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
Membership Renewal due 12/31/25: Pay National and Council Dues online
So far, we've only have a few scouts/adults renew (Borntrager, Dunn/Knight, Goldfinger/Kostroun, Huizinga, McNew, Moffatt, Murphy, Port, Quirk, Sampson, Serban, Shoulders, Siefker, Williams, Winkler, Zabel, / Jessup). NEED: Bullock, Demaree, Fackler, Garcia, Gordner, Hammes, Kaufman, Kincaid, Chris Knight, Long, Trevor M, Pollock, Ravenscroft, Scales, Terrill, Victery, Waldman, / Kennedy, Lutes, Quirk
- Dues/Fees to be in T133/T1033 are broken down as follows: YOUTH $85 National BSA $80 Crossroads of America Council (CAC) ~$85 Troop Fees (cover advancement awards and activities) ADULT $65 National BSA
- Starting this year, we request families to renew their National and Council fees online. - By now you should have received an email from scouting.org with the subject line "Your Scouting America Membership is up for renewal" - Follow instructions from that email which lead you to my.scouting.org - Alternatively login to my.scouting and follow these instructions Individual processing renewal – Click Here Parent renewing a youth – Click Here - Please renew before end of December. If you wait too long, your membership is dropped which may require filling out a new youth/adult application.
- If you'd like to use scout account funds to pay for National/Council dues, speak with our treasurer and we can use PayPal to reimburse you for the fees.
- We will collect Troop specific dues in early April 2026
Adult Training Opportunity - Spring 2026 Wood Badge
As we already know, camp isn’t just for scouts. : ) Come earn your Wood Badge in 2026! Wood Badge is the ultimate leadership adventure for Scouting adults. Over five days, you’ll dive into servant leadership, conflict resolution, team building, and project planning—all while sharing laughs, learning, being in nature, having a blast, and making lifelong friends. DATES: April 17-19 and May 2-3 2026 Ask Kimberly Huizinga for more information.
Due to the weekend snow, we had to cancel our EcoGames/Lock-In last Saturday.
We are working to reschedule the events for this upcoming Saturday 12/20. Waiting to hear back from the Council Office to see if we can reserve Belzer for EcoGames.
We also need families to RSVP so we can make sure we can pull off the events. Please RSVP prior to the meeting so we can make a go/no-go decision.
Membership Renewal due 12/31/25: Pay National and Council Dues online
So far, we've only have a few scouts/adults renew (Borntrager, Dunn/Knight, Goldfinger/Kostroun, Huizinga, McNew, Moffatt, Murphy, Port, Quirk, Serban, Shoulders, Siefker, Williams, Winkler, Zabel, Jessup).
- Dues/Fees to be in T133/T1033 are broken down as follows: YOUTH $85 National BSA $80 Crossroads of America Council (CAC) ~$85 Troop Fees (cover advancement awards and activities) ADULT $65 National BSA
- Starting this year, we request families to renew their National and Council fees online. - By now you should have received an email from scouting.org with the subject line "Your Scouting America Membership is up for renewal" - Follow instructions from that email which lead you to my.scouting.org - Alternatively login to my.scouting and follow these instructions Individual processing renewal – Click Here Parent renewing a youth – Click Here - Please renew before end of December. If you wait too long, your membership is dropped which may require filling out a new youth/adult application.
- If you'd like to use scout account funds to pay for National/Council dues, speak with our treasurer and we can use PayPal to reimburse you for the fees.
- We will collect Troop specific dues in early April 2026
- Popcorn season has wrapped up! Store fronts are officially over. - The Troop sold $11,900 - Tom Murphy will be working on distributing gift cards soon.
Adult Training Opportunity - Spring 2026 Wood Badge
As we already know, camp isn’t just for scouts. : ) Come earn your Wood Badge in 2026! Wood Badge is the ultimate leadership adventure for Scouting adults. Over five days, you’ll dive into servant leadership, conflict resolution, team building, and project planning—all while sharing laughs, learning, being in nature, having a blast, and making lifelong friends. DATES: April 17-19 and May 2-3 2026 Ask Kimberly Huizinga for more information.
Congratulations to T133's and T1033's newest Eagle Scouts, Dagan (#311) and Charis (#2)!
Thanks to all that helped Jesus with his Eagle Scout Project! Great work in the Holt House that benefits all units!
Please see the note below about membership renewal. So far, we've only have a few scouts/adults renew (Huizinga, Kostroun, McNew, Quirk, Serban, Port, Borntrager, Siefker, Williams).
