St. George Trek

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Biennial High Adventure trek that brings Catholic high school age scouts from around the country together with bishops, priests, religious, and seminarians. Program includes spiritual enrichment, eleven days of backpacking at Philmont Scout Ranch, and three days of leadership training at a back country camp. Crews attend daily Mass in the scenic Sangre de Cristo Mountian Range.
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St. George Trek

  Eligible Scouts

 Fifteen years of age on or before July 7, 2011

 In high school in the fall of 2011

 Physical health and stamina to backpack at Philmont Scout Reservation

 Committed to assisting their Catholic Committee when they return home

 Cost:  $800 per participant + travel to and from Albuquerque, N M (Scholarships Available)

 The program can only accommodate seventy youth, so only two participants per diocese will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Contact for application/interview:

Ann Lederman @ 314-792-7608 or annlederman@archstl.org

For more information visit the National Catholic Committee on Scouting site:

http://www.nccs-bsa.org/ScoutUnits/StGeorgeTrek.php

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