Hello Troop 1,
Here's a reminder about some of our upcoming activities:
Lake Nokomis Trash Pickup | Lake Nokomis, Sunday, April 12, 10am
We will meet at the Lake Nokomis North Parking Lot (just below the community center).- Scouts should wear Class B and dress for the weather. It may be muddy, so expect to get a little dirty!
- We recommend that attendees bring work gloves (and trash grabbers, if you have them). A 5 gallon bucket or other container is very useful to help with collecting trash, if you're prepared to carry it for the event. Troop will supply trash bags.
- Don't forget to bring a snack and water.
- We are aiming for 3 hours of service. We will plan to circle the lake, focusing on shoreline and running/biking path areas. If we complete our circle of the lake before 1 PM, we will check the park and hillside by the community center as well.
- Service hours will count for advancement (as service/conservation hours). Scouts who were on the Philmont crew last year can use these hours towards their 50 Miler award.
Troop meeting | MUMC, April 13, 6:30-8
This coming Monday, we'll hold elections for youth positions of responsibility, like Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader. Think about what positions you might want to serve in this spring and summer. Who wants to be our bugler at summer camp?
This coming Monday, we'll hold elections for youth positions of responsibility, like Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader. Think about what positions you might want to serve in this spring and summer. Who wants to be our bugler at summer camp?
We also have these spring and summer camp signups available on the Troop 1 website!
"Back to the Woods" weekend camp at Phillippo | May 15-17, 2026
We're going to camp with Pack 1! By then, the weather should be nice enough for us to tent outside again. Both groups will be in that beautiful upper area of camp, and our cabin (Snelling) is a short hike from the parking lot, and is the closest to Friendship Point. This will be an opportunity for the incoming patrol (the Wavy Chocolate Pickle Jar of America the 2nd) to work towards their AOL badge as they gain experience camping with Troop 1.
Intro to Backpacking on Lake Superior's North Shore | June 20-23, 2026
Explore our North Shore state parks and learn about backpacking without having to commit to a large trip. All ages and experience levels are welcome. We will hike several state park trails and experience what makes the North Shore special: waterfalls, history, and local food.
Sign up | See who's coming
Explore our North Shore state parks and learn about backpacking without having to commit to a large trip. All ages and experience levels are welcome. We will hike several state park trails and experience what makes the North Shore special: waterfalls, history, and local food.
Sign up | See who's coming
Tomahawk Scout Camp | July 12-18, 2026
Spend a full week at summer camp with Troop 1! This is a highlight of the year for many scouts. We will spend nearly the full week outside, sleeping in tents and cooking our meals together as patrols.
- Newer scouts get to work on outdoor skills and get a head start on rank advancement, older skills are able to try out some high-adventure and trades programs.
- All scouts work on merit badges and enjoy time together in the woods and on the water.
- Adults are also welcome as registered volunteers, it's a rewarding experience to spend this time with our scouts and see their growth.
Yours in scouting,
Scoutmasters Towle and Nixon
