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Troop 8
Pineville, Louisiana
Welcome to Troop 8
Troop 8 is a local scout troop based out of Pineville, Louisiana. Our troop provides youth ages 11-17 with opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, and experience in the outdoors.
Recent Events
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Winter Camp 2024
From November 22nd to November 26th, Troop 8 attended Winter Camp 2024 at Camp Attakapas. The week was full of fun and fellowship and scouts earned many merit badges! Flag […]
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Court of Honor 2024
On November 19, 2024, Troop 8 held a Court of Honor to recognize the achievements of our scouts over the past year. To see more of Troop 8 scouts earning […]
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Scouting for Food 2024
On Saturday, November 2, 2022, scouts showed up to the Timber Trails community to place Scouting for Food bags. Scouting for food is an annual program which donates food to […]
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Why Troop 8?
Camping
It wouldn’t be scouting without camping! Camping is a great opportunity to have fun, progress in rank, develop social connections, and spend time in the great outdoors. In the words of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, “A week of camp life is worth six months of theoretical teaching in the meeting room.” Every year, Troop 8 attends both summer and winter camp at Camp Attakapas in Trout, Louisiana. We also go on multiple small camping trips throughout the year.
Community Service
Troop 8 participates in a variety of different community service events, and continually seeks to take an active role in the community. Some of our past service includes:
- Donating to the food bank through Scouting for Food.
- Ringing bells for the Salvation Army.
- Multiple Eagle Scout projects.
Outings
Troop 8 goes on a range of outings, including:
- Camping at local places of interest, such as the Southern Forest Heritage Museum in Long Leaf, Louisiana.
- Hiking trips to places like the Kisatchie National Forest.
- Occasional out of state trips, most recently to NASA’s Johnson Space Center.
Leadership
Troop 8 has a high rate of Eagle Scout alumni, a rank which only about 6% of scouts ever attain. Becoming an Eagle Scout involves leadership, communication skills, and responsibility. As a scout-led troop, youth will be encouraged to take on leadership roles, actively planning and leading events. This eventually culminates in young leaders who become more productive, friendly, and well-rounded members of society.
Meetings
Troop 8 meets at First Baptist Church on Main Street in Pineville. Meetings are every Tuesday at 6:15 unless otherwise noted and generally last about an hour.
Louisiana Purchase Council
Troop 8 is a member of the Louisiana Purchase Council. To see and register for council events, see their website.
Testimonials
“Boy Scouts has enabled my son to develop leadership and critical thinking skills while gaining a newfound respect for the natural world.”
– Kenneth Pardue, Scout Parent
“Being in Troop 8 has opened many doors in my life socially, mentally, and physically. My life would not be the same without BSA.”
– Chason James Hernandez, Life Scout
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