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Guide to Weekend Camping Facilities GUIDE TO WEEKEND CAMPING FACILITIES CRADLE OF LIBERTY COUNCIL, BSA 1 CONTENTS Resica Falls and Musser Scout Reservations Summaries 3 General Guidelines 5 Training Requirements for Outdoor Activities 6 Programs Offered at Camp 7 Resica Falls Property Descriptions 8 Camp Garrison Property Descriptions 12 Camp Hart Property Descriptions 18 Camp Delmont Property Descriptions 22 APPENDICES Camp Maps i Facilities at a glance ii Sample Unit Roster iii Program Links iv C.O.P.E. flyer v Shooting Sports vi Guide to Safe Scouting – Camping vii Statement of Understanding for Camp Use viii 2 Cradle of Liberty Council, BSA owns and operates 4 camping facilities that can be used by Scout Packs, Troops, Crews and Teams for weekend camping from September to May/June each year depending on availability. This guide offers a brief description of each lodge/cabin/campsite with photos where available. Resica Falls Scout Reservation Situated in the beautiful Pocono Mountains, Resica Falls Scout Reservation is a 4200+ acre Scouting Paradise. Set in what seems like an endless track of mountain trails, clear streams, and waterfalls is an amazing program of activities for Scouts to enjoy both for their summer camp experience and for units to enjoy a camping weekend. Resica Falls was founded in 1957 by a joint effort between the Valley Forge and Philadelphia Councils to create a huge parcel of land for Scouts to use for generations to come. Although the Valley Forge Council would become the sole proprietor of the property in 1965, these same two councils would merge in 1996 creating the Cradle of Liberty Council where Scouts from Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties would once again find themselves stewards of this wilderness treasure. The Council would later enter into a land trust agreement preserving the property forever as an undeveloped forest for Scouting use. In 2012, Resica Falls celebrated its 55th summer season of Scout camping. Since its founding, tens of thousands of Scouts have enjoyed an experience among the hidden natural treasures creating memories that will last a lifetime. 3 Musser Scout Reservation In 1915 Delaware and Montgomery Counties Council purchased 35 acres of land upstream from Sumneytown and the following year an additional 75 acres was acquired. Camp Delmont was named after the two counties that made up the original Delmont Council (DELaware and MONTgomery Counties Council, later known as The Valley Forge Council). At one point the camp was known as Camp Cedar. Summer Camp was first held there in 1916. The camp is recognized as one of the oldest Boy Scout camps in the United States. In 1930 Philadephia Council acquired land adjacent to Delmont – named Camp Hart. Following the merger of the two councils in 1996 Camps Delmont and Hart were combined as the Musser Scout Reservation. This reservation is known as the Musser Scout Reservation, in honor of long-time Scouting supporter Warren V. "Pete" Musser. The Musser Scout Reservation is located along the Unami Creek on over 1,400 acres of Marlborough Township, Pennsylvania. It is part of the largest contiguous forest in southeastern Pennsylvania. It now includes Camp Hart, Camp Delmont and Camp Garrison. The council’s newest camping facility – Camp Garrison – opened in 2000 with four themed camping areas and is entirely devoted to Cub Scout weekend camping. Camp Hart is the home of the Council’s Cub Scout summer resident program. The camps are extensively used for weekend programs by units, districts and the council. The Cradle of Liberty Council, Natural Lands Trust, Montgomery County Lands Trust and Montgomery County signed a conservation easement permanently protecting over 1,200 acres of the Musser Scout Reservation. The easement is a perpetual, legally binding agreement to remove certain rights from the property owner. The effect of conservation easements is to provide permanent protection from future development while leaving the land in private ownership. 4 GENERAL GUIDELINES Short-term unit camping at Cradle of Liberty Council Camps will be available annually from the weekend following Labor Day through the preparations for summer camp (vary depending on Resica Falls and Camp Hart). Additional weekends and mid-week openings may be available on request. Please contact the Camping Department with any special requests. Camp Closings Our Scout reservations will be closed for camping on the following National Holidays: Labor Day Weekend The first two weekends in December – due to PA hunting season – for your safety Dec 23 – Jan 2 (or New Year Weekend) Easter Weekend Memorial Day Camps may also be closed for specific Council and District events. Please check the website www.colbsa.org or contact the camping department for specific availability. Reservations are accepted a year in advance and may be