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Saint George Trek - Philmont 2013

Thursday, July 10, 2013 to Thursday, July 25, 2013

Applications are currently being accepted from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for the 2013 St. George Trek at Philmont Scout Ranch.

Completed applications must be sent to by May 31, 2012 in order to arrange for the necessary interviews.

Details

  • Dates: July 10-25, 2013
  • Fee: $875 per particpant, Covers the following:
    • All Philmont Scout Ranch fees
    • All other lodging
    • Food
    • Chartered bus travel

Not Included in Fee: transportation to and from Albuquerque, and normal personal expenses

Note: CCSALA plans to subsidize part/all of the fees. Details will be announced as soon as available.

The Saint George Trek is The National Catholic Committee on Scouting's high adventure Catholic leadership program for older Catholic Boy Scouts and Venture Crew members at Philmont Scout Ranch. The program brings Catholic high school youth from around the country together with selected priests, religious and seminarians for eleven days of backpacking in the context of a vocation retreat.

The 2013 St. George Trek begins on Thursday, July 10th in Albuquerque, New Mexico where the participants meet to get to know one another, train, have fun, and pray. Then it's off to Philmont Scout Ranch where they will hike the Sangre de Cristo Range of the Rocky Mountains. While hiking, they will experience a program that is designed to encourage the integration of morality, values, spirituality, faith and scripture in their lives as Christian leaders. Before returning home on July 25th, they will be asked to commit themselves to bring home what they have learned where they can become effective peer leaders and role models for their fellow Scouts.

Because the program can only accommodate seventy youth, only two participants per diocese will be selected. Participants will be made on the basis of demonstrated maturity, physical ability, leadership potential and an interest in the life of the Church. The earning of Scouting's Religious Emblems and involvement in church, school and scouting activities should be given consideration. Candidates should be emotionally mature adolescents who will be fifteen years of age on or before July 1, 2013, in High School in the fall of 2013 and committed to assist their Catholic Committee when they return home. NO exceptions can be made. They must have the physical health and stamina to backpack on the mountain trails of Philmont. A female crew is planned pending sufficient female registration. The Saint George Trek is a one-time only experience for youth.

Tooth of Time
Tooth of Time, Philmont