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TROOP 118

Northern New Jersey Council, BSA

Sponsored by Solomon Schechter Day School
of Essex and Union
West Orange, NJ

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Who are we ?

Boy Scout Troop 118 is part of the Orange Mountains District, Northern NJ Council, Boy Scouts of America. We are chartered by Solomon Schecter Day School of Essex and Union. We are committed to imparting: self-reliance, leadership, outdoor skills and fun all in a Jewish setting. Boy Scouting is for boys who have earned the Arrow of Light Award in Cub Scouts (and are 10 1/2) or have completed the fifth grade, or who are 11 through 17 years old. For younger boys, see Cub Scouts below.

Jewish Observance and Charter Partner Rules

The troop observes the laws of kashrut (we only eat kosher food) and is Shabbat observant in all its activities. When participating in troop activities, we always cover our head. Details are covered in our Charter Partner Rules

Meetings

We meet several Sunday evenings a month at the Solomon Schechter Upper School in West Orange. Take a look at our calendar to see when our next meeting is.

Activities

In addition to troop campouts at various camps, we go hiking and indoor wall climbing. We go camping all year round. We march in the Salute to Israel parade and help out at our federation's Super Sunday fund raising. During our lock-in campout this year, we worked on a synagogue's library, watched movies and had a great time. Whatever we do, we try to have lots of fun.

Summer Camp

In the summer of 2009, we attended Camp Big Springs, located at Resica Falls Scout Reservation, in East Stroudsburg, PA. All our food was kosher and we held daily morning and Shabbat services. All of this is at a first-class Scout camp. Our Scouts returned, having earned lots of merit badges and having made lots of new friends.

Eagle Scouts

The Troop is very proud of its three Eagles, the highest rank a Scout can achieve. Scouts Chaim T-V., Etan B. and David M. have each reached the rank of Eagle Scout. Eagle Scouts must complete a project for a non-Scout organization. Here are some pictures of these three Scout's projects.

We are excited to share the good news of a "cluster" of Eagles in the troop. Five Scouts are currently in some phase of achieving Eagle Scout rank: three boys have received National verification of their rank and the last two are working on their projects. We're look forward to some incredible Eagle Scout Courts of Honor.

Other Activities

Usually, every four years, the boys have the opportunity to attend the BSA National Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia (the next National Jamboree is in 2010). Check out BSA's Jamboree 2010 web site

Cub Scouts

For boys who are in the first grade through fifth grade (or 7 through 10 years of age), Cub Scouting is a year-round family program that you can participate in with your son. For information on Cub Scout Packs, please contact Rabbi Lisa Vernon. Our Cub Scout Pack is sponsored by Solomon Schechter Day School of Essex and Union. Check out our Cub Scout Pack web site.

Our Sponsor

Our Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack are sponsored by the
Solomon Schechter Day School of Essex and Union. Just click on
their name to visit them. As a community wide school, they make
an ideal sponsor to attract boys from all areas of Judaism.

How to contact us

Contact any one of our adult leaders for additional information on the troop and how to join:

Last updated: July 27, 2010

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