100 Years of Mendon Scouting: A Legacy of Leadership, A Future of Adventure

Join us for a historic, large-scale celebration as we mark a century of Scouting! The Troop 1 Mendon Centennial Camporee is a weekend filled with challenge, community connection, and classic Scouting fun. Designed to bring together approximately 300 youth, families, alumni, and community supporters, this milestone event is one your unit won't want to miss.

Event Details

When: October 9–12, 2026 (Troops arrive Friday night; main program runs Saturday & Sunday)

Where: Historic Inman Hill, Mendon, MA

Who Can Camp: Registered Scouts BSA Units and Webelos / Arrow of Light Scouts (registering with a unit)

Why Your Unit Needs to Be There

Packed Program: A dynamic blend of traditional Scout skills, exciting STEM activities, community engagement challenges, and an unforgettable campfire circle.

Perfect Webelos-to-Scout Continuity: This camporee is intentionally designed to welcome older Cub Scouts. It’s the perfect opportunity for Webelos and AOLs to experience a troop setting, camp alongside Scouts BSA units, and build the connections that ensure a smooth hand-off to the next generation of Scouting.

A Community-Wide Celebration: We are partnering with local legends to bring unique activities to camp, including K9 demonstrations from the Mendon Police Department, fire safety with the Mendon Fire Department, and an on-site historical exhibit. Plus, the Mendon Lions Club will be running a weekend snack bar and Sunday breakfast!

Overnight Camping Details

Overnight camping is strictly limited to Webelos and Scouts BSA in compliance with BSA national guidelines. However, Sunday’s historical and public-safety exhibits are entirely free and open to the public—so families, friends, and alumni are welcome to visit during the day!

Don't let your unit miss out on this once-in-a-century adventure. Secure your unit’s campsite today and lock in a weekend of incredible memories, leadership, and adventure!