Troop 301,
Camp Minsi, the Second Summer Camp
August 7-11, 2010
Troop 301 will be organizing a second summer camp this year to Camp Minsi (http://www.campminsi.org) in Pocono Summit, PA. The troop will be staying in the Weytrex Lodge, which sleeps 19 scouts and 19 adults. Weytrex is quite luxurious with hot and cold running water, a bathroom including a shower, electric lights, a sink, refrigerator, and indoor picnic tables.
Highlights:
- Saturday starts with a 25 mile bicycle ride along the Lehigh River Gorge, followed by pizza and ice cream
- Sunday at Camp Minsi will be a quieter day with possibilities for Merit Badge sessions, and maybe archery or canoeing
- Monday morning is a Mud Hike at Minsi, after the showers the troop will be off to a Scranton Yankees minor league baseball game
- Tuesday is a trip to hike through Bushkill Falls, rumored to be about ten miles
Throughout there will be group games, camp fires, and some time to explore.
Cost: $100 per person, which includes the bike ride, the ball game, food, and facility fees
Additional costs: souvenirs, etc.
Directions to Camp Minsi (http://www.campminsi.org): Route 940 in Pocono Summit PA:
From PA Interstate 80:
Follow Interstate 80 west. Exit onto Route 380 North. Take Exit 3, (old exit 8). At the stop sign at the top of the ramp, turn left. Follow route 940 West for 1.1 miles. Camp entrance is on the right across from police station.
To sign up: You need to get a signed permission slip (print one out at http://www.t301.org/forms/) to Mr. Bindert or Mr. Dodd along with the $100 activity fee.
If you have questions or comments: This trip has been thoughtfully arranged by the committee and the Assistant Scoutmasters. Mr. Tokarski, Mr. Etarri and Mr. Becker can likely answer questions you may have.
Tentative Itinerary is here.
SIGN UP NOW!!!!!
Mr. Bauer