Arrow of Light scout receiving Troop 183 neckerchief after crossing over the Boy Scouts.

Troop 183 was founded in January 1983 and has been active in the character development of young men for more than 35 years. We adhere to the principles of a “boy-led” troop where the program content, meeting planning, Patrol Method, and leadership comes from the Scouts themselves, while adults provide guidance and support.

“The patrol method is not a way to operate a Boy Scout troop—it is the only way.”

Robert Baden-Powell; Boy Scouts founder – 1910

We also believe that regardless of the rank earned or the length of time he is a Boy Scout, each boy should experience an outstanding Boy Scout program that he will remember fondly and proudly all his life.

Boy Scout Troop 183 is a proud part of the Noblesville, Indiana community, where it has been since its founding in January 1983.  Our troop meets at Bethel Lutheran Church, 20650 Cumberland Road, Noblesville, IN 46062.

Troop 183 meets on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:30PM at Bethel Lutheran Church in Noblesville, except for national and school holidays.  Please contact our Scoutmaster Grumpy for details or to arrange a visit.  And don’t forget to ask how he got that name!

Email Scoutmaster Grumpy (Mike Wyatt) at scoutmaster@bsatroop183.org.

Scouts climbing Via Farrata in Red River Gorge, KY

Scouts in Troop 183 look for adventure, and find it in the monthly camping, yearly summer camp, and  high-adventure trips. When pursuing these activities, most rank advancement falls into place.  Activities include camporees, service projects, and a yearly electronics lock-in.

Adventure

Recent events have taken us backpacking, climbing, canoeing, shooting, and caving. Summer camp opens opportunities for 4-wheeling, sailing, and much more. Several scouts traveled to West Virginia and attended the latest national jamboree! Boys crave adventure and even (especially) when things get challenging, the best comes out in them.

Rank Advancement

New scouts focus on learning scouting skills and progress through the ranks of Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class, hopefully in the first year. The scout leadership team lead by the Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) and assisted by the Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC) fills weekly meetings and campouts with items that help boys advance. Older scouts change their focus to leadership development while earning the ranks of Star, Life, and Eagle (hopefully complete before the deadline of his 18th birthday)!

This range of ages and mix of structure and adventure is the perfect mix to challenge a group of boys and keep them motivated. Adult leaders assist in all of this and ensure scouts stay safe, but the purpose of scouting is to ensure this happens through boy leadership.