Community Service
Service is not a requirement to get through. It is how Troop 5 scouts give back to the community that has supported them — and it has been part of our mission since 1920.
Why we serve
Service is woven into the life of Troop 5
Troop 5 scouts don't volunteer because it's required — they volunteer because it matters. From the Memorial Day Parade to Eagle Scout projects that transform public spaces, service is part of how this troop shows up for Maplewood and the surrounding community.
A key part of that tradition is the Eagle Scout Service Project — a significant, self-planned, scout-led project that benefits the community. Every Eagle Scout in Troop 5 history has left something behind: a restored park, a new facility, a transformed space that will serve the community long after the workday is over.
Scouts, parents, adult advisors, and alumni work together to make these projects happen — and the results speak for themselves.
Annual events
How we serve every year
Troop 5 participates in a set of recurring community service events throughout the scouting year.
Eagle Scout projects
What Troop 5 scouts have built
Every Eagle Scout leaves something behind. Here's a sample of what Troop 5 scouts have built, restored, and created for the Maplewood community over the years.
Eagle project reports
Recent Eagle Scout projects in depth
Each Eagle Scout project is documented by the scout. Read about the planning, execution, and impact of recent projects below.
Want to get involved?
Troop 5 is always looking for volunteers to support service projects, Eagle projects, and community events. Scouts, parents, and alumni are all welcome.
Adventure since 1920
Meetings
📅 Thursdays at 7pm
📍 Seth Boyden Elementary School
Maplewood, NJ
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