Chartered by Pilgrim Presbyterian Church since 1956.  We are a busy Pack!  We have a full calendar, but no one is expected to do everything!  Because we have so many families, we like to be sure that we offer something of interest to everyone! 

Our Scout families live throughout the Phillipsburg, NJ area, including Lopatcong, Greenwich/Stewartsville, Bloomsbury, Alpha, Pohatcong, and Phillipsburg.  

We are also excited to be a Family Pack as a co-ed program that includes all scouts working together (all boys and girls) in grades Kindergarten through 5th Grade are welcome.  Our Dens are (grade-specific groups) and meet weekly, 2-3 times a month.  Once a month usually on the 3rd or 4th Saturday of the month we all come together for Pack-wide events and activities.  Pack 54 and Cub Scouting has always been a family affair.  We are glad to welcome all members of the family to participate in all of our fun adventures and activities.

Scouts is Filled with Super Fun Learning Activities and Adventures all year long!

The Cub Scouting program helps build character, learn citizenship, and develop personal fitness through activities like Fishing, STEAM, Community Service, Hikes, Camping, Bears Carnival, Pinewood Car Racing and Rocket Derbies, and so much More!

Most den and pack meetings meet at our chartered organization: Pilgrim Presbyterian Church, 750 Belvidere, Road, Phillipsburg, NJ or we will meet at one of the Local Parks.

Den meetings are held 2 to 3 times a month along with a monthly Pack Meeting that includes the entire pack once a month. Pack meetings usually include fun group activity events (Derby’s, Carnival, Banquets, Fishing Trips, etc,) and that is where we recognize the accomplishments of the cub scouts with monthly awards, chips, and badges. Scouts weekly meetings run from September- June during the school year. With opportunities to meet at least once a month in the summer as a Pack, providing summer activities such as Summer camp, Fishing days, Scouts night at Iron Pigs Baseball Games and more!

Visit our Pack 54 Facebook Page to see all the Activities and Adventures we are doing in scouting throughout the year!

How Much Does It Cost? 

Dues cover the full year from the month you join until that month the next year. They cover: council fees, awards, pinewood derby cars, some pack activity supplies, Adult Leader Registration (Pack 54 pays for half the National/ Council registration fees for background checks and application processing for our adult leaders.) 

$105- Kindergarten: National/ Council Dues $80 plus $25 application fee.  Pack Dues Is Free

$160- 1st-5th Grade first year: National/ Council Dues $80 plus $25 application fee.  Pack Dues $55 

Annual Dues- $160 (National/ Council Dues $80, Pack Dues $80)

We offer several payment program options to help families to make dues easy and affordable including: Monthly automatic payments ($14 per month) or Quarterly Payments ($40: Sept., Dec., March, & June)

What other costs might I expect?

• Uniforms/ handbook- can be purchased at the Flemington Department Store or the Minsi Trail Council Scout Shop at 991 Postal Rd, Allentown, PA 18109

• Special Activities: Besides weekly Den Meetings and Monthly Pack Meetings, Pack 54 offers an array of other events, outings, and fun activities. Some of these require an additional cost. These activities could include:

  • • • Family camp outs or Rockets for the Rocket derby. We also do a siblings/family member launch. Family/Sibling Pinewood Derby Kits for the Family Races.

      • Scout Night at an Iron Pigs Game where the Scouts get to go down onto the field for a pre-game parade and have the option for an overnight camp out on the field.

      • Scout Night at Lehigh Valley Phantoms hockey games, where the scouts get to go down on the ice during intermission.

      • Cub Scouts Summer Residence and Day Camps

How can I offset the costs?

We are always here to help families with Dues Cost offering many Fundraising opportunities throughout the year! 

Your Scout has the opportunity to earn money to be put into his Scout Allocated Account (SAA= funds held in the Pack’s General Account “earmarked” for your child’s scout fees, including dues, summer camp, and other special scout activities). The Pack offers multiple fundraisers throughout the year like popcorn, mum sales, and others!

Parent Involvement: For the younger Lion and Tiger dens, parents are required to stay at all meetings due to age. For Pack meetings we invite all family members to attend. And we are always looking for help, leaders, and committee members! Just reach out! 

Please see our Documents page for all the handouts we give to New Scout Families...and much more!