Glen Ellyn Pack 51 Cub Scouts
Welcome
CALLING ALL FOREST GLEN BOYS AND GIRLS!
Cub Scout Pack 51, chartered through Three Fires Council, has a mission to encourage all boys and girls to make friends, be helpful to others, and do their very best, no matter the outcome. With the help of powerful learning projects and exciting outdoor activities, we aim to teach children that doing their best can be a fun and rewarding experience—no matter the difficulty of the challenge.
LINCOLN - Pack 52
Andy Gooptu, Cubmaster
agoopt1@gmail.com | (312) 515-3898
Not a Forest Glen Family? Contact the other Cub Scout Packs in Glen Ellyn:
BEN FRANKLIN, CHURCHILL, or ST. PETRONILLE - Pack 158
Rick Nowak, Cubmaster
gepack158cubmaster@gmail.com | gepack158.org
Pack-Wide Event Dates for 2026/2027
*Note that each Den (grade) creates and manages its events throughout the year. Contact your Den Leader to learn more and volunteer to help.
Past events — September 2026
Lions (Kindergarten) Den Meeting |
Wed, Sep 16 5:30 PM · Churchill Park Shelter |
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3rd Grade Bears Den Meeting |
Thu, Sep 17 6:30–7:30 PM · Pilgrim Hall, FCCGE |
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4th Grade Webelos Den Meeting |
Mon, Sep 21 6:30–7:30 PM · Pilgrim Hall, FCCGE |
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★ PackFamily CampingPast
Overnight at Greene Valley Forest Preserve — pack dinner, campfire skits, flag retirement, and sleeping under the stars.
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Sat, Sep 26 2:00 PM – Sun noon · Greene Valley |
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3rd Grade Bears Food Drive Bag Distribution |
Thu, Oct 8 Time TBD · Forest Glen neighborhood |
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1st & 2nd Grade Den Meeting |
Tue, Oct 13 6:00–7:00 PM · Pilgrim Hall, FCCGE |
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★ PackFood Drive
Scouts walk the Forest Glen neighborhood collecting donated grocery bags, then deliver everything to the Glen House Food Pantry. Bring wagons and flashlights. Last year: nearly 1,000 lbs collected.
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Wed, Oct 14 6:30–8:00 PM · Forest Glen |
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4th Grade Webelos Den Meeting |
Mon, Oct 26 6:30–7:30 PM · Pilgrim Hall, FCCGE |
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| November 2026 | ||
1st & 2nd Grade Den Meeting Room change |
Tue, Nov 3 6:00–7:00 PM · All Purpose Room, FCCGE |
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★ PackPinewood Derby — Check-In
All cars must be weighed and inspected before race day. Max 5.0 oz. Car number must be visible on top. No modifications after check-in.
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Thu, Nov 19 5:00–7:00 PM · First Congregational |
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★ PackPinewood Derby — Race Day
Scouts race their hand-built wooden cars down a 42-foot track. Pack 51 also hosts a joint Girl Scouts derby. Girl Scouts race at 4:30 PM; Cub Scouts at 7:00 PM.
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Fri, Nov 20 Cub Scouts 7:00 PM · First Congregational |
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1st & 2nd Grade Den Meeting |
Tue, Dec 1 6:00–7:00 PM · Pilgrim Hall, FCCGE |
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★ PackHoliday Bowling
Two hours of bowling, pizza, and a drink for every scout. Family members are welcome to join and pay at the door. A low-key, high-energy December tradition.
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Sun, Dec 6 2:00–4:00 PM · Fox Bowl, Wheaton |
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3rd Grade Bears Den Meeting |
Thu, Dec 17 6:30–7:30 PM · Pilgrim Hall, FCCGE |
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| January 2027 | ||
1st & 2nd Grade Den Meeting |
Tue, Jan 5 6:00–7:00 PM · Pilgrim Hall, FCCGE |
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★ PackMovie Night & Skits
Pack-wide movie night at Pilgrim Hall. Scouts perform skits or play group games before the film. Bring a blanket — we’ll have popcorn.
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Fri, Jan 8 7:00–9:00 PM · First Congregational |
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4th Grade Webelos Den Meeting |
Mon, Jan 18 6:30–7:30 PM · Pilgrim Hall, FCCGE |
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3rd Grade Bears Den Meeting |
Thu, Jan 21 6:30–7:30 PM · Pilgrim Hall, FCCGE |
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| February 2027 | ||
1st & 2nd Grade Den Meeting |
Tue, Feb 2 6:00–7:00 PM · Pilgrim Hall, FCCGE |
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★ PackBlue & Gold Banquet
Pack 51’s annual celebration of Scouting’s birthday. Dinner, rank advancements, and the Arrow of Light ceremony — where 5th grade scouts cross over into Scouts BSA. A truly special evening.
