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Greetings from Pack 297

Welcome to the Pack 297 website! We're glad that you stopped by to learn more. Our unit was first chartered as a member of BSA on April 1, 1982. Our Pack is open to boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grade. Scouting with our pack is a year-round program that runs July 1-June 30. Please look around and explore -- check out our FAQs and learn more about Cub Scout ranks. If you have questions or are interested in joining, use the Contact Us feature and we will respond as soon as possible.

Friday/Saturday-Fishing Derby and Campout

Posted on May 6 2025 - 7:28pm

Reminder that Pack meeting will be at Elmwood Park Friday 6pm.  Bring your Raingutter Regatta boats!  Camping is available (see email for details) and Kiwanis Fishing Derby is Saturday morning!

Fishing Derby 5/10 (option to camp 5/9)

Posted on Apr 22 2025 - 7:33pm

Reminder - the Kiwanis fishing derby will be on Saturday 5/10.  There will be an option to camp at Elmwood park on Friday 5/9 with Troop 811.  Troop 811 will be performing demonstrations including cleaning and cooking fish.

Pancake Breakfast Signups

Posted on Feb 13 2025 - 7:23pm

Pack families - we need your help to volunteer time at the upcoming Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast.  Traditionally we help with busing tables and will also have a table to sell Scout's Own maple syrup.  Troop 811 has already filled slots, but we want to support as well.  The Kiwanis is our largest financial supporter.

Pinewood Derby, Blue & Gold, Crossover Updates

Posted on Feb 10 2025 - 11:30am

Scouters, start your engines!  Due to the upcoming MS play, we are going to combine Pinewood Derby with the Blue & Gold celebration.  Pack calendar has been updated accordingly. 

Scout Sunday - February 2nd

Posted on Jan 24 2025 - 8:50am

We will join Troop 811 at St Joe's Byzantine Church for Scout Sunday this year.  Please come in Class A (formal) uniforms if you have one.  This is a great opportunity for us to share our presence with our host organization and help build our relationship with the congregation.  Hope to see you there!

Pinewood Derby Date

Posted on Jan 21 2025 - 6:33pm

The date for the Pinewood Derby has been moved to 2/22 and is updated on the Pack calendar.  Sal sent out an email update last week with more event details.  Reach out if you haven’t received this information.  We will have cars for families that didn‘t make it to the build event Monday.  Sibling cars are available for $7.  All Scouts will receive a car.

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