Troop 5

Troop History

The Boy Scouts of America was incorporated in 1910. Troop 5 of Maplewood, New Jersey was chartered ten years later, in 1920. Over the years, Troop 5 has distinguished itself as one of the finest Boy Scout Troops in our area. The Troop has seen over one hundred Scouts achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.

Troop 5 Today

Troop 5 is proud to be one of the largest Scouts BSA units in the Lenape Trail District of Northern New Jersey Council. We have an active Scout membership of about 50 boys, ranging in age from 11 to 17. We currently have five patrols, each made up of scouts of various ages, ranks and experience.

Please explore this website and contact us below if you have questions or are interested in being part of Troop 5!

Camp Alpine and The Palisades: Hiking Along The Hudson

Featured by Terin Miller, posted in Camping, Hike

By Kristof D. Tradition says if you want or need rain, invite Troop 5 to camp! In late March, Troop 5 set out on a adventure for an 11.3-mile hike and camping around the banks of The Hudson River. The troop drove up to Camp Alpine, were we then hiked against The Hudson. The hike … Continue reading Camp Alpine and The Palisades: Hiking Along The Hudson

A Day (Not Night) At The Museum

Featured by Terin Miller, posted in Hike, Uncategorized

By Max C. Troop 5 took a day trip Dec. 10, 2022 into New York City to visit the American Museum of Natural History. After taking the train and subway to the museum, Scouts were allowed to explore the various exhibits the museum had to offer. A fun-filled day with lots of history and science … Continue reading A Day (Not Night) At The Museum

Cooking Up History, and a ‘Mystery’ at Camp Munsee

Featured by Terin Miller, posted in Camping, Leadership, Uncategorized

By Chris F. Troop 5 made the trip to Camp Munsee for our annual Troop 5 Cooking Competition Jan. 21. Before the competition the Scouts were playing basketball and football, as well as some card games. As it neared time for the competition, we were all called into the dining room and told there was … Continue reading Cooking Up History, and a ‘Mystery’ at Camp Munsee

Battling the Cold at Battleship Cove

Featured by Terin Miller, posted in Camping, Hike, Leadership

By Eric F. ON BOARD THE USS MASSACHUSETTS, Somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean–(Nov. 20)– It was a brisk cold night. We had just arrived at the battleship. We arrived late. We pulled into the parking lot and as soon as we opened the door, a cold gust of wind blew into the car. We exited … Continue reading Battling the Cold at Battleship Cove

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