Troop 8 Chatham NJ

10/12/2026

🏕️ Congratulations to the Troop 8 Scouts who advanced in rank this October!

We're proud to recognize 33 Scouts across every level, from new Scouts and Tenderfoots through Second Class, First Class, Star, and Life. Every rank is a step on the trail, and we're proud of the work behind each one.

We had 36 scouts earn over 200 merit badges this summer.

A special congratulations to Johannes F. Dohl, who earned the rank of Eagle Scout and received a Bronze Eagle Palm, becoming Troop 8's 221st Eagle Scout. 🦅

Well done, Scouts!

10/08/2026

🔥 Calling all future Scouts! Join Troop 8 for a Camp Out & Pig Roast at Mac Gregors Preserve in Chester, NJ!

📅 Saturday, October 24 · 2-6 pm
🎒 Grades 4–11 welcome. No Scouting experience needed!

Spend the day at a real Troop 8 campout, share a pig roast, and meet the Scouts and leaders. Parents and guardians are encouraged to come learn about Scouting and Troop 8.

Bring a friend and come see why Scouts love Troop 8! troop8chatham.org

10/07/2026

At this Sunday's Court of Honor, we celebrated Johannes Dohl on this accomplishment of becoming an Eagle Scout. We are so proud of all our scouts who continue to serve the community through leadership projects and make a last impression on society. Congratulations, Johannes.

09/25/2026

Due to the upcoming forecast for this weekend, Chatham Scouting Day has been CANCELED. We hope to reschedule soon.

09/22/2026

We hope to see everyone at this great event taking place this Sunday.

09/22/2026

Congratulations to Aidan! Troop 8 is so proud of his accomplishment and his Eagle Scout project at St. Patrick's School.

09/18/2026

Congratulations to Jack Loatman for achieving his Eagle Scout Rank. What an accomplishment!

09/09/2026

🏕️ Join Us for a Day of Scouting! 🏕️
Come out and see what Scouting is all about! Whether you're a current Scout, a prospective member, or just curious, this is a great chance to experience Scouting firsthand.
📅 Sunday, September 27 🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Shepard Kollock Park
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of hands-on activities, demonstrations, and a look at everything our Scouting community has to offer. Come for an hour or stay all day — everyone is welcome!
We hope to see you there! 🎒🔥🧭

09/03/2026

🦅 Troop 8 Eagle Court of Honor 🦅

Please join us as we celebrate three of our Scouts achieving the rank of Eagle Scout!

📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Ogden Memorial Presbyterian Church, Chatham, NJ

We are proud to honor:

🎖️ John D. Loatman — Children's Chatham History Festival Jack created a free, hands-on Town History festival for kids at Chatham's annual Fishawack event, teaching Revolutionary War history through four interactive stations — including a paper boat "Delaware crossing" activity. He designed all materials, coordinated with the town, and led over 20 fellow Scouts to run the program for 60+ kids, making it the most-visited activity at Fishawack that year — rain and all!

🎖️ Aidan Charles Shrekgast — St. Patrick's School Storage Modernization Aidan designed, built, and installed three custom shelving units in a 4th grade classroom at St. Patrick's School in Chatham Borough, working directly with school faculty to create a lasting storage solution for students and teachers.

🎖️ Daniel A. Steiner — Lafayette Avenue School Courtyard & Greenhouse Revitalization Daniel built and installed eight wooden flower boxes for the greenhouse's Gardening Club and a picnic table for the courtyard garden at Lafayette Avenue School, creating a more functional, welcoming outdoor space for hands-on learning.

Please join us in celebrating these Scouts and their incredible achievements! 🎉

08/23/2026

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CHATHAM, NJ – Troop 8 Eagle Scout Gabe Turbin wasn