Advancement Campout in the books

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...

Commando Campout 2025!

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...

Pancake Breakfast

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...

Troop 5’s 100th Anniversary Celebration

  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...

Troop 5’s 100 Years of Stories

A Century of Scouting Troop 5, Crew 5, Pack 5, Wilmette, Illinois 100 Years of Scouting Stories Share your story on Troop 5’s Facebook page. Were you a scout? A parent of a scout? A brother or sister of a scout?  A grandparent of a Scout? We want to hear from...