Duty to God Weekend
NEW DATES!!
August 22, 2025 to August 24, 2025
The Duty to God Weekend is open to all youth from Kindergarten through 12th grade and adults. All are welcome (siblings, youth groups, etc.) as a student does not need to be a Scout to participate.
Detailed info for each program can be found using the links below:
- Protestant programs at www.praypub.org
- Catholic programs at www.nccs-bsa.org
This year, we will offer the RP3 programs (Protestant) and NCCS Religious Activity programs (Catholic). These programs can be used to meet some/all Adventure Loop requirements (Cub Scouts) and Duty to God requirements (Scouts BSA). Participants will receive a patch upon completion! Adults can also participate and earn the patch. For more info, go to:
- Protestant* at www.praypub.org/rp3
- Catholic at www.nccs-bsa.org/index.php/religious-activities
*we have been given permission to use a modified version of the RP3 program for the weekend to ensure completion over the weekend.
Friday Night:
- Check-in starts at 6:00 PM
- Orientation at 8:00 PM
- No meals are served
Saturday:
- Classes from 9:00 AM to 4:45PM
- Campfire at sundown
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Sunday:
- Classes from 8:00 to 9:45AM
- Church service (led by the God & Church class) with graduation immediately after starting at 10:00 AM
- Campsite gates close at noon
- Breakfast served
CLASSES OFFERED |
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Grade/Age of Student |
Protestant |
Catholic |
Kindergarten |
Jesus & Me |
Jesus & Me |
1st -3rd grade |
God & Me |
Light of Christ |
2nd - 3rd grade † |
Cub Scout RP3 Program |
Cub Scout NCCS Religious Activity |
4th - 5th grade |
God & Family |
Parvuli Dei |
5th grade† |
Webelos RP3 Program |
Webelos NCCS Religious Activity |
6th - 8th grade |
God & Church* |
Ad Altari Dei* |
9th - 12th grade |
God & Life* |
Scouts BSA NCCS Religious Activity** |
7th-8th or 10th-12th grade† |
Scouts BSA RP3 Program |
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Scout Leaders & Adults |
Chaplain / Chaplain Aide Training |
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Adults RP3 Program |
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† A student can earn the RP3 awards or NCCS Religious Activity awards once the primary award (in bold) for his/her age group has been earned. *Students in these denoted classes will complete many, but not all, of the requirements for the award (ex. 30 days of Bible reading). **The Catholic Pope Pius XII (High School) award needs to be done in the Scouts home diocese and cannot be started during this weekend. Students can still participate in the NCSS Religious Activity. All Cub Scouts (K-5th) must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Scouts BSA (6th-12th) must have an adult onsite who is responsible for them. No exceptions. Adults who are not with Cub Scouts can participate in the RP3 Program, NCCS Religious Activity or Chaplain Training. |
CUB SCOUT REGISTRATION FEES
To be announced...
SCOUTS BSA/VENTURER REGISTRATION FEES
To be announced ...
Participating Adult - $0 (one adult can come with a Cubscout or Scouts BSA for no charge)
Additional participating youth family members - $TBA
Additional adult family members - $TBA
WHAT TO BRING
Bible, uniform, sleeping bag, extra clothes and shoes, toilet gear, any personal gear, sun screen, camera, flashlight.
Some Adirondacks are available and ready – but you should bring your own tent.