Welcome to the official website of Troop 133 (Indianapolis, IN) in the Fall Creek District of Crossroads of America Council of BSA.
TROOP 133 - THE ACTION TROOP!
CELEBRATING OVER 75 YEARS OF SCOUTING (Founded 1940)
2013 Northeast District Troop of the Year
2014 Troop Golden Spike Award for Northeast District
2016 Northeast District Troop of the Year
2021 Fall Creek District Troop of the Year
"Scouting's greatest strength is the bringing together of children of infinite promise with adults of good character" Lord Robert Baden Powell - Founder of Boy Scouts
- Note, Tonight Monday 9/30 we will have PLC at 6:30pm and Court of Honor at 7pm (note early start time)
- Registration for October Fall Camporee is open. Since our troops are hosting, we are hoping for a really large turnout from youth and adults. Please RSVP as soon as you know whether or not you can attend so that we can plan accordingly. Note, we will all be staying in cabins and adults will be cooking so that the youth can focus on delivering an amazing program. https://www.troop133indy.com/node/10893 - Final note, the NOV backpacking trip date has changed. It is now 11/1/24-11/3/24 (see below)
- Thanks to all for another successful weekend. So far we have had $6,828 in sales, with $5,672 to reach our goal. Lots of storefront shifts over Fall Break. And chocolatey pretzels are officially available!
- Popcorn info is on the Troop website: https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11188 - Storefronts are how we make the bulk of our popcorn sales, and are a quick and easy way to earn money toward Scout accounts. Upcoming storefront shifts: Saturday, Oct. 5 3pm-8pm. (Sam's Club, 96th St) Sunday, Oct 6 2pm-8pm. (Lowe's, Rural St) Monday, Oct 7 4pm-8pm (Lowe's Rural St) Tuesday, Oct 8 4pm-8pm (Lowe's Rural St)
Sign up on the Trail's End app or contact our Popcorn Kernel, Sarah Layden (calmoots@yahoo.com) for assistance
- Wreath sales are around the corner. - Sale will run 10/1/24 - 11/3/24. - More info regarding how to log onto the sales website, flyers and pricing will be given at the 9/30 Court of Honor
Contact our Wreath Wrangler, Jennifer Dunn (jeadunn@gmail.com) for more info
The Troop is offering some MBs this fall during PLC: - Citizenship in the Community (10/28/24) - Family Life (11/11/24 - Citizenship in Society (likely 11/4/24 and 11/18/24) It is recommended that scouts wait until they are in high school before taking Cit Society.
The council is also offering a few MB opportunities through the Skip and Alex Lange Innovation Center: www.cacin.us/langemeritbadges
University of Scouting 10/26/24 from 8am-4pm at Belzer Middle School (also a great opportunity for Adult training!): cacin.us/UofScouting
- The scouts (and adults) had a wonderful time in Chicago!
- Note, Monday 9/23 we will have PLC at 6:30pm and Advancement Night at 7pm - Parent night will be Wedesday 9/25 at 7pm at Blind Owl. Topics include 2025 Troop budget, etc. Parent meeting minutes from AUG-2024 here
- Registration for October Fall Camporee is also open. Since our troops are hosting, we are hoping for a really large turnout from youth and adults. Please RSVP as soon as you know whether or not you can attend so that we can plan accordingly. Note, we will all be staying in cabins and adults will be cooking so that the youth can focus on delivering an amazing program. https://www.troop133indy.com/node/10893 -----------------------------------------------------------------
Fundraiser: Popcorn
- Thanks to another successful weekend. We are over $6,000 in sales, nearly have way to our goal!
- Popcorn info is on the Troop website: https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11188 - Storefronts are how we make the bulk of our popcorn sales, and are a quick and easy way to earn money toward Scout accounts. Upcoming storefront shifts: Friday, Sept. 27 4pm-8pm. (Sam's Club, 96th St) Sunday, Sept 29 10am-2pm. (Sam's Club, 96th St)
Sign up on the Trail's End app or contact our Popcorn Kernel, Sarah Layden (calmoots@yahoo.com) for assistance
- Wreath sales are around the corner. - Sale will run 10/1/24 - 11/3/24. - More info regarding how to log onto the sales website, flyers and pricing will be given at the 9/30 Court of Honor
Contact our Wreath Wrangler, Jennifer Dunn (jeadunn@gmail.com) for more info
- September Chicago Campout planning tonight. - For the September campout, please fill out the Troop waiver here
- Registration for October Fall Camporee is also open. Since our troops are hosting, we are hoping for a really large turnout from youth and adults. Please RSVP as soon as you know whether or not you can attend so that we can plan accordingly. Note, we will all be staying in cabins and adults will be cooking so that the youth can focus on delivering an amazing program. https://www.troop133indy.com/node/10893 -----------------------------------------------------------------
Fundraiser: Popcorn
- Nine scouts raised $1,696 at two popcorn storefronts this weekend, bringing our fundraising total to $4,585 toward our $12,500 goal. Great work! - Scouts selling were Leon P., Soren Z., Sam S., Helio H., Rhett S., Mason B., Trevor M., Brendan M., and Rowan K. Special thanks to their families, who also worked the sale, transported supplies and inventory, and helped set up and tear down.
