Youth Programs

There are numerous State and National programs to involve the boys and girls in our community.  Following is a brief outline, as the programs are scheduled follow the individual links.

Essay Contest

This is one of the earliest programs each fraternal year.  Contest should be started at the beginning of the school year and Council winners should be decided by October 30th.

Keep Christ Before Us Coloring Books

The New Jersey State Council is once again offering coloring books with the theme "Keep Christ in Christmas". To order contact Mike Monterosa, FDD.

Contact Mike by email : 

Christmas - Place orders by November 1st

Easter - Place orders by March 1st

Spelling Bee

Open to all eighth grade students, this program begins on the Council level in January and concludes with the State Contest, which will be held at Council 836 in Brick.

Bishop Dougherty Scholarship

Applications must be submitted to Councils no later than March 1.

John Attardo Scholarship

Open to Columbian Squires, deadline for submission is April 1.

Substance Abuse Poster Contest

This program should be started in the fall so that the Council winner can be selected by January 31.  State winner is selected on March 31st and forwarded to Supreme for entry in the nationwide contest.

Scouting Awards

The leaders of tomorrow often have their roots as the Eagle Scouts (boys) or the Gold Award (girls) acheivers of today.  The State and Supreme will forward certificates to be presented at the honor ceremonies.