by Josh Flachsbart | Mar 1, 2026 | Recruitment, Scouts BSA Girls Troop, Troop 5, Troop 5G Girls
Do you have a 5th to 8th grader who loves to camp? Is looking for leadership opportunities? Wants to do good in their community with friends? Scouting America might be for you! Our Open House is Monday March 9th! Troop 5 is a welcoming Boy and Girl troop that goes...
by Josh Flachsbart | May 5, 2025 | Troop 5
This weekend’s advancement campout was a huge success! Our scouts earned their Totin’ Chip and Firem’n Chit, learning essential skills in knife, axe, saw, and fire safety. But the learning didn’t stop there. They also took time to explore the outdoors—discovering a...
by Josh Flachsbart | Mar 15, 2025 | Troop 5
Our scouts put their skills to the test this past weekend at our Commando Campout, braving below-freezing temperatures like true scouts. By following the Scout Motto: Be Prepared, they stayed warm, worked together to cook meals, and showed incredible teamwork. The...
by Josh Flachsbart | Dec 15, 2024 | Troop 5
This past weekend, our scouts embraced the cold and explored the city on a winter hike! 🏙️ We took the train downtown, practiced GPS navigation, and enjoyed some iconic sights like The Bean and the breathtaking Tiffany Dome. To wrap it up, we warmed up with hot cocoa...
by Josh Flachsbart | Oct 31, 2024 | Troop 5
Join us for the Pancake Breakfast! Saturday November 2nd from 8 to Noon at the First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette. Our only fundraiser on the year and a great time to see old friends and make new ones! Enjoy pancakes and support our efforts to provide opportunities...
by Rich Hill | Jul 20, 2022 | Troop 5
Troop 5’s 100th Anniversary Celebration! Join us at 6 PM, Saturday, November 26 at the Michigan Shores Club as we spend the evening remembering the service projects, outdoor adventures, and friendships of the last 100 years and anticipating the future. Kick...
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