| Weekend Camping Facilities at Camp MinsiAre you looking for a great weekend campout destination? Centrally and conveniently located in the heart of the Poconos, Camp Minsi has a variety of year-round camping options for your unit. To make a reservation, use our online Weekend Camping & Facilities Rental reservation system. For assistance, or more information on camping facilities at Camp Minsi, please call the Minsi Trails Council's help desk at 610-465-8568 or email Bonnie Keller.
![](/orgheaders/3155/camp%20minsi%20-%20weekends%20-%20weytrex.png) | Weytrex Cabin Weytrex Cabin is a dual-sided cabin facility (with a separate side "A" and a side "B"). Each side sleeps 18 people with bunkbeds and includes a bathroom with a shower. The cabin has wood heat stoves in addition to gas heat and electric lights and receptacles. Kitchen areas include refrigerator/freezer, sinks, stoves, and countertops. Outdoor areas contain fire pits, picnic tables and parking area. | ![](/orgheaders/3155/wilcoxbuilding.jpg) | Wilcox Lodge The Wilcox Lodge (also known as the summer camp Handicraft building) provides space for 26 people with bunkbeds and picnic tables. The building includes a large wood heat stove and electric lights and receptacles. Kitchen area includes countertops for camp stoves and chuck boxes. Outdoor area contains fire pits, charcoal grill, and a covered pavilion. | ![](/orgheaders/3155/camp%20minsi%20-%20tabin.png) | All-season Tabins Camp Minsi's tabins (tent/cabins) provide a unique camping experience. These hard-wall shelters, with dual-layer canvas roofs sleep 8 Scouts with built-in bunks. Each tabin is equipped with wood stoves that make them warm cozy even in the coldest weather. The Winter Meal Lodge (the summer camp nature lodge) is available as a cooking and dining space for units using the tabins. | ![](/orgheaders/3155/camp%20minsi%20-%20weekends%20-%20adirondacks.png) | Adirondack Shelters Camp Minsi's Adirondack shelters provide a rustic camping experience for Scouts. The four shelters can hold approximately four Scouts each. The site includes reflector fireplaces, picnic tables, and a nearby latrine facility. | ![](/orgheaders/3155/camp%20minsi%20-%20weekends%20-%20weygadt%20sites.jpg) | Weygadt Group Tenting Sites Camp Minsi has four beautiful lakeside tenting sites. Bring and pitch your own tents in the clear and grassy tenting area. The sites include fire rings, picnic tables, and a nearby latrine facility. Site names include: Arrow Island, Indian Head, Mt. Tammany, and Kittatinny Ridge. | ![](/orgheaders/3155/camp%20minsi%20-%20weekends%20-%20campsite.png) | Summer Camp Troop Campsites Camp Minsi has 13 large summer camp troop sites located in central camp. Bring and pitch your own tents; each site includes fire rings, picnic tables, and latrine facilities (water is available year-round, but it is turned off in the sites from mid-October through mid-April). Due to the rocky terrain of many of the sites, you may need to pitch your tents on, or near, the tent platforms. Site names include: Mohican, Tuscarora, Iroquois, Mohawk, Onondoga, Oneida, Cayuga, Seneca, Lenape, Shawnee, Sacagawea, Tatamy and the Staff Site. | ![](/orgheaders/3155/img_20140517_094544_779.jpg) | Backcountry Outpost Sites Camp Minsi has several small backcountry outpost sites for a more rustic camping experiences. There are over 20 miles of hiking trails throughout the camp that give great opportunities for a beginner backpacking events or shakedown hikes. Outpost sites include a clearing for pitching tents and an established fire ring. Sites can be up to 2 miles from central camp facilities, roads and water. |
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| Camp Minsi 2024
Camp Minsi, located in the heart of the Poconos, has been serving Scouts for over 70 years. The regional Scout summer camp...
| | Camp Minsi Resident Camp is one of the largest Cub Scout summer camps in the Northeastern United States. Camp Minsi Webelos Pioneer Program...
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Camp Minsi, located in the heart of the Poconos, has been serving Scouts for over 70 years. The regional Scout summer camp encompasses more...
| | Carbon/Luzerne Meetings
The District Roundtable and a combined Commissioner/Committee meeting will be held at Tweedle Park in Weatherly every...
| | Join us as we turn Camp Spirit into the Camp of Enchantment for a weekend of Medieval themed Cub Scout activities.
Camp will run from 5:00...
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Join us every second Thursday of each month at 6pm for our in person/zoom Roundtable and District...
| | | | | | Free Registration and Fishing Badge courtesy of Dunkelberger's Sports Outfitters.
$5 for an extra patch.
Picnicking encouraged, spend the day...
| | Save the date for Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews
What is it?
The Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews (ILSC) course was created...
| | | | The Monroe District Monroe Eagle Board meets every third Thursday of the month to meet with Scouts seeking approval for Eagle projects and for the...
| | Join us for the Council Wide Roundtable.
Locations and Theme will be announced...
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 2024 MONROE-CARBON/LUZERNE DAY CAMP
FRIDAY AUGUST 16 - SUNDAY AUGUST 18
Camp Minsi, Pocono Summit, Pa
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| | Monthly meeting of the Council Commissioner team - meetings are hybrid - we meet at the Council office, and would love to see you there if you can...
| | | | Save the date! Dorney Park Day is back!
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| | The office and Scout Shop will be closed September 2nd,...
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| | Carbon/Luzerne Meetings
The District Roundtable and a combined Commissioner/Committee meeting will be held at Tweedle Park in Weatherly every...
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Lodge Fall Fellowship Weekend
September 6-8, 2024
Registration closes Friday, August 30, 2024.
OA Induction (not yet a member...
| | Monroe District Meetings
and Roundtable
Join us every second Thursday of each month at 6pm for our in person/zoom Roundtable and District...
| | | | This course is open to all registered Adult Leaders.
There will be virtual learning leading up to the in-person practical session....
| | This course is open to all registered Adult Leaders.
This course is required to be taken to be considered "trained" for the positions of...
| | Monthly meeting of the Council Commissioner team - meetings are hybrid - we meet at the Council office, and would love to see you there if you can...
| | | | The Monroe District Monroe Eagle Board meets every third Thursday of the month to meet with Scouts seeking approval for Eagle projects and for the...
| | National Youth Leadership Training
will be held September 20-22, 27-29, 2024
at Camp Minsi, Pocono Summit, Pa
A training designed for youth in...
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| | | | | | National Youth Leadership Training
weekend two.
Please go to https://www.minsitrails.org/event/3032250 to register
This is...
| | SAVE THE DATE
Warren District Awards Dinner is open to all adult scouters from Warren District packs and troops.
Enjoy a meal together...
| | Please Join us for important planning for the Northampton district.
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| | Carbon/Luzerne Meetings
The District Roundtable and a combined Commissioner/Committee meeting will be held at Tweedle Park in Weatherly every...
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Lodge Fall Fellowship Weekend
October 4-6, 2024
Registration closes Friday, September 27, 2024.
OA Brotherhood Candidate...
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