Minsi Trails Council Fishing Derby and Family Camp Out

Come and join us for a jammed packed day of fun! 

• Families encouraged to attend for a fun day of fishing plus an optional night of camping! Tent rentals are available for purchase. Areas will be assigned to those bringing their own tents.

Activities Include: (program subject to change due to staffing or weather)

• Check in for fishing derby will begin at 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM Saturday outside the ESSA Nature Lodge.
  • This event happens rain or shine.
• Open Derby Fishing on two lakes.
  • Due to limited space around the lakes, ONLY YOUTH ARE ALLOWED TO FISH IN THE MORNING.  Families can fish in the afternoon.
• Additional program activities will be open from 1:00 - 4:00 pm Saturday. 
  • Stations where Cubs can learn all about fishing​

- Fish Identification - Learn about the different types of fish in PA and how to identify them

- Macro Invertebrates - Learn about all the different types of creatures that live in the stream. Play a game at this station 

- Lures - Learn about the different types of artificial lures there are 

- Casting - Learn how to cast your line

- Equipment - Learn about the different types of equipment that’s used for fishing

- Knots - Learn how to tie a variety of knots

• Hikes (self guided)

Where:

• Trexler Scout Reservation

Cost:

• All youth 11 and under are $5 - Adults Free.
• Cost covers a patch and some prizes.
• Extra patches can be ordered for an additional fee.

• If you would like to camp overnight on Saturday evening and use the camp’s tents and cots, the cost is $8 per tent. Each tent can fit two people. This is not refundable.

Details:

• Akelaland Cub Scout Camp, Trexler Scout Reservation

• What do you need? You need to bring fishing pole/equipment, BAIT, sunscreen, hat, water bottle, rain gear, insect repellant, camera (optional), money for camp trading post (optional) a tent if the camp is full or if tenting on you own, sleeping gear, flashlight, chairs, & ALL YOUR MEALS for Saturday and Sunday! (Picnic areas or pavilions are available for use in and around camp.)

• If camping, you must be out by 11AM on Sunday. In order to be assigned a campsite, you must email the Camp Director, Jay Feuerstein, at akelaland@minsitrails.org with your Pack #, your contact number and the number of people staying over Saturday.

Deadline:

• Online registration no later than July 19 @ 5:00 PM.

How do I sign up? 

• Click on register below. (If you are not currently registered with a Pack, please still select Pack and type in 0)