Youth

Boy Scouts - Sponsored by the St. Agnes Council 2548 of the Knights of Columbus, Boy Scout Troop 163 and Cub Scout Troop 163 meet regularly at St. Agnes. Trained parent leaders work with the boys to provide a well-organized, yet relaxed, fun atmosphere in which they learn the principals of scouting, develop leadership skills, build character, strengthen faith, and provide service to the parish and the larger community. The full-year calendar of activities, include monthly weekend camping/adventure trips as well as a one-week summer camp program in July. Many scouts advance rapidly and there has been a long-standing tradition of producing Eagle Scouts. Regular weekly meetings are held on Tuesday evenings in the St. Agnes lower hall.

Cub Scout Pack 163 begins in grade 1 and has monthly pack activities centered on family fun for scouts, parents and siblings alike. The opportunity is provided for scouts to be publicly recognized for their growth and advancement in scouting. Weekly den meetings offer the setting for scouts to work on craft projects, enjoy games, learn the principles of citizenship, develop character and experience leadership in a safe, fun atmosphere. Learn more about the Boy Scouts by visiting www.scouting.org

C.Y.O - St. Agnes participates in Catholic Youth Organization of Nassau and

Suffolk Counties. There are opportunities for boys and girls to play basketball, run track and to swim. Click HERE for additional information on the Swim Team. Click HERE for additional information on Basketball

Girl Scouts - Girl scouting has a long tradition of service in the St. Agnes parish community. Over 16 troops , from Daisies to Cadettes (Kindergarten age to 9th Grade), are affiliated with the parish, which include close to 300 girls and 55 trained leaders. Meeting on a bi-weekly basis, Girl Scouts troops are actively involved in numerous parish and community service projects (Maple Avenue Planting Project, St. Agnes Blood Drive, Local Holiday Coat Drive, Working at area soup kitchens, visiting the Sisters of Mercy). Girls are afforded the opportunities of travel, experiential learning and service to the parish as well as surrounding communities, in their troops.

Girl Scouts of Rockville Centre recently won First Place in the 2003 St. Patrick's Day Parade for Best-Uniformed Association where over 15 troops of all ages were represented. Additionally, Cadet troops have been on the Today Show in NYC, Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts Square Dance, Brownie Bake-off, Hip Hop Night Out, Winter Ice Skating at Grant Park, and Americana Night at the Recreation Center. In March 2003, Girl Scout Sunday was celebrated by a mass at St. Agnes welcoming all Girl Scouts and their families in Rockville Centre.

If you or your daughter would like to find out more about how Girl Scouts can become a part of your life, log onto http://www.girlscouts.org or call Girl Scouts of Nassau County at (516) 741-2550, ext. 254.

Youth Ministry - The Youth Group meets weekly after the 5 p.m. Youth Mass. The youth group offers a variety of meetings, special services, trips and events for all in the 9th - 12th grades. MORE...

Please contact the Church Office at (516) 766-0205, unless noted, if you are interested in learning more about these ministries and their activities.