Youth activities

The Youth Activities Service Program seeks to promote programs that involve the families of members so to provide youth with means and opportunities to become personally committed and involved with meeting the challenges of our times. Some suggestions from the Supreme Council include the sponsorship of youth groups such as Squires, Squirettes, CYO (Catholic Youth Organization), CYM (Catholic Youth Ministry), Big Brothers/Sisters, Scouting, 4-H Clubs, and local parish youth groups. Suggested activities/programs from Supreme include socials, athletics, religious events, scholarships, educational programs (e.g., on smoking or drug abuse), and essay competitions. Historically, Father Bonner Council has included the following activities as part of its Youth Activities Service Program:

Columbian Squires

Fr. Bonner Council sponsors a Squires Circle (Fr. Paul Kingston Circle). Most youth activities for the council are encompassed in the Squires program. As part of the relationship, Squires often provide volunteer service to many council functions, such as providing workers at coat checks, and assisting with other council events.

Scholarships

The council sponsors two Caritas Award scholarships at Louis St. Laurent Jr. High and High School on an annual basis.