Support


Service opportunities

Camp Minsi depends on the service and support of Scouts and Scouters to help to sustain our property and provide quality camping facilities and programs. Below are several ways you can get involved and help give back to Scouting.

Beaver Weekend

Saturday, May 12, 2012 is a unique opportunity for service, fellowship, and outdoor recreation at Camp Minsi! Help us set-up camp and prepare for the busy summer camp season. Take the opportunity to bring your unit to camp i for Beaver Weekend and check out the camp,  participate in special programs, and give back to Scouting with friendly service. This event is 100% free!  If interested, register your unit using the registration form on our resources page.
 

Venture Crew 940

Venture Crew 940 is a youth organization focused on service at Camp Minsi. The Crew holds monthly service and fellowship weekends at Camp Minsi. To get involved contact the Crew's committee chair, Lisa Empfield at campminsicd@yahoo.com, or Crew advisor, Greg Larson at campminsipd@yahoo.com.

Witauchsoman Lodge #44

The Order of the Arrow's Witauchsoman Lodge #44 is an integral part of the service done at Camp Minsi. For more information on the OA programs and service at camp visit www.witauchsoman.org.

Donate

As a non-profit organization, Camp Minsi depends on the generosity of supporters to sustain our mission of providing youth with a quality camping facilities and programs. Whether you are able to help us with your service, monetary donations, in-kind donations, or by donating other items, we are grateful for your support.

MONETARY DONATIONS—There are many ways to contribute financially to the camp, all of which are tax-deductible. Contact Lisa Empfield, camp director, at campminsicd@yahoo.com.

IN-KIND DONATIONS—We also welcome an extra hands to help with the upkeep of our 1,200 acres of buildings and grounds. We are always looking for contractors, electricians, plumbers, building designers, painters, landscapers, and those with a desire to serve. Your help, no matter how small or how big, is most appreciated.

OTHER DONATIONS— If you have something that you think could benefit Camp Minsi and would like to donate it to support Scouting, please feel free to contact us as it might be something that we can utilize. Contact Lisa Empfield, camp director, at campminsicd@yahoo.com.

Needs List

  • Blank DVD-R discs
  • CD/DVD jewel cases or paper sleeves
  • Copier paper
  • Dry erase markers
  • Pens / pencils
  • Rubber bands
  • Sharpie markers (Red, blue, & black)
  • Staplers / staples
  • First aid supplies
  • Various construction lumber (standard or pressure treated)
  • Canoes
  • Kayaks
  • Rowboats
  • Field archery equipment and targets
  • Leather scraps (for use in Leatherworking merit badge)
  • Rope (for pioneering projects)
  • Landscaping / yard work tools
  • Various hand tools