Camping
Father and Son – Photo Recap
Scouts and Scouters, The annual trek to Camp Betz was most unusual. What is normally a snowy dead of winter activity turned out to be a glorious 60+ DEGF day in February. I’ve taken a couple of photos Read more
Camping
Red River Gorge – High Adventure
Greetings– I am pleased to announce that Troop 533 will be traveling to Red River Gorge June 17-24 for an action-packed high adventure trip. We plan on canoeing, rock climbing, zip lining, backpacking and maybe more. I am still working Read more
Camping
Philmont 2018
Hello all! Troop 533 will be traveling to Philmont Scout Ranch in 2018! We will arrive in Cimarron, N.M., on June 10, 2018 and leave on June 22, 2018. Philmont requires a NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $100, which I need by Read more
Advancement
Webelo Scout Welcome – Power Point Presentation
The troop meeting on January 18th featured a power point presentation of typical scouting events to show the Webelo scouts and their family some of the activities they can expect if they join the troop. Webelos presentation To see that Read more
Informational Notice
New Scout Welcome
A sincere welcome is extended to Cub Scouts to join Boy Scouts. The meeting tonight gave a quick introduction to the activities the troop has done and plans to do this coming year. The Cub Scouts were shown the new Read more
Merit Badges
Climb On – Rock Wall Climbing Photos
The new year has started out with a great indoor adventure at CLIMB ON in Homewood, IL. Scouts worked on their skills to earn the Climbing Merit Badge. https://goo.gl/photos/D12DRLwNSBXwzFDt6 Just click on the above link to see photos of this Read more
Informational Notice
Merit Badge Counselor – Latest Addition
Scouts and Scouters, Just to let you know, I signed up to be a Merit Badge Counselor for 6 Eagle-required badges… all 3 Citizenships, Communications, Cooking & Family Life. Mrs. Ashcraft Also to let you know I’ve signed up Read more
Merit Badges
Merit Badge Counselor List – Update
The list of merit badge counselors who are also members of Troop 533 has been updated. If you are a scout and want to know who to work with on a particular merit badge then look first at this list. Read more
Advancement
Upcoming Events & Activities
To Scouts and Parents: Here is the list of upcoming events / activities planned at the Aug. 15th PLC Meeting. Wed. Aug. 24th: Finishing up on the Fire Safety Merit Badge. Reviewing Merit Badge partials. Finishing Fitness Book Requirements. Wed. Aug. 31st: Working on book requirements. Wed. Sept. 7th: Menu Read more
Public Service Project
LIONS Steak & Chicken Grill – Photos
A perfect summer day awaited the hard working LIONS members, scouts and scouters for this annual fund raiser. https://goo.gl/photos/tfVEcHD3GY6t5u198 (just click on the above link to open the photo album) Mr. Sikora