Adopt-A-Campsite Program May 28th- 30th 2011
Purpose:
There are several goals that we wish to accomplish by implementing this program.
One would be to instill a sense of ownership and pride in our camp properties
and the individual campsites. Another is to encourage attendance at and use
of our camp properties. A third goal is to physically improve the campsites
for the benefit of all Scouts and Scouters who use our facilities.
How does it work?
A unit (Pack, Troop, Team, Post) would choose a campsite to adopt. This would
normally be the site the unit uses during summer camp. The unit would then
contact the Properties Chairman of the Maintenance and Development Committee
at Council for a list of approved projects that are available for the site.
Some of the projects would require that the items be built to certain specifications
or designs, while others could be designed by the unit with the Property Chairman’s
and with the Camp Ranger’s approval. The unit then would arrange for a time
to do the work. This could be a campout or a weekend or whatever. Some projects,
such as signs, could be built at home then transported to the site for installation.
What does the unit get for this?
You have the pleasure of having a summer campsite that is what you want it
to be. You may place your unit number on the project for all to know whose
it is. A reservation for a particular campsite, if made while your unit is
in camp during the summer season, gives your unit priority for that campsite
for the following summer camp season. Units can and may be bumped from a reserved
campsite if there is a Camp capacity problem, but only after consultation
and selection of alternate campsite.
It is the intention of this program that these specific projects be carried out at a time other than during scheduled summer sessions. However, some projects may be accomplished while the unit is in camp. Indeed, projects performed during the time the unit is in camp will receive recognition and in fact will be a factor on the campsite inspections core. It is the expressed intention of this program to have all units be able to participate in the improvement of our camp and to feel that it is truly their camp.
