Camp LOU HENRY

Hoover

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Map Key Dining Hall The Commons Amphitheater Creation Studio

Parking

Lake Front

Cabins Tent Sites Summer Office

Sports Field

Townley Hall

MAP OF Camp Hoover

Parking Area

The parking area holds about 60 to 75 medium sized cars. All vehicles are to be parked in the upper and lower parking areas. The exceptions are that an emergency vehicle may be parked at a campsite where a First Aider is staying, and one extra vehicle may be parked at each site. This vehicle is to be moved only for transport in EMERGENCIES. Upon arrival, you may drive (at your own risk) to your site for unloading gear ONLY.

Dining Hall

Capacity: The Dining Hall seats approximately 230 people.

Kitchen Facilities: There is a walk-in refrigerator/ freezer, triple stove, ample cookware (pots, pans, baking sheets, etc.), 14’ x 3’ counter top, revolving toaster, 4 tray warming station, 5 rack oven, ice maker, food storage, double sink, microwave, coffee makers, large coolers for soft drinks, utensils, plates, bowls, cups and serving dishes.

Trading Post: The Trading Post sells T-shirts, sweatshirts, patches, bandanas, shorts, pants, stuffed animals, key chains, mugs and more. Prices range from $0.50 to $40.00. They accept cash, checks and some credit cards at this time. Arrangements must be made for store visits prior to arrival of one’s troop.

If you go to the left of the dining hall and down the stairs, the first door on your right is Creation Studio. Creation Studio is a place for everyone to have fun and express their creativity. They have supplies for crafts of all kinds including tie-dying, basket-weaving, candle-making, and even just coloring. There are many tables to accommodate multiple troops.

Creation Studio

Just beyond Creation Studio and down the stairs, is the Amphitheater. This is the place where campfires, sing-a-longs and small performances are held. Everybody always has a fun time here. Often when there’s more than one troop staying at Hoover they get together here.

Amphitheater

Townley Hall

Townley Hall is a great way to spend a rainy day at Camp Hoover. There is a main room (39’ x 56.5’) that includes roller skates, pillow polo Equipment, foosball, scooters, and nok hockey. There is also a smaller room that contains a piano, as well as a front porch with tables, chairs, a basketballhoop, and grills. This building is a fun and exciting part of Camp Hooverfor girl scouts to experience.

Sinawik Lodge

Side notes:Sinawik Lodge is the cabin near the Commons and the Dining Hall.

Kitchen:1 full refrigerator4 burner stoveLarge sinkShelf/cabinet space with cookware

Sleeps:4 small sleeping rooms3 sets of bunk beds per room

Bathroom:1 large bathroom with3 showers, 3 toilets, & 3 sinks

Main Room:4 long tables with 4 small benches each1 stone fire placeHeating system

Berry Hill CabinKitchen:1 full refrigerator4 burner stoveLarge sinkShelf/cabinet space with cookware

Sleeps:1 main large sleeping room2 small sleeping rooms for counselors/leaders (4 per room)Sleeps 26 in total

Bathroom:1 large bathroom with 2 showers, 2 toilets, and 2 sinks 2 small powder rooms connectingto counselor rooms

Main Room:4 long tables with 4 benches each1 stone fire placeHeating system

Side notes:Located after Sinawik and SkytopWheelchair accessible

Heronwood CabinKitchen:2 full refrigerators4 burner stoveLarge sinkShelf/cabinet space

sleeps:2 large sleeping areas:each sleep 201 small sleeping area for 8

Bathroom:2 bathrooms with: 2 sinks, 2 mirrors,2 stalls, 2 showers

Main Room:5 long utility tables2 benches per tableWood burning stoveHeating system

Side Notes:Includes 2 decks with picnic tables and benches, a handicap front entrance and fire pits.

Evergreen CabinKitchen:RefrigeratorDouble sink4 burner stoveShelf/cabinet spacewith cookware

Sleeps:2 large sleeping

areas:each sleeps 201 small sleeping areafor 8

Bathroom:2 bathrooms including2 sinks, 2 stalls,2 showers and 2

mirrors

Main Room:5 tables with benchesWood burning stoveExtra refrigeratorHeating system

Side Notes:2 outdoor decksPicnic tables, and fire

pit

Skytop Summer Office

Skytop is a camp office but also a cabin for a small troop. There are two bedrooms with 5 bunk beds for 10 people. The first bedroom is 10’ x 11’ and sleeps 4, and the second bedroom is 12’ x 10.5’, and sleeps 6. The kitchen includes a refrigerator, stove, microwave, sink, pots, and pans. The bathroom has 1 sink, shower, and toilet. The main room/office (16’ x 13.5’) has a couch and TV. Like all other cabins there is heat in the winter. The back porch has tables, chairs and benches to seat 15 people.

Tent Platform Camping

5 Sites:Maple GlenOak KnollBirch HollowCedar RidgeHickory Hill

Each Site Includes:Bathroom facilities:3 showers, 3 toilets,and 4 sinks 8 platform tents:Each with 5 cots, 5 mattresses, and5 crates for belongings Leader’s CabinFire CirclesProgram Shelter:ElectricityEmergency phoneCooking equipmentTables and benchesIntercomCharcoal stoveGrillsPots, pans, and other cooking

equipment

Program ShelterTent View

Site View

Hickory Hill CAMPSite

2 Fire CirclesProgram ShelterElectricity, emergency phone, cooking equipment, tables and benches

CindyWith flush toilets, hot showers and

sinks

8 Platform Tents5 cots, 5 mattresses, and 5 crates

Leader’s CabinElectricity, cots, mattresses, and crates for 6 campers

Program shelter

Cedar Ridge CAMPSite

2 Fire CirclesProgram ShelterElectricity, emergency phone, cooking equipment, tables and benchesCindyWith flush toilets, hot showers and sinks8 Platform Tents5 cots, 5 mattresses, and5 cratesLeader’s CabinElectricity, cots, mattresses, and crates for 6 campers

