The Best In Scout Camping Heritage Reservation, 1,600 acres of unspoiled woodland is the ultimate laboratory for the experience of' Scout summer camping. Every campsite is carefully nestled among the trees in and Camp Liberty and Camp Freedom . The activity areas are designed to challenge and thrill every Scout who camps at Heritage Reservation.
With its 270-acre lake and six miles of shoreline, Heritage Reservation calls all Scouts for an unmatched summer of fun and adventure. The large. beautiful lake offers unlimited aquatic adventure, including all the water- related merit badges -- Swimming, Lifesaving, Fishing, Rowing, Motor boating, Water-skiing, Canoeing, and Small Boat Sailing. White Water merit badge is available on the nearby Youghiogheny River.
But Heritage Reservation is much more than just aquatics. In the field sports area, Scouts can test their marksmanship abilities on .22 caliber rifles on the rifle range, in addition to the target and action archery ranges. In the Ecology-Conservation area Scouts learn about the natural world in which they live. The Scoutcraft area offers Scouts the opportunity to hone skills in camping, hiking, axmanship, backpacking, wilderness survival and pioneering.
The Handicrafts area offers instruction in basketry, leatherwork, woodcarving and model rocketry as part of the Space Exploration merit badge. Handicrafts is also popular as the work area for the exciting Heritage Reservation belt program, where Scouts make their own Customized belts and then earn "brands" for various accomplishments during the week.
Your troop can select patrol cooking in their campsite at Camp Liberty to develop its boy leadership and teamwork. Many Scoutmasters have watched with pride as their Scouts and boy leaders have grown in their abilities through the use of the patrol method. At Camp Freedom, all troops enjoy centralized dining in the camp's brand new 350-seat dining hall.
Each evening promises fun and fellowship around the campfire. From the laughter of fun night to the solemn and impressive Order of the Arrow calling- out ceremony, Heritage Reservation's campfire programs are worth remembering.
Summer camp is where a scout puts into practice the skills he has gained through troop meetings, hikes, and other activities. Nowhere in Scouting is the trait of self-reliance so successfully instilled as in a well-rounded camping program. Living close to nature, he can study the woods and streams. He is inspired by the adventure of participating in outpost camping and wilderness training. He grows. He learns the meaning of democracy at work and perhaps, most importantly, he begins to understand the awe-inspiring message of his Maker. As he has fun, a Scout camper develops a strength of character that is prerequisite to responsible manhood.
The camp has 14 troopsites,a central area, waterfront, rifle and archery ranges, 2 troop showers, leaders' and staff shower and a campfire area. The central area consists of the Program Hall (adult centered), Commissary/Quartermaster/Trading Post building (boy centered), parade ground with flagpoles, a staff dining lounge building. The waterfront has both swimming and boating areas. The boating area is equipped with canoes, rowboats, and sailboats. Water-ski boats arrive at the camp for merit badge instruction.
Camp Liberty Patrol Cooking The camp fee pays for 17 meals. Meals on Saturday afternoon and evening, Sunday morning or Sunday noon are not included in the camp fee, but may be arranged at additional cost. Contact the Reservation Office. Two meals during the week, Sunday and Wednesday dinner, will be served on a camp-wide basis and will not require any cooking by patrols. All other meals will be prepared by the patrol. Preparing meals in camp is as much a part of the program at Camp Liberty as swimming instruction. It is one of the best ways to make the patrol method work and through the patrol method, develop leadership and responsibility in Scouts. Encourage and direct your Scouts to follow the plan, taking turns at jobs, preparing the meals completely and cleaning up thoroughly after each meal. There is enough time to do the job right without interference with other camp activities, if the plan is followed.
Camp facilities are identical to those in Camp Liberty, with the exception of the 350-seat Camp Freedom dining hall located near the leaders' and staff shower. On parents night, all will be done to place all families in the dining hall, but this might not be possible. Arrangements can be made for a unit to have dinner in their campsite.
Troopsites. The places where the troops camp are known as troopsites. Within each troopsite are a number of patrol sites. Patrol sites are designated by the presence of patrol tarps. Troops must use these designated patrol sites. Set up your troopsite around the patrol tarps already erected in your sites. The troopsite is equipped with latrine, washstand, flagpole, and troop program-box.
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