Troop 483(Girl) began on February 1, 2019, and was one of the very first Scouts BSA Troops for girls to start in the entire United States. The girls were interviewed and made the local news.
What do the Scouts do?
We have FUN while teaching VALUES and SKILLS for a lifetime. We build healthy LIEFESTYLES, SISTERHOOD, and FRIENDSHIPS that will last beyond their youth. Below are just a few of the MANY, MANY ADVENTURES and TRAINING opportunities our unit offers to both youth and adults.
Whitewater Rafting, Canoeing, Basic/Advanced SCUBA certification, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Mile Swim, Lifeguard certification, Standup Paddle Boarding
Camping, Cooking, Backpacking, Hiking, Primitive Camping, Orienteering, Geocaching, Wilderness Survival, Summer Camp
Climbing, Rapelling, COPE Courses, Zip Lining, Mountain Biking, Exploring
Animal Care, Horseback Riding
Leadership, Communication, and Management
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM)
First Aid, Lifesaving, Emergency Preparedness, Safety
Native American Culture, History, and Historical Reenactments
Shooting Sports
Parades and Patriotism
Key Information
Meeting Location: Redeemer Church Resource Center, 12404 Boyette Rd, Riverview, FL 33569
Meeting Night: Every Thursday night all year long. Scouts typically take breaks during spring break, major holidays, and after summer camps. The troop has a quarterly Court of Honor awards ceremony. Elected youth leaders meet the first Monday evening of every month for a Patrol Leaders Council meeting for near-term planning and have a semi-annual planning conference to plan and budget for long-term events they choose for their own program experience.
Meeting Time: 7:30pm-8:30pm
Scoutmaster: Scoutmaster Beka Pieper and Assistant Scoutmaster Tish Gephart.
Committee Members: The committee is comprised of adults that oversee the Cub Scout Pack and Scouts BSA Troops. Positions include the Committee Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Membership, Advancement, Youth & Adult Training, Program & Outdoors, Service, Chaplain, Quartermaster & Logistics, Special Events, and Fundraising Chairs.
Scouts BSA Troop 483 (G) Eagle Scouts
- Alexis Hewett, January 2022
- Hannah Hewett, September 2022