Each year, in conjunction with the other troops of the Laurel Hills District, Troop 480 participates in a special weekend to introduce Arrow or Light Cub Scouts to the Boy Scout program.
Troops camp for two nights, have their own program on Saturday and help run some activities on Saturday afternoon for the AOL Scouts, who camp only one night.
Fort Allen Antique Farm Association; 911 Porter Ave.; Scottdale, PA 15683
September 11-13, 2026
Meet other troop members at the Farm Association after 6:30 p.m., but before 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Parents/Guardians should pick up their Scouts at the Farm Association after 10:00 a.m. on Sunday.
The Fort Allen Antique Farm Association owns a 50 acre working farm with several barns and outbuildings filled with antique tractors, farming equipment, gas and diesel engines, and a working antique saw mill and blacksmith shop. There will be demonstrations of how this equipment was used. The scouts will have an opportunity to learn about the tools used by the pioneers and give a hand in threshing wheat, making roofing shingles, planting & plowing, rope making and blacksmithing. The scouts will participate in a scout service project, and in an evening campfire with a flag retirement ceremony.
Check out the Event Flyer for additional information.
Patrols will need to plan and prepare for 1) Friday Snack; 2) Saturday Breakfast; 3) Saturday Dinner; 4) Saturday Snack. Lunch on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday will provided by the district for all Scouts, AOLs and families. Some AOL Scouts and parents may be joining our troop for dinner, the evening snack on Saturday and camping over with us.
Sleeping bag (you may also want a padded mat); Class 'A' Uniform; Rain Gear & some extra trash bags; Work Clothes to use for the service project; Prepare for cooler weather. Bring a heavier jacket, cap, etc.; Mess kit; cup; utinsels; flashlight and personal items; Water Bottle. Pack everything in a small duffel or backpack - no camp boxes!
$35.00 (Adults: $0.00) - Your fee covers event registration and all meals/snacks.
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Wednesday, September 9.
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