Troop 1 is sponsored by the Ballston Spa United Methodist Church.
To earn the Eagle Scout rank a scout has to master numerous scout skills, earn 21 merit badges of which 12 are required. A scout has to perform many hours of community service and held leadership positions in the troop. Finally, a scout has to plan, organize and supervise a major service project that will benefit a chosen organization. The project demonstrates the scout’s leadership and organization skills. Many times, the scouts and volunteers’ time put into the project exceeds 100 hours.
Larson’s Eagle Project was designing and constructing of a small reflection garden for Saratoga Central Catholic School in Saratoga Springs. The garden consists of the Statue of St. Joseph and a seating area that provides a prayerful and reflective setting for members of the school community. The area distinguish the school from the other residing buildings in its’ vicinity, and compliment the school’s current “Building on Excellence” project that aims to update, improve and provide a better school environment for its students.
Christopher started his scouting career with Cub Scout Pack 25. He has been an active member of Troop 1 serving as Senior Patrol Leader and junior assistant scoutmaster. Larson Attended National Youth Leadership Training and was invited back to service on staff.
Christopher graduated from Saratoga Central Catholic in 2013. He took advance placement courses in calculus’s, history and physics. Larson participated in soccer, baseball and archery and he was captain of the Varsity soccer team.