Membership Renewal: Pay National and Council Dues online
- Dues/Fees to be in T133/T1033 are broken down as follows: YOUTH $85 National BSA $80 Crossroads of America Council (CAC) ~$85 Troop Fees (cover advancement awards and activities) ADULT $65 National BSA
- Starting this year, we request families to renew their National and Council fees online. - By now you should have received an email from scouting.org with the subject line "Your Scouting America Membership is up for renewal" - Follow instructions from that email which lead you to my.scouting.org - Alternatively login to my.scouting and follow these instructions Individual processing renewal – Click Here Parent renewing a youth – Click Here - Please renew before end of December. If you wait too long, your membership is dropped which may require filling out a new youth/adult application.
- If you'd like to use scout account funds to pay for National/Council dues, speak with our treasurer and we can use PayPal to reimburse you for the fees.
- We will collect Troop specific dues in early April 2026
- Popcorn season has wrapped up! Store fronts are officially over. - The Troop sold $11,900 - Tom Murphy will be working on distributing gift cards soon.
Adult Training Opportunity - Spring 2026 Wood Badge
As we already know, camp isn’t just for scouts. : ) Come earn your Wood Badge in 2026! Wood Badge is the ultimate leadership adventure for Scouting adults. Over five days, you’ll dive into servant leadership, conflict resolution, team building, and project planning—all while sharing laughs, learning, being in nature, having a blast, and making lifelong friends. DATES: April 17-19 and May 2-3 2026 Ask Kimberly Huizinga for more information.
Membership Renewal: Pay National and Council Dues online
- Dues/Fees to be in T133/T1033 are broken down as follows: YOUTH $85 National BSA $80 Crossroads of America Council (CAC) ~$85 Troop Fees (cover advancement awards and activities) ADULT $65 National BSA
- Starting this year, we request families to renew their National and Council fees online. - By now you should have received an email from scouting.org with the subject line "Your Scouting America Membership is up for renewal" - Follow instructions from that email which lead you to my.scouting.org - Alternatively login to my.scouting and follow these instructions Individual processing renewal – Click Here Parent renewing a youth – Click Here - Please renew before end of December. If you wait too long, your membership is dropped which may require filling out a new youth/adult application.
- If you'd like to use scout account funds to pay for National/Council dues, speak with our treasurer and we can use PayPal to reimburse you for the fees.
- We will collect Troop specific dues in early April 2026
- Popcorn season has wrapped up! Store fronts are officially over. - The Troop sold $11,900 - Tom Murphy will be working on distributing gift cards soon.
Adult Training Opportunity - Spring 2026 Wood Badge
As we already know, camp isn’t just for scouts. : ) Come earn your Wood Badge in 2026! Wood Badge is the ultimate leadership adventure for Scouting adults. Over five days, you’ll dive into servant leadership, conflict resolution, team building, and project planning—all while sharing laughs, learning, being in nature, having a blast, and making lifelong friends. DATES: April 17-19 and May 2-3 2026 Ask Kimberly Huizinga for more information.
Monday 12/1/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting Friday 12/5/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Saturday 12/6/25: 9am-5pm: Hold for Jesus Eagle Project at Holt House (TBD) Sunday 12/7/25: 8:30am-3pm ILST (note date change) Monday 12/8/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting Friday 12/12/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Saturday 12/13/25: 9am-5pm Troop Orienteering, EcoGames, Dutch Oven Cook-off Saturday-Sunday 12/13/25-12/14/25: Holt House Lock In Monday 12/15/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting and Gift Exchange Friday 12/19/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Monday 1/5/26: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting Friday 1/9/26: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Monday 1/12/26: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting Friday-Monday 1/16/25-1/19/25: Troop Campout - Mystery History (place holder) Monday 1/19/26: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting Friday 1/23/26: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Monday 1/26/26: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting Friday 1/30/26: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Thanks all who helped with Tony's Eagle Project! Lots of great work done to benefit our community.
No meeting this week. Enjoy Thanksgiving break.
Reminder: Wreaths are ready for pickup at Jennifer Dunn's house. There are also a few more items available on the square site: https://holthouseinc.square.site/
Membership Renewal: Pay National and Council Dues online
- Dues/Fees to be in T133/T1033 are broken down as follows: YOUTH $85 National BSA $80 Crossroads of America Council (CAC) ~$85 Troop Fees (cover advancement awards and activities) ADULT $65 National BSA
- Starting this year, we request families to renew their National and Council fees online. - By now you should have received an email from scouting.org with the subject line "Your Scouting America Membership is up for renewal" - Follow instructions from that email which lead you to my.scouting.org - Alternatively login to my.scouting and follow these instructions Individual processing renewal – Click Here Parent renewing a youth – Click Here - Please renew before end of December. If you wait too long, your membership is dropped which may require filling out a new youth/adult application.