- Popcorn info is on the Troop website: https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11188 - Storefronts are how we make the bulk of our popcorn sales, and are a quick and easy way to earn money toward Scout accounts. Upcoming storefront shifts: Saturday, Sept. 21 10am-12pm. 1 slot left (Sullivan Hardware, 6955 Keystone)
Sign up on the Trail's End app or contact Sarah Layden (calmoots@yahoo.com) for assistance
- Our September Campout details have been finalized: 9/20/24 - 9/22/24. Please RSVP today (Monday 9/9/24) so we can purchase event tickets https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11146
- Registration for October Fall Camporee is also open. Since our troops are hosting, we are hoping for a really large turnout from youth and adults. Please RSVP as soon as you know whether or not you can attend so that we can plan accordingly. Note, we will all be staying in cabins and adults will be cooking so that the youth can focus on delivering an amazing program. https://www.troop133indy.com/node/10893
- Opportunity for Scout families in the Troops and/or Packs to earn $100 for their scout account by completing a monthly cleaning at the Holt House. All cleaning supplies will be supplied. Next available slot is for November cleaning (due by December): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4AAAAA29A0F94-50655061-holt
- Popcorn info can now be found on the Troop website: https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11188 - Storefronts are how we make the bulk of our popcorn sales, and are a quick and easy way to earn money toward Scout accounts. Upcoming storefront shifts: Saturday, Sept. 14 39-8p (Sam's Club, 7235 E 96th) Sunday, Sept. 152-8p (Lowe's Glendale, 6002 N. Rural)
Sign up on the Trail's End app or contact Sarah Layden (calmoots@yahoo.com) for assistance
- But, we have a special event this Saturday 9/7/24 from 8-10pm at the Holt House - In preparation of our Movie themed Camporee next month, the scouts will be screening an outdoor movie: Rango - Bring a lawn chair - Dump Cake will be provided - Pack 200/282 AOLs are invited as well (to the movie and the Fall Camporee) RSVP here: https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11190
- Our September Campout date has been finalized: 9/20/24 - 9/22/24. Location, Chicago! More info to come.
- Opportunity for Scout families in the Troops and/or Packs to earn $100 for their scout account by completing a monthly cleaning at the Holt House. All cleaning supplies will be supplied. Next available slot is for November cleaning (due by December): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4AAAAA29A0F94-50655061-holt
- Popcorn info can now be found on the Troop website: https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11188 - Storefronts are how we make the bulk of our popcorn sales, and are a quick and easy way to earn money toward Scout accounts. Upcoming storefront shifts: Monday, Sept. 28a-2p (Lowe’s Glendale, 6002 N Rural) Saturday, Sept. 78a-2p (Sullivan Hardware, 6955 N. Keystone) Sunday, Sept. 82-8p (Lowe's Glendale, 6002 N. Rural)
Sign up on the Trail's End app or contact Sarah Layden (calmoots@yahoo.com) for assistance
- But, we have a special event this Saturday 9/7/24 from 8-10pm at the Holt House - In preparation of our Movie themed Camporee next month, the scouts will be screening an outdoor movie: Rango - Bring a lawn chair - Dump Cake will be provided - Pack 200/282 AOLs are invited as well (to the movie and the Fall Camporee) RSVP here: https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11190
- Our September Campout date has been finalized: 9/20/24 - 9/22/24. Location, Chicago! More info to come.
- Opportunity for Scout families in the Troops and/or Packs to earn $100 for their scout account by completing a monthly cleaning at the Holt House. All cleaning supplies will be supplied. Next available slot is for November cleaning (due by December): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4AAAAA29A0F94-50655061-holt
- Popcorn info can now be found on the Troop website: https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11188 - Storefronts are how we make the bulk of our popcorn sales, and are a quick and easy way to earn money toward Scout accounts. Upcoming storefront shifts: Monday, Sept. 28a-2p (Lowe’s Glendale, 6002 N Rural) Saturday, Sept. 78a-2p (Sullivan Hardware, 6955 N. Keystone) Sunday, Sept. 82-8p (Lowe's Glendale, 6002 N. Rural)
Sign up on the Trail's End app or contact Sarah Layden (calmoots@yahoo.com) for assistance
