Welcome to Scout Troop 51 of Elizabethtown PA


We meet Monday evenings from 7:00 – 9:00 PM at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 398 N. Locust St Elizabethtown, PA 17022. 

Park in the south lot.  Follow the sidewalk past the children’s playground then go down a few steps to the All-Purpose room.

Download the troop's 2025-2026 calendar in PDF or Google Calendar format

Links

Scouting America (National) Pennslyvania Dutch Council PA Act 15 Clearances US Scouting Merit Badge pages Troop 51 Facebook Page

Upcoming Events
  • Court of Honor May 11th at St. Paul's Church. Advancement info must be submitted by April 27th.
  • Regular meeting 6:30 May 19th (Tuesday) at Scoutmaster Adams' house, 119 Frey's Rd, Elizabethtown, PA
    • Historic Acres of Hershey (3425 Old Hershey Rd.) is hosting an event on May 21st. Be there by 5:00 PM.  The troop has been asked to demonstrate methods of starting fires without matches.

    • Memorial Day Parade May 25th.  Meet at 9:30 am at the Elizabethtown American Legion Post 329 parking lot just off E Summit St.

    • Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society is asking for help with parking for their Strawberry Festival and Indian Heritage event. They can use 5 scouts each on Saturday June 6 from 10:00 – 6:00 and Sunday June 7 11:00 – 4:00. You will get lunch with dessert and free event admission. You will also get service hours,which are needed for advancement. Look for an email with a link to sign up for time slots.
    • Planning Meeting - June 1st.  Bring your ideas and plans - it's your scout year!
    • Pool Party June 8th 4:00-7:00 at Willowood Swim Club.  You will also have an opportunity to take your Summer Camp swimming test.  

    • Orienteering May 16 at EAHS. Meet at the flagpole in front of the High School at 9:00 am. Bring your compass! We expect to make a day of it and go fishing after the orienteering event.
    • Troop Trailer - On June 9th we will be unloading the old troop trailer at St. Paul's. 

      News
      • Whenever you go for a checkup please remember to update your BSA physical exam form. The troop needs to have this information on file for you to be eligible to go on outings.

      • Youth Protection Training is due by March 2026.  The course material is major revision from prior trainings.  All adult leaders connected with the troop must take the course or a refresher annually. Log in to your scout account to start.  The troop will be notified automatically when you successfully complete the course.  If the course is not completed you cannot be re-registered as a leader.