Advancement
Winter Hike and Map/Compass
Hello Troop 533,You are invited to participate in a Winter Hike and Map/Compass Class on Saturday, December 21 to be led by Mr. Shelton and Mr. Thompson. All are welcome, but those pursuing Second Class rank should definitely come to this event. Items a, c and d below will be Read more
Informational Notice
Popcorn Fundraiser – Update
Hello everyone, things have really changed from past years with the popcorn fundraiser. A major change is ALL scouts must register to sell to get credit for their sales. Registering is easy just go to Trails-End.com Once there click on register (it is in the top right corner). In the last page of Read more
Informational Notice
Popcorn Fundraiser
Hello Scouts and Scouters. My name is Michael Barton. After a number of years Keith Wolak has stepped down from the popcorn fundraiser. I have assumed his position as the new POPCORN KERNEL for troop 533. I have only been with the troop for a few months, as such I Read more
Camping
Rice Woods Campout – Aug 9-11
Scouts and Scouters We will be camping at Rice Woods in Kootnz Lake, IN for August. We will leave at 5:33 PM on Friday August 9th at Elliott School and return at approx. Noon on Sunday August 11th. This event will feature a Saturday morning hike and a full day of rank advancement Read more
Informational Notice
Independence Park Parade
Happy 4th of July! Independence Park Parade – 2019 Click on the above for a link to some parade photos.
Advancement
Stephen Heritage Eagle Project
Stephen Heritage – Eagle Project Photos Stephen successfully completed the construction phase of his Eagle project. He and the crew constructed two raised planting beds. You can see his handiwork on the south side of the Munster Public Library. The beds were built using pressure treated wood, stainless hardware Read more
Advancement
Brandon Meyers – Eagle Board of Review
June 24th Brandon completed his Eagle Board. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement.
Informational Notice
Troop and the VFW Conduct Flag Retirement Ceremony
The Munster Veterans Memorial was the site of a flag retirement ceremony for over 500 flags that have served us well. Retiring Old Glory When the United States flag (Old Glory) becomes worn, torn, faded or badly soiled, it is time to replace it with a new flag, and the Read more
Training
Troop Swim Test at Hammond YMCA
The first of two sessions was held at the Hammond YMCA on June 5th. The second session will be on the 12th. Summer Camp Swim Test at YMCA Click on the above for a couple of photos. Mr. Sikora