ROCHELLE — All boys from kindergarten through fifth grade interested in joining Cub Scouts and their families are invited to attend the sign up event Thurs., Sept. 14 at Lincoln School from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Boy Scouts of America offers plenty of activities and adventures along with the opportunity to help others and build character. Cub Scouts attend den meetings and field trips with other boys in their grade. During den meetings, they will learn many valuable skills, and experience new adventures. Enriching local summer day camps are available for all Cub Scouts.

After fifth grade, all boys are welcome to join a Boy Scout Troop. Boy Scouts learn life skills, explore careers, participate in service projects, and experience many outdoor activities.
“Our mission is to deliver to the boys and their families in the Rochelle area, the Cub Scout Program developed by the Boy Scouts of America,” said Jennifer Topping, Cub Scouts Pack 553. “We offer a high quality, family-oriented program to boys in first grade through fifth grade. Our sons advance in rank each year, beginning with Tiger Cubs first grade and continuing through the Arrow of Light in fifth grade. We encourage our boys to continue the fun, adventure, and development of Scouting by graduating into a Boy Scout Troop. We hope each of our Scouts will continue to advance in the Scouting program, not because of the badge of rank they will earn, but because of what they will learn about themselves, their families, others, God, and their country.”
For more information please call Jennifer at 815-440-2154 or email pack553rochelle@gmail.com. Visit the pack at www.pack553rochelle.scoutlander.com.
Cub Scout Pack 553 is chartered by the Kiwanis Club of Rochelle.