Issue 24, May 8, 2010
Camp Minsi Canoe Treks
Are your older scouts looking for more of a challenge? Do they want to have an exciting adventure? Are they winding down on the merit badges they can take to get to that Eagle rank? Then I have the answer for them! Camp Minsi is offering a High Adventure Canoe Trek down the Delaware River!
Catholic Scouting in the Allentown Diocese and Minsi Trails Council Grows!
The Allentown Diocese Catholic Committee on Scouting has "Officially" launched it new direction! The committee has made the decision to grow its program and expand the current offerings to the Catholic Scouts of the Allentown Diocese and Minsi Trails Council.
Community Day and Flea Market at Trexler Scout Reservation
Venture Crew 1928 is at it again. From 9:00 am to 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday May 22 & 23, 2010 they will be hosting a Community Day and Flea Market. The event will be at Trexler Scout Reservation in Jonas, PA.
C" "O" "P" "E" COPE, COPE, COPE's for me!
"C" "O" "P" "E" COPE, COPE, COPE's for me! And COPE can be for you too. If you are a scout,or leader,13 years of age and older,then you have the opportunity to participate in one of Scouting's most exciting and challenging programs.
JAMBO SURPRISE! THE BISHOP IS COMING!
Attention all Catholic Scouts and Scouters, we have received great news in finding out that The Most Reverend John O. Barres, Bishop of the Allentown Diocese, will be celebrating mass with us at Jambo this year! Be sure to attend this special and blessed event!
Minsi Trails Catholic Scouts hold annual retreat at Akelaland and earn their Religious Emblems Awards
The 2010 Minsi Trails Council Catholic Committee on Scouting Catholic Scout Retreat was held the weekend of April 16-18. There were 51 Scouts from the Allentown , Scranton , and two NJ Dioceses. 23 Scouts successfully completed their Ad Altare Dei Boards of Review and 13 for Pope Pius XII. 14 adults accompanied the Scouts and 16 on staff for a grand total of 81 (plus two seminarians and one musician).
Outdoor Adventure and Cub Scout FUN at the 2010 Minsi Trails Day Camps!!
Outdoor adventure and Cub Scout FUN at the 2010 Minsi Trails Day Camps!! Check out your district Cub Scout Day Camp! A week of outdoor FUN and programs not regularly found in Den or Pack activities; including BB gun safety & shooting, archery, hiking, swimming, and outdoor skills, as well as Crafts, Games, and much more!!!
Trail to Eagle Week at Camp Minsi
This brand new specialty camp will be run for ONE WEEK ONLY this summer! Scouts are invited to come to camp for a full week for this exclusive opportunity to work specifically on FOUR Eagle required merit badges, planning their Eagle projects, the specific parts of the Trail to Eagle, and leadership development.