How to Join Boy Scout Troop 17 or Cub Scout Pack 17 in St. Louis

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Troop 17 meets every Wednesday at 6:30 pm sharp at Salem United Methodist Church, 1200 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131. Families can join either Cub Scout Pack 17 (girls and boys in grades K–5, or ages 5–10) or Scouts BSA Troop 17, which has separate troops for boys and girls. The troop's website provides a "Join pack or troop 17 now!" entry point for starting the process.

Meeting Details at a Glance

Item Detail
Meeting day and time Every Wednesday, 6:30 pm sharp
Location Salem United Methodist Church, 1200 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131
Sponsor Rotary Club of Clayton-Ladue
Cub Scouts eligibility Girls and boys in grades K–5 (or ages 5–10)
Scouts BSA Troop 17 for Boys and Troop 17 for Girls

The pack also meets at Salem United Methodist Church.

Joining Cub Scout Pack 17

Cub Scouts is for girls and boys in grades K–5 (or ages 5–10). The program emphasizes activities that build personal responsibility, self-confidence, social skills, respect, and honesty — from archery to turning a block of wood into a race car.

To join:

  1. Go to the troop website and use the "Join pack or troop 17 now!" link.
  2. Plan to attend a Wednesday meeting at 6:30 pm at Salem United Methodist Church to see the pack in action and speak with leaders.
  3. Confirm current registration steps and any fees with the pack directly, since the website excerpt does not list them.

Expected result: Your child is connected with Pack 17 leadership and enrolled in the appropriate den.

Joining Scouts BSA Troop 17

Troop 17 describes itself as "the blue chip of scout troops," with traditions almost as old as Scouting itself. It is known for esprit de corps, discipline, uniforms, marching, outdoor skills, high standards, older boys, pup tents, and a rousing troop song. There are separate troops for boys and girls.

To join:

  1. Use the "Join pack or troop 17 now!" link on the website.
  2. Visit a Wednesday 6:30 pm meeting at Salem United Methodist Church to meet scouts and adult leaders.
  3. Ask leaders about the current joining requirements and next steps; the site excerpt does not publish them.

Expected result: Your scout is introduced to the troop and begins the joining process with leadership guidance.

Common Questions

What if we can't make a Wednesday meeting?

The site lists only the Wednesday 6:30 pm meeting time. Contact the troop through the website to ask about alternatives before assuming another option exists.

Is there a cost to join?

The available website information does not list membership fees or pricing. Ask troop or pack leaders directly.

What is the Seventeener hat?

The troop sells the Seventeener, a campaign hat press developed in the 1950s to keep campaign hats straight and sharp. It is assembled by the scouts from USA-made materials, and 100% of proceeds support troop operations and a scoutership program. It is a troop fundraiser, not a joining requirement.

Where can I learn more?

Start at troop17.org, where you can find the join link and information about Pack 17, Troop 17 for Boys, and Troop 17 for Girls.