About Us

Scouts BSA Troop 127

Troop 127 is an inclusive and welcoming combined-unit troop that meets on the North side of Madison, Wisconsin. The troops are open to all kids age 11 to 17 to participate. Meetings occur weekly at Lakeview Lutheran Church which is centrally located to Madison, Sun Prairie, DeForest, Waunakee, and other communities. The troop is chartered by Wild Warner, Inc. which is a nonprofit advocacy group for the wild side of Warner Park in Madison.

Scouts learn lifelong leadership and group dynamics skills while having fun participating in troop meetings, campouts, outings, adventures, and trips!

All genders welcome

Youth lead program

Weekly Meetings

Monthly Campouts

Annual High Adventure Expeditions

Annual Week-Long Summer Camp

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The Program

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Proven Results

Scouts BSA continues to create generations of leaders and outstanding citizens by allowing all kids to explore their interests, serve their communities, and discover their talents through youth-led activities like hiking, camping, and volunteering.

Achievement & Recognition

Advancement is our method of promoting and encouraging ongoing involvement and commitment to keep youth engaged in the adventure! Scouts progress from rank to rank as they work their way up to the rank of Eagle Scout.

Youth Protection & Barriers to Abuse

Our troop adheres to Scouting's Barriers for Abuse program. All adult leaders and volunteers are required to complete a criminal background check and complete Youth Protection Training through the national council.

Cost

The investment to be a Scout is minimal in relation to the lifetime of benefit. As of April 1, 2024, dues are $165 per year for Scouts to join the program. Registration for adult leaders is $125 per year. Outing costs are shared evenly among those that participate.

Weekly Troop Meetings

We meet every Thursday from 6:30-8:00pm at Lakeview Luthern Church in the lower level (4001 Mandrake Rd, Madison, WI 53704). Meetings include rank advancement, merit badge sessions, skill building exercises, games, and planning for future events.

Monthly Outings

The troop organizes a camping trip or day-trip activity each month. Highlights include camping at local state parks in the summer, overnight cabin outings in the cold months, hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, downhill skiing, canoeing, and more.

Week-Long Summer Camp

Each summer, the troop attends a week at a local Scout camp. Scouts are immersed in the outdoors while working on rank advancement, merit badges, and fun activities like swimming, boating, climbing, shooting sports, handicraft, and much more.

High Adventure Expeditions

A week-long trip each summer allows advanced Scouts to go backpacking, paddling, sailing, or on another adventure. Scouts learn the intricacies of the selected activity as well as mastering leadership, group-dynamics, planning, and preparedness.

Alumni

Eagle Scouts

The rank of Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Scouts BSA program. Only a small percentage of Scouts receive this prestigious rank which requires earning 21 merit badges and leading a service project. Our unit is very proud of the Eagle Scouts who have achieved this rank, including those who have earned the rank as members of units that have merged into our current troops.

TROOP 23

  • Dan Jackson - 1981
  • John Trachte - 1983
  • Tom Trachte - 1985
  • Dennis Owen - 1985
  • Matthew Jackson - 1987
  • Robert Jackson - 1987
  • Ben Bennett - 1988
  • Todd Chambers - 1989
  • Alex Metz - 1990
  • Dennis O’Kane - 1990
  • Gary Holm - 1990
  • Patrick Micke - 1990
  • Derek Kowalke - 1991
  • Russell Micke - 1992
  • Erik Thyberg - 1992
  • Charles Dvorak - 1993
  • Joseph Nitka - 1995
  • Jeffrey Holloway - 1996
  • Nick Thyberg - 1998
  • Cully Shelton - 2000
  • Alex Howe - 2001
  • Warren Jones - 2001
  • Adam Novotny - 2002
  • Garrett Jones - 2002
  • Kyle Shelton - 2002
  • Bill Martin - 2003
  • Matt Dreis - 2003
  • Pascal Bleam - 2004
  • Tobias Harrison-Noonan - 2006
  • Alex Murkve - 2007
  • Jason Fry - 2007
  • Aaron Miller - 2008
  • John Martin - 2009
  • Branden Kruse - 2010
  • Bryce Meyer - 2010
  • Bryce Kinney - 2011
  • Tanner Weinman - 2014

TROOP 27

  • Ronald Shaw - 2000
  • Erik Winder - 2001
  • Martin Bordson - 2001
  • Dustin Friedrichs - 2001
  • Edward Miller - 2002
  • Matthew Bauer - 2003
  • Nicholas Bauer - 2003
  • Scott Stoker - 2003
  • Ryan Winder - 2005
  • John Kreft - 2006
  • Alexander Drousth - 2007
  • Nathaniel Palmer - 2008
  • Brenton Bach - 2009
  • Kalvin Butcher - 2010

TROOP 127

  • Ian Murkve - 2014
  • Gage Krueger - 2015
  • John Sullivan - 2015
  • Devin Sargent - 2015
  • Andre Hermes - 2015
  • James Hughes - 2016
  • Bailey Sargent - 2016
  • Nathan Kasel - 2016
  • Garrett Smith - 2017
  • Miller Kimball - 2018
  • Ross Wiedenbeck - 2019
  • Ian Kimball - 2021
  • Keanan Sargent - 2022
  • Michael Ward - 2022
  • Asher Henrickson - 2023
  • Lukas Kubasik - 2023
  • Stedman Windsor-Engnell - 2023

TROOP 7127

  • Audrey Billings - 2022
  • Lauren Billings - 2022
  • Anna Stevens - 2024
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How to Sign Up

The best way to learn about Scouts BSA and our troops is by visiting a meeting or activity. The troop leadership prides themselves on being friendly and welcoming.

In order to contact the troops and setup a time to stop by, you can either email or complete the following contact form.

info@troop127wi.org

Contact Us

Setup a time to visit a troop meeting or activity.

Troop Leadership

Meet Our Adult Leaders

Matt Meyer

Matt Meyer

Scoutmaster, Troop 127

Steve Kimball

Steve Kimball

Committee Chair, Troop 127

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