PA DUTCH COUNCIL BSA - Key Persons

Amanda Franqui

am..@scouting.org

Job Titles:

Lancaster Scoutreach Coordinator

Bashore Scout Reservation: Bashore Scout Reservation is a 400 acre Scouts BSA camp nestled in the foothills of the Blue Mountains of central Pennsylvania. Founded in 1947, Camp Bashore has earned a reputation for providing one of the Northeast Region's finest summer camp programs. Bashore features miles of hiking trails, a 5.5 acre lake that offers sailing, kayaking, canoeing, rowing, and fishing, an Olympic sized swimming pool, Shooting Sports ranges that provide opportunities for rifle, shotgun, and archery shooting (3-D and traditional targets- unlike any course you've ever seen!), a COPE course and an Indoor Climbing gym! Bashore offers programs for first-year Scouts BSA, experienced older Scouts, and even training for Adult Leaders- something for everyone! In addition to a summer experience, Bashore offers year-round camping opportunities. The camp maintains three cabins / lodges that can accommodate 22-40 persons. Cabins are equipped with double bunks and mattresses, propane stove, and are heated with woodstoves (firewood is provided, though re-stocking what you use is welcomed). Water is available from frost-free hydrants. On site are two campsites with Adirondack shelters, and many other campsite areas for primitive tent camping. Our Campmaster Corps offers programs to supplement your unit's program such as Rifle and Archery, First Aid, CPR, Cooking, Orienteering and other skills. Some units choose us as a base camp while exploring off-site program opportunities. J. E. Mack Scout Reservation: Camp Mack is home to the Pennsylvania Dutch Council's Summer Cub Scout Programs, a variety of District and Council activities throughout the year, and also the Training Center where most council adult leader training takes place. The J. E. Mack Scout Reservation was opened by the Pennsylvania Dutch Council in 1969 as a Boy/Cub Scout camp and in 1999 that the camp shifted towards a Cub Scout program emphasis to make certain that all Cub Scouts in Lancaster and Lebanon counties had a fantastic summer facility to have adventures that make memories and build friendships that last a lifetime.