-Steps for Volunteer Recruitment-
Parent / Guardian Orientation
Unit Accounts
UNIFORM INSPECTION FORMS
Cub Scouts & Webelos
Boy Scouts
Male Leaders
Female Leaders
EDUCATIONAL & FUN PROGRAMS
CLEAN INDOOR AIR PRESENTATION
The City of Allentown, has a program that they would be happy to deliver to your pack or Troop. If you are interested in having a presentation, please contact Mr Bernie Krokus or (610)- 437-7581. Mr. Bernie Krokus, Community Health Specialist, represents the Tobacco Control and Prevention Program with the Allentown Health Bureau. The presentation includes all about cigarettes and the hazards of smoking. He will also speak to the hazards of second hand smoke. Second hand smoke is deadly and people need to be made clearly aware of these hazards. He will also talk about Clean Indoor Air and tobacco cessation help. The presentation takes about 40 minutes. He will bring plenty of handouts and do an
Overhead presentation. You will find the information to be very educational.
CRIME VICTIMS COUNCIL OF LEHIGH VALLEY
There are different programs for each level of scouting (elementary prorams, middle school programs, high school programs and training for professionals). Click Here to see the list and descriptions of those programs. For more information, please contact Stephanie Dickert, Outreach Educator or 610-437-6610 ext 24
DA VINCI DISCOVERY CENTER OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Attention all Packs! IF you are looking for events to do with your Cub Scouts that you can earn beltloops and/or activity badges, then look here for Scout Camp-In's and Scout Badge Days.
FIELD TRIP FACTORY
Free Field Trips, a Hands On Learning in Your Community.
HAWK MOUNTAIN SANCTUARY
"Watching...and protecting our magnificent birds of prey"
LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO
Click Here to view the Scout Programs offered and/or
Click Here to see the Brochure which offers a lot of new programs this year.
MUSEUM OF INDIAN CULTURE
The Museum of Indian Culture is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to presenting, preserving and perpetuating the history and cultural heritage of the Northeastern Woodland Indians and other Native American Tribes. It accomplishes this mission through educational exhibits, cultural heritage programs, and a comprehensive native resource center and special events.
NATIONAL CANAL MUSUEM
Come discover America's canal heritage at the National Canal Museum.
SHERMAN THEATER
As Scout Leaders, you have a unique opportunity to expand the minds and hearts of young people through hands-on experiences. The Sherman Theater in downtown Stroudsburg would like to help! The Sherman Theater is dedicated to bringing fun, exciting and affordable performing arts events to families and children through our Fine Arts Discovery Series. Interactive workshops before each event allow youngsters to dig deeper into the cultural, scientific and artistic elements of each show's theme. Scouts can even earn badges through these workshops!
Click here to view the flyer of our next event, Book, Beast & Puppet from Mock Turtle, Sunday, April 20th at 2 PM. The flyer can be dispersed to all of your local councils, etc., right on down to the scouts themselves. It can be emailed or printed in whatever quantity you choose from Microsoft Word. For more information about the show, please click here. Thank you for your interest, and I look forward to working with you to bring the fine arts to Scouts! With best regards,
Beth Dollard,
Director of Marketing
WACHOVIA ARENA AT CASEY PLAZA
Check out all the activities that Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza has to offer for Scouts in which you may want to incorporate into your units' program!
WILDLANDS CONSERVANCY POOL WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
The Wildlands has alot of activities and programs for Scouts of all ages. Check out their Scout Offerings (which includes Badges, belt loops & awards, Badge days, Bike & boat, River island camping, Blue & gold banquets, Eagle scout projects, Environmental education for families) and their Educational Calendar.
FUNDRAISER IDEAS
WHEN YOUR UNIT IS PLANNING A FUNDRAISER, YOUR UNIT NEEDS TO SUBMIT THE BSA UNIT MONEY EARNING APPLICATION TO MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL AT LEAST TWO (2) WEEKS IN ADVANCE OF THE FUNDRAISER DATE.
