Check out Pack 33!
Basic info: Boys & girls in K-5 join Cub Scouts for activities, adventures, and fun!
Kick-off event:
Monday, September 14, 2026
6 pm - 7 pm
Scavenger Hunt at Sculpture Garden
Park your vehicle at 355 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Then meet at big sculpture of spoon and cherry.
2x/month Monday meetings:
Cub Scout Pack 33 meets every other Monday, 6 pm - 7 pm, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in downtown Minneapolis for activities and Scout skills.
Monday meetings:
2026:
Sept. 28
Oct. 5 & 19
Nov. 2 & 16
Dec. 7 & 21
2027:
Jan. 11 & 25
Feb. 8 & 22
March 8 & 22
April 5 & 19
May 3
Meeting location and parking: Westminster Presbyterian Church, in downtown Minneapolis at 1200 South Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403. During Cub Scout activities, you are welcome to park in the church's free underground heated parking ramp; parking ramp entrance: 99 Alice Rainville Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403. Take elevator to 2nd floor classrooms.
FAQ: "Does my Cub Scout have to attend every meeting?" No -- your Cub Scout is always welcome but we realize that kids and families are busy and may not be able to attend every meeting. No worries. That said, the more they attend, the more they learn and the faster they complete the requirements to earn the rank they're working on.
FAQ: Can my Cub Scout join mid-year? Yes! We'll teach them what they need to know to participate fully and have a great time.
Weekend adventures: In addition to the 2x/month den meetings, about once per month we'll go on an adventure:
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026: 10 am - 11:30 am. Hike to confluence of Mississippi River and Minnesota River. Meet at Thomas C. Savage Visitors Center, 500 Snelling Lake Rd, St. Paul, MN 55111
Saturday, Oct. 24 at 2 pm - Sunday, Oct. 25 at 10 am: Cub Scout campout. Location TBD.
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026: 1 pm - 2:30 pm, visit historic Fort Snelling, 200 Tower Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55111 Youth entry: $8. Adult entry: $15
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026: 10 am - 12 pm, visit the Bell Museum, 2088 Larpenteur Ave W., St Paul, MN 55113. Youth entry: $12. Adult entry: $15
Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027: all day, Polar Cubs Camp, Rum River Scout Camp, Anoka, MN. Youth entry: $43. Adult Entry: $16 Youth under 5: Free
Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027: 12 pm - 2 pm, service project (aiming at Feed My Starving Children, 401 93rd Ave NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433)
Sunday, Feb. 21, 2027: 1 pm - 2 pm, ice skating at Lake of the Isles, 2250 Lake of the Isles Pkwy East
Saturday, Mar. 13, 2027: 10 am - 11:30 am, tour of first responder location (fire station, police station, or similar. Details TBD.)
A Saturday TBD in April 2027: open-house style car clinic for Pinewood Derby
Saturday, May 8, 2027: Pinewood Derby, 10 am - 12 noon, Westminster Presbyterian Church
And to wrap up the Scouting year: Tuesday, May 18, 2027: End of year Blue & Gold Banquet, 6 pm - 7:15 pm, Westminster Presbyterian Church
Summer Camp Ajawah: Pack 33, Troop 33, and another troop chartered by Westminster Presbyterian Church (Troop 100) are fortunate to have access to Camp Ajawah, a beautiful lakeside camp 45 minutes north of downtown Minneapolis. Learn more at www.ajawah.org Ajawah offers two 2-week sessions for boys and two 2-week sessions for girls. For kids looking for shorter camp experiences, we'll provide suggestions closer to summer 2027.
Relationship between Cub Scout Pack 33 and Scout Troop 33: Cub Scout Pack 33 is supported by Scout Troop 33. Scout Troop 33 is chartered by Westminster Presbyterian Church and has been active since 1918, producing hundreds of Eagle Scouts and having a positive impact on the community.
Latest pack info is at Cub Scout Pack 33's Facebook Page
Participation fees: Northern Star Scouting is the Scout Council that serves youth in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Northern Star Scouting is part of Scouting America (formerly known as Boy Scouts of America). Northern Star Scouting charges $205 per Cub Scout per year. Every kid deserves to participate in Cub Scouts; we will not let money be a barrier. If the price is a barrier to participation, let us know via cubscoutpack33@yahoo.com and we will work out an approach that works for you. Beyond that fee payable to the Scout Council, there is no separate or additional fee payable to Cub Scout Pack 33. To raise funds to pay for activities and supplies, Cub Scout Pack 33 conducts one fundraiser each year: a wreath sale in the fall. We ask that all families please participate by selling and/or buying wreaths so that we have the funds necessary to run the Pack.
Uniforms and other gear:
The only thing necessary for the basic uniform is the uniform shirt. There are all kinds of things you can buy if you'd like, such as hats and belts and pants -- but again, the only required thing is the uniform shirt. As your Cub Scout achieves ranks, s/he will put the patch corresponding to that rank onto his/her uniform.
A great option for buying the uniform shirt is the Base Camp Scout Shop at the Scouts' beautiful Base Camp facility near the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport. The uniform you buy there will already have the logo of the Northern Star Scouting Council and Scouting America on it. They can sew on the "33" for Pack 33 right there while you wait.
If you'd rather buy online, here's a link to the Cub Scout Short Sleeve Uniform Shirt. Or, Ragstock in Uptown often has used Cub Scout uniforms - we recommend that you call ahead to confirm: (612) 823-6690.
Buying online or at Ragstock adds complexity because you'd need to obtain the patches separately and then iron/sew them on. If you go this route, let us know and we'll guide you to the right patches.
If the cost of the uniform is an obstacle, let us know at cubscoutpack33@yahoo.com and the pack can subsidize. We will not ever let cost get in the way of a kid partcipating in Scouts.
As part of your registration, the Cub Scout Pack will provide (i) an advancement book and (ii) a neckerchief, both corresponding to your child's level. So, you don't need to buy those.
Questions? Let us know at cubscoutpack33@yahoo.com