Troop 1 Katonah, New York

  We opened Thurday's meeting outside to take advantage of the nice weather.   Scoutmaster Hank Tschorn goes over what we need to do to get ready for tomorrow's campout. ASM Chris Kristensen looks on at left.   The Senior Patrol Leader dismisses the troop and brings everyone into the gym.   The troop falls in by patrol and gets ready to inspect our camping equipment.         Scoutmaster Hank Tschorn helps new Scouts catalog the contents of their tent.   All tents are opened up and inspected for damage.   We meet at the Katonah Elementary School parking lot on Friday afternoon to load up our gear.    This year's Spring Camporee had the Scouts start the event from Route 301 and hike about a mile and a half into camp.   Scouts start their hike from Route 301.    The adults, on the other hand, had their own challenges to deal with!    Adventure time on Sunken Mine Road!  ...

The Muscoot District Spring Camporee will be held this weekend. We will arrive at Clear Lake between 5:00pm and 6:00pm, and the Scouts will be hiking in to the registration point. All Scouts should have hiking boots with ankle support, and a frame pack that has been packed with the necessary equipment for the weekend. If you're not sure what to bring, please contact your patrol leader. All Scouts should bring their packed pack to Thursday meeting for inspection. We will depart KES on Friday, and return on Sunday morning. Don't forget your registration for Camp Read. Just a reminder that Summer Camp fees are due.  If you pay past 6/1, there is a 25$ penalty increasing the cost to $370.  Adults are still $110 and if you are going, I need that too.  Please give all checks to me made out to Westchester Putnam Council, BSA. Boys cannot be registered for merit badges until this is paid, and some badges close out soon.  Your son was given a Parent’s Guide – this is cruc...

In regards to the Troop Whitewater Rafting trip on June 11, attached please find the BSA Activity Consent Form (for all participants under the age of 21) and the Lehigh River Waiver Form (for ALL those attending). Since I will be collecting all the forms you can either hand them to me at one of the troop meetings, mail them to 13 Cottage Place, Katonah, NY 10536, drop them in the mail box at that address or email them back to me . Please hand them as soon as you get a chance, so that we have all the forms in, well in advance of the event, even if you are 50-50 on attending at this point. Chris Kristensen our event organizer will fill you in the logistics and details of this trip at the troop meetings. All I can say is, everyone had a blast last year, with both navigating the currents of the Lehigh River and with the water bucket fights that went on between the rafts. Plan on getting wet! Thanks, John Albert

During the last troop meeting of April, we took advantage of the warm weather and longer daylight hours to spend some time outside and practice our marching skills for the upcoming Memorial Day parade.

Hi Everyone, Hope you've had a great spring break and that you've gotten lots of orders for plants!  Please bring the completed Master order form and all money to the scout meeting on Thursday. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call me this week. If you need an order form, there is one on the troop's website.  Thanks to those of you who've already given us your orders! The plants will be arriving sometime the week of May 9. I will give you a call when your orders are ready to be picked up.  Please try to get them as soon as possible- I know the Camporee is the end of that week so that might create an issue for some of you- I can hold onto the plants for a couple of days if absolutely necessary. If anyone is available during the day and willing to help unload and sort the plants, please let me know and I'll get in touch with you when I know exactly when the delivery is coming  (it's usually between 8-5, but I'll know better on Mond...

On Saturday, April 9, Assistant Scoutmaster Otto Vondrak led eight Scouts from Troop 1 Katonah embarked on a Troop Hike to Breakneck Ridge in Cold Spring, New York. It was a challenging hike that brought us up 1000' in elevation, overlooking the Hudson River, Bannerman's Island , Storm King Mountain , and West Point. Fortunately, there were no broken necks or other injuries as we enjoyed the challenge of the hike and the spectacular views of the Hudson Highlands. Thanks to Otto's friend Mike Smith, an experienced outdoorsman and former Scout from Rochester who came down to help lead the hike (Mike also came down to help with the 2010 Fall Camporee).   About half-way up the first part of the trail, this view looking to the north shows Bannerman's Island sitting alone in the Hudson. The city of Newburgh lies across the river.   About 700' up, we paused to enjoy views of Storm King Mountain.   At about 1000' feet up, we paused to enjoy the view.  REMINDER: Th...

We will be departing from KES at 9:00 on Saturday, April 9. We will return at 4:00pm. We will be hiking Sugarloaf Mountain near Cold Spring, New York. Call Asst. Scoutmaster Otto Vondrak at (585) 820-2341 to confirm that you are going. We will also need drivers. More information about Sugarloaf Mountain Trail.   Practicing the Two-Man Carry   Asst. Scoutmaster Dennis Winthers helps a Scout practice a rope rescue from an icy pond REMINDER: Troop 1 Plant Sale