Regular Meeting
We will hold a regular meeting on March 4, 2025. Current scouts are expected to show up in Class A uniform. We will be learning about different aspects of Scouting in rotating stations.
Pineville, Louisiana
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We will hold a regular meeting on March 4, 2025. Current scouts are expected to show up in Class A uniform. We will be learning about different aspects of Scouting in rotating stations.
We will hold a physical fitness meeting on March 11, 2025. Scouts are expected to wear appropriate clothing for outdoor physical activity and bring any extra supplies needed (water, sports drinks, deodorant, snacks).
We will hold a merit badge meeting on March 18, 2025. Scouts may show up in their Class B uniform.
On March 21 and 22, the Louisiana Purchase Council will be holding the annual Spring Cub-O-Ree at Camp Attakapas. Troop 8 will arrive on Friday evening to camp out as a troop. On Saturday we will help the council with anything they need for Cub-O-Ree, including setting up, running games, giving directions, and cleaning up. […]
We will hold a regular meeting on April 1, 2025. Current scouts are expected to show up in Class A uniform.
Love the Boot Week is Louisiana’s largest litter removal and beautification effort, with events in all 64 parishes. This year, Troop 8 has been invited to participate in Love the Boot Week at Forts Randolph and Buhlow in Pineville. This is a great way to support the local community and get service hours. We encourage […]
We will hold a physical fitness meeting on April 11, 2025. Scouts are expected to wear appropriate clothing for outdoor physical activity and bring any extra supplies needed (water, sports drinks, deodorant, snacks).
We will hold a merit badge meeting on April 15, 2025. Scouts may show up in their Class B uniform.
We will hold a meeting on April 29, 2025. Scouts may show up in their Class B uniform. Meeting itinerary to be determined at a later date.
Summer Camp is the flagship scouting experience. Scouts will spend a week at Camp Attakapas in Trout, Louisiana, and have the opportunity to earn up to five merit badges. There are plenty of opportunities for fun and new experiences, including swimming, sports, cooking, and more! Don’t miss this exciting event. Registration closes on Thursday, May […]
Scouts will be assisting Chason Hernandez in completing his Eagle Scout service project at Mary Goff Elementary. This project will consist of building a path. Scouts are encouraged to bring shovels or other hand tools.
This year, the Louisiana Purchase Council is getting Back to the Basics at Camp Attakapas! Activities will include Knot Tying, First Aid, Fire Starting, Scout Trivia, Tent set up and take down. We also will have a Catapult Building and Launch Competition. We will also have a cooking competition featuring a secret ingredient. If you […]