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 85 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
2024 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
Amazing campout this past weekend at the Dunes! We stayed in a bunk house and missed all the rain. And had a great time!
Tonight: 6:30-7:30pm PLC, 7:30-8:30 Troop meeting, First Aid Scenarios (not a parent meeting)
Note, Lucas' Eagle Project has been rescheduled to Sunday 4/27/25 at Carmel Middle School (300 S Guilford Rd,Carmel IN 46032), 10am-4pm https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11308
May outing (horseback riding at Whitewater State Park) RSVPs open now. Please RSVP this week (today if possible) so scouts can plan next Monday: https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11260
- Thanks to all for RSVPing for Recharter/Renewal! We got most of the scouts and adults through the system. - However, there are several adults who do not yet appear on the Troop Roster via my.scouting. Most likely the issue is due to expiration of YPT (must be taken every two years). If you are on that list (Fackler, Hammes, Jessup, Kennedy, Lutes), please login to my.scouting and complete YPT to see if that will automatically renew you back into the Troop. If you take those steps, and it doesn't resolve the roster, let us know and we will follow up with the council office.
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an action-packed program designed to provide Scouts with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. This program is the centerpiece of the council’s youth training opportunities, providing local units with outstanding youth leaders and giving those participants the tools and leadership ideals that will serve them well in whatever they do.
Crossroads of America Council offers NYLT over a two weekend course format that can be attended in spring or in fall. For the two weekend courses participants must attend both weekends to complete their training.
Scouts BSA members must be First Class rank and at least 13 years old. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST).
Fall Course - 9/5/25-9/7/25 and 9/19/25-9/21/25
REGISTRATION: - register and pay on the council website. However, you can also RSVP on the calendar event so we can track training and camping nights.
$345 per participant and includes all food, materials, NYLT course wear, and recognition Application must be received by March 1st (April course)
Our Troops run our own Board of Reviews for Tenderfoot through Life Rank. The Eagle Review Board happens at our District Level. But that is also run by volunteers, and they are seeking volunteers: - Eagle Boards of Review. First Sunday of every month. - Eagle Project Proposal Review. Meet with scouts via zoom to discuss project proposals.
You don't need to be a long time scouter veteran. Just a basic understanding of the scouting program, and interest in supporting youth. Talk to Gary for more info if you are interested.
Monday 4/21/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting (not a parent meeting) Friday 4/25/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Saturday 4/26/25: Lucas B Eagle Project Monday 4/28/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting
Friday-Sunday 5/2/25 - 5/4/25: Troop Outing, Whitewater Memorial State Park - Horse Back Riding Monday 5/5/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm Parent Meeting Friday 5/9/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Saturday 5/10/25: 9am-3pm - Elliot W Eagle Project Monday 5/12/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm Advancement Night Friday 5/16/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Friday-Sunday 5/16/25 - 5/18/25: OA Spring Ordeal Monday 5/19/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm COH Friday 5/23/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Saturday 5/24/25: 7am-3pm 500 Parade Chair Set-Up Monday 5/26/25: 10am-2pm Memorial Day Flag Ceremony ----------------------------------------------------------------
We had a busy scout weekend as the Action Troop!: - successful swim test (26 scouts, 15 adults, plus 5 scouts with rank advancements, and 2 completions in Swimming MB), - registered for Ransburg MB classes, - and Austin's Eagle project! For those who missed the swim test, reach out to Martin to arrange a time to meet at the Jordan YMCA.
Summer Camp Payments are due. The calendar event was adjusted once more to collect this week. This is the final week. See calendar event for returning scouts and for crossovers (separate calendar events). Please RSVP and pay if your name is on the list (or let us know if you are applying for a campership)
- Thanks to all for RSVPing for Recharter/Renewal! We got most of the scouts and adults through the system. - However, there are several adults who do not yet appear on the Troop Roster via my.scouting. Most likely the issue is due to expiration of YPT (must be taken every two years). If you are on that list (Fackler, Hammes, Jessup, Kennedy, Lutes), please login to my.scouting and complete YPT to see if that will automatically renew you back into the Troop. If you take those steps, and it doesn't resolve the roster, let us know and we will follow up with the council office.
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an action-packed program designed to provide Scouts with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. This program is the centerpiece of the council’s youth training opportunities, providing local units with outstanding youth leaders and giving those participants the tools and leadership ideals that will serve them well in whatever they do.
Crossroads of America Council offers NYLT over a two weekend course format that can be attended in spring or in fall. For the two weekend courses participants must attend both weekends to complete their training.
Scouts BSA members must be First Class rank and at least 13 years old. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST).
Fall Course - 9/5/25-9/7/25 and 9/19/25-9/21/25
REGISTRATION: - register and pay on the council website. However, you can also RSVP on the calendar event so we can track training and camping nights.
