Minsi Trails Council


The local Minsi Trails Council, BSA serves nearly 27,000 youth through the leadership of 5,500 adult volunteers. The Council provides programs to youth throughout the Anthracite Region, Pocono Mountains and Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania along with western New Jersey and serves six-counties: Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Luzerne, and Warren counties. The local Scouting heritage dates back nearly 100 years to 1910 when the council’s first Scout troops were established in Allentown and Easton areas.  The Minsi Trails Council has three Scout Camps located in the Pocono Mountains: Akelaland Cub Scout Camp and Settlers Camp at Trexler Scout Reservation in Jonas, PA and Camp Minsi in Pocono Summit, PA. Combined, these camps serve more than 4,000 campers annually.

Who We Serve:
  • 27,000 local youth members
  • 5,500 local adult leaders
  • Nearly 400 packs, troops and crews
  • More than 375 Chartered Organizations
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Upcoming Events

March 13, 2010: University of Scouting
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April 10, 2010: Allentown Trade-O-Ree
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May 10, 2010: 2010 Lehigh Valley Leadership Dinner
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May 14-16, 2010: Jambo 100, Kutztown University 
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May 15, 2010: 100th Anniversary Motorcycle Ride
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May 26, 2010:  100th Anniversary Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner
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