Glen Ellyn Pack 51 Cub Scouts
Welcome
CALLING ALL FOREST GLEN BOYS AND GIRLS!
Cub Scout Pack 51’s mission is 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.
Pack-Wide Event Dates for 2025/2026
*Note that each Den (grade) creates and manages its events throughout the year. Contact your Den Leader to learn more and volunteer to help.
Build & Fish
Thursday, 9/4/2025, 5:30 PM
@ Lake Ellyn
This is our first event every year. The kids will make their fishing pole, learn to tie a knot for the hook, and use corn to catch fish at Lake Ellyn. This is an excellent opportunity for new families interested in Scouting to ask questions.
Family Camping
Saturday, 9/13/2025, 2:00 PM
@ Greene Valley #1
Family Camping at Greene Valley Forest Preserve is the ideal place for kids who have never camped. With a big group to run and play, the kids have a blast. We cook and eat dinner as a pack, doing a flag retirement ceremony, the kids do skits, and then we sleep overnight in tents.
Food Drive
Thursday, 10/16/2025, 6:30 PM
@Forest Glen
Last year, we gathered almost 1,000 lbs of food for the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry. Bags are dropped off around the homes surrounding Forest Glen. Then on Thursday, the kids get to go collect the bags for delivery at the food pantry—great night of running around with flashlights and doing some good in the community.
Pinewood Derby
Check-In Thursday, 11/20/2025, 6:00 PM
Races, Friday, 11/21/2025, 6:00 PM
@ First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn
One of the most anticipated nights of the year. The kids get to race cars they make themselves. Prizes for speed and design, but mostly just a good time cheering the kids on and celebrating their creations.
Holiday Bowling
Sunday, 12/7/2025, 4:00 PM
@Fox Bowl
Who doesn’t like to bowl? This is a fun Sunday activity for the kids to let loose at Fox Bowl, eat some pizza, and get some energy out.
Movie Night & Skits
Friday, 1/16/2026, 7:00 PM
@ FCCGE
A fun night in Pilgrim Hall watching a movie and performing skits to build confidence and learn to speak in front of a larger room.
Blue & Gold
Friday, 2/6/2026, 6:30 PM @ FCCGE
The Blue and Gold Dinner is our pack’s annual celebration of Scouting’s birthday. Families come together for food, fun, and fellowship while we recognize our Cub Scouts’ achievements, honor leaders, and celebrate the traditions of Scouting. A highlight of the evening is the Arrow of Light crossover, where our oldest Scouts move up to Scouts BSA troops. It’s a special night to reflect on the past year, share in the spirit of Scouting, and look forward to new adventures ahead.
Chicago Wolves
Sunday, 3/8/2026, 3:00 PM
@ Allstate Arena
New this year, we’ll be planning an afternoon at Allstate Arena cheering on the Chicago Wolves Hockey team.
Raingutter Regatta & Cookout
Friday, 4/10/2025, 6:00 PM
@ TBD
New this year, the kids will build and design their very own sailboats. We’ll fill some gutters with water, get the fans fired up, and see whose boat goes the fastest.
Rockets
Sunday, 5/17/2026, 3:00 PM
@Maryknoll
Another change for the kids to build and see their hard work pay off. Rockets launch hundreds (?) of feet into the air, then “slowly” fall to the ground.
Points of Contact
Pack Leaders
Cubmaster - Craig Turner & Steve Lafontaine
Committee Chair - Aaron Stott & Struan Robertson
Treasurer - Chad Thompson
Recruitment | New Scout Coordinator - John Kurtz
Den Leaders
AoL Den Leader | 5th Grade - Craig Turner
Webelos Den Leader | 4th Grade - Andrew Yount
Bears Den Leader | 3rd Grade - Matt Riccio
Wolves Den Leader | 2nd Grade - James Cerami
Tigers Den Leader | 1st Grade - Open
Lions Den Leader | Kindergarten - Kimberly Kolcz
New Scouts
New Scouts are required to complete the form on this page and the two PDFs; Youth Application and Insurance Form.
Youth Application
All new Cub Scouts must complete the Youth Application and the Insurance Form linked below.
New Member Inquiry
If you’re interested in Scouting for your son or daughter, no matter their grade, complete the adjacent form.
Returning Scouts
Paying Dues
You can pay your 25/26 Dues of $265 through Zelle to pack51fg@gmail.com. Checks may also be given to your Den Leader, made out to Forest Glen Pack 51
Volunteer
If you’d like to run an event or find another way to get involved, please send us an email.