$345 per participant and includes all food, materials, NYLT course wear, and recognition Application must be received by March 1st (April course)
Our Troops run our own Board of Reviews for Tenderfoot through Life Rank. The Eagle Review Board happens at our District Level. But that is also run by volunteers, and they are seeking volunteers: - Eagle Boards of Review. First Sunday of every month. - Eagle Project Proposal Review. Meet with scouts via zoom to discuss project proposals.
You don't need to be a long time scouter veteran. Just a basic understanding of the scouting program, and interest in supporting youth. Talk to Gary for more info if you are interested.
Monday 4/14/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting Friday-Sunday 4/18/25 - 4/20/25: Troop Outing, Warren Dunes and Dairy Farm in MI Saturday 4/19/25: Lucas B Eagle Project (Tentative Date) Monday 4/21/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm Parent Meeting Friday 4/25/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Monday 4/28/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting
Friday-Sunday 5/2/25 - 5/4/25: Troop Outing, Whitewater Memorial State Park - Horse Back Riding Monday 5/5/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm Parent Meeting Friday 5/9/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Saturday 5/10/25: 9am-3pm - Elliot W Eagle Project (Tentative Date) Monday 5/12/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm Advancement Night Friday 5/16/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Friday-Sunday 5/16/25 - 5/18/25: OA Spring Ordeal Monday 5/19/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm COH Friday 5/23/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Saturday 5/24/25: 7am-3pm 500 Parade Chair Set-Up Monday 5/26/25: 10am-2pm Memorial Day Flag Ceremony ----------------------------------------------------------------
Thanks to those who attended the Fall Creek District Award Dinner last night. Many honors to celebrate, including Troop 133/1033 receiving Troop(s) of the year! 2024 was quite impressive including the following achievements: - Two high adventure trips - Six Scouts earning Eagle Rank - Amazing Fall Camporee hosted by our Troop Youth Leadership team - Strong support/partnership with our two Packs...
Tonight: 6:30-7:30pm PLC, 7:30-8:30 Troop meeting, MB Class Selection for Summer Camp at Ransburg
Upcoming events: - Friday Game Night 4/11/25
- Annual Swim Test: Saturday 4/12/25. 10am-12pm (arrive at 9am if working on swimming MB partials). ALL SCOUTS/SCOUTER are encouraged to attend this event as a yearly swim test is required for any water related activity. RSVP here: https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11196
- Austin Eagle Project Saturday 4/13/25. 10am-4:30pm at the Glendale Library. Austin needs help and scouts need service hours. Win Win! https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11273
Summer Camp Payments are due. The calendar event was adjusted once more to collect this week. This is the final week. See calendar event for returning scouts and for crossovers (separate calendar events). Please RSVP and pay if your name is on the list (or let us know if you are applying for a campership)
Payment #2 for returning scouts: - Youth: Owen, Grant D, Caleb, Evie, Trudy, Jesus, Cody, Liam G, Helio, Theo, Emmet, Nate K, Lili, Savi, Rowan, Aubrey, Meg, Liam M, Leon, Frankie, Graham, Miles, Rhett, Justin, Isabella, Grant, Dagan, Elliot, Mary - Adults: Craig, Martin, Louis, Eric, Gary, Stanley, Jason, Jon, Holly, Clint Returning scouts: https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11285
- Thanks to all for RSVPing for Recharter/Renewal! We got most of the scouts and adults through the system. - However, there are several adults who do not yet appear on the Troop Roster via my.scouting. Most likely the issue is due to expiration of YPT (must be taken every two years). If you are on that list (Fackler, Hammes, Jessup, Kennedy, Lutes), please login to my.scouting and complete YPT to see if that will automatically renew you back into the Troop. If you take those steps, and it doesn't resolve the roster, let us know and we will follow up with the council office.
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an action-packed program designed to provide Scouts with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. This program is the centerpiece of the council’s youth training opportunities, providing local units with outstanding youth leaders and giving those participants the tools and leadership ideals that will serve them well in whatever they do.
Crossroads of America Council offers NYLT over a two weekend course format that can be attended in spring or in fall. For the two weekend courses participants must attend both weekends to complete their training.
Scouts BSA members must be First Class rank and at least 13 years old. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST).
Fall Course - 9/5/25-9/7/25 and 9/19/25-9/21/25
REGISTRATION: - register and pay on the council website. However, you can also RSVP on the calendar event so we can track training and camping nights.
$345 per participant and includes all food, materials, NYLT course wear, and recognition Application must be received by March 1st (April course)
Our Troops run our own Board of Reviews for Tenderfoot through Life Rank. The Eagle Review Board happens at our District Level. But that is also run by volunteers, and they are seeking volunteers: - Eagle Boards of Review. First Sunday of every month. - Eagle Project Proposal Review. Meet with scouts via zoom to discuss project proposals.
