Where to go Camping Guide Amangamek-Wipit Lodge #470 Order of the Arrow National Capital Area Council Camping Promotions Committee 2020 Edition Joseph Cawley, Camping Promotions John O’Connell, Camping Promotions Adviser Chair Dr. Lawrence Kotler, Camping Promotions Associate Adviser William H. Gouker, Lodge Chief Kevin P. Brendel, Lodge Adviser Boy Scouts of America Order of the Arrow National Capital Area Council Amangamek-Wipit Lodge #470 boyscouts-ncac.org wipit470.org Table of Contents 1. Letter from the Chief ........................................................................................................ 4 2. Letter from the Committee Chairman ............................................................................... 5 3. Council Camps .................................................................................................................. 6 A. Goshen Scout Reservation ........................................................................................................ 6 B. Cub Scout Camps ...................................................................................................................... 8 C. High Adventure Opportunities .................................................................................................. 9 4. Council Summer Camp Information ................................................................................. 12 A. Goshen Scout Reservation ....................................................................................................... 12 B. Camp William B. Snyder ........................................................................................................... 12 C. Camp Howard M. Wall ............................................................................................................. 12 D. Campership Aid ....................................................................................................................... 12 5. High Adventure Opportunities ........................................................................................ 14 A. Philmont Scout Ranch .............................................................................................................. 14 B. Northern Tier ........................................................................................................................... 14 C. Florida Sea Base ....................................................................................................................... 16 D. The Summit at Bechtel Family Reserve .................................................................................... 17 6. OA High Adventure ......................................................................................................... 18 A. Canadian Odyssey .................................................................................................................... 18 B. Ocean Adventure ..................................................................................................................... 18 C. Summit Experience .................................................................................................................. 19 D. Trail Crew ................................................................................................................................ 19 E. Wilderness Voyage .................................................................................................................. 19 7. Guide to Safe Scouting (Concerning Camping) ................................................................. 20 A. Safe Swim Defense .................................................................................................................. 20 B. Chemical Fuels and Equipment ................................................................................................ 23 8. Standards of Conduct ...................................................................................................... 26 A. Leave No Trace ........................................................................................................................ 26 9. Camping Tips and Tricks .................................................................................................. 29 A. Tips for Your Gear ....................................................................................................................... 29 B. Staying Comfortable .................................................................................................................... 29 C. Winter Camping Tips ................................................................................................................... 34 10. Awards and Recognition .................................................................................................. 39 2 v2020 Boy Scouts of America Order of the Arrow National Capital Area Council Amangamek-Wipit Lodge #470 boyscouts-ncac.org wipit470.org A. National Camping Award: ........................................................................................................... 39 B. Scouts BSA Outdoor Ethics Awards: ............................................................................................. 39 C. 50-Miler Award: .......................................................................................................................... 39 D. National Historic Trails Award: .................................................................................................... 39 E. World Conservation Award: ......................................................................................................... 40 F. William T. Hornaday Award: ........................................................................................................ 40 G. NCAC 100 Years of Camping: ....................................................................................................... 41 11. Staff Opportunities ........................................................................................................... 42 A. Goshen Scout Reservation ........................................................................................................... 42 B. National High Adventure Bases ................................................................................................... 42 Florida Sea Base .................................................................................................................................................. 43 Philmont Scout Ranch ......................................................................................................................................... 43 Northern Tier ...................................................................................................................................................... 43 The Summit Bechtel Reserve .............................................................................................................................. 43 12. Short Term Camping ........................................................................................................ 44 A. Camping Sites ............................................................................................................................. 44 Kampgrounds of America (KOA) ......................................................................................................................... 44 Maryland ............................................................................................................................................................ 48 Virginia ............................................................................................................................................................... 56 Pennsylvania ....................................................................................................................................................... 60 West Virginia ...................................................................................................................................................... 64 Delaware ............................................................................................................................................................ 70 Virgin Islands ...................................................................................................................................................... 72 Hiking Trails ........................................................................................................................................................ 73 13. Resources for Units .......................................................................................................... 77 DUTY ROSTER ................................................................................................................................... 77 THE CAMPFIRE PROGRAM PLANNER .................................................................................................. 78 14. Facility Recommendation Form ........................................................................................ 79 15. Feedback Form ................................................................................................................. 80 16. References ....................................................................................................................... 81 17. About the Order of the Arrow .......................................................................................... 82 3 v2020 Boy Scouts of America Order of the Arrow National Capital