals using only their knives. Sunday morning brought another change of pace, with breakfast prepared on gas camp stoves.

And, as seems to be becoming a tradition for our September camping weekends, a nor’easter decided to join us! 🌧️ The wet and windy weather added another challenge, but also gave the Scouts plenty of experience adapting, working together, and getting the job done when conditions weren't ideal.

A great weekend of cooking, camping, teamwork, and learning by doing. Check out some photos from the weekend! 📸

09/16/2026

🏕️ ORELAND TROOP 1: RUSTIC CAMPING WEEKEND!
📅 September 25–27, 2026

We're heading to Hawk Mountain Camp for a weekend of rustic camping, outdoor cooking, and patrol teamwork!

We need to finalize attendance so that patrols can plan their menus, organize gear, and prepare for the weekend.

⏰ RSVP DEADLINE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
👉 REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/MvMViW2tVkA6pJ8p7

📍 WEEKEND DETAILS
• Departure: Friday, September 25 — Meet at CLC at 5:30 PM.
• Return: Sunday, September 27 — Mid-to-late morning at CLC.
• Location: Hawk Mountain Camp.

⛺ WHAT TO EXPECT
Scouts will camp in patrol tents, prepare meals together, and practice their outdoor skills. Patrols will be responsible for planning their menus, purchasing and packing food, and organizing their camping and cooking equipment.

Scouts should bring a packed lunch for Saturday. Snacks will be provided.

Parents, please complete the registration form by September 21 so we can plan accordingly!

09/15/2026

We are both pleased and proud to announce that Scouts from Oreland Troop 1 have elected the following individuals into the Order of the Arrow: Jonathan, Alex and Collin.

For over 100 years, the Order of the Arrow (OA) has recognized Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. This recognition provides encouragement for others to live these ideals as well. Arrowmen are known for maintaining camping traditions and spirit, promoting year-round and long term resident camping, and providing cheerful service to others. OA service, activities, adventures, and training for youth and adults are models of quality leadership development and programming that enrich and help to extend Scouting to America's youth.

Being elected to OA is a great honor, and those elected should be proud of this accomplishment.

Address

700 East Pennsylvania Avenue
Oreland, PA
19075

Website

http://oreland1.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Oreland Troop 1 posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.