Noah's™ Ark Animal Workshop
Debi Hollenbach or 610-760-0257
EAGLE SCOUT INFORMATION & IDEAS
EAGLE AWARD CANDIDATE GUIDELINES
EAGLE CANDIDATE INFORMATION ON THE MINSITRAILS WEBSITE
EAGLE SCOUT GUIDELINES FOR ELECTED OFFICALS/DISTINGUISHED GUESTS PARTICIPATION IN CEREMONIES
EAGLE SCOUT APPLICATION
EAGLE SCOUT SERVICE PROJECT WORKBOOK
EAGLESCOUT.ORG
EAGLE SCOUT LEADERSHIP SERVICE PROJECT PLANNING GUIDE
PROCLAMATIONS & LETTERS
PROJECTS IDEAS
-Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor-
-Project Ideas Document-
-Miracle League-
-SarahCare Adult Day Service-
-Scoutorama.com Project Ideas-
-Wildlands Conservancy-
-"88-year-old finally an Eagle Scout"-
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES & RESOURCES
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Outdoor Adventures Info
Visitors Guide to Gettysburg
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
HikerCentral.com
Ironton Rail Trail
Visit PA Nature & Outdoors
BACKPACKING RESOURCES:
-Backpacking Lightweight-
-Checklist-
-Essentials Items-
-First/Last Aid Kit for 7 Days-
-Food Supply Menu for 7 Days-
-Gear (27 lb) Checklist for 7 Days-
-Nationally Approved Historic Trails-
BOATING & FISHING RESOURCES:
-Canoe Trips on the Delaware River-
-Kayaking BSA-
-NJ Pinelands Canoe Liveries-
-PA Boating and Fishing Guide-
-PA Fish & Boat Commission-
-PA Online Boating Safety Course and Exam-
-Paddling in NJ-
-Paddling in PA-
-Philadelphia Canoe Club-
-Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River-
CAMPING RESOURCES:
-Dutch Oven Information-
-How To Camp In The Rain-
-How To Choose A Tent-
-NetWoods Virtual Campsite-
-Prepare for a Camping Trip-
-ScoutCamp.Org-
-Winter Camping Manual-
CAMPING SUPPLY RESOURCES:
-Cabela's-
-CampMor-
-Cheaper Than Dirt-
-Coleman-
-Eastern Mountain
Sports-
-Eureka-
-L.L. BEAN-
-Nestors-
-Patagonia-
-REI-
-Scout Stuff.Org-
-Sports Authority-
CLIMBING RESOURCES:
-Climb on Safely-
ORIENTEERING RESOURCES:
-Louise Moore Park, Hecktown Rd, Bethlehem- -Front of Brochure- -Inside of Brochere-
SCOUTMASTER TIDBITS
CHECK HERE FOR SCOUTMASTER TIDBITS FROM SCOUTMASTERS WITHIN OUR DISTRICT TO SEE WHAT THEY DO IN THEIR TROOPS. IF YOU HAVE ANY TIDBITS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH OTHER SCOUTMASTERS, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEND ME THE INFORMATION TO POST!
INTERPATROL COMPETITION
by Scoutmaster Frank Winger, Troop 439
The program kicks in starting in September. The boys have all had a chance to review the rules and have given nothing but positive responses.
This is adapted from my scouting days at Troop 10 in Scranton. The points values are assigned based on the goals of the troop. i.e. higher point values are assigned to those areas you want to emphasize. Many thanks goes to Troop 108 of Cradle of Liberty for their point assignments...made it much easier for me to put it all together.
The winning patrol flies the "Red Rooster" flag below their patrol flag. This provides them the privledges of victory; first pick of campsite, first picks of campout duties, two votes in the PLC, etc.
The points are compiled twice per scouting year by the Scoutmaster Corp. Passing of the Rooster occurs at the mid-year Court of Honor.
Click Here to view the summary point values. The actual points are calculated on a much bigger sheet for automatic summing of individual cells.
The whole premises of this is to get kids to compete at being good. The results are troop pride, troop excellence, and (hopefully) higher attendance/retention.
SCOUTING...IN THE NEWS
Boy Scout saves Maldives President
Two arrowmen from Witauchsoman have been awarded Heroism Awards.
PICTURES FROM PREVIOUS EVENTS

Say.....Love Scouting
Klondike Derby 2009 (January 24, 2009)
Pinewood Derby 2008(April 12, 2008)
Recognition Brunch 2008(April 5, 2008)
First Aid Meet 2008(March 13, 2008)
Klondike Derby 2008 (January 26, 2008)
Bike-O-Ree (October 5-7, 2007)
Bike Rodeo / Cycling Merit Badge Day (September 22, 2007)
MINSI NEWSLETTERS / E-NEWS
January / February 2008
March / April 2008
May 14, 2008 e-News
May 30, 2008 e-News