Pack 51
Cub Scouting is a family-oriented program designed for boys and girls 1st through 5th grade.
The purpose of the program is to have fun while helping the boys and girls develop character, their association with the community at large and their spiritual awareness. Boys and girls are divided into Dens based on grade level or age. Each Den is led by adult volunteers who are position-specific trained and youth protection trained. Each Den has the ultimate goal to earn a rank in Cub Scouts; activities are directed to accomplish these advancements.
Kindergarteners earn Lion, 1st graders earn Tiger; 2nd graders earn Wolf; 3rd graders earn Bear, and; 4th and 5th graders work to earn Webelos and the Arrow of Light. A boy can join scouting at any level. There are also specific religious awards that can be achieved in the Pack through the Catholic Committee on Scouting such as the Parvuli Dei and Light of Christ.
Dens can meet at different times and places based on the families involved. However, most Dens meet on Monday night at the school cafeteria about every two weeks, unless they are doing special activities off site. Once parents obtain access to the Pack Calendar on the website, it is simple to see when Den and Pack meeting activities will occur.
If interested in more details about Pack 51, contact Matt Wilson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
During the year, the scouts and parents are given opportunities to participate in fundraisers in which the scouts can earn money to pay for the program, including their cost of summer camps. Scholarships are available through the Family Friends of Scouting (Investment in Character Program) for boys in need of financial assistance.
Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve the 10 purposes of Cub Scouting
- Character Development
- Spiritual Growth
- Good Citizenship
- Sportsmanship and Fitness
- Family Understanding
- Respectful Relationships
- Personal Achievement
- Friendly Service
- Fun and Adventure
- Preparation for Boy Scouts
Pack 51 Activities, Events, and Outings may include
- Camping at a State Park
- Summer Camp
- Bowling
- Crafts
- Hiking
- Field Sports
- Canoeing
- Learning about Nature
- Pinewood Derby
- Holiday Caroling
- Help at a food pantry
- Community cleanup
- Visit historic sites
- Visit museums
- Selling Scout Popcorn
- Orchard-Corn Maze
Scouting America - Troop 51
Youth 11-17 years old
Scouting America is a program offered through the Boy Scouts of America and is the traditional Scouting experience for youth in the fifth grade through high school. Service, camping, community engagement, and leadership development become increasingly important parts of the program as youth work their way toward earning Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout.
St. Jude Catholic Church hosts Troop 51. Membership at St. Jude Parish is not a requirement to be a member of either troop. Youth are welcome to join at any time. Anyone interested in more information about Scouting America at St. Jude can contact any of the adult leaders located on their respective websites below. If interested in more details about Troop 51, contact Jeff Wilson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Troop 51 - https://troop51sj.trooptrack.com
Troop 51 meets on Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. in the St. Jude Family Youth Center. Meetings are held year-round except for major holidays and a few other vacation times.
Scouts can advance at their own pace with most scouts taking four years or more to earn the Eagle Scout Rank. The Troop encourages advancements and provides many opportunities for the scout to advance. There are more than 150 awards (135 merit badges) you can earn as a member of Scouting America. Whether it’s a rank advancement, merit badge or one of the many other individual awards, there’s plenty for you to set your sights on.
Annual activity highlights are:
- Week-long summer camp at Camp Ransburg on Lake Monroe
- The Winter Lock-in
- Game Day
- Weekend and high adventure camping trips
- Helping Eagle Scout candidates with their project
- Staffing a booth at the St. Jude Festival
- Ringing the Bell for Salvation Army
Every other year a class is offered to scouts who want to earn the Ad Altare Dei Catholic Scouting Award. Catholic scouts who have completed the 6th grade are invited to participate in the class. It takes about a year to complete the requirements in the workbook including service work.
Scouting America Mission Statement
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
