Minsi Trails Council, Inc., BSA DistrictsNorthampton District

Northampton District

Serving the communities of Northampton County:

Bethlehem, Bangor, Chapman, Easton, Freemansburg, Glendon, Hellertown, Nazareth, North Catasauqua, Northampton, Pen Argyl, Portland Roseto, Stockertown, Tatamy, Walnutport, West Easton, Wilson, Wind Gap, and more.

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District Key Leadership Email

District Chairperson - Mike Caffrey

District Commissioner - Bill Brugger

District Director- Vincent Polakowski

District Executive -

Resources:

District Award Nominations:

District Newsletter

Current District Newsletter

Previous District Newsletters

Additional Resources

Cub Scout Go & See Guide for Packs, Dens and Families: a resource of local activities and locations and what Cub Scout requirements they can help fulfill.

Upcoming District Events

Nov 6	Northampton District committee meeting Please Join us for important planning for the Northampton district. Join Zoom...
Dec 4	Northampton District committee meeting Please Join us for important planning for the Northampton district. Join Zoom...
Jan 18	Warren District Chili Cook Off - Save The Date The Great Warren District Chili Cook Off Continues! Save the date and keep your eyes out for more...
Feb 22	Northampton / Warren Districts Klondike Save The Date The 2025 Klondike is ALREADY in the works! Save the date and keep your eyes peeled for more...
Aug 5	National Night Out 2025 8/5/25

Upcoming Council Wide Youth / Leader Training

Oct 25	Leave No Trace Skills Course for Youth MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL, BSA LEAVE NO TRACE SKILLS COURSE This is the Course for Youth COURSE: Those who...
Oct 25	Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL, BSA LEAVE NO TRACE LEVEL 1 INSTRUCTOR COURSE (Formerly Leave No Trace Trainer Course) COURSE: ...
Oct 27	2024 Wood Badge Reunion and Auction 2024 Wood Badge Reunion Dinner...
Nov 8	Baloo Training Register on our new registration...
Nov 16	New Commissioner Workshop - November 2024 For all new commissioners, we will meet at Council for a workshop on Commissioning! We will talk about the online training you have completed,...
Dec 14	2024 Monroe Merit Badge College The Monroe Merit Badge College When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 Where: Northampton Community...
Mar 15	University of Scouting University of Scouting is a training opportunity for Scouts and Scouters. It is the only time during the year where you can find, all in one place,...
May 2	2025 NYLY Course Save the Date

