Trexler Scout Reservation
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Trexler Scout Reservation is a 900-acre reservation owned by the Minsi Trails Council. The reservation is home to Akelaland, Settlers Camp and Hawkeye Wilderness camp. The reservation is located in Jonas, Pennsylvania.
The Reservation features two small lakes (Trexler Lake and Lake Minsi) which are shared by the two camps. The reservation contains 25 miles of hiking trails. The reservation is also home to one of the largest COPE courses in the Northeast Region of the Boy Scouts of America.
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[edit] Akelaland
Akelaland is a Cub Scout resident camp located with in Trexler Scout Reservation.
Akelaland was formally "Pioneer Camp", Minsi Trails Council's rustic scout camp which encompassed over 200 acres of Trexler Scout Reservation. In the mid- 1980's the camp was closed and converted to a cub resident camp. Changes over the years and the increased attendance have brought many improvements to the facility. The camp also has a lake, Trexler Lake, which they share with Setters Camp. Akelaland has an 18-hole miniature golf course.
The camp has 15 campsites, with site capacity ranging from 10 to 20 campers.
[edit] Program Areas
- Archery
- BB Range
- Handicraft
- Nature
- Outdoor Skills
- Waterfront
[edit] Settlers Camp
Settlers Camp is one of Minsi Trails Council's two Boy Scout camps. It is located within the Trexler Scout Reservation.
Settlers Camp has 17 established camp sites.
[edit] Program Areas
- Athletics
- Aquatics
- C.O.P.E.
- Ecology
- Handicraft
- Scoutcraft
- Shooting Sports
- Operation First Class (OFC)
- Area 7
[edit] Rocker Panel Program
A major part of the Settlers Camp program is their rocker patch panel program. Segments are earned based upon participation at program areas, camp-wide and special events. The rocker program consists of at least 18 unique rockers. Segments include scoutcraft lashings, mile swim, COPE, BSA Lifeguard, Handicraft Eager Beaver, Nature Conservation, rifle/shotgun, athletics and others. All scouts receive a "1 week at Camp" Rocker.
[edit] Hawkeye Wilderness Camp
Hawkeye Wilderness Camp is available for "in site patrol cooking" and year-round for short-term camping.
[edit] Trexler Scout Reservation History
In January 1927, General Harry C. Trexler offered to buy a proposed campsite in Monroe County for the Boy Scouts of the Lehigh Valley. He stipulated however that the equivalent of the purchase price had to be raised for the purpose of development, improvement, and maintenance. The program was carried out successfully. Trexler Scout Reservation has since developed into one of Minsi Trail Council's scout camps.
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[edit] External links
- Akelaland Website
- Akelaland Camp Map (gif)
- Settlers Camp Website
- Settlers Camp Map (gif)
- Maps and aerial photos
- WikiSatellite view at WikiMapia
- Street map from MapQuest or Google Local
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA
- Satellite image from Google Maps or Microsoft Virtual Earth
