Welcome to Troop 133!
Troop 133 is chartered by Sardis Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC. Our meetings are held each Tuesday evening, 7:00 to 8:30, at the Scout Hut, located across Sardis Road from the church. There are approximately 24 registered scouts and 12 adult volunteers active in various aspects of the troop.
Troop 133 was started in 1976, and since that time has had 112 young men reach the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank a scout can attain. Troop 133 prides itself on being a scout-led troop, with the adult leadership acting as advisors and coaches to the young leaders.
Our troop is active 12 months of the year, with a trip scheduled every month. The scouts play an important role in helping to select trip destinations and planning every trip. We strive to have at least 4 backpacking trips per year, with the Appalachian Trail, the Pisgah National Forest, and the Uwharrie National Forest being popular destinations. The remainder of our trips incorporate such activities as canoeing, biking, fishing, rafting, caving, climbing, or just going to Lake Norman or the beach.
Every summer, we spend a week at a nearby scout camp. Older scouts in the troop typically take a High Adventure trip each summer. Our High Adventure trip for the summer of 2009 was a trip to Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons. The troop is really excited about our 2010 High Adventure trip planned for the Philmont Scout Reservation in Cimarron, NM.