You don't need to be a long time scouter veteran. Just a basic understanding of the scouting program, and interest in supporting youth. Talk to Gary for more info if you are interested.
Monday 4/7/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting Friday 4/11/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Saturday 4/12/25: 10am-12pm - Annual Swim Test at NCHS Sunday 4/13/25: 9am-5pm - Austin G Eagle Project, Glendale Library Monday 4/14/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting Friday-Sunday 4/18/25 - 4/20/25: Troop Outing, Warren Dunes and Dairy Farm in MI Saturday 4/19/25: Lucas B Eagle Project (Tentative Date) Monday 4/21/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm Parent Meeting Friday 4/25/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Monday 4/28/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting
Friday-Sunday 5/2/25 - 5/4/25: Troop Outing, Whitewater Memorial State Park - Horse Back Riding Monday 5/5/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm Parent Meeting Friday 5/9/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Saturday 5/10/25: 9am-3pm - Elliot W Eagle Project (Tentative Date) Monday 5/12/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm Advancement Night Friday 5/16/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Friday-Sunday 5/16/25 - 5/18/25: OA Spring Ordeal Monday 5/19/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm COH Friday 5/23/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Saturday 5/24/25: 7am-3pm 500 Parade Chair Set-Up Monday 5/26/25: 10am-2pm Memorial Day Flag Ceremony ----------------------------------------------------------------
NO PLC or Meeting tonight due to Washington Township Spring Break
Notes this week: - JD Fackler has a request for help this week: He is looking for a few adults/older youth to help move a claw-foot tub out of a former scout/friend's house in Homer IN. Either Wednesday or Thursday evening. If you are available, RSVP here and note which night(s) you are available: https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11310
- Fall Creek District Award Dinner Saturday 4/5/25, 6:30-8pm at the Golden Burke Innovation Center. An annual award dinner for scout leaders from Troops and Pack in our district for fun and fellowship. Recent 2024 Eagle Scout awardees are also invited at no cost. For info, see calendar event
- Thanks to all for RSVPing for Recharter/Renewal! We got most of the scouts and adults through the system. - However, there are several adults who do not yet appear on the Troop Roster via my.scouting. Most likely the issue is due to expiration of YPT (must be taken every two years). If you are on that list (Fackler, Hammes, Jessup, Kennedy, Lutes), please login to my.scouting and complete YPT to see if that will automatically renew you back into the Troop. If you take those steps, and it doesn't resolve the roster, let us know and we will follow up with the council office.
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an action-packed program designed to provide Scouts with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. This program is the centerpiece of the council’s youth training opportunities, providing local units with outstanding youth leaders and giving those participants the tools and leadership ideals that will serve them well in whatever they do.
Crossroads of America Council offers NYLT over a two weekend course format that can be attended in spring or in fall. For the two weekend courses participants must attend both weekends to complete their training.
Scouts BSA members must be First Class rank and at least 13 years old. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST).
Fall Course - 9/5/25-9/7/25 and 9/19/25-9/21/25
REGISTRATION: - register and pay on the council website. However, you can also RSVP on the calendar event so we can track training and camping nights.
$345 per participant and includes all food, materials, NYLT course wear, and recognition Application must be received by March 1st (April course)
Our Troops run our own Board of Reviews for Tenderfoot through Life Rank. The Eagle Review Board happens at our District Level. But that is also run by volunteers, and they are seeking volunteers: - Eagle Boards of Review. First Sunday of every month. - Eagle Project Proposal Review. Meet with scouts via zoom to discuss project proposals.
You don't need to be a long time scouter veteran. Just a basic understanding of the scouting program, and interest in supporting youth. Talk to Gary for more info if you are interested.
Saturday 4/5/25: 6:30-8pm: Fall Creek District Award Dinner. Monday 4/7/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting Friday 4/11/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Saturday 4/12/25: 10am-12pm - Annual Swim Test at NCHS Sunday 4/13/25: 9am-5pm - Austin G Eagle Project, Glendale Library Monday 4/14/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting Friday-Sunday 4/18/25 - 4/20/25: Troop Outing, Warren Dunes and Dairy Farm in MI Saturday 4/19/25: Lucas B Eagle Project (Tentative Date) Monday 4/21/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm Parent Meeting Friday 4/25/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Monday 4/28/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting
Friday-Sunday 5/2/25 - 5/4/25: Troop Outing, Whitewater Memorial State Park - Horse Back Riding Monday 5/5/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm Parent Meeting Friday 5/9/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Saturday 5/10/25: 9am-3pm - Elliot W Eagle Project (Tentative Date) Monday 5/12/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm Advancement Night Friday 5/16/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Friday-Sunday 5/16/25 - 5/18/25: OA Spring Ordeal Monday 5/19/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm COH Friday 5/23/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Saturday 5/24/25: 7am-3pm 500 Parade Chair Set-Up Monday 5/26/25: 10am-2pm Memorial Day Flag Ceremony ----------------------------------------------------------------
The Troop had an amazing time at Mammoth Caves and the Climbing Lock In, with nearly 50 people in attendance! And an awesome Eagle Scout COH followed. Thanks to all who attended and participated.
