Author: Troop 8
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Kayaking on Lake Buhlow
On October 23, 2022, Troop 8 went kayaking at Lake Buhlow in Pineville. Scouts spent the previous night at Camp Attakapas to satisfy a requirement for the Camping merit badge. […]
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Boating on Buhlow
On May 17, 2022, Troop 8 took a trip down to Lake Buhlow to complete the Motorboating merit badge. Scouts have been working on the requirements of the merit badge […]
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Campout at the Southern Forest Heritage Museum
On April 22-23, Troop 8 visited the Southern Forest Heritage Museum (SFHM) in Long Leaf, Louisiana. The SFHM encompasses the old Crowell and Spencer Lumber Company sawmill, which shut down […]
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Automotive Maintenance and Farm Mechanics Day
On April 9, 2022, the troop was invited to the Ross Bus Center in Alexandria. Scouts spent the day learning about the mechanics of farm machines and how to perform […]
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Scout Sunday 2022
On Sunday, February 13, 2022, Troop 8 attended Scout Sunday at the First United Methodist Church in Pineville.
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Attakapas Winter Camp 2021
Troop 8 enjoyed another fun and productive winter camp at Camp Attakapas. Camp ran from November 19th to November 23rd. November 19th Upon arrival, it was decided that the troop […]
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Summer Camp 2021
Between June 13th and 18th, Troop 8 stayed at Camp Attakapas for the 2021 Summer Camp. Each day was “themed” with a different holiday. Here’s a recap: Arrival Troop 8 […]
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Eagle Scout Court of Honor 2021
On June 4, 2021, seven boys from Troop 8 were honored with the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout.
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Flags for Memorial Day 2021
On May 29, 2021, scouts from Troop 8 placed flags at graves at the Alexandria National Cemetery in Pineville. Our troop consistently attends this ceremony on Memorial Day every year.
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Hiking at Longleaf Vista
On January 30, 2021, Troop 8 went hiking at the scenic Longleaf Vista in Kisatchie National Forest.
