Wah-Tut-Ca's 75th Anniversary

The Wicked Biggest Birthday Of A Scout Camp Ever

Share The Spirit and Adventure!

Yankee Clipper Council BSA

November 2011

Greetings!

Join us for a wicked big, once in a lifetime, awesome celebration.

In 2012 Yankee Clipper Council celebrates its "Culture Of Camping" with the 75th Anniversary of Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation! A whole bunch of programs and events are taking place and you can be part of it.

Wah-Tut-Ca 1937

On July 4, 1937 Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation opened its gates for Boy Scout camping adventures. 75 years later thousands of Scouts and leaders still live the adventures.

In 2012 the Yankee Clipper Council, Boy Scouts of America shares the spirit and adventure of the Culture of Camping in 52 communities in Northeastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.

The programs and events of Wah-Tut-Ca's 75th Anniversary celebrates the fun and significance of the outdoor camping program in the lives of children and young adults. In celebrating this milestone there are multiple events and programs for Troops, Crews, Dens and Packs.

Below and on our website you will find more information about these programs and events. We will be sending monthly updates about the celebration. We look forward to welcoming you home.

Click Here For The 75th Anniversary Website!

Old Home Day

Old Home Day is the highlight of the 75th Anniversary Program. On this weekend Scouts, Units and Alumni will form the largest gathering ever held at Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation. Over 2,000 people are expected to come home to Wah-Tut-Ca for the weekend. The Day is full of special once in a lifetime Scouting experiences.

For More Information Click Here.

For Old Home Day Schedule Of Events Click Here.

The Encampment At Old Home Day

You can be part of history. Join with 2,000 people who will be camping on the Reservation on OLD HOME DAY- the largest gathering of campers ever!

Troop and Webelos Den Camping is available throughout the reservation in preassigned campsites.

There are a limited number of Camp Tents available for Webelos Dens and Families.

After you register you will recieve future updates on camping facilities and instructions.

For More Information about Camping At Old Home Day Click Here.

The Hike To Northwood

The Hike To Northwood symbolically retraces the Journey of Scouts in the Yankee Clipper Council from many camping traditions to Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation. Each Scout Troop selects hikers to carry the flame from a historic location to Northwood. The hikers will travel about 60 miles over three days.

Each District in the Yankee Clipper Council is taking a different route symbolizing their journey to Wah-Tut-Ca. Scouts from the Great Eastern District will leave from Lyman, Maine at the site of Norshoco Scout Reservation. Scouts from the Northern Light District will leave from Lone Tree Scout Reservation in Kingston, NH. Scouts from the West Wind District will leave from the site of Camp Chadwick in Dunstable, MA.

Each hike is three days and each goes a distance of about 60 miles. Troops can select a Scout to do the entire trip or may select three Scouts to do one leg of the hike of about 20 miles.

Troops are free to determine their own method for selection of their Scout (s).

To read more about the Hike To Northwood Click Here.

Tradition of Service Awards

Great Scout Reservations were built by great people. The Tradition of Service is an opportunity for Scout Units and individuals to contribute to the development of Yankee Clipper Council's "Culture of Camping". Special recognition is given to individuals who give 7.5 hours of service to Lone Tree or Wah-Tut-Ca and units who give 75 man hours of service will also receive special recognition.

For more information click here.

Camp Staff Reunion and Reception

Have you been a member of a Boy Scout Camp Staff? If so you know first hand the importance of the camping program of the Boy Scouts of America.

Join us on Friday June 22, 2012 at the start of the Old Home Day Celebration in a special reception for all current and former summer camp staff members.

This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect to old friends and brothers as well as learn how you can help the Yankee Clipper Council grow its "Culture of Camping". Share your stories and join us at the hearth of the fireplace in Robinson Lodge. Food, song and stories to be shared with those who like you have had the adventure of a Boy Scout Summer Camp Staff experience.

For More Information CLICK HERE.

In This Issue

Old Home Day

Camping at Old Home Day

Culture of Camping Awards

OA Rededication Ceremony

Natural Wonders

Whaleboat Returns

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Quick Links

The 75th Anniversary Website

Old Home Day Schedule

Yankee Clipper Council

News From The Woods (publications and updates about YCC Camping Programs)

THE BOX?

If you attended Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation in 2011 you heard the story. Apparently while building Wah-Tut-Ca in 1936-37 the reservation's founders discovered something significant. They felt that this discovery was too powerful to share with the world at that time. So they boxed it up and hid it knowing that it would be found 75 years later. That's exactly what happened. In 2011 camp staff members found clues that lead them to the box. The box had instructions that it not be opened until 2012. At OLD HOME Day on June 23, the box will be opened for the first time in three quarters of a century. Go to our face book page and give us your thoughts on what is in the box!

Earn The Culture Of Camping Award!

The Yankee Clipper Council has a rich history of camping experiences. This program is a chance for Scout Troops to explore that history by organizing a camping weekend at one of the Yankee Clipper Council historic sites.

Scout units who are interested in earning this award must complete a small research project and conduct a day hike or weekend camping trip to a historic campsite of the Yankee Clipper Council. To earn this award units must complete their project by June 22, 2012. We encourage you too take photographs of your adventure which we will post on the 75th Anniversary site.

For More information Click Here.

Order Of The Arrow Rededication Ceremony!

This event is open to all active members of the Order of the Arrow. Nanepashemet Lodge is the Council's Leader in the Culture of Camping. The Order of the Arrow is a thing of the spirit and Lone Tree and Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservations hold a special place in the hearts of our brothers. Our Lodge is nationally recognized for its commitment and effectiveness in promoting our camps.

Following the Theme Show on June 23, 2012 all Arrowmen are invited to participate in a special ceremony to be held at the Bizinibi ceremonial grounds at Wah-Tut-Ca.

The purpose of this ceremony is for us to strengthen our resolve and rededicate our efforts to assure the growth of camping in the Yankee Clipper Council. This event is open to all active Arrowmen.

There is no cost for the event but you must have a 75th Anniversary pass to attend.

For More information Click Here.

The Natural Beauty Of Wah-Tut-Ca

Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation is nationally recognized as one of the most ecologically diverse and beautiful environments in southern NH. Your visit at Wah-Tut-Ca gives you the opportunity to see the land for friends and brothers and explore a world of wonder.

Whaleboat Returns To Wah-Tut-Ca

It has been almost 50 years since a whaleboat has been moored to a Wah-Tut-Ca dock. Yet the memory of those days when Wah-Tut-Ca's pirates ruled Northwood Lake has not been forgotten. At least not forgotten by the Key Foundation.

For the last three years research has been done on the Wah-Tut-Ca Whaleboats. This research included examination of the wrecks of the old boats that sit at the bottom of Northwood Lake. Using this history Lowell's Boat Shop in Amesbury is constructing the new boat based on the design of the originals.

The new boat will be named "The Craig Ryder", after the former Aquatics Director, Camp Director and Lodge Chief.

The Boat will hold 20 Scouts and can be powered by sail or oar. Starting in 2012, Scouts who visit Wah-Tut-Ca will once again have opportunities to be the "Pirates of Northwood Lake".

The Craig Ryder will be dedicated and officially launched at Old Home Day on June 23, 2012.

Save 20%	Register for Old Home Day before May 4, 2012 and you save 20% off the cost for an Old Home Day pass. Passes are required for all Old Home Day events June 22-24th.
Offer Expires: May 4, 2012