Tonight: NO PLC. Parent Meeting 7-8:30pm at the Blind Owl.
- Thanks to all for RSVPing for Recharter/Renewal! We got most of the scouts and adults through the system. - However, there are several adults who do not yet appear on the Troop Roster via my.scouting. Most likely the issue is due to expiration of YPT (must be taken every two years). If you are on that list (Fackler, Hammes, Jessup, Kennedy, Lutes), please login to my.scouting and complete YPT to see if that will automatically renew you back into the Troop. If you take those steps, and it doesn't resolve the roster, let us know and we will follow up with the council office.
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an action-packed program designed to provide Scouts with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. This program is the centerpiece of the council’s youth training opportunities, providing local units with outstanding youth leaders and giving those participants the tools and leadership ideals that will serve them well in whatever they do.
Crossroads of America Council offers NYLT over a two weekend course format that can be attended in spring or in fall. For the two weekend courses participants must attend both weekends to complete their training.
Scouts BSA members must be First Class rank and at least 13 years old. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST).
Spring Course (Liam M is attending, and there are two slots left!): - 4/11/25-4/13/25 and 4/25/25-4/27/25 Fall Course - 9/5/25-9/7/25 and 9/19/25-9/21/25
REGISTRATION: - register and pay on the council website. However, you can also RSVP on the calendar event so we can track training and camping nights.
$345 per participant and includes all food, materials, NYLT course wear, and recognition Application must be received by March 1st (April course)
Our Troops run our own Board of Reviews for Tenderfoot through Life Rank. The Eagle Review Board happens at our District Level. But that is also run by volunteers, and they are seeking volunteers: - Eagle Boards of Review. First Sunday of every month. - Eagle Project Proposal Review. Meet with scouts via zoom to discuss project proposals.
You don't need to be a long time scouter veteran. Just a basic understanding of the scouting program, and interest in supporting youth. Talk to Gary for more info if you are interested.
Mammoth Cave / Nulu Climbing RSVPs close today at noon as we need time to sort out drivers and the scouts need to plan food. https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11174/signup/attending
For all attendees, please fill out: Troop waiver here Nulu Climbing waiver here (choose "climb Nulu in Louisville")
- Thanks to all for RSVPing for Recharter/Renewal! We got most of the scouts and adults through the system. - However, there are several adults who do not yet appear on the Troop Roster via my.scouting. Most likely the issue is due to expiration of YPT (must be taken every two years). If you are on that list (Fackler, Hammes, Jessup, Kennedy, Lutes), please login to my.scouting and complete YPT to see if that will automatically renew you back into the Troop. If you take those steps, and it doesn't resolve the roster, let us know and we will follow up with the council office.
- Crossover families, we will share instructions with you to transfer yourself and scout into T133/T1033 through my.scouting
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an action-packed program designed to provide Scouts with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. This program is the centerpiece of the council’s youth training opportunities, providing local units with outstanding youth leaders and giving those participants the tools and leadership ideals that will serve them well in whatever they do.
Crossroads of America Council offers NYLT over a two weekend course format that can be attended in spring or in fall. For the two weekend courses participants must attend both weekends to complete their training.
Scouts BSA members must be First Class rank and at least 13 years old. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST).
Spring Course (Liam M is attending, and there are two slots left!): - 4/11/25-4/13/25 and 4/25/25-4/27/25 Fall Course - 9/5/25-9/7/25 and 9/19/25-9/21/25
REGISTRATION: - register and pay on the council website. However, you can also RSVP on the calendar event so we can track training and camping nights.
$345 per participant and includes all food, materials, NYLT course wear, and recognition Application must be received by March 1st (April course)
Our Troops run our own Board of Reviews for Tenderfoot through Life Rank. The Eagle Review Board happens at our District Level. But that is also run by volunteers, and they are seeking volunteers: - Eagle Boards of Review. First Sunday of every month. - Eagle Project Proposal Review. Meet with scouts via zoom to discuss project proposals.
You don't need to be a long time scouter veteran. Just a basic understanding of the scouting program, and interest in supporting youth. Talk to Gary for more info if you are interested.
