
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…

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…

⚜ 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…

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…

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…

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…
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