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Welcome to Downingtown Troop 23!

BSA Troop 23 has been helping youth in Downingtown and Coatesville walk their "Trail to Eagle" since 1965. Over that time, the world and advancement requirements have changed, but Troop 23 has maintained it's goal to instill and instruct ways to "Be Prepared" for all that life may bring.

Troop 23B is an active, medium-large troop for boys, participating in monthly camping trips, regular service projects and yearly Summer Camp and High Adventure experiences. In 2019, Scouts BSA allows for the creation of girl specific Troops. Central Presbyterian Church agreed to add another charter for a girl specific Troop 23G. 

If you are interested in becoming involved in Scouting and part of Troop 23, please e-mail us or better yet join us at Central Presbyterian Church (100 W Uwchlan Ave, at the intersection of Rt 113 and Pennsylvania Ave), in Downingtown, PA for our weekly Troop meeting, Thursday nights from 7:30 - 8:30pm.

Final 2025 Troop 23 December Activities

Posted by scottbellamy on Dec 14 2025 - 8:10pm

Eagle Court of Honors - Please sign up!!

  1. December 20: Brandon Trainor's Eagle Scout Court of Honor

  2. December 21: Liam McGonigal's Eagle Scout Court of Honor

  3. January 11: Ishaan Singh's Eagle Court of Honor

December Activities: 

  • December 18: Holiday Troop Meeting to be at PARC @ 7 PM - 8:30 PM.
    1. Holiday Patrol Games / Activities & Points Auction.
    2. Wear festive apparel with your Class A if you can.

January Activities:

    1. January 8: 6:30 PM Seabase Preparation Meeting 
    2. January 8, 15, 22, 29: Troop 23 7:30 PM Meetings 
    3. January 24-26: Klondike Derby!  This is a cold weather camping trip and there is an option for a day trip or weekend camping. Please see Mr. Powell with any questions.
      • Sign-ups due by December 17th due to registration through council
      • Please Bring Patrol Flag
      • Sign-Up

 

Troop 23B December and January Activities

Posted by scottbellamy on Dec 4 2025 - 8:17pm

December Highlights: 

  1. December 13: Wreaths Across America! 11 AM @ Hopewell UMC
  2. December 14: All leadership will need to be at the PLC meeting @ 7 PM  
  3. December 18: Troop Meeting to be at PARC @ 7 PM - 8:30 PM

Future Activities:

  1. January 24-26: Klondike Derby!  This is a cold weather camping trip and there is an option for a day trip or weekend camping. Please see Mr. Powell with any questions.

Troop 23B November Update

Posted by scottbellamy on Nov 24 2025 - 7:23pm

Notes from November 20 Troop 23B Meeting

  1. NO Troop Activities on Thursday, November 27th for Holiday.
  2. December 4 - Personal Fitness is meeting at 6:30 PM prior to Troop Mtg.
  3. Pay your national and council dues ASAP
    • Troop 23B dues are $75 per Scout, and must be paid by November 30, 2025.
    • You can pay Meghan Hoffman at any meeting (cash or check — make checks out to Troop 23), or conveniently pay online using the link to Pay Online Here (Note: a 3% processing fee applies.
  4. William’s Eagle Project needs more people to sign up. Please sign up with Mr. Powell for the virtual tour of his church.
  5. December 5-7: ILST - Any scout in a leadership position and/or any scout interested in a leadership position that is 1st class or above should attend.  If you have a question whether you are supposed to attend or not, please see Mr. Powell. Fun activities and leadership opportunities are available for sign up.
  6. December 14: All leadership will need to be at the PLC meeting.  
  7. December 13th: Wreaths Across America! Please let Mr. Barnard if interested
  8. January 24-26: Klondike Derby!  This is a cold weather camping trip and there is an option for a day trip or weekend camping. Please see Mr. Powell with any questions.
  9. Sea base has one spot open - talk to Mr. Blankmeyer if interested
  10. Reminder: Court of Honors commence at 7 PM , not 7:30 PM.

November Updates

Posted by scottbellamy on Nov 15 2025 - 9:45am

Notes from November 13 Troop 23B Meeting

  1. Pay your national and council dues ASAP
    • Troop 23B dues are $75 per Scout, and must be paid by November 30, 2025.
    • You can pay Meghan Hoffman at any meeting (cash or check — make checks out to Troop 23), or conveniently pay online using the link to Pay Online Here (Note: a 3% processing fee applies.)
  2. December 5-7 ILST - Any scout in a leadership position and/or any scout interested in a leadership position that is 1st class or above should attend.  If you have a question whether you are supposed to attend or not, please see Mr. Powell.
  3. December 7: All leadership will need to be at the PLC meeting.  
  4. December 13th: Wreaths Across America! Please let Mr. Barnard if interested
  5. Wreaths from fundraising will be in before Thanksgiving!
  6. January 24-26: Klondike Derby!  This is a cold weather camping trip and there is an option for a day trip or weekend camping.
  7. Sea base has one spot open - talk to Mr. Blankmeyer if interested
  8. Please be mindful of uniform expectations for meetings.

Troop 23 Sweatshirts

Posted by pgroben on Nov 10 2025 - 8:01pm

Troop 23 Sweatshirts are available to purchase and order here!

While receiving the red Troop neckerchief means you are a member of Troop 23, nothing is more identifiable and sought after than the Troop 23 sweatshirt!

There are several style options for Youth (green with white 23B or purple with white 23G) sweatshirts as well as Leader (gray with green), but the pullover hoodie seems to be the most popular. Please note: purchase of a sweatshirt is not required.

Troop 23B Dues are due!

Posted by pgroben on Nov 10 2025 - 7:10pm

2026 Troop 23B dues are $75 per Scout, and must be paid by November 30, 2025. You can pay Meghan Hoffman at any meeting (cash or check — make checks out to Troop 23), or conveniently pay online using the link below.

Pay Online Here (Note: a 3% processing fee applies.)

Let’s get everyone squared away so we’re ready for another awesome year of Troop 23 adventures!  

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