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A New Home for Troop 5: Exciting Changes Ahead
Troop 5 of Scouting America has been part of Goshen, Indiana since 1932 and is transitioning to charter with St. James Episcopal Church. While leaving Goshen First Church, which supported the troop for 94 years, there is optimism for the future. Scouting emphasizes character-building, skills development, and a welcoming environment for youth.
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A look back and to the future
This is the time of year that we spend time looking back on the past year and look forward to the coming year. 2025 was a historic year for Troop 70 primarily because 2025 was the founding year with the first official meeting happening on August 4th. With a new Troop with new Scouts many
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The Impact of Campouts on Scout Growth
Scouting campouts teach essential outdoor living skills like tent setup and campfire building. Campouts also foster teamwork and leadership through hands-on experience while building self-confidence and self-reliance. In addition, they create lasting memories and friendships, and provide an opportunity for youth to practice decision-making in a supportive environment. These experiences bring learned skills to life,
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Building Confidence in Young Scouts: Skills for Life
Scouting America: A Place to Learn, Explore, and Grow Scouting America provides a safe and enjoyable environment where young people can learn, explore, and grow. Chartered by Congress, the organization instills the values of the Scout Oath and Law, preparing youth for lives of purpose and impact. The Scouting America Promise Scouting addresses the concerns
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Court of Honor: Recognizing Achievement and Growth in Scouts
The Court of Honor, a distinctive name for an import ceremony, is arguably one of the most significant ceremonies within Scouts BSA. This ceremony, reminiscent of chivalric traditions, serves to publicly recognize and celebrate the achievements of Scouts. While individual Scouts are acknowledged at meetings following a Board of Review, the Court of Honor provides
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It’s Not To Late
Missed the 2025 Join Night and the 2025 Parent Orientation? Don’t worry your scouting adventure can still begin. We have youth joining Troop 5 or Troop 70 through out the year. We understand that often fall can be a busy time, or maybe it’s basketball season that’s really busy for you. Unlike most sports, Scouts
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Join Night 2025
Join the Adventure: Scouts Information Night! Are you ready for an unforgettable journey filled with excitement, learning, and friendship? Then mark your calendars! Troop 5 and Troop 70 are thrilled to invite all interested families and potential new scouts to our Scouts Information Night on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2025 at Goshen Intermediate School Cafeteria from
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A word from the Scoutmasters
Welcome to the website of Troop 5 and 70! Troops 5 and 70 are linked troops, one for boys (Troop 5) and one for girls (Troop 70). We share a chartered organization and some of the troop committee. Troops 5 and 70 developed and maintain this website in order to: * Keep our Scouts and
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High Adventure 2026
Backpacking in Michigan in 2026 Troop 5 has a long history of high adventure treks. After several years with out a high adventure committee. Troop 5 and now Troop 70 are taking a new look at how to take the leadership, learning, and service Scouts receive through out their Scouting career and providing opportunities high
Troop 5 and Troop 70 Goshen, Indiana 