Scout Troop 5 Wilmette

Scout Troop 5 Wilmette Troop 5 have served the community of Wilmette, IL since 1922. We are chartered by the First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette.

We are very proud to be the home of over 300 Eagle Scouts. As one of the oldest Troops in Illinois, Troop 5 has been proudly chartered by First Presbyterian Church in Wilmette since 1922. During the school year, we regularly meet on most Mondays at 7:30pm-8:45p. At camp or have a weather appropriate outing every month. During the summers, we spend at Camp Makajawan in Pearson, WI. In addition to r

egular Boy Scout Troop, we have a high-adventure, co-ed focused High School Venturing Crew. While still active within the Troop, the Crew allows some of our more experienced and older Scouts to try more challenging experiences like backpacking at Philmont Scout Reservation, back country trekking in Yellowstone National Park, enjoying canoeing the unspoiled Boundary Waters, cycling/camping across the Midwest or enjoying tropical adventures at Sea Base in Southern, Florida.

04/15/2026

Our newest batch of scouts are getting ready for their first Advancement campout, and our older scouts will be taking the opportunity to shake down their equipment for their next trek. Are you ready to join them on their adventure? Outdoor adventure and leadership opportunities for boys and girls age 11 and up! Reach out to us: [email protected]

Do you have a 5th to 8th grader who loves to camp? Is looking for leadership opportunities? Wants to do good in their ...
03/02/2026

Do you have a 5th to 8th grader who loves to camp? Is looking for leadership opportunities? Wants to do good in their community with friends? Scouting America might be for you! Our Open House is Monday March 9th!

Troop 5 is a welcoming Boy and Girl troop that goes camping every month (yes we even went last month!) is youth led, and open to all. We have an amazing program this year, including advancements, biking, backpacking, canoeing, treks, sailing in the Caribbean(!!) and our capstone backpacking in the Rockies! We also attend the NEIC summer camp in the North Woods.

But, we also understand how busy all our scouts are, so each scout can figure their own way. Want to camp but aren’t fussed about advancement? No problem. Driven for Eagle? Our Patrol Leader Council will guide you through the ranks.

Join us for our Open House in the Basement of First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette at 7:30 on Monday and find out what we are all about.

01/21/2026

We have an exciting youth led program this year! If you have a 5th grader or older who likes the outdoors and is interested in learning useful life skills like camping, cooking and leadership, Troop 5 is the place for you and your youth! Email [email protected] to learn more.

01/21/2026

From our youth webmaster:

This year our troop is going on many exciting campouts including the Klondike campout in February where we will compete with other troops in fun winter activities. At the commando campout in March, we will play a large capture the flag like game. At the advancement campout in April scouts will learn new skills and complete requirements for their next rank, and in May at the bike campout we will bike up the Des Plaines river trail and camp on the Wisconsin border.

The weather was perfect for another wonderful Campsgiving! The scouts made Thanksgiving dinner for 80 using only camp co...
11/19/2025

The weather was perfect for another wonderful Campsgiving! The scouts made Thanksgiving dinner for 80 using only camp cooking techniques.

It is that time of year again, Pancake Breakfast! Join us at First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette from 8 to noon this ...
10/22/2025

It is that time of year again, Pancake Breakfast! Join us at First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette from 8 to noon this Satrurday October 25th. Tickets available from your local Troop 5 scout or at the door. We look forward to seeing you all there! Get your tickets before this Halloween decoration steals them all!

08/10/2025

Getting ready for the school year? So is Troop 5! A new school year means a new scout year. All the gear from the Summer Treks and Makajawan are stowed, committees are meeting and the Patrol Leader Council is planning all our fun! Join us for our first meeting on the 18th! 5th to 8th grader biys and girls are welcome! (High Schoolers are welcome to join our high adventure crew.) [email protected] for more info!

05/05/2025

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 hidden stream, swinging on a vine like adventurers, and enjoying nature together.

We hiked five miles through beautiful woods and stumbled across a historic surprise—“Site A,” the location of the world’s first nuclear reactor, tucked away in the forest. The day ended with a classic Troop 5 campfire, complete with songs and stories shared late into the night. A great weekend of growth, discovery, and fun!

Shawnee Mini Trek Recap!Our crew of 9 scouts and 5 adults just returned from an incredible adventure in Shawnee National...
03/29/2025

Shawnee Mini Trek Recap!

Our crew of 9 scouts and 5 adults just returned from an incredible adventure in Shawnee National Forest! After a 6-hour drive, we arrived at the cabin, our base camp for the trek. Scouts worked together to set up camp, prepare meals, and check gear, ensuring everyone carried the right amount of weight for the trail—a true team effort!

We hit the trail in the rain, but by lunchtime at One Horse Gap, the skies cleared, and we pressed on. Our first night’s camp was perched on the edge of a bluff, overlooking breathtaking forests and rock formations. The next day, we trekked 6 miles through forests, hills, and streams, pushing through to a stunning lakeside campsite at One Horse Gap Lake.

On the final day, we tackled a steep climb out of the valley, then returned to Mr. Lewis’ cabin for conservation work—repairing overgrown trails and giving back to the land that gave us such an amazing experience.

A huge shoutout to our scouts for their teamwork and perseverance! Already looking forward to next year’s adventure!

Kicking off spring break the Troop 5 way! A cozy base camp before a few days into the wilderness and on the trail. Our ...
03/23/2025

Kicking off spring break the Troop 5 way! A cozy base camp before a few days into the wilderness and on the trail. Our scouts are off to another adventure!

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