
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…

May 2025 Troop 5 Honors Memorial Day in Maplewood’s 2025 Parade By Scoutmaster · May 2025 Troop 5 marches in the 2025 Maplewood Memorial Day Parade Memorial Day has long been one of Troop 5’s most meaningful traditions, and this year was no exception. On Memorial Day 2025, scouts and adult advisors from Troop 5…

Troop 5 Maplewood Celebrates Three New Eagle Scouts MAPLEWOOD, N.J. _ Three Scouts from Maplewood’s Troop 5 have earned the prestigious Eagle Scout Award, the highest rank in Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America), symbolizing exceptional character, leadership, and service to their community. Only about 5% of scouts nationally earn the Eagle Scout Award.…
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Support Sam D.’s Eagle Project Over Spring Break! Hey Troop 5! One of our own—Sam D.—is about to take a big step toward earning the rank of Eagle Scout, and he needs your help to make it happen! This spring break, Sam will be leading an awesome Eagle Project at the Maplewood Community Pool, and…
Life Scout Jack E. is working toward his Eagle rank with a personal and impactful project. Jack is honoring the memory of his sister Anna, who passed away at age six due to mitochondrial disease — a rare, complex, and often misunderstood illness. Mitochondrial disease occurs when the mitochondria — the tiny structures in our cells…

At last night’s Troop 5 meeting, Henry shared a meaningful service project he’s leading: a shoe collection drive for Soles4Souls, a nonprofit organization that provides shoes to people in need worldwide. What can you donate?Any shoes or sneakers — in any condition! Whether gently used or well-worn, they can still make a difference. Soles4Souls finds…

🌱💪 Restoring the Forest, One Plant at a Time! 💪🌱 This weekend, Troop 5 got their hands dirty for a great cause—helping restore the native ecosystem at South Mountain Reservation! 🌳✨ Our Star Scouts teamed up with @southmountainconservancy for a Forest Regeneration Service Day, working hard to remove invasive species that threaten the health of our…

⚜ Troop 5 Boy Scouts of America Camping Trip Dispatch ▲ Troop 5 Camping Trip · Scout Dispatch Food, Friends, and Friendly Rivalries Written by Niam This camping trip was one of those trips where the fun came from more than just being away for the weekend. A lot of it came from…

Six Scouts from Maplewood’s Troop 5 have earned the prestigious Eagle Scout Award, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America, symbolizing exceptional character, leadership, and service to their community. The Scouts were honored during an Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony held on Saturday, Nov. 30, at Maplewood Middle School, surrounded by family,…
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