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Troop 8 & Pack 8

Recent Events & Highlights

A growing visual record of ceremonies, community moments, outings, skills, and Scouting life in East Orange.

A Scout speaking during an Eagle Scout ceremony
ADVANCEMENT

Eagle Scout Ceremony

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

A Scout speaks during the Eagle Scout ceremony.Family takes part in the pinning ceremony.A family member helps with the Scout pinning.
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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.

A group poses beneath the MJ The Musical marquee.Two members of the outing pose outside the theatre.Members of the outing pose together outside the theatre with a show program.
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Pitched tents and camp equipment at a troop campout
OUTDOORS

Camping & Tent Setup

A look at the troop’s camp setup, with tents pitched and equipment ready.

Scouts practice tying knots together with an adult leader.Scouts work together to set up a tent.Pitched tents and equipment ready for outdoor skills practice.
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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.

Troop members pose together in uniform.Scouts and leaders salute at an outdoor gathering.Troop members gather outside City Hall.
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A Scout on a ceremonial bridge with an adult leader
ADVANCEMENT

Crossing Into the Next Chapter

A ceremonial bridge marks a milestone in a Scout’s journey.

A Scout crosses a ceremonial bridge.A Scout bridges over during the crossover ceremony.Scouts and a leader show awards and certificates.
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Scouts and an adult leader displaying certificates and an award
RECOGNITION

Recognizing Achievement

Scouts and leaders come together to recognize accomplishments.

A Scout crosses a ceremonial bridge.A Scout bridges over during the crossover ceremony.Scouts and a leader show awards and certificates.
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Uniformed Scouts carrying flags at an indoor event
SCOUTING TRADITIONS

Carrying the Colors

Uniformed Scouts carry the flags together at an indoor gathering.

Troop members pose together in uniform.Scouts and leaders salute at an outdoor gathering.Troop members gather outside City Hall.
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Scouts, Cub Scouts, leaders and families gathered at a ceremony
FELLOWSHIP

One Scouting Family

Scouts, Cub Scouts, leaders, and families share a ceremony together.

Troop members pose together in uniform.Scouts and leaders salute at an outdoor gathering.Troop members gather outside City Hall.
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More Troop Moments

Families, milestones & shared experiences

A family member taking part in a Scout pinning ceremony
A family member taking part in a Scout pinning ceremony.
A family member helping with a Scout pinning
A family member helping with a Scout pinning.
Scouts and a guest together at a ceremony
Scouts and a guest together at a ceremony.
A Scout and adult leader displaying an award
A Scout and adult leader displaying an award.
A Scout bridging over during the crossover ceremony
A Scout bridging over during the crossover ceremony.
Troop members and adults gathered outdoors
Troop members and adults gathered outdoors.
Scouts and an adult enjoying time outdoors
Scouts and an adult enjoying time outdoors.
Theatre display for MJ The Musical
Theatre display for MJ The Musical.