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Troop Camping - A Guide to Adventures and Outings

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Check availability at ACC or SB
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Troop Camping Directory (PDF file)
Troop Camp Application for GSMA members
Troop Camp book (PDF file)
Troop Trips/Camping on non-Council owned sites.
Non-GSMA members and other non-profit rental application

Planning a Trip
Health & Safety
Training
FAQ's about GSMA Property
Waterfront Activities and Safety Standards
Day Usage/Available Equipment

At a Glance Chart

Facilities and Activities

ACC

SB

Heated troop houses with indoor plumbing

Yes

Yes

Heated cabins with outdoor latrines

Yes

Yes

A-Frame tent and cabin units

Yes

No

Standard platform tent units

No

Yes

Adirondack shelter unit

No

Yes

Primitive sites/Canoe base camp (CBC)

Yes

Yes

Shower House (seasonal June – September)

Yes

No

Kitchen or picnic shelters

Yes

Yes

Sports field

Yes

No

Marked hiking trails *

Yes

Yes

Observation decks *

Yes

Yes

Archery * 0 X

Yes

No

Cross country skiing * X

Yes

No

Swimming * 0

Yes

Yes

Boating * 0 X

Yes

Yes

Canoeing * 0 X

Yes

Yes

Fishing *

Yes

Yes

Snow shoeing *

No

Yes

Ice skating *

Yes

Yes

Playground equipment

Yes

Yes

Sledding *

No

No

Dining room/program hall (May – October)

Yes

No

Pavilion with warming room

Yes

No

Property staff residence on-site

Yes

Yes

* = Self Directed
0 = Certification Required
X = Equipment Available for rent

 

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