made online at www.colbsa.org, by phone or by mail. Payment in full must be made at the time of the booking. The quoted price reflects a Friday evening to Sunday morning rental. All units must check in after 5pm on the Friday evening – if arriving after 8pm please contact the Camp Ranger ahead of time - and check out by 1pm on the Sunday. Out of council units pay a $25 additional courtesy fee for lodge rentals only. Wood for campfires should be gathered from the area around your campsite. Cancellation Policy A weekend reservation may be cancelled and the rental fee refunded provided notification is received at least 30 days prior to the scheduled date of usage. If a unit cancels a weekend reservation with less than 30 days notice, a refund or rescheduling is subject to approval by the Camping Department. If weather (or other emergency) conditions should require that the camp be closed, units will be offered the option of rescheduling for another weekend or receiving a refund. There are no refunds or changes of dates for “no shows”. LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPLES Should be adopted by all units attending Cradle of Liberty Camps. These are: 1. Plan ahead and prepare 2. Travel and camp on durable surfaces 3. Dispose of waste properly 4. Leave what you find 5. Minimize campfire impacts 6. Respect wildlife 7. Be considerate to other visitors More information can be found at www.lnt.org TOUR PERMITS -Are not required for COL units to attend Resica Falls or Musser Scout Reservations. Out of council units should obtain a tour and activity plan from their council. Non-Scouting groups must provide proof of insurance. 5 UNIT ROSTERS - Are required from every unit attending camp - whether for a weekend or a day - event. See sample included in the appendix. This should be turned into the Ranger or Campmaster on arrival. COOKING Your own cooking utensils, pans etc. should be taken for all facilities. Kitchen facilities (e.g. stove, oven, refrigerator) only exist where indicated in each property description. Please see appendix viii for a statement of understanding for camp use. 6 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR UNIT OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Cub Scout Packs BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) is required for ALL Packs undertaking any outdoor activity. It is recommended that this training is held by someone who is not the CubMaster. BALOO topics include: where to camp, camp fires, health and safety, first aid, outdoor activities, nature, forestry and much more. The Boy Scouts of America National Policy is that there must be a BALOO certified adult planning and present at any pack-organized campout. OWL (Outdoor Leaders Skills for Webelos Leader) is required for Webelos leaders to take their dens camping. The training course covers the skills and resources needed to teach the outdoor activity badges and helps provide great and safe outdoor experiences. Boy Scout Troops and Venturing Crews IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills) is a required training for all Scoutmasters and Venture Crew Advisors to be considered fully trained (effective December 2013 all Assistant Scoutmasters and Assistant Crew Advisors will need this) and to provide camping and outdoor program. OTHER REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED TRAININGS Leave No Trace – is a national and international program designed to assist outdoor enthusiasts with their decisions about how to reduce their impacts when they hike, camp, picnic, snowshoe, run, bike, hunt, paddle, ride horses, fish, ski, or climb. The program strives to educate all those who enjoy the outdoors about the nature of their recreational impacts as well as techniques to minimize such impacts. Planning and Preparing for Hazardous Weather (online) – is required for all tour and activity plans. Managing Risk in Scouting, Health and Safety, CPR/AED, Cold Weather Training, Safe Swim Defense, Climb on Safely, Safety Afloat, Trek Safely and Wilderness First Aid are also required courses depending on your unit and the outdoor activities you wish to pursue. 7 PROGRAMS OFFERED AT CAMP C.O.P.E. (Challenging, Outdoor, Personal, Experience) see appendix for flyer Shooting Sports – see appendix Aquatics Fishing/Ice Fishing CUB SCOUT PROGRAMS Cradle of Liberty Council offers numerous Cub Scout programs each year. In 2012 the following programs were offered: Bulls Eye Shooting – a day event highlighting many popular shooting sports for Cub Scouts. Fishing Derby – a day event showcasing fun outdoor activities involving fishing and water sports. Welcome to Camp – a day event, built to introduce new Scouts and their families to camping activities. Fall Fest – an annual celebration with activities related to the changing of the season. Districts also offer program at camp including
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