Scout Camps in the Quebec Council

Scout Camps are a great way for Scouts to experience new things, serve others, boost self-confidence, make ethical choices and explore the outdoors. Learn more about the many camp options available in the Quebec council!

A week at camp is a great opportunity for Scouts to try new things, build their confidence and courage. It’s a place to overcome a fear of heights or stage-freight, deal with homesickness and grow a sense of resiliency.

Camp Minsi

Located on the shores of Stillwater Lake in Pocono Summit, Camp Minsi is owned and operated by the Minsi Trails Council (formerly Bethlehem Area Council). The camp serves Scouts from throughout the Northeast Region.

During their week at Camp Minsi, Scouts can take advantage of their waterfront and aquatics center to participate in swimming, sailing, rowing, kayaking, canoeing, sailboarding and snorkeling! Additionally, the camp offers over 45 merit badge classes, including ScoutCraft and Handicraft.

In addition, Scouts can participate in the renowned Trail to Adventure program, which is designed to help new Scouts advance in their early ranks while working towards a few merit badges. The Trail to Adventure program runs a mirror schedule so that half of a Scout's day is dedicated to merit badge and the other half of their day is spent in other activities.

At the end of their week at Camp Minsi, Scouts are encouraged to give back to camp by completing a service project! This can be a fun way to earn the Honor Troop Award, which is an important recognition that encourages unit spirit, teamwork and participation during the week.

Camp Carleton

The spit of land between the salt marsh and Chaleur Bay makes for a unique natural advantage, one that makes the Carleton-sur-Mer Campground a very desirable destination. The sites are well-maintained, clean bathrooms and wifi are available.

The town of Carleton is a charming and vibrant community, with a number of excellent restaurants. It also offers a craft brewery and bakery.

Guy Carleton, a British general and governor of Canada (May 1782 to December 1783), led the defense of Quebec against Benedict Arnold. He was a master at military strategy, and he was able to secure the loyalty of the Canadians with his firm leadership and stern rectitude.

He was a strong advocate for the French language and culture in Canada, and he fought hard to preserve seigneurial tenure. His policies, though not perfect, served as a model for other imperial governors. He also influenced the British government to pass the Quebec Act of 1774, which assured tolerance for Roman Catholics and recognized French civil law and seigneurial tenure.

Camp St. Laurent

Located in the eastern part of Montreal, Saint-Laurent has an urban fabric that is both ecologically and socially sensitive. It has a population that is more diverse than most boroughs in Montreal and is one of the main industrial hubs.

Among its services, the borough offers a wide range of facilities and programs in areas of culture, sports and recreation. These include two libraries, the Centre des loisirs (recreation center) and the Complexe sportif.

The borough’s 2021-2030 Climate Emergency Plan, which is aimed at reducing corporate and collective greenhouse gas emissions, aims to implement several projects in the fields of energy conservation, zero waste and the management of residual materials in municipal buildings. It also focuses on biodiversity and climate adaptation.

Alan DeSousa, Mayor of Saint-Laurent and Council Chair of the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, is a strong advocate for sustainable development and environmental policies. He was appointed to this position by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, succeeding Ben Henderson, who served as GMF Council Chair from 2015 to 2019.