Troop 45 Farmington Michigan

05/27/2026

Wishing peace and blessings to all who celebrate this sacred feast of sacrifice. Eid al-Adha Mubarak!

05/25/2026

Troop 45 proudly marched in the Farmington Memorial Day Parade this morning.

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who fought and gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy every day. Thank you to all who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. ❤️🤍💙

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms, grandmas, stepmoms, and mother figures in our Troop 45 family! 🌷

Thank you for the rides to meetings, the late-night merit badge help, the campout prep, the endless support, and the encouragement that helps our Scouts grow into strong leaders.

Today we celebrate you and all you do behind the scenes to make Scouting possible. ❤️

05/08/2026

🌸 Bring the kids and create your own hanging flower basket! 🌸

Stop by the Troop 45 Flower Sale on May 7–9 and have some springtime fun while supporting local Scouts!

Choose your flowers, build your own beautiful hanging planter or flower pot and take home something unique for your porch or patio. 🌼🪴

📍 First United Methodist Church
33112 Grand River Ave., Farmington

We’ll also have flats and half-flats available for purchase. Every sale helps support Troop 45 adventures, camping and activities throughout the year.

Come see us — we’re set up and ready for you!

05/01/2026

🌌🚀 is celebrated on the first Friday in May to honor the extraordinary achievements, benefits, and opportunities in space exploration.

Today we highlight Jim Lovell, an Eagle Scout whose calm leadership helped save the lives of the Apollo 13 crew. When an oxygen tank exploded in 1970, Lovell and his team faced dwindling power, limited water, and rising carbon monoxide. Thanks to quick thinking and teamwork, Apollo 13 safely splashed down after nearly six days in space. 🌍✨

Lovell (Eagle Class of 1943) was a veteran of four spaceflights and a strong supporter of Scouting. He served as Chairman of the National Eagle Scout Association Board of Regents for 10 years and received many top honors, including:
🦅 Distinguished Eagle Scout Award (1990)
🦅 NESA Distinguished Service Award (2023)
🦅 Silver Buffalo Award (1992)

Learn more about his incredible story here: https://youtu.be/7EP0qaBo-tc

We are saddened by the passing of Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell at the age of 97.Jim Lovell was a veteran of the Gemini VII and Gemini XII missions before beco...

04/25/2026

🔧 Happy !
Plumbers have been keeping water flowing since ancient Ancient Rome—and we’re still relying on their skills every single day.

From fixing leaks to tackling major clogs, plumbers have the right tools and know-how to get the job done. They design and install the systems that bring us clean water, hot showers, and the everyday conveniences we often take for granted.

They’re true problem-solvers and essential to every home and community.

💧 Scouts—have you earned your Plumbing Merit Badge yet? Visit https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/plumbing/ Or see if it's offered at Summer Camp.

04/23/2026

We are so proud of Troop 45’s own! Congratulations to Mr. Gerhart and Mr. Moyna, Class of 2026 Silver Beaver Award recipients! 🦫✨

The Silver Beaver Award is the highest council-level distinguished service honor presented by the Scouting America—recognizing adult leaders who have made a lasting impact on the lives of youth through exceptional service.

Thank you both for your incredible contributions, years of commitment, and unwavering service—we’re lucky to have you in Troop 45! 👏

04/22/2026

Thinking about your summer event yet? ☀️🎉
Let Troop 45 help make it easy with canopy set up and take down—so you can focus on enjoying your event.

We proudly serve the Farmington / Farmington Hills area and surrounding communities.

Your donation helps support our Scouts by funding Summer Camp, monthly campouts, and maintaining essential Troop gear.

Tent Rental Options:
⛺ 20’ x 20’ — $180 donation
⛺ 20’ x 40’ — $240 donation

Make your event simple—and support local Scouting at the same time!


Find out how to rent at troop45farmington.org

04/20/2026

It may have been a chilly weekend, but Troop 45 made the most of it! ❄️⛺ After camping near West Liberty, OH, Scouts headed underground to explore the breathtaking formations at Ohio Caverns—a perfect mix of adventure above and below ground.

04/20/2026

In 2025, the #1 merit badges were… drumroll please 🥁

No surprise that First Aid Merit Badge continues to lead the pack—it’s been #1 again this year—while Fingerprinting Merit Badge holds strong as the top non-required favorite. What was your favorite Badge last year?

👉 Check out the full 2025 Merit Badge rankings here: https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2026/03/18/first-aid-is-first-again-2025-merit-badge-rankings-are-here/