It is time to look at your summer plans and think about Cub Scout summer camp!
Because we can’t meet in person right now, please respond to this form to indicate your interest in Akelaland camp this summer.
NO MATTER YOUR PLANS FOR AKELALAND – YES, NO, or MAYBE – PLEASE RESPOND TO THE FORM as it will help us understand the total numbers to expect this year.
https://forms.gle/9JcM6FQobh7dVNbM9
If you are sure you want to attend, there is a $100 non-refundable deposit per scout due by the end of this month. This discounts the weekly rate by $25.
Council is planning to run Akelaland as normally as possible with some mitigations for safety. In general they will keep each pack together with their own unit as much as possible. Dining will use additional space and outdoor areas where possible for more distancing. Large group events like the opening and closing campfire will be split into smaller setups around camp. Additional details will emerge depending on the status of COVID and CDC recommendations heading into the summer. For any questions contact Chuck Mina – cam5b@yahoo.com 570.216.2731
Read on for some general info about Akelaland – or just click on the survey above if you already know what you want to do.
What is Akelaland?
Akelaland is a summer resident (sleep over) camp. There is a daily schedule focused on cub scout skills and advancement, for each level. The scouts have water activities, outdoor skills, shooting sports, and free time daily. Plus dining in the mess hall, fun songs, and great supervision by a wonderful staff of camp counselors (and of course Pack 29 leaders).
But our video of Pack 29 at Akelaland tells the story best: 2019 Pack 29 at Akelaland
Where and When is it?
Where: Akelaland Cub Scout Resident Camp (at Trexler Scout Reservation). 45 minute drive from Forks Township. (Address: RR 1 Box 1629-A, Kunkletown, PA 18350)
When: July 18-23, 2021 (Sunday to Friday) or mini-week July 18-21, 2021 (Sunday – Wednesday)
What Does it Cost?
| Scout Cost(Full Price) | Scout Cost Discount $25 ($100 deposit before 2/27 ) | Adult Cost | |
| Full Week (sun-fri) | $460 | $435 | $160 |
| Mini Week (sun-wed) | $380 | $355 | $105 |
This cost includes council camp fees and pack purchased food and supplies for the week. We will also ensure all scouts have Pack 29 camp tshirts (please reuse from prior years if possible).
Discount cost available with $100 non-refundable deposit paid before end of February.
Final payments for camp are due in May.
There is a mini week option that runs from Sunday to Wednesday. If you are not sure about a full week, you can sign up for mini week then opt to stay full week, and settle balance at end of camp.
About Adult Participation
Parents and adults are strongly encouraged to attend with your scout. Camp provides a great experience for scouts to share with a parent or other caring adult.
Parents may send a scout on their own, but please consider your child’s ability and maturity for a week of resident camp and please discuss with a leader for approval. Older scouts or scouts with camp experience are better suited to attending without an adult. We recommend younger scouts or first timers at camp come with an adult.
Scouts coming without a parent will be dependent on the Pack overall getting enough adults attending.
Paperwork required
All scouts and adults must EACH have BSA Medical forms signed by your physician.
All adults must also have current BSA youth protection training (online) and all PA Act 15 clearances. Details will be posted on blog and facebook.
About Camperships
It is the goal of Pack 29 and Minsi council to help scouts attend camp if financial need is the biggest obstacle.
Camperships offset some cost of camp for those with significant financial need or special circumstances. For more information please speak to a leader ASAP. Any campership applications are due to council end of March, and must be cleared through Pack committee in March.
Day Camps
If Akelaland is not right for you, Minsi Council typically offers local day camps in June and July. We don’t yet know how that will be handled this year. Information about day camps will be posted when available from council.
Questions
-Chuck Mina – cam5b@yahoo.com – 570.216.2731
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