Oct 24	Monroe District Trail to Eagle Monroe District will be having a Trail to Eagle informational session. Who: Any Scout of Star or Life rank, their...
Oct 24	Lehigh District Commissioner Meeting
Oct 25	Leave No Trace Skills Course for Youth MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL, BSA LEAVE NO TRACE SKILLS COURSE This is the Course for Youth COURSE: Those who...
Oct 25	Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL, BSA LEAVE NO TRACE LEVEL 1 INSTRUCTOR COURSE (Formerly Leave No Trace Trainer Course) COURSE: ...
Oct 26	Lehigh Valley Phantoms Scout Night Save the date! Scout Night with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms is October 26th 7:05...
Oct 27	2024 Wood Badge Reunion and Auction 2024 Wood Badge Reunion Dinner...
Nov 6	Northampton District committee meeting Please Join us for important planning for the Northampton district. Join Zoom...
Nov 7	Northampton District Recharter Please keep your eyes open for more information on what you need to bring and how this will be processing. We will be using...
Nov 7	Carbon-Luzerne District Meetings Carbon/Luzerne Meetings The District Roundtable and a combined Commissioner/Committee meeting will be held at Tweedle Park in Weatherly every...
Nov 8	Baloo Training Register on our new registration...
Nov 9	Scouting For Food Order Your Unit Flyers Today! Contact your District Professional: Monroe District - Covering the Units Chartered in Monroe County,...
Nov 13	2024 Lehigh District First Aid Meet
Nov 14	Monroe District Meetings Monroe District Meetings and Roundtable Join us every second Thursday of each month at 6pm for our in person/zoom Roundtable and District...
Nov 14	Warren District Committee Meeting Please join us for the Warren District Committee Meeting. All units are asked to have a representative present, but all are welcome to...
Nov 14	Lehigh District Committee Meeting
Nov 16	Lehigh District Open House and Recharter Join us to learn all about Lehigh District and Scouting resources in our area. Oh, and you may also turn in your charters and...
Nov 16	New Commissioner Workshop - November 2024 For all new commissioners, we will meet at Council for a workshop on Commissioning! We will talk about the online training you have completed,...
Nov 19	Monthly Council Commissioner meeting 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...
Nov 21	Lehigh District Eagle Project Review
Nov 21	Monroe District Eagle Board 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...
Nov 21	Lehigh District Commissioner Meeting
Nov 28	Office and Scout Shop CLOSED The office and the Scout Shop will be closed November 28th and 29th for...
Dec 4	Northampton District committee meeting Please Join us for important planning for the Northampton district. Join Zoom...
Dec 5	Carbon-Luzerne District Meetings Carbon/Luzerne Meetings The District Roundtable and a combined Commissioner/Committee meeting will be held at Tweedle Park in Weatherly every...
Dec 10	Northampton District Unit Renewal Night
Dec 11	SAVE THE DATE: Council Wide Roundtable Join us for the Council Wide Roundtable. Locations and Theme will be announced...
Dec 12	Monroe District Meetings Monroe District Meetings and Roundtable Join us every second Thursday of each month at 6pm for our in person/zoom Roundtable and District...
Dec 12	Warren District Committee Meeting Please join us for the Warren District Committee Meeting. All units are asked to have a representative present, but all are welcome to...
Dec 12	Lehigh District Committee Meeting
Dec 14	2024 Monroe Merit Badge College The Monroe Merit Badge College When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 Where: Northampton Community...
Dec 17	Monthly Council Commissioner meeting 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...
Dec 19	Lehigh District Eagle Project Review
Dec 19	Monroe District Eagle Board 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...
Dec 19	Lehigh District Commissioner Meeting
Dec 24	Office and Scout Shop CLOSED The office and the Scout Shop will be closed December 24th and 25th for Christmas Eve and Christmas. Have a happy...
Jan 9	Lehigh District Committee Meeting
Jan 9	Warren District Committee Meeting Please join us for the Warren District Committee Meeting. All units are asked to have a representative present, but all are welcome to...
Jan 21	Monthly Council Commissioner meeting 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...
Feb 1	Minsi Winter FunFest Saturday, February 1, 2025 (9AM-4PM) at Camp Minsi Come out for a fun winter day at Camp Minsi! With a variety of fun...
Feb 13	Warren District Committee Meeting Please join us for the Warren District Committee Meeting. All units are asked to have a representative present, but all are welcome to...
Feb 13	Lehigh District Committee Meeting

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PROFESSIONAL OFFICE HOURS OF OPERATIONS:
(610) 264-8551
10 AM – 5 PM (Monday – Friday)
Closed Saturday & Sunday

SCOUT SHOP HOURS OF OPERATIONS:
(610) 264-8551
10 AM - 5 PM (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

10 AM - 7 PM (Tuesday, Thursday)
10 AM - 2 PM (Saturday)
Closed Sunday

FOR SERVICE CENTER CLOSURES - REVIEW COUNCIL CALENDAR

ADDRESS
991 Postal Road, Allentown, PA 18109

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE HOURS OF OPERATIONS:
(610) 264-8551
10 AM – 5 PM (Monday – Friday)
Closed Saturday & Sunday

SCOUT SHOP HOURS OF OPERATIONS:
(610) 264-8551
10 AM - 5 PM (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

10 AM - 7 PM (Tuesday, Thursday)
10 AM - 2 PM (Saturday)
Closed Sunday

FOR SERVICE CENTER CLOSURES - REVIEW COUNCIL CALENDAR

ADDRESS
991 Postal Road, Allentown, PA 18109