Troop 1 Katonah, New York

CLICK HERE for our Troop Schedule We enjoy many activities related to camping, conservation, and the great outdoors. We schedule several hikes and campouts throughout the year, visiting local reservations and nature trails. We also take advantage of camping at Durland Scout Reservation (formerly Clear Lake) in Putnam Valley, New York. We also try to include long-distance historical trips, such as Bennington Battlefield, the Boston Freeedom Trail, Fort Ticonderoga, and many more. Besides the camping and hiking we do with our troop, there are three district events we regularly attend, the Fall Camporee, the Winter Klondike Derby, and the Spring Camporee. We also encourage our boys to attend summer camp with the troop. Our chartering organization is the Katonah Rotary Club . As active members of the community, we try to assist other organizations whenever we can. We help the Katonah Fire Department set up and help out at their annual Chili Night fundraiser...

Taking place ever four years, Troop 1 Katonah had the thrill of attending the adventurous Spring Camporee from May 2nd to 4th. Being a council-wide event, the Troop was able to participate with around a thousand other scouters in Croton Point Park for the Camporee. Once arriving, the troop was able to explore the activities of the program throughout four main areas. These four divisions of the camporee consisted of the Mountain, Arctic, Desert, and Jungle themes. Having a different district run each area, the four areas contained various programs and activities that not only tested the skills of our scouts but also proved to be a blast. Each of these activities could correlate to the theme of the area of which it takes place. Ranging from 4-7 activities, scouts could do favorites such as the mountain themed climbing wall, the arctic cardboard box igloo construction (the program had to provide a sufficient material due to the lack of snow in spring), the desert monkey bring (testing the...

Beginning a new annual tradition led by Thom Adamec, Katonah Troop 1 went on an evening trip to Grand Prix in Mt. Kisco for the second time on February 20th. Expecting good racing, good food, and good company, all the boys were eager to participate in this event. Upon arriving at Grand Prix, after signing in and making sure everybody was there, the troop proceeded to the fast track where they were informed about the safety regulations of the track. After everybody was filled in and understood to respect the track, the racing begun. The group was separated into three groups, the adults, the young scouts, and finally the older cool scouts. A system was established where one group would go first for two races while the second would await their turn while the third ate and drank a selection of tasty foods and beverages provided in a private party room. The adults went first, then the younger scouts and finally the older cool scouts. Everybody group held off on eating until they had their t...

The country Klondike Derby is an annual event especially taken pride by the scouts of Katonah Troop 1. After disembarking from Katonah Elementary School, the troop prepared for a challenging but fulfilling day trip. Once arriving at the area in Carmel, the older kids and adults were tasked with grading patrols on their performance at the first aid station. Whenever scouts came about, they were evaluated and then scored on whether or not their first aid skill is satisfactory. The scouts who were responsible were Ryan Kelleher and Sean Bacon. Other adults who assisted were the returned Eagle Scout: Kyle Winthers, Mr. Bacon, Hank Tchorn, Mr. Eisenhower, Mr. Cyan and Mr. Suda.  The younger scouts in their own two patrols: The Mad Monkeys and Swamp Chickens, first arrived at check in and received a perfect score. After the opening ceremonies, they went to the fire building station. After the first one and a half minutes, the strings were broken (patrols had to construct fires to burn ...

November second was a fine day for rifle shooting. On that saturday, troop one Katonah traveled to Durland scout reservation, an area that scouts attend to the Order of the Arrow Ordeal. Once arriving, the scouts and adults consulted staff at Durland and set up for shooting. The attendants were both Jack and Chris Kristensen, Thor and Tom Adamec, Robert Baur and his father Tom, Sean Bacon, and Elias and Robert Chaiken. After shooting a multitude of targets, the group then decided to initiate a competition of who had the best shot. Keeping score and raising the total points needed to go on, everyone shot very well but the one man who defeated all the others was none other than Chris Kristensen himself. After the competition was won, the group shot recreationally once again for another hour or so, the group packed up with assistance from the staff and left for either home or the elementary school.

Instead of hiking at Turkey Mountain, we will be hiking in the Mianus River Gorge on 10/12/13. We will meet at KES at 12:45 PM so we can leave by 1:00 PM. Dress appropriately for the weather, wear boots, and bring water. Family and friends are welcome to join us. About the Mianus River Gorge: Located just outside of Bedford Village off of Long Ridge Road, the Mianus River Gorge, with over 1000 acres, will be celebrating it's 60th anniversary this year. Founded in 1953, it contains one of the last areas of old growth forest, the 400 year old Hemlocks that grow along the banks of the Mianus River.  This will be a spectacular event with the fall foliage in full swing, and hopefully good weather. For more details, visit the Mianus River Gorge web site . Contact Mr. Adamec with any questions.