| BENEFITS
TROOP CAMPING
New overnight capacity of 172
SUMMER DAY CAMP
Expand camper capacity to 300 (from 215)
SANITARY FACILITIES
All latrines (outhouses) removed, replaced with composting toilets.
OLD CABIN
The camp's original 1934 log cabin, built by the Morristown Rotary,
to be restored to its original look and become a multi-purpose cabin. |
PROPOSAL
| Troop
Cabin- Six troop cabins, built on pilings,
will house up to 16 campers. Each cabin will have heat, 2 toilets,
2 sinks; and include a small refrigerator and stove. One cabin
is handicapped accessible.
Troop House-
The troop house, constructed on pilings, will sleep up to
40 campers. This heated log cabin features a kitcheonette
for troop use, and has 4 showers, toilets and sinks. Handicapped
accessible. Primarily used for troop camping in Fall, Winter
and Spring. Summer use as for day camp activities.
Small Shelters- Situated next to each
troop cabin is a small shelter on dirt floor for cooking and
crafts in troop camping. Summer use as a unit site.
Large Shelter-
A 48' shelter will serve day camp for programs and inclement
weather activities. Wood floor. Handicapped accessible. COMPLETED
Showerhouse-
A showerhouse will provide 3 showers, 3 toilets and 3 sinks
for bathers as well as changing cubicles and open change area.
Cabin will also house aquatics office, bathroom, storage area
and mechanical room.
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OTHER
IMPROVEMENTS
Camp
Road will
be widened in areas to provide two cars passage. Road will be unpaved.
For security, the camp road will be gated at each fork. COMPLETED
Parking
Lot will
be expanded from 35-car capacity to 50-car capacity. Two paved spots
for handicapped access. COMPLETED
Wafer
Hill a troop cabin built in 1967, will become an environmental
center. Latrine replaced with composting toilet.
Fingarr
Lodge built
in 1961, no change except latrine replaced with composting toilets.
Swimming
Pool The
camp swimming pools, built in 1968 and 1971, are in disrepair and
will be filled in and replaced with one pool. COMPLETED
Activity
Field The
activity field will be enlarged and will cover the site of the original
pools.
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