BSA Troop 8027 - Edwardsville, IL

07/13/2024

07/12/2024

The trek has begun! Our Scouts have completed the LONG train ride to Philmont and their trek is now underway!

03/20/2024

Since its founding in 1910, Boy Scouts of America has trained youth to be resourceful, considerate members of society. Through educational programs and leadership opportunities, it continues to positively impact present and future generations. To embrace inclusivity and encompass future leaders, Boy...

03/18/2024

Help us send our Scouts to Philmont!

12/19/2023

Our two newest Scouts, Meghan and Reese, just ranked up to the rank of Scout at our December Court of Honor. Newly-elected Senior Patrol Leader Alivia (pictured here) shared opening remarks at the ceremony, recognizing Scouts who have advanced in rank and earned merit badges this fall.

12/14/2023

Community service is a central component of Scouting. Some of our Scouts recently cleaned church gym for our charter organization, Eden Church of Edwardsville. We're grateful to have the support of the Eden Church, and we're happy to give back!

09/26/2023

Our Scouts recently put their skills on demonstration at a local Cub Scout event, teaching the younger Scouts how to start a fire without matches or lighters. Using flint and steel strikers, it only takes one good spark to ignite a little pocket/dryer lint, which provides great tinder underneath small kindling. Sounds easy, right? But there's actually a lot of technique involved in this vital outdoor skill. And even more important is knowing when, where, and why we start fires, and how to manage & extinguish them safely once they're burning. The younger Scouts had a lot of fun learning this skill, and our Scouts had a great time demonstrating and teaching!

09/16/2023

Going on a campout takes lots of planning. Our Scouts develop leadership skills by planning menus, developing duty rosters, and outlining activities for the campout. Trained adult leaders help guide and coach the Scouts, but the Scouts themselves are responsible for planning their troop activities.

09/02/2023

Fire building, knots and lashings... our Scouts are learing great outdoor skills. Come join the fun!

05/21/2023

Great Court of Honor last week! The Scouts were presented merit badges recently earned, and Scouts Alivia and Nora ranked up! We also saluted Mr Pauk who announced his retirement as the Scoutmaster of our brother troop (Troop 8031).

05/12/2023

Our next Court of Honor ceremony is scheduled for Monday, May 15th, beginning at 6:45 in the Eden Church of Edwardsville Fellowship Hall (lower level of the church). This is a public ceremony; friends and family are encouraged to support their Scouts! Rank advancements and merit badges earned in the last quarter will be presented to Scouts in both troops (Troop 8027 - Girls, and Troop 8031 - Boys). We'll also introduce new Scouts in both troops.

Following the Court of Honor, stay for refreshments and visiting. Each Scout family is asked to bring something to share for the refreshments table.

Scouts should wear their "Class A" uniforms, including neckerchief and merit badge sash.