Troop 8

Klondike 2025
2025-01-24 00:00 - 2025-01-26 23:59 (America/Chicago) | Camp T.L. James, 105 Camp TL James Rd, Downsville, LA, 71234, United States
Klondike is a fun camping opportunity for all troops within the Louisiana Purchase Council! Troops camp out and compete in various games, developing skills like knot-tying and fire-building, and cooking. Klondike is also a great opportunity for team-building within and outside of the troop. The games culminate in a troop dogsled race and scouts will be challenged to demonstrate the knowledge that they have gained through the weekend. Show up to this fun event on Friday, January 17th through Sunday, January 19th!
Find more information and register on the council website here.

Regular Meeting
2025-02-04 18:15 - 19:15 | First Baptist Church, 901 Main Street, Pineville, LA, 71360, United States
We will hold a regular meeting on February 4, 2025. Current scouts are expected to show up in Class A uniform.
During this meeting we will discuss proper form and equipment for exercising. We will also hold our yearly elections.

Scout Sunday 2025
2025-02-09 09:45 - 12:00 | First Baptist Church, 901 Main Street, Pineville, LA, 71360, United States
Scout Sunday is our yearly affirmation of the twelfth point of the Scout Law: A Scout is Reverent. The troop will be recognized by our charter organization, the First Baptist Church. It is a good opportunity for each scout to respect their Duty to God and to make a good name for Scouting in the community. Scout Sunday is free and open to all.

Merit Badge Meeting & Preview Night
2025-02-11 18:15 - 19:15 | First Baptist Church, 901 Main Street, Pineville, LA, 71360, United States
We will hold a merit badge meeting on February 18, 2025. Current should come in full Class A uniform. We will be working on the wood carving merit badge and whittling in bars of soap. We invite all Cub Scouts, families, and any youth ages 12-17 to show up and participate with us!

Matthew Kimball's Eagle Scout Project
2025-02-14 07:45 - 12:00 | First Baptist Church, 901 Main Street, Pineville, LA, 71360, United States
On February 14, Matthew Kimball will be completing his Eagle Project with Troop 8. We plan to start at 7:30AM on Friday, and should wrap up around 12:00PM. We will be building shelves for the First Baptist Church in Pineville. If you plan to come, we request that you bring a drill if you own one. More tools will make the project go faster! Matthew has been with Troop 8 for a long time and we hope that this will be a highly successful Eagle Scout project.

Fitness Meeting
2025-02-18 18:15 - 19:15 | First Baptist Church, 901 Main Street, Pineville, LA, 71360, United States
We will hold a physical fitness meeting on February 11, 2025. Scouts are expected to wear appropriate clothing for outdoor physical activity and bring any extra supplies needed (water, sports drinks, deodorant, snacks).

Regular Meeting
2025-03-04 18:15 - 19:15 | First Baptist Church, 901 Main Street, Pineville, LA, 71360, United States
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.

Fitness Meeting
2025-03-11 18:15 - 19:15 | First Baptist Church, 901 Main Street, Pineville, LA, 71360, United States
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).

Merit Badge Meeting
2025-03-18 18:15 - 19:15 | First Baptist Church, 901 Main Street, Pineville, LA, 71360, United States
We will hold a merit badge meeting on March 18, 2025. Scouts may show up in their Class B uniform.

Spring 2025 Cub-O-Ree & Troop Campout
2025-03-21 18:00 - 2025-03-23 10:00 | Camp Attakapas, Boy Scouts Road, Trout, LA, 71371, United States
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 camp Saturday night (optional) and leave Sunday morning.
In addition to staffing Cub-O-Ree, scouts will also be developing camping skills, cooking meals over a campfire, working on requirements for ranking up, strengthening friendships, and, most importantly, having fun!

Regular Meeting
2025-04-01 18:15 - 19:15 | First Baptist Church, 901 Main Street, Pineville, LA, 71360, United States
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 2025
2025-04-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Forts Randolph & Buhlow, 135 Riverfront Street, Pineville, LA, 71360, United States
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 all scouts to participate!

Fitness Meeting
2025-04-11 18:15 - 19:15 | First Baptist Church, 901 Main Street, Pineville, LA, 71360, United States
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).

Merit Badge Meeting
2025-04-15 18:15 - 19:15 | First Baptist Church, 901 Main Street, Pineville, LA, 71360, United States
We will hold a merit badge meeting on April 15, 2025. Scouts may show up in their Class B uniform.

Special Meeting
2025-04-29 18:15 - 19:15 | First Baptist Church, 901 Main Street, Pineville, LA, 71360, United States
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 2025
2025-06-13 00:00 - 2025-06-19 23:59 | Camp Attakapas, Boy Scouts Road, Trout, LA, 71371, United States
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 29th.

Chason Hernandez Eagle Scout Project
2025-06-28 07:00 - 11:00 | Mary Goff Elementary School, 6900 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA, 71360, United States
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.

Fall Camp-O-Ree 2025
2025-10-17 18:00 - 2025-10-19 10:00 | Camp Attakapas, Boy Scouts Road, Trout, LA, 71371, United States
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 like cooking shows, this event is for you!

Winter Camp 2025
2025-11-21 18:00 - 2025-11-25 20:00 | Camp Attakapas, Boy Scouts Road, Trout, LA, 71371, United States
Winter camp is a 4-day camping experience for all scouts in the troop. Scouts will earn four merit badges, participate in camp competitions, and have an incredible social experience that they will remember for the rest of their lives. One event exclusive to winter camp is Night Infiltration, where scouts must sneak around camp to find the “General” without getting caught by staff. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience winter camp at Camp Attakapas.

Wreaths Across America 2025
2025-12-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Alexandria National Cemetery, 209 East Shamrock Street, Pineville, LA, 71360, United States
This year, National Wreaths Across America Day will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Troop 8 joins the more than two million volunteers and supporters who will gather to Remember, Honor and Teach at more than 5,200 participating locations. Our local cemetery is the Alexandria National Cemetery in Pineville, Louisiana. This is a wonderful opportunity for youth to engage in community service and learn about the sacrifices of those before us.

Christmas Party 2025
2025-12-16 06:00 - 19:00 | First Baptist Church, 901 Main Street, Pineville, LA, 71360, United States
Troop 8 will be hosting a Christmas party to celebrate the holiday spirit! We’ll have Dirty Santa and plenty of fun games. If you bring a gift, keep it within $15-$20.
