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http://pack57downersgrove.ScoutLander.com
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Cub Scout Pack 57 in Downers Grove, IL is sponsored by St. Paul's United Church of Christ (5739 Dunham Rd). The majority of Pack 57 scouts attend Hillcrest Elementary (1435 Jefferson Ave), but at least two other local elementary schools are represented. Monthly Pack meetings are held at either Hillcrest School or St. Paul's Church. Den meetings are typically held at either Hillcrest or a den leader's home, or are centered around a field trip.
Pack 57 is part of the Boy Scouts of America Des Plaines Valley Council (DPVC), headquartered in LaGrange, IL.
Pack 57 has a very active schedule throughout the year, including at least four campouts. Recent destinations and activities have included:
- USS Cobia Submarine overnighter (Manitowoc, WI) - sleep on a WWII sub
- Camp Shin Go Beek (Waupaca, WI) - summer camp location
- Starved Rock State Park (Utica, IL) - hiking, fishing, star-gazing
- Rock Cut State Park (Rockford, IL) - hiking, fishing
- Shabbona State Park (Shabbona, IL) - hiking, fishing, handicrafts
- Greene Valley Forest Preserve (Naperville, IL) - games, picnic, campfire
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Dear Pack 57 families,
We’re happy that you have elected to provide your son the opportunity to experience scouting. Many of his most memorable childhood experiences will likely occur during a scouting adventure. We are also glad that you have selected Pack 57 to start your son’s scouting journey. If you ever have any questions or concerns about what your son will be doing, please feel free to ask any of the Pack 57 adult leaders. You can also direct concerns or questions to:
Cub Scouting is:
Campouts
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Summer Camp – Shin Go Beek, Waupaca, Wisconsin (Archery, BBs, swimming, boating, mess hall dining)
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Fall Overnighter (one night) - Greene Valley Forest Preserve
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Fall Campout - Coal City Area Club
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Spring Campout - Starved Rock St. Park, Blackwell Forest Preserve, Rock Cut State Park, Shabbona State Park, or similar
Other activities
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Campfires (St. Paul’s fire pit)
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Tallgrass Day Camp – Lemont Park District (Archery, BBs, crafts)
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Hiking – Maple Grove Forest Preserve (monthly, the morning after our pack meetings)
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Pinewood Derby
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Blue & Gold Advancement Ceremony
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Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
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Parades (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Christmas)
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Brookfield Zoo Tree Trim
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Kane County Cougars baseball game
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Chicago Wolves hockey game
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Carnival Night
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Bike Rodeo
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Firehouse visits
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Christmas caroling
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Tobogganing
Skills / Experiences
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Leadership
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Teamwork
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Community Service
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Outdoor skills (first aid, knots, map & compass, knives, tents, fire-starting, cooking, etc.)
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Outdoor Appreciation
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Self confidence
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Preparation for Boy Scouts
Parents
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Involvement is required! Attend den meetings (two per month) and monthly pack meetings, and whichever other activities interest you.
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Enjoy being a kid again with your son
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No previous scouting experience required. There are many other parents to help you, and plenty of training opportunities should you elect to become an adult Scouting leader.
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Cub Scouting encourages each boy to strive for his personal best, a lesson that will help him achieve success as he enters Boy Scouting, and throughout his adult life. Cub Scout activities encourage character development, physical coordination, family unity, and enthusiasm for learning. Cub Scouting helps boys develop a sense of teamwork, achievement, self-confidence, and respect for others. Learning to master new skills helps the Cub Scout realize his own abilities and discover that his can-do attitude is the first sign of success in any endeavor. It’s no surprise that the Cub Scout motto is DO YOUR BEST.
Cub Scouts pay back the communities that support them in a variety of ways. Good Citizenship is a central theme in scouting, and at the Cub Scout level, this generally means community service in a group setting. Pack 57 participates in many community service activities throughout the year, including:
- Adopt-A-Highway road clean-ups
- Leaf raking at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
- Trail clean-ups at Maple Grove Forest Preserve
- Toys for Tots collection
- Caroling to the senior citizens at Rest Haven
- Marching in the Memorial Day parade and serving in the Honor Guard at Fishel Park
- Trail clean-ups during campouts (e.g., Starved Rock State Park)
- Marching in the Fourth of July parade
- Friends of Scouting collection (to defray the cost of scouting participation for families in financial need).
Your support of Pack 57’s fundraising activities enables us to continue these worthy activities, and contributes to the character development of the Cub Scouts.
We, the families and adult leaders of Pack 57, thank you very much for this support.
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