Scouts BSA Troop 117

04/29/2026

Make your plans to bring your items to the annual Recycling event sponored by Scouts BSA Troop 117.

12/03/2025

The National Eagle Scout Association will award nearly $500,000 in scholarships this year and the application window is now open through January 31, 2026.

✅Eagle Board of Review Date:
Must be on or before January 24, 2026

✅Application Portal Open:
December 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026

✅Application Must be Completed and Submitted
By 11:59 p.m. CST on January 31, 2026

✅Announcement of Scholarship Awards:
June 10, 2026

Review the complete application timeline and eligibility requirements at

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11/24/2025

11/16/2025

We had our Troop Thanksgiving yesterday. The scouts prepared and cooked the side dishes in Dutch ovens and scoutmaster Bob did the turkey and rolls. Everything was delicious and the meal was enjoyed by all.

09/30/2025

Our community mourns the passing of Adam Smith, a dedicated Eagle Scout who left us far too soon at age 25. Adam was a vibrant spirit whose passions ranged from skilled craftsmanship and building to the serenity of hunting and fishing. Above all, he was known for his eagerness to assist others—a true reflection of the Scout Law he lived by. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

https://www.muehlboettcher.com/obituaries/adam-smith

08/22/2025

Congratulations to Troop 117 newest Eagle Scout. Michael successfully completed his Eagle Board of Review on August 21.

Community members in Seymour enjoy his Eagle project when they use the scout building.

11/17/2024

The troop held it's annual Troop Thanksgiving tournament yesterday at the pavilion at Rock ledge park. The weather was typical the food was amazing!!! We had more dishes but I don't have any more pictures.

11/03/2024

Troop 117 held its Fall Court of Honor the week of October 28. At a Court of Honor scouts receive their merit badges and rank advancements. This event is a time to celebrate all of the scout's accomplishments.

10/16/2024

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Welcome to the 28th Annual River Valley Merit Badge College New this year, Leaders will be asked to assist with Two Deep Leadership in classrooms. Also new this year: FOOD TRUCKS! CLASSES WILL FILL FAST! Register today! https://mycouncil.winnebagobsa.org/Event/5601

09/28/2024

Visiting Appleton's Octoberfest? Come get some pizza with your beverages.

09/27/2024

Borrowed from a friend.

Quick PSA here now that it's the fall fundraiser season for everyone's kids. If you're out shopping and there's a youth fundraiser happening, please BE KIND.

Regardless of whether you don't want to buy said product, you can still BE KIND.

These are kids putting themselves out there to try and earn money so they can have the chance to do something they maybe wouldn't be able to otherwise. When you purposely don't make eye contact they notice. When you see them, stop and go completely around them to avoid them, they notice. When you ignore them, even when they say "hi" to you....

Someday, it might be YOU having a conversation with your own kids about why people won't even look at you, or why they're avoiding you, and how that made them feel invisible or like they don't matter...

So please, just BE KIND. We're all in this together. 💛