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Description
Camp Minsi is located on the shore of Stillwater Lake atop the
beautiful Pocono Mountains in Pocono Summit, Pennsylvania. Donated
by Samuel Rubel of New York City to the Boy Scouts in 1949,
Camp Minsi encompasses 1200 acres of relatively flat woodlands.
A central feature of the camp is the 315-acre Stillwater Lake,
which was used in the early part of the 20th century for ice
harvesting. Remnants of those facilities can still be seen.
Today Stillwater Lake's most important product is to provide
sailing, fishing and other aquatic activities to the hundreds
of Scouts and Scouters who attend weekly throughout the summer
season. The lake abounds with a variety of fish. We ask that
"barb?less" hooks are used and all fish not intended for consumption
are released. Scouts are invited to take the fish back to your
sites for an evening treat or give them away for someone else
to enjoy.
There are about 20 miles of hiking trails throughout the camp
that will give Scouts an opportunity to experience a variety
flora and fauna, as well as the intriguing geology of a glacial
moraine. The varied wildlife that makes the reservation its
home grants both youth and adults the opportunity of experiencing
and interacting with nature first hand.
Facilities
- Central Dining Hall
- 10 Campsites with capacities that range from 30 to 60
campers.
These are all a short walking distance from the Dining Hall.
- Outpost campsites
- Shower House. There are four
separate sections for boys, girls, men, and women; all are
handicap accessible.
- Health Lodge
- Waterfront offering swimming, rowing, canoeing and sailing
- Nature Lodge
- Rifle Range
- Shotgun Range
- Archery Range
- Handicraft Lodge
- Trading Post
- Chapel
- Campfire Site
- Activities Field
Directions
Camp Minsi is located on Pennsylvania Route 940 in Pocono
Summit PA,
From Interstate 80:
Following Interstate 80 east or west. Exit onto Route 380
North. Take Exit 3. At the stop sign at the top of the off
ramp, turn Left. Follow route 940 west for 1.1 miles. Camp
entrance is on the Right.
From Interstate 476:
Follow the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike,
Interstate 476, to Exit 35 (White Haven.) Follow Route 940
east approximately 20 miles. Camp entrance is on the Left.
Contacts for Information
For information about Camp Minsi and its summer camp and
year-round programs contact:
- Jane Chase, Camping Secretary
- 610-465-8568
- jchase@minsitrails.com
Richard Christ, Director of Support Services
610-465-8561
rchrist@minsitrails.com
John Leach, Camp Minsi Ranger
570-839-7860
campminsiranger@yahoo.com
Summer Camp Information
Camp
Minsi Map (1.2 Mb)
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