Help Defend the Galaxy – Akelaland Signups at Blue and Gold
It is time to look at your summer plans and register for Cub Scout summer camp! This year’s camp theme is Star Wars and we are inviting all the young padawans and sith apprentices to join on our week of adventure!!!
For those ready to commit, there will be a sign-up sheet at the Blue & Gold along with a $100 non-refundable deposit per scout. Please find or connect with Matt Walter (contact info below) who will be at the blue & gold to register or to ask any questions about camp. As FYI – the early sign up weekly rate is discounted by $40 this year. Early deposits are due to Matt by Mar 27 or you will lose the discount.
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 17-22, 2022 (Sunday to Friday) or mini-week July 17-20, 2022 (Sunday – Wednesday)
What Does it Cost?
| Scout Cost(Full Price) | Scout Cost Discount $40+ (w/ $100 deposit before 3/27 ) | Adult Cost | |
| Full Week (sun-fri) | $490 | $450 | $175 |
| Mini Week (sun-wed) | $420 | $370 | $120 |
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).
The Discount cost is only available with $100 non-refundable deposit paid before the March 27th deadline and all final payments are due for camp 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 is planning to offer a local day camp at Louis Moore park in July during the week of July 10-15. More information will be posted when available.
Questions
-Matt Walter – mwalter1@metlife.com – 610-442-9045
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