Who We Are

Cub Scout Pack 55 in Chesterfield, NJ is chartered by the Crosswicks Community Association and is a member of the Pinelands District, which is part of the Garden State Council and brings the scouting experience to boys and girls grades K-5.  Most of our Cubs move up to Troop 55 of Crosswicks, NJ.

The Pack’s Charter was granted on December 1, 1965, providing the youth of Chesterfield Township with opportunities for outdoor activities, projects, sports, academics and more in a fun and exciting program that helps families and our community teach basic core American values such as honesty, tolerance, work ethic, good citizenship, leadership and respect. 

The Pack currently has nearly 50 scouts from grades K to 5 registered, and we are always welcoming new boys and girls to join us from Chesterfield and the surrounding Northern Burlington communities.

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Parents play a very large part in helping their children advance through the program, and volunteer to lead the group.  At a minimum, all volunteers are required to complete SAFE Guarding Youth training  through Scouting America and also a background check.  Leaders are also expected to complete role specific training.  The Pack is broken down into Dens according to Cub Scout ranks.

A Cubmaster leads the Pack and runs the Pack meetings for the scouts.  The Committee Chair covers all the administrative items behind the scenes.  The Cubmaster and Committee Chair together set the calendar and pack meeting ideas. The Den leaders coordinate and manage the Dens' actions and activities.

Dens are assigned by grade level, and have at least one dedicated Den Leader.

Dens meet at least once a month to complete their required achievement activities.  Meetings will focus on age appropriate activities related to our focus areas of Citizenship, Character & Leadership, Outdoors, Personal Fitness, Safety and Family & Reverence. Meetings are usually held at our charter organization, The Crosswicks Community House.

We meet as a Pack one additional time a month for larger activities such as camping, hiking, volunteering, Pinewood Derby and more!

Refer to the Pack 55 Calendar of Events for details on when these and other events will take place.

Cub Scouts is a Family activity. Parents of Lion and Tiger scouts must attend all events with their scout, including Den and Pack meetings, and are encouraged to actively participate in the meeting’s activities. Parents of older scouts are invited but are not required to attend Den and Pack meetings.