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Troop 1 is a Scouting USA troop located in Savannah, Georgia charted by the First Presbyterian Church. We are the largest troop in Chatham and Bryan Counties, and offer a broad range of opportunties for personal growth and adventure for both young men and women ages 11-18.

Scouting provides exciting outdoor adventures like camping, hiking, and survival skills while teaching leadership, teamwork, and responsibility that prepare young people for the future.

Why Scouting?

  • Scouts are encouraged to reach their potential, and then climb right past it.

  • Troop 1 is a scout-led troop, meaning that the majority of decision-making is done by the youth leaders themselves, with adults providing guidance and support. This allows our scouts to learn valuable leadership skills by takiing on responsibility.

  • Scouting has a series of ranks and achievements ….

  • Scouting operates on a “patrol system”, where groups of 6-8 Scouts function as a mini-team

    • Builds Cameraderie -Allows scouts to get to know each other better and develop strong bonds.

    • Individual Growth - Scouts can develop leadership abilities within a supportive environment.

    • Responsibility -Each scout is accountable for contributing to their patrol's success.

    • Skill-building - Lessons on planning, communication, and teamwork , are directly applicable to everyday life.


 Frequently Asked Questions

  • We want to make Souting affordable for everyone. So, we do fundraising every year selling Christmas trees in order to insure that our Scouts dont have to cover yearly registration fees, advancement patches etc.

    We do expect you to invest in a uniform and some camping gear, but have a used gear closet for families that need help obtaining those items.

  • We have a weekly meeting every Tuesday night from 6:30 to 8PM at First Presbyterian Church at 520 Washington Avenue that your Scout will need to attend. You can come as well, but adults are not required. We also have a camping trip at least one weekend per month.

  • Yes, we have a “linked” all-girl Troop 1G that both meets and shares activities with us.

    Some people have also asked why the Boy Scouts of America decided to welcome girls into our organization. To quote a recent article from Scouting magazine:

    “Simply put, because girls and their parents asked. We heard anecdotes of girls wanting to go camping, earn merit badges and become Eagle Scouts like their brothers, dads or grandfathers.

    This change happened back in 2017, and to date nationwide over 6000 girls have acheived the rank of Eagle Scout.

  • Once we began admitting girls in 2017, the national organization wanted to develop a name that maintains our long and storied heritage but also demonstrates a welcoming attitude. The Boys Scouts officially change their name to Scouting USA in February 2025.