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Troop 8
Pineville, Louisiana
Welcome to Troop 8
Troop 8 is a Scouting America troop located in Pineville, Louisiana. We provide youth ages 11-17 with opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, and outdoors experience.
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Recent Posts
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Scouting for Food 2025
This year, we enjoyed another successful year of Scouting for Food! Scouts distributed bags on November 1st, 2025, and picked them up on November 8th. All food collected goes directly […]
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Crossover 2025
On May 20, 2025, Troop 8 welcomed its newest scouts!
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Cub-o-ree 2025
On March 21-22, 2025, Troop 8 scouts volunteered to work at the annual spring Cub-o-ree. This event provides cub scouts with the chance to camp with their families and enjoy […]
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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 P.
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 H.
Life Scout
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