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Order of the Arrow Lodge #410 (Nischa Nitis) made an outdoor guide entitled "The Scouters Helper" for Council distribution. Text from Volume 1 (1997-8) was copied onto this page. Nischa Nitis provides a wealth of information on locations for you outdoor program. To navigate this page you can scroll down the page or select items listed in the "Index".
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Camp Features |
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Camp Sabattis |
Hiawatha Council |
Tent sites, patrol cooking. full waterfront activities, opportunities for out of camp expeditions by canoe or on foot. 50 miler trips available, Adirondack voyager guides. Sunday to Saturday, July to August. Family camping available. |
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Camp Portaferry |
Hiawatha Council |
Tent camping, lean to's, family camping, activity field, boats/canoes, dining hall. |
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Camp Woodland |
Hiawatha Council |
Tent camping, cabin camping, lean to's, winter camping, activity field, dining hall, Cub day camp, extended Cub camp, Wenbelo's weekend, limited waterfront. |
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Camp Tuscarora |
Baden-Powell Council |
Tent camping, lean to's, winter camping, activity field, boats/canoes, cub day camp, dining hall, patrol cooking. |
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Camp Barton |
Baden-Powell Council |
Tent camping, lean to's, winter camping, family camping, activity field, boats/canoes, dining hall, patrol cooking, high adventure, and extended Cub camping. |
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Cedarlands Scout Camp |
Land of the Oneidas Council |
Tent camping, lean to's, activity field, boats/canoes, patrol cooking, high adventure. |
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Camp Kingsley |
Land of the Oneidas Council |
Tent camping, lean to's, winter camping, activity field, boats/canoes, Cub day camp, dining hall, patrol cooking, high adventure. |
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Camp Cutler |
Otetiana Council |
Tent camping, lean to's winter camping, activity field, boats/canoes, cope course, extended Cub camp. Camp Cutler has the complete Cub world facilities including pirate ships, light house, frontier fort, knight's castle, and teepees (summer only). |
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Camp Massawepie/Mountaineer |
Otetiana Council |
Tent camping, winter camping, family camping, activity field, boats/canoes, dining hall, patrol cooking, high adventure. Out of camp treks, Adirondack voyager guides. |
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Camp Rotary |
Cayuga Council Council |
Tent camping, lean to's, winter camping, boats/canoes, Cub day camp, dining hall. |
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Rotary Scout Reservation |
Twin Rivers Council |
Tent camping, lean to's, winter camping, family camping, activity field, boats/canoes, Cub day camp, dining hall, patrol cooking, high adventure, extended Cub camp. |
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Camp Russell |
General Herkimer Council |
Tent camping, lean to's, winter camping, limited family camping, activity field, boats/canoes, dining hall, patrol cooking, high adventure. |
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Sabattis Adventure Camp |
Watchung Area Council |
High adventure, patrol cooking,. bring your own gear (tents, canoes, etc.) |
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Camp Stonehaven |
Greater Niagara Frontier Council |
Tent camping, lean to's, winter camping, activity field, Cub day camp. |
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State parks are ideal places for Troop or Pack Committee Planning Meetings, and family camping.
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Park Name |
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Cayuga Lake State Park |
Boat launch, tent sites, hiking, fishing, showers, bathroows. For information call 315-568-5163. For reservations call 1-800-456-CAMP. |
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Fair Haven State Park |
Life guarded beach/swimming, pier, fishing, boat launch, tent sites, bathrooms, showers. For information call 315-947-5202. For reservations call 1-800-456-CAMP. |
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Fillmore Glen State Park |
Tent sites, hiking, rock climbing (call first), bathrooms, showers. For information call 315-497-0130. For reservations call 1-800-456-CAMP. |
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Grass Point State Park |
Tent sites, showers, boat launch, bathrooms, fishing, and other water activities (no lifeguard). For information call 315-686-4472. For reservations call 1-800-456-CAMP. |
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Green Lakes State Park |
Tent sites, showers, bathroom, swimming, fishing. For information call 315-637-6111. For reservations call 1-800-569-CAMP. |
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Longpoint State Park |
Boat launch, tent sites, fishing, bathrooms, showers, (no lifeguard). For information call 315-649-5258. For reservations call 1-800-456-CAMP. |
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Selkirk Shores State Park |
Tent sites, pier, lifeguarded beach, fishing, boat launch, bathrooms, showers. For information call 315-298-5737. For reservations call 1-800-456-CAMP> |
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Watkins Glen State Park |
Hiking, tent sites, fishing, bathroom, showers, scenic water fall, and gorge. For information call 607-535-4511. For reservations call 1-800-456-CAMP. |
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Wescott Beach State Park |
Tent sites, lifeguarded beach, pier, fishing, boat launch, showers, bathrooms. For reservations call 1-800-456-CAMP. |
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Troops often fail to examine the possibilities of travel outside their immediate Scouting/local area. These are just three of the dozens of exciting 3 and 4 day short trips, using the local Scout camps in that area as your base camp. Easy, and affordable, try it!!