- If you'd like to use scout account funds to pay for National/Council dues, speak with our treasurer and we can use PayPal to reimburse you for the fees.
- We will collect Troop specific dues in early April 2026
- Popcorn season has wrapped up! Store fronts are officially over. - The Troop sold $11,900 - Tom Murphy will be working on distributing gift cards soon.
- Given that we purchase wreaths by the case, we have a few extra wreaths coming. See the square site for info: https://holthouseinc.square.site/ - Wreaths will be delivered to Jennifer Dunn's house the Monday/Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Scouts will be able to pick them up there and deliver before Thanksgiving.
Adult Training Opportunity - Spring 2026 Wood Badge
As we already know, camp isn’t just for scouts. : ) Come earn your Wood Badge in 2026! Wood Badge is the ultimate leadership adventure for Scouting adults. Over five days, you’ll dive into servant leadership, conflict resolution, team building, and project planning—all while sharing laughs, learning, being in nature, having a blast, and making lifelong friends. DATES: April 17-19 and May 2-3 2026 Ask Kimberly Huizinga for more information.
Monday 12/1/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting Friday 12/5/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Saturday 12/6/25: 9am-5pm: Hold for Jesus Eagle Project at Holt House (TBD) Sunday 12/7/25: 8:30am-3pm ILST (note date change) Monday 12/8/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting Friday 12/12/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Saturday 12/13/25: 9am-5pm Troop Orienteering, EcoGames, Dutch Oven Cook-off Saturday-Sunday 12/13/25-12/14/25: Holt House Lock In Monday 12/15/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting and Gift Exchange Friday 12/19/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Monday 1/5/26: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting Friday 1/9/26: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Monday 1/12/26: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting Friday-Monday 1/16/25-1/19/25: Troop Campout - Mystery History (place holder) Monday 1/19/26: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting Friday 1/23/26: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Monday 1/26/26: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting Friday 1/30/26: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Thanks all who helped with Cody's Eagle Project! Lots of great work done to benefit our community. Cody says “thank you so much to everyone who showed up. The weather was great and we made a big impact together”.
Membership Renewal: Pay National and Council Dues online
- Dues/Fees to be in T133/T1033 are broken down as follows: YOUTH $85 National BSA $80 Crossroads of America Council (CAC) ~$85 Troop Fees (cover advancement awards and activities) ADULT $65 National BSA
- Starting this year, we request families to renew their National and Council fees online. - By now you should have received an email from scouting.org with the subject line "Your Scouting America Membership is up for renewal" - Follow instructions from that email which lead you to my.scouting.org - Alternatively login to my.scouting and follow these instructions Individual processing renewal – Click Here Parent renewing a youth – Click Here - Please renew before end of December. If you wait too long, your membership is dropped which may require filling out a new youth/adult application.
- If you'd like to use scout account funds to pay for National/Council dues, speak with our treasurer and we can use PayPal to reimburse you for the fees.
- We will collect Troop specific dues in early April 2026
- Popcorn season has wrapped up! Store fronts are officially over. - The Troop sold $11,900 - Tom Murphy will be working on distributing gift cards soon.
- Given that we purchase wreaths by the case, we have a few extra wreaths coming. See the square site for info: https://holthouseinc.square.site/ - Wreaths will be delivered to Jennifer Dunn's house the Monday/Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Scouts will be able to pick them up there and deliver before Thanksgiving.
Adult Training Opportunity - Spring 2026 Wood Badge
As we already know, camp isn’t just for scouts. : ) Come earn your Wood Badge in 2026! Wood Badge is the ultimate leadership adventure for Scouting adults. Over five days, you’ll dive into servant leadership, conflict resolution, team building, and project planning—all while sharing laughs, learning, being in nature, having a blast, and making lifelong friends. DATES: April 17-19 and May 2-3 2026 Ask Kimberly Huizinga for more information.
Monday 11/17/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting and Elections Friday 11/21/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Saturday 11/22/25: 9am-5pm Tony Eagle Project Broad Ripple Park Saturday 11/22/25: 6-7:30pm Lucas Eagle COH
Monday 12/1/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting Friday 12/5/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Saturday 12/6/25: 9am-5pm: Hold for Jesus Eagle Project at Holt House (TBD) Sunday 12/7/25: 8:30am-3pm ILST (note date change) Monday 12/8/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting Friday 12/12/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Saturday 12/13/25: 9am-5pm Troop Orienteering, EcoGames, Dutch Oven Cook-off Saturday-Sunday 12/13/25-12/14/25: Holt House Lock In Monday 12/15/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting and Gift Exchange Friday 12/19/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
