Court of Honor | February 5, 2017 (RSVP Here)

Troop 8 Boy Scouts of America First Baptist Church of Jackson cordially invites you to the Eagle Scout Court of Honor Scout Sunday, February 5, 2017 431 North State Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201  Worship Service | 10:30 am | First Baptist Jackson Sanctuary (reserved seating for Troop 8 Scouts) Lunch | 12:00 pm | Christian […]

Troop 8 prepares Open House to begin 2016-17 Scout Season

We invite all potential scouts to visit our Open House on Monday, August 22nd at 7:00 pm.  We will have pizza and snacks and are available to answer any question about our Troop.  Join us on the 3rd floor of the Christian Life Center at First Baptist Jackson. The Troop has published the Fall and […]

Court of Honor | February 7, 2016

Troop 8 Boy Scouts of America First Baptist Church of Jackson cordially invites you to the Eagle Scout Court of Honor Scout Sunday, February 7, 2016 431 North State Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201  Worship Service | 10:30 am | First Baptist Jackson Sanctuary (reserved seating for Troop 8 Scouts) Lunch | 12:00 pm | Christian […]

Eagle Scout Court of Honor on October 25th

Please see the following invitation to the Troop 8 Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Sunday, October, 25, 2015 at 2:00 pm. View Troop8 Court of Honor Invitation – October 25 2015 [pdf] About Troop 8:  Troop 8 was established in 1920 and holds the distinction of being the longest continuously chartered troop in the nation. […]

Mississippi Monument Dedication

In a unique and rare event, Troop 8 participated in the unveiling and dedication of the Mississippi Monument at Shiloh National Military Park in Shiloh, Tennessee.  Wearing custom-designed commemorative patches, the Troop passed out programs and waters, and performed Leave No Trace after the ceremony.  At the end of the ceremony, following the transfer of […]

Sign-up for Winter Camp 2015 by Oct 1st

Winter Camp is November 20-24 at Camp Hood near Hazelhurst.  We need to know who in Troop 8 is participating by noon on Thursday, October 1st.  Adult Leaders are needed, even if for certain days. Click here for Signup and Payment for Winter Camp 2015 $150 for Scouts, $75 for Adults Due by noon on […]

Troop8 adventures to Camp Hood.

On September 18-20, Troop8 journeyed to Camp Hood for an activity-filled weekend.   A group of scouts cleared brush in service to Camp Hood, and another group worked on their Cooking and Orienteering Merit Badges.