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Sayre Reservation |
Greater Boston Council |
130 acre Scout reservation conveniently located near Boston and several historical areas. Makes a great base of operations for hiking the freedom trail, the Lexington/Concord battle road, and doing the scavenger hunt "spirit of '76" trail. These activities can easily be accomplished on a three day weekend. |
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Camp Massasoit |
Greater Boston Council |
250 acre Scout camp located outside Plymouth, MA. Makes an excellent base of operations for visiting Old Plymouth Plantation or to take a 15 minute ride to Cape Cod and go on a whale watch. Also near Fall River, MA with it's historic naval park and the battleship Massachusettes. Easy three day weekend. |
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Gettysburg National Military Park |
York Adams Council |
Camp on the battlefield where the tide of the 'war between the states' was turned. Hike the historic trails, visit the National Park Service visitors center, visit the Eisenhower Memorial and earn the uuique three part patch. Easily accomplished on a mid-Friday to Sunday evening trip. |
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Attractions and points of interest are perfect for your Cubs, and even your Troops during the colder weather, or when you have Scout guests from outside Council. Make use of these resources.
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Anatomical Museum of the Skull |
A unique experience visiting the history and development of the himan skull. For information and fees call 315-478-8070. |
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Baltimore Woods |
Hiking trails, nature education center, picnic area, inquire about camping. For information and fees call 315-673-9352. |
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Beaver Lake Nature Center |
Hiking trails, nature center, observation sites, gift shop, tour guides for groups, seasonal special events. For information and fees call 315-638-2519. |
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Burnet Park Zoo |
Seasonal classes in special events, zoo. For information and group rates call 315-435-8511. |
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Camillus Erie Canal Park |
Cruise boats leave from the dock (Sundays/seasonal). Replica lock tenders house, general store and museum. For information call 315-672-5110 or 315-488-3409. |
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Carpenters Brook Fish Hatchery |
Sports fishing management facility. Tours available. For information call 315-689-9367. |
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The Energy Center |
Located next to the Nine Mile Point nuclear power plant, the energy center has hands on exhibits demonstrating energy production. Scientific principles of nuclear power explained. For information call 315-342-4117. |
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Erie Canal Museum |
Full size canal boat. See how people traveled on the canal in the early to mid 1800's. Historical landmark. For information call 315-471-0593. |
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Fort Ontario |
Originally constructed in the 1750's. Currently renovated to the 1860's appearance. On site volunteers in Civil War uniforms tell about the history of the fort (seasonal). For information call 315-343-4711. |
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Highland Forest |
Hiking trails, tent camping, some cabins, the pioneer museum, and archeological site. Many other special events. For more information and fee call 315-683-5550. |
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Museum of Science and Technology |
Over 200 hands on exhibits demonstrating the principles of science and technology for young people. Special exhibits and seasonal events. For information call 315-425-0747 or 315-425-9068. |
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Plainville Turkey Farm |
Gobble, gobble, gobble. See how domesticated turkeys are raised for commercial sale. For information call 315-638-9734. |
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Sainte Marie among the Iroquois Living History Site |
Step into the year 1657. Speak with characters from the French outpost on Onondaga Lake. Special events, classes, crafting, limited on site camp. For information call 315-453-6767. |
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Salt Museum |
Learn how salt was processed and the important contribution it made to the growth of the area. For information call 315-453-6715 |
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Remember to maintain safety during your outings. Safety first. Fun follows
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US Scouting Service copy of the current Guide to Safe Scouting.
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