RISING TO NEW
CHALLENGES

Scouts BSA (Boys & Girls Ages 11-17)

Scouts BSA is where adventure abounds in the great outdoors! It’s also where leadership skills and a dedication to community service continue to grow.

FIND YOUR TROOP

RISING TO NEW
CHALLENGES

Scouts BSA (Boys & Girls Ages 11-17)

Scouts BSA is where adventure abounds in the great outdoors! It’s also where leadership skills and a dedication to community service continue to grow.

FIND YOUR TROOP
Join Scouts BSA

FULL OF
REWARDS

Scouts BSA helps create generations of outstanding citizens by giving young people a chance to explore their interests, serve their communities, and discover their own unique talents. The challenges are as fun are they are rewarding!

FULL OF DISCOVERY

Whether out on the trail, out on the water, or out in the community, Scouts BSA helps young people discover more about themselves as they learn the value of humility, compassion, and character. It’s about finding your way to a whole heart and a clear mind.

FULL OF DISCOVERY

Whether out on the trail, out on the water, or out in the community, Scouts BSA helps young people discover more about themselves as they learn the value of humility, compassion, and character. It’s about finding your way to a whole heart and a clear mind.

FULL OF
ADVENTURE

Scouts BSA takes the adventure to a new level! Camping, hiking, canoeing, archery, mountain biking, fishing—they’re all part of the outdoor fun that comes with Scouting. A greater connection to nature also helps instill positive values and more respect for the world around us.

How Do We Join?

Becoming a part of Scouts BSA with Minsi Trails Council is easy! Use our search tool to find the Troop nearest you, and then start your application. Application is open to all boys and girls ages 11-17 as well as parents and guardians interested in volunteering.

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SUMMER CAMPS

Camp Minsi Summer Camps are some of the largest and most exciting Scouts BSA camps in the Northeast! Camp Minsi is open to all Scouts and includes specialized programs for each Scout rank. We also offer local day camps throughout the summer!

SUMMER CAMPS

Camp Minsi Summer Camps are some of the largest and most exciting Scouts BSA camps in the Northeast! Camp Minsi is open to all Scouts and includes specialized programs for each Scout rank. We also offer local day camps throughout the summer!

FAQS

Click here to find the Minsi Trails Scouts BSA Troop closest to your home. You are welcome to join any Minsi Trails Troop if a different Troop makes more sense from a logistical standpoint, or if your child wishes to join a Troop that already includes a friend or relative.

Minsi Trails Council includes Scouts BSA Troops in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, and Luzerne Counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey.

The annual fee for Scouts BSA is $85, which is much less than the cost of most sports programs and many other youth activities. There may be additional local program fees and/or dues.

Scouts BSA focuses on skill challenges, team building, patrol games, and Troop games. In Scouts BSA, there are also many opportunities for you to spend time as a family.
 
Typical Scouts BSA activities include Troop meetings with group activities, camping and outdoor adventures, community service projects, special events, banquets, and other group events.

Yes! Scouting is made possible through volunteer leadership, so parents play a large role in the success of our programs. Parents and other volunteers help coordinate and run Troop meetings, and take part in community service projects, special events, and Scout trips.