Athens Troop 1

Northeast Georgia Council • Scouting America

Serving Athens for 75+ Years

About Scouting America

Scouting America helps young people develop character, citizenship, and personal fitness through outdoor adventure, leadership opportunities, and service. Youth learn practical skills, teamwork, and responsibility through hands-on experiences and mentorship by trained adult leaders.

Who can join?
Cub Scouts Ages 5–10
Scouts BSA Ages 11–17
Venturing Ages 14–20
Exploring Ages 14–20

About Athens Troop 1

Athens Troop 1 is a historic, all-boys Scouts BSA troop that has served the Athens community for more than 75 years. We are proudly chartered by Athens First United Methodist Church in downtown Athens and are part of the Northeast Georgia Council.

The troop meets on Sunday afternoons and typically participates in one outdoor activity each month—usually camping, hiking, or other adventure-focused outings.

Connected Community: Troop 1 is also affiliated with Cub Scout Pack 1, which meets at the same location and serves younger youth beginning their Scouting journey.

Learn more about our council at the Northeast Georgia Council website.

Meetings & Location

Troop meetings are held 3:00–4:00 PM on most Sundays.

Meeting Location:

Scouting Room on the 3rd floor (above the chapel)

Athens First United Methodist Church

327 N Lumpkin St.

Athens, GA 30601

Interested in visiting? Prospective Scouts and families are welcome to visit our meetings. Please email us ahead of time so we can welcome you properly.

Request a Visit

Contact Us

General Inquiries

hello@troop1athens.org

Tony Paramore
Scoutmaster
scoutmaster@troop1athens.org
Kevin Jones
Committee Chair
committeechair@troop1athens.org

Scout Values

Scout Oath

On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

Scout Law

A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.

Scout Motto

Be Prepared.