News of Camp Glen Gray

Read all about the latest news at camp:

• Augie Schroeder Memorial Campsite Camp just keeps getting better! Our newest camp site was dedicated on November 11, 2006. The site combines lots of room for tents with a large leanto, a fire ring with seating and and a latrine with water (in season).
• Eagle Scouts have been doing their Eagle projects at camp. For example - new doors and screen doors for the Dining Hall; new back steps by the loading dock; and some bridge work around camp.
• Tindall and Channel Cabins now have brand new kitchen counters with dry sinks and four burner cooking units. They join other cabins that have had the same renovations (Gilwell, Price, Explorer, and Benedict).
• Progress is being made in rebuilding the Library. When completed, this will be the home of the new Frederick H. Blake Museum as well as a place to hold small gatherings.
• Numerous plumbing upgrades have been made and several cabin floors have been painted. The Troop 12, Montclair Cabin and Troop 2, Verona Cabin have been stained on the outside.
• Camp welcomed 91 Girl Scouts and leaders from six troops for the weekend of September 15-17, 2006. After a slightly damp start, the weekend turned nice and a good time was had by all!
• The twelfth annual Fishing Derby was held on August 12, 2006 at camp. The 45 attendees had a great time. Even the fish had a few laughs at our expense. Everyone participating received a prize.
• Family Camp was a great success (again). Over 200 people attended the two weekends. We are very proud of our staff for these weekends as they welcome old time campers and new campers alike to two weekends of great fun. 2008 Family Camp will be held July 11-13 and August 8-10, 2008.
• Plans call for the Old Guard Cabin (Sleepy Hollow) to get a new roof, front door and shutters. Interior sleeping arrangements will also be upgraded.
• The Troop 4 Cabin renovation project is ongoing. The roof has been replaced, an extended porch and new windows have been built. Next is a new floor and soon after, a new "old" cabin will be available to rent.
• Approximately 32 volunteers provided more than 240 man hours to Camp on April 28, 2007. The much needed replacement of the Dining Hall bridge was accomplished, along with a new fence at the base of the dam, propane lights in Price Cabin, and a complete new roof (rafters included) on the tool shed. A hearty 'thank you' goes out to the boys and adults of Boy Scout Troop 23 Bloomfield, the Old Guard and Venture Crew 100 for their help. Take a look HERE to see pictures of that workday.
• There's always something being worked on at camp and we would love to have you and your family/friends/co-workers/group/unit help us.
  Camp Work Day Info

Well, that's just some of what's been going on at camp. We would enjoy having you with us to camp, hike, fish, boat, help improve camp, have a picnic and just enjoy yourself. Camp is great medicine with no side effects.

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Last updated: April 22, 2008

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