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March 2026 Newsletter
March: Leadership, Mentorship, and Adventure March is a month of learning, leadership, and preparation for Troop 5. Our Scouts will lead discussions about work, careers, and entrepreneurship while mentoring younger members of the troop and sharing their real-world experiences. At the same time, we take our first backpacking trip of the year, beginning a new…
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Troop 5: Sand, Surf, and Stars
By Peter D. A bright Saturday morning in September set the stage for one thing: The Beach. Driven by the promise of giant sandcastles and ocean waves, the troop moved with rare efficiency. By the time breakfast was cleared, the cars were packed and we were off for an epic day under the sun.A New Twist…
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Elementor #4804
🦊 Troop 5 Newsletter — January Adventure Since 1920 ❄️ A New Year, New Adventures January reminds us that Scouting doesn’t slow down in winter — it sharpens us. Cold weather brings opportunities to build resilience, teamwork, and leadership, and Troop 5 is diving in with a full slate of hands-on meetings and classic winter…
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Restoring Community Connections on Springfield Avenue
🛠️ Restoring Community Connections on Springfield Avenue This summer, Life Scout Jesse F. of Troop 5, Maplewood completed his Eagle Scout Service Project—a full restoration of the three community kiosks along Springfield Avenue in Maplewood, NJ The kiosks, used by the Springfield Avenue Partnership (SAM), the Maplewood Library, and local organizations to share flyers and…
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Building Shade and Comfort for Shelter Dogs
☀️ Building Shade and Comfort for Shelter Dogs This summer, Life Scout Quinn M. of Troop 5, Maplewood completed his Eagle Scout Service Project at St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison, NJ. His project, titled “Sun Shade Installation for Shelter Dogs,” brought much-needed shade and protection to the center’s outdoor play yards. The upper…
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Troop 5 Philmont High Adventure 2025
Trekking High: Troop 5’s Philmont Adventure 2025 This July, 20 Scouts and adult advisors from Troop 5, Maplewood set out on the adventure of a lifetime — a 12-day backpacking trek through Philmont Scout Ranch in the rugged mountains of northern New Mexico. For many, it was the culmination of years of Scouting, training, and…
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Tree Top Adventure
By Tommy V. Going into this camping trip, there was a lot of excitement about being able to do a fun ropes course, and it did not disappoint. With a camp set for the night, utilizing wooden platforms for our tents, we went to bed ready for the adventures to come. On the day we…
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Troop Olympics – May 2025
By Peter D. We left the pool at 6:30 and drove to Camp Tabora. We got set up, then went to bed. In the morning we woke up, had breakfast, and got prepared for the challenging sporting we had ahead of us. Once we were properly hydrated and protected from the sun, we set up…
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Bike Hike – April 2025
By Peter D. At 7 AM, we left the pool as usual and arrived at Washington Crossing Historic Park, where we set up camp and went to bed. The next morning, we woke up bright and early at 7 AM and started eating our cold breakfast. Once we finished and cleaned up, we inspected the…
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Shelter Building – March 2025
By Peter D. In March, Troop 5 went on a one-night campout to Camp Winnebago focused on survival skills—mainly building shelters from scratch. We arrived Saturday morning and got right to work. Each patrol picked a spot in the woods and was challenged to build a shelter using only tarps, rope, sticks, and whatever else…
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