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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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January 2026 Newsletter
🦊 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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Hiking and Climbing
Climbing by Andrew On December 13 Troop 5 met bright and early at the Maplewood pool parking lot. All of the scouts were excited for a day of hiking and rock climbing. Around 9:00 am the troop put their packs on and began the ascent of the Stairway to Heaven trail. Along the trail the…
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Four Days in Boston
By Conrad Last November, our troop packed up and headed to Boston for a few days of history, cold air, and clam chowder. It was one of those trips where everything just clicks. We walked the Freedom Trail start to finish — Paul Revere’s house, the Old North Church, Faneuil Hall. Seeing these places in…
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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 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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Camp Massawepie 2026
⚜ Troop 5 Boy Scouts of America Summer Camp Dispatch ▲ Troop 5 Summer Camp 2024 · Adirondacks, New York Two Weeks at Camp Massawepie Most troops go for one week. We go for two — and that changes everything. Camp Massawepie is one of those trips that is hard to explain unless you…
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