BSA Troop 83

BSA Troop 83 Troop 83 is a patrol-based, Scout-led Troop sponsored by St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Exton

Celebrating over 70 years of service to the Boy Scout mission and the community, Chester County Council granted the Troop 83 charter on March 31st, 1951 sponsored by Lionville Fire Company. Throughout the decades, hundreds of Scouts — more than 100 earning Eagle Scout rank — have contributed to our Troop’s history.

This weekend Troop 83 had our annual Back to Scouts picnic and popcorn program kickoff! Great to see everyone again, an...
08/24/2026

This weekend Troop 83 had our annual Back to Scouts picnic and popcorn program kickoff! Great to see everyone again, and thanks to the Brodericks for hosting!

Last week Troop 83 took a trip to the Susquehanna River. We spent 3 days boating the river and camping on a island. Lo...
07/27/2026

Last week Troop 83 took a trip to the Susquehanna River. We spent 3 days boating the river and camping on a island. Lots of swimming, fishing, and cooking over the fire. Thanks to Ridge for leading a great adventure!

Another great year at Camp Rodney in the books! Mostly great weather, no serious or permanent injuries, and lots of fun...
06/29/2026

Another great year at Camp Rodney in the books! Mostly great weather, no serious or permanent injuries, and lots of fun.

Camp Rodney is off to a great, slightly wet, start this year! Largest group in years, and trying out the new Susquehann...
06/24/2026

Camp Rodney is off to a great, slightly wet, start this year! Largest group in years, and trying out the new Susquehannock campsite Rodney Scout Reservation

06/05/2026
Last weekend Troop 83 ended our scout year by celebrating our 75th Anniversary! Congrats to all the scouts on their ach...
06/04/2026

Last weekend Troop 83 ended our scout year by celebrating our 75th Anniversary! Congrats to all the scouts on their achievements throughout the year, and special congrats honoring our newest Eagle Scouts Ben and Leo!

Special thanks to all of the alumni who returned. It was great to catch up talk about the past and future of scouting.

A Scout is Brave! Last weekend our scouts had a great rock climbing outing to finish out the year
05/29/2026

A Scout is Brave! Last weekend our scouts had a great rock climbing outing to finish out the year

A Scout is Helpful! Last week our scouts made our annual visit to Black Rock Sanctuary to learn conservation techniques...
05/26/2026

A Scout is Helpful! Last week our scouts made our annual visit to Black Rock Sanctuary to learn conservation techniques and help with a lot of invasive w**d cleanup.

This week Troop 83 held out annual Iron Chef competition, surprise secret ingredients blue cheese and wasabi! In a toug...
05/14/2026

This week Troop 83 held out annual Iron Chef competition, surprise secret ingredients blue cheese and wasabi! In a tough battle, the Amish Milkmen patrol and their orange chicken narrowly beat out the Radical Rams patrol and their BLT. Thanks to returning Eagle Scout Ethan who served as a special guest judge.

Attention all current and alumni members of Troop 83! We are proud to celebrate 75 years of Scouting with a special end...
05/14/2026

Attention all current and alumni members of Troop 83! We are proud to celebrate 75 years of Scouting with a special end-of-year banquet and Court of Honor, including recognition of our newest Eagle Scouts.

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This evening will bring together current scouts, families, and Troop 83 alumni from across the years to honor our shared history and the values that have shaped generations of young men.

The program will include a formal Court of Honor, Eagle Scout recognition, and time to reconnect over dinner with fellow scouts and leaders. If any alumni would like to say a few words about their memories with the troop, please let us know!

Whether you were a scout, leader, parent, or supporter, you are an important part of this troop’s story, and we’d love to celebrate with you.

Date: Sunday May 31
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: PARC Facility at 1 Scouting Way, Exton, PA 19341
Please RSVP here: https://evite.me/mXP9HYT8m3

Please feel free to share this event and help us reach as many Troop 83 alumni as possible!

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101 Worthington Road
Exton, PA
19341

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