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Camp Kingsley Cub Scout Resident Camp
Congradulations to Camp Director, Rob Mahardy and the Camp Kingsley Staff for passing the National Visation. Cub Scout from all the districts of Leatherstocking Council have come to spend a week at Camp Kingsley in Ava, New York. Camp Kingsley has a long history . It was once a fully functional Boy Scout Camp, serving troops from all over the area. Over time the camp has transitioned into a fully functional Cub Scout Camp with Cubs coming from other councils to enjoy the great program and amp staff. The camp's layout has been specially designed for Cub Scouts and parents. The camps center has many of the program areas including the new ga-ga ball pit. Many of the camps outdoors events are held here as well. The waterfront is where many cub scouts have completed their first Swim test and have daily swimming activities. Older Scouts can try their luck on tje new floating iceberg The shooting sports area is also a short walk from the main part of camp and has a newly built pavilion for campers to shoot from. Scouts' and Scouters' sleeping areas include several leanto's and tent sites. Flush toilets and showers are planned for the camping areas Although camp season is almost half over for Camp Kingsley. The camp is available year round for units to attend for weekend use. It is very close to Rome's Fort Stanwix, Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site, Old Forge, near by ski areas and many other local attractions. | 
