Central Pennsylvania Chapter

The Central Pennsylvania Chapter of American Pilgrims encompasses south central Pennsylvania centered on Carlisle and Harrisburg.

The purpose of local chapters is to keep participants connected to the Camino and to introduce new people to the phenomenon. We plan to accomplish this in a number of ways, such as social events, walks, mentoring future pilgrims and serving as a local host for hospitalero training through American Pilgrims.

• To offer opportunities for local pilgrims to gather and hold events related to the Camino.
• To mentor future pilgrims, promote the pilgrimage and American Pilgrims through social gatherings.
• To serve as a local host for hospitalero training in the south-central Pennsylvania region.

Contact chapter coordinators Kenneth Elkin and Camille Baughman via email for more information.

Resources

You've arrived! You have your compostela, you've attended the Pilgrims' Mass and you've hugged the Saint. Now what? You need to scan through this blog entry by the venerable Johnnie Walker 20 things to see and do in Santiago de Compostela to find out what to do next!

There are a thousand and one packing lists out there but this packing list is our take on the topic.

Events

The chapter schedules local hikes, talks, potluck, and much more!

To see what we’re doing, please visit the Local Chapter Events Calendar and select our chapter name in the "All Events Category" pull-down menu. This will filter to display only our chapter's events.

Follow this link to view the Local Chapters video on YouTube.

To find out what we're doing, contact the Chapter at CentralPennsylvania@americanpilgrims.org.

Are you interested in learning more about the Camino?

Consider joining the American Pilgrims on the Camino Facebook group for great dialogue, photos and a running commentary about the Camino from like-minded pilgrims.

Mentor Program

The Central Pennsylvania Chapter Camino Mentor Program can pair individuals who have questions about their upcoming Camino with a nearby veteran who can answer questions. Contact CentralPennsylvania@americanpilgrims.org for details.

Experienced Camino walkers and cyclists who would like to serve as mentors should contact us so that you can be added to our resource list. Potential mentors should provide us with your name, zip code and a brief rundown of your experience including walking or cycling, which route and when.

For information about the chapter and its activities or about membership in American Pilgrims, contact us at CentralPennsylvania@americanpilgrims.org.