BSA Troop 173 and Troop 5173

03/18/2026

02/23/2026

A few familiar faces from 173 attended this year's Chattahoochee District - Merit Badge University.

12/02/2025

🎄 Come See Us at Auburn’s Sounding Off for Christmas! 🎄

Our Scouts will be serving concessions this Saturday, December 6th from 3–7 PM at Auburn’s festive holiday event, Sounding Off for Christmas — now at its new location: 16 College St., Auburn, GA 30011!

Bring the family for: 🎅 Pictures with Santa
🚂 Train rides
🎶 Live music
🎄 Kids Zone
💚 The Grinch
… and so much more!

Stop by, grab some treats, support your local Scouts, and enjoy a fun and festive evening with the community!

11/16/2025

🪶 Congratulations to our newest members of the Order of the Arrow! 🪶
This past weekend was a big one for our Scouting family, and we are so proud of each of these young leaders!

👏 Welcome to the Order of the Arrow, Mowogo Lodge 🐻🐾:
From Troop 5173: Valerie, Kaylani, and Manuela
From Troop 173: Hunter, Zachary, Elijah, Matthew, and Christian

🎉 And a special shout-out to Andrew from Crew 173 for completing his Brotherhood with the Mowogo Lodge 🐻🐾!

Your hard work, cheerful service, and dedication to Scouting truly shine. Keep leading by example—your troops and crews are proud of you!

11/10/2025

👋 Hey Winder families!
If your kids love exploring, helping others, and learning hands-on skills, Scouting is for you!
Come out to our Scout Roundup to learn more about joining a local pack or troop.

11/08/2025

BBQ + Scouts = Perfect Saturday!
We’ve got walk-up barbecue plates ready NOW at the Brad Akins YMCA in Winder, 50 Brad Akins Dr Winder, GA 30680 — serving 12–4 p.m. today! Our Scouts are ready to serve up some amazing food!
Come grab lunch and help support the Scouts!

11/02/2025

Please help us with our trailer fund!

Help the BSA Trop 173 & 5173 get a new trailer by buying a BBQ plate ($12) or a whole Boston butt ($50)! Buy before 11/7. Pick up 11/8
Get tickets here: https://operations.daxko.com/online/5022/ProgramsV2/Events.mvc/offering?guid=eaa5a865-a9d0-11f0-99db-00505692171b

11/02/2025

🍂 Troops 173 & 5173 took over Camp Rotary this October!
From service projects and flag ceremonies to delicious Dutch oven desserts, our Scouts worked hard, learned a lot, and had a blast! 🔥🇺🇸

11/02/2025

Troop 173 and 5173 had a blast at Scout Night at the Rock Lobsters!

10/25/2025

🍔🌭 Come hungry and support our Scouts!
Troop 173/5173 will be at Auburn Fest in downtown Auburn, Ga today from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. serving up delicious hamburgers, hot dogs, and Scout popcorn!
Stop by, grab a bite, and help us raise funds for our adventures! ⚜️💛

10/16/2025

Please consider helping us purchase a new trailer! https://operations.daxko.com/online/5022/ProgramsV2/Events.mvc/offering?guid=eaa5a865-a9d0-11f0-99db-00505692171b