St. George Trek at Philmont Set for July 2013
General Information
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.
Dates and Itinerary
The 2013 Saint George Trek begins on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where the participants meet, get to know one another, train, have fun, and pray. Then it’s off to the Philmont Scout Ranch where they will hike in 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, scripture, and vocation* in their lives as young Catholic Men and Women. Before returning home on Thursday, July 25, 2013, they will be asked to commit their own continued discernment as well as bringing their experiences home to their respective dioceses, so they can become effective peer leaders and role models for their fellow Scouts.
*This is not specifically a call to priesthood, although if you’re interested the right people to talk to will be there!
Candidate Qualifications/Selection
Each Arch/diocese is encouraged to conduct a search and send one or two top-notch Boy Scouts or Venturers to the Trek. Because the program can only accommodate sevety youth, only two participants per diocese will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. 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.
Fees
The 2013 fee for the Saint George Trek is $875.00 per participant.
The fee covers:
- All Philmont Scout Ranch fees
- All other lodging
- Food
- Charter bus travel
Not included in Fee:
- Transportation to and from Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Normal personal expenses
The Arch/diocese is expected to underwrite registration costs for participants. Financial assistance is available. Arch/diocese must submit the scholarship request form for financial aid consideration. Grants will be made on the basis of demonstrated financial need and first come basis.
For more information
For more forms, payment schedule, and more information, please visit http://www.nccs-bsa.org/ScoutUnits/StGeorgeTrek.php
