East Orange, New Jersey • Est. 1916

More Than a Troop.
A Brotherhood for a Brighter Tomorrow.

Character. Leadership. Service. Adventure. Troop 8 carries more than a century of Scouting legacy while preparing the next generation to lead.

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CHARACTER

Do what is right.

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LEADERSHIP

Learn by leading.

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SERVICE

Strengthen community.

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ADVENTURE

Explore. Learn. Grow.

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BROTHERHOOD

Belong with purpose.

East Orange Strong

Legacy Strong.

Troop 8 has served East Orange since 1916. The troop's current public history identifies it as New Jersey's oldest African American Scout troop and celebrates generations of Scouts, families, adult volunteers, and community partners.

Today's program continues that tradition through outdoor skills, advancement, service, physical fitness, leadership development, education, and fellowship.

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Real Experiences

What Scouts Experience

Scouting happens by doing: learning outdoor skills, serving neighbors, taking responsibility, and growing alongside a troop.

Troop members and adult leaders gathered outside City Hall

Service in Our Community

Leadership means showing up, helping others, and making East Orange stronger.

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Scouts, Cub Scouts, leaders and families gathered at a ceremony

Brotherhood

Shared challenges and experiences create friendships, confidence, and accountability.

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Leadership in Action

Scouts develop judgment and responsibility by planning, deciding, and leading.

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One Scouting Family

Troop 8 & Pack 8

Older Scouts and Cub Scouts share a growing East Orange Scouting community, with age-appropriate programs and opportunities to learn, serve, and belong.

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Cub Scouts / Pack 8

A dedicated space for Pack 8 activities, family events, and Cub Scout highlights.

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Troop 8 and community leaders gathered for recognition

Recent Events

See recent ceremonies, outings, community moments, and troop highlights.

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Milestones & memories

A glimpse of the experiences Scouts share together.

A Scout speaking during an Eagle Scout ceremony
ADVANCEMENT

Eagle Scout Ceremony

Celebrating an Eagle Scout milestone with fellow Scouts, leaders, and family.

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Troop members and families holding MJ theatre programs
OUTINGS

MJ on Broadway

A troop outing to see MJ The Musical, sharing a theatre experience with Scouts and families.

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Scouts and adult leaders saluting during an outdoor gathering
TROOP LIFE

Troop Meeting & Salute

Scouts and leaders come together for the shared traditions of troop life.

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