Jewish Retreat: Kinus

Date: TBD

Bovay Scout Ranch

Jewish (and non-Jewish) Scouts and their families, are invited to attend a weekend of fun activities combining Scouting skills with Judaism while enjoying delicious (Kosher) meals. The Houston Jewish Committee on Scouting sponsors the Houston area Jewish Scout retreat known as Kinus (Hebrew for “gathering”). 

The theme this year is “Kinus Goes Green” with activities focused on how Jews can make an impact in saving our earth, as well as helping Scouts complete requirements towards the Sustainability Merit Badge.

Kosher food will be served and an eruv will be built for shomer shabbat families.

Registration

The early registration fee is $55 for Scouts and adults, and $25 for siblings ages 3-5. The fee include camping fees, a Kinus patch, Kinus t-shirt and Kosher meals on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

After 9/22/16, the registration fee is $65 for Scouts and adults. Children under age 3 are free.

Register for Kinus

What to Bring

BSA Health and Medical Record (parts A & B for all Scouting events) for every participant, tent, sleeping bag, pillow, tarp/ground cloth for under tent, water bottle, insect repellent, sunscreen, flashlight with fresh batteries, rain gear, closed-toed shoes (tennis shoes), toiletries, appropriate clothing for weather, personal medication, 

Optional: camp chair, cot or sleeping mattress, camera, Scout uniform, battery operated lantern, wet wipes, sunscreen, hat, snacks (do not leave in tent), glow sticks, football or soccer ball (to play in campsites during free time)

Tentative Schedule

Friday

 
4:00 to 7:00 pm  Check-in and ampsite set up
7:00 pm  Dinner
8:30 pm  Campfire / Opening

Saturday

 
7:00 am Breakfast
8:00 am - noon Morning program
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 - 5:00 pm Afternoon program
5:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Evening program

Sunday

 
7:30 am Breakfast
8:30 am Campsite clean up and check-out
10:00 am Camp closed

 

Contacts

For more information, please contact hillary_rosenthal@yahoo.com.

Map

Bovay Scout Ranch is located at 3450 County Road 317, Navasota, TX 77868.