Thursday, April 23, 2009

Cary State Forest - Florida


Cary State Forest was one of the original Florida State Forests and was established in the mid-1930s. The state forest attracts many visitors each year for the educational experience provided by its open air teaching pavilion and nature trail. Cary State Forest plays an important role in the environmental education of the area's school children as it is a regular site for field trips.

Torreya State Park - Florida


Full Facility Camping
This 13,000-acre park has 30 campsites with electric and water hookups available for reservation. Yurts
The park has 1 large YURT (Year-round Universal Recreational Tent)available for reservation. Torreya's yurt is a 20-foot round, domed tent with flooring, electricity, lockable wooden door, and three large windows with screens and flaps that open and close. Features of the yurt include air conditioning/heating, skylight, futon with bunk twin bed on top, queen-size bed, table and chairs, leisure deck. The yurt sleeps 5.

See more Torreya State PArck activities, location, fees, and directions.

Providence Canyon State Park - Georgia


Providence Canyon State Park
Visitors are amazed at the breathtaking colors of Georgia's "Little Grand Canyon." Colorful wildflowers, as well as the pink, orange, red and purple hues of the soft canyon soil, make a beautiful natural painting at this unique park. The rare Plumleaf Azalea grows only in this region and blooms during July and August when most azaleas have lost their color. Visitors can enjoy views of the canyons from the rim trail, and backpackers who set off before 4 p.m. can stay overnight along the backcountry trail. Camping and cottages are available nearby at Florence Marina State Park on beautiful Lake Walter F. George. A visitor center explains how the massive gullies (the deepest being 150 feet) were caused by erosion due to poor farming practices in the 1800s.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Camp Shands - Florida

Camp Shands, located on 1,000 acres of diverse Florida terrain, is the place for your troop to experience a true Florida adventure that puts scouting first. We're always working to make summer camp (and weekend camping) even better!

With 8 focused program areas you will find opportunities for every Scout, regardless of their tenure. From a dynamic first year camper program (Green Bar Bill) to COPE, Scouts will have days filled with Scouting Skills and Fun! Ready to learn more? Then click on the link to discover the opportunities that await you!

Aquatics Camp - Echockotee Camp - Florida


Aquatics Camp

Camp Echockotee
2513 Doctors Lake Dr Orange Park, Florida 32073.



Camp Director:
Tim Turner

Program Director: Michelle Thompson: aquaticscamp@gmail.com

Telephone
Camp Hotline: 904.265.3815
(Before June 1, 2009)

Camp phone: 904.269.2091
(June 1-August 8, 2009)

Postal address
521 South Edgewood Ave Jax, FL 32205

Electronic mail
General Info: aquaticscamp@gmail.com

Camp Echockotee - Florida


Camp Echockotee

2513 Doctors Lake Drive
Orange Park, FL 32073
904.264.0121

Woodruff Scout Reservation - Georgia




Located near Blairsville in North Georgia, Robert W. Woodruff Scout Reservation is a 1575-acre (637-hectare) camp property adjacent to Lake Notley and the Chattahoochee National Forest. The beautiful North Georgia Mountains surround most of the camp. Woodruff offers a spectacular 86-acre mountain lake, a climbing/rappelling tower, nature center, trading post, a COPE Course, astronomy, shooting sports, heavily wooded campsites, and great hiking trails. Scouts have the opportunity to enjoy our great aquatic area or visit the nearby Nantahala or Ocoee Rivers for whitewater rafting, canoeing, or tubing. The Appalachian Trail and Cohutta Wilderness is close at hand and offers the opportunity for extended backpacking trips.