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Fri, Feb 5 6:30–8:00 PM · First Congregational |
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4th Grade Webelos Den Meeting |
Mon, Feb 15 6:30–7:30 PM · Pilgrim Hall, FCCGE |
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3rd Grade Bears Den Meeting |
Thu, Feb 18 6:30–7:30 PM · Pilgrim Hall, FCCGE |
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| March 2027 | ||
1st & 2nd Grade Den Meeting |
Tue, Mar 2 6:00–7:00 PM · Pilgrim Hall, FCCGE |
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4th Grade Webelos Den Meeting |
Mon, Mar 15 6:30–7:30 PM · Pilgrim Hall, FCCGE |
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3rd Grade Bears Den Meeting |
Thu, Mar 18 6:30–7:30 PM · Pilgrim Hall, FCCGE |
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★ PackDozin’ with the Dinos — Field Museum
Overnight at the Field Museum in Chicago. Scouts sleep among the dinosaurs — a once-a-year experience.
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March 2027 Date TBD |
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1st & 2nd Grade Den Meeting |
Tue, Apr 6 6:00–7:00 PM · Pilgrim Hall, FCCGE |
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★ PackFeed My Starving Children
Scouts and families pack meals at the FMSC facility in Schaumburg. One of the most impactful service events of the year — your generosity helps deliver meals to children around the world.
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Thu, Apr 15 4:45 PM · Schaumburg |
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4th Grade Webelos Den Meeting |
Mon, Apr 19 6:30–7:30 PM · Pilgrim Hall, FCCGE |
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| May 2027 | ||
1st & 2nd Grade Den Meeting |
Tue, May 4 6:00–7:00 PM · Pilgrim Hall, FCCGE |
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★ PackModel Rocket Launch
Scouts launch Estes rockets from Maryknoll Park’s south field — hundreds of feet in the air, streamer return. One of the most popular events of the year. Whole family welcome.
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Sun, May 16 3:00 PM · Maryknoll Park |
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4th Grade Webelos Den Meeting |
Mon, May 17 6:30–7:30 PM · Pilgrim Hall, FCCGE |
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3rd Grade Bears Den Meeting |
Thu, May 20 6:30–7:30 PM · Pilgrim Hall, FCCGE |
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Points of Contact
Pack Leaders
Cubmaster - Steve Lafontaine
Committee Chair - Struan Robertson
Treasurer - Chad Thompson
Recruitment | New Scout Coordinator - John Kurtz
Advisor - Craig Turner
Den Leaders
AoL Den Leader | 5th Grade - Andrew Yount
Webelos Den Leader | 4th Grade - Matt Riccio
Bears Den Leader | 3rd Grade - Jason Rice
Combined: Kimberly Kolcz
Wolves Den Leader | 2nd Grade
Tigers Den Leader | 1st Grade
Lions Den Leader | Kindergarten - Tom Seewald
2026/2027 Registration
Whether new to Scouting or Returning, please review the steps below to get registered for the ‘26/’27 year.
New Members
All new Cub Scouts must register with Scouting America and pay dues to the national organization and the pack directly. Medical forms must also be completed and submitted to Pack leadership prior to any pack-wide events.
Register & Pay: Register your Scout online here and pay your Scouting America dues directly. This registers your Scout with Scouting America and covers the national registration fee ($180.25) when you sign up.
Pay Pack Dues: Pack dues cover the majority of pack-wide events we do every year and are paid separately via Zelle to pack51fg@gmail.com.
Medical Form: Complete this medical form and either email it to pack51fg@gmail.com or print and bring it along with you to the family campout on September 26th.
Returning Members
We have a new process this year for returning Scouts. Login or Register through my.scouting.org, pay your Scouting America and pack dues. Lastly, please make sure we have up-to-date medical forms.
Log in & Pay: Log in to https://my.scouting.org/home and pay your Scouting America dues directly. Once you're logged in, go to My Application >> My Renewals and submit your payment ($180.25).
Not registered? If you haven't ever created an account, you can register and pay Scouting America dues here.
Pay Pack Dues: Pack dues cover the majority of pack-wide events we do every year and are paid separately via Zelle to pack51fg@gmail.com. The recipient may show as related to Pack 51 Forest Glen and/or First Congregational Church.
Medical Form: If you haven't already, please complete this medical form and either email it to pack51fg@gmail.com or print it and bring it with you to the family campout on September 26th.