Birch Hollow CAMPSite

2 Fire CirclesProgram ShelterElectricity, emergency phone,

cooking equipment, tables and benches

CindyFlush toilets, hot showers and

sinks

8 Platform Tents5 cots, 5 mattresses, and 5

crates

Leader’s CabinElectricity, cots, mattresses, and crates for 6 campers

Cindy

Maple Glen CAMPSITE

3 Fire circlesProgram ShelterElectricity, emergency phone, cooking equipment, tables and benches

Cindy With flush toilets, hot showers and sinks

8 Platform Tents5 cots, 5 mattresses, and5 crates

Leader’s CabinElectricity, cots, mattresses, and crates for 6 campers

Leader’s Cabin

Oak Knoll Campsite

Camp Hoover’s Oak Knoll Tent Site

2 Fire circlesProgram ShelterElectricity, emergency phone, cookingequipment, tables and benches

Cindy With flush toilets, hot showers and sinks

8 Platform Tents5 cots, 5 mattresses, and 5 crates

Leader’s CabinElectricity, cots, mattresses, andcrates for 6 campers

Valhalla Open Shelter And Misty Knoll

VALHALLA is a large open shelter with secure storage, sinks and flush toilets. It is divided into two sections. There is ample space for setting up your own small tents around the shelter.

In addition, tables, benches, a charcoal stove, pots, pans and assorted cooking equipment are also available.

Take the path past Berry Hill Cabin and continue straight ahead about 1000 feet.

MISTY KNOLL is our true primitive site. It is found on the Explorer Trail behind Townley Hall. It provides locations for pitching tents and for fire circles. Water available, but no electricity or flush toilets.

Sports FacilitiesEquipment Shed Supplies

BaseballWiffleballBadmintonTennisVolleyballBasketballSoccerHorseshoes

Sportin’ Around Patch Listed below are the requirements for this patch. Daisies and Brownies need to complete four of these activities, Juniors must complete five activities, and Cadets/Seniors must complete all seven activities. This patch, once completed can be purchased at the Camp Hoover store.

1. Make sure you put everything back where you found it. Pick up any litter on the ground and leave the Playfield cleaner than you found it!

2. With your group, complete 5-10 different warm-up stretches.

3. Go over safety rules and try to think of some of your own.

4. Learn/play 3 non-competitive games. Ex.: Spud, tag, cocktail party. (There is a book of games in the Playfield shed)

5. Play at least one organized game of any sport you’d like with any of the equipment we have at the Playfield. (Ex.: Softball, soccer, volleyball, etc.)

6. Using as much equipment as you can, create an obstacle course or relay race, and complete with your group.

7. Pick any sport; change the rules (keeping safety in mind) and then play with your group. For example: Combine two sports (soccer, football), Use hands rather than feet and vise versa, or use different balls than the ones needed to play that particular sport (footballs instead of soccer balls)

Hula HoopsSoftballsFrisbeesJump ropesTug-of-war ropesDodgeballsTetherballs

Lake facilities

Down the hill behind Sinawik Cabin is beautiful Swartswood Lake. There are many fun water activities to participate in during the warmer months such as:

Funyaking (Kayaking) Canoeing Pond StudySwimming Fishing Sand CandlesCookouts on knoll Rowing

Rowing

Hiking Trails

I HIKED HOOVER’S HILLS PATCHTROOPS AND CAMPOREES CAN PURCHASETHIS PATCH FOR $1.50 AT THE CAMP HOOVER AND COUNCIL STORES. BELOW IS A LIST OF SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES TO MAKE RECEIVING THE PATCH MORE MEANINGFUL AND TO MAKEYOUR STAY AT HOOVER A LOT MORE FUN.

Complete these activities while at Hoover:

•Learn something new. E.g. A skill, song, game, names of three trees, name all of Hoover’s units, animals on site, Hoover history, etc.

•Go somewhere in camp that you haven’t visited before or try a new trail. Mark this place on your Hoover map.

•Do something with another group that is camping at Hoover. Make arrangements to share a meal or a campfire, teach other new songs or anything else you would like.

•Do something for Camp Hoover, e.g. pick up all the litter that you see. Leave your campsite in better shape than you found it.

•Do something nice for your leaders; thank them for your trip.

•Do something nice for yourself – Make up a story or poem, draw a picture, or write a new song about your trip to Hoover.

•Write your own requirements!!!If you want to do something more for Camp Hoover to make it the best, call the Council office for more information. Have Fun!!!

Teare Drop Trail Hiltop TrailSelf-Guiding Nature TrailFlashlight Trail Explorer Trail

Other Activities

There is a wide variety of terrains and habitats to explore, including a transitional forest, animal and plant life, and vestiges of the past such as arrowheads, a lime kiln, and old rock walls.

Fishing: Year round except during stocking times and when state laws prohibit.

Sledding: On the sports field hill only and STRICTLY AT YOUR OWN RISK!!

ARCHERY: Available Spring and Fall. Learn the basics of archery; including safety, how to hold bow and shoot.

ROPES COURSE: Available Spring and Fall. An adult trained by the Council is required to facilitate this activity. This is a group cooperation and problem solving activity. SWIMMING FACILITIES: Available June through September. The camp has a swim dock on Swartswood Lake and all safety equipment. Campers must have parental permission and a health history. All personnel (Lifeguards and Waterfront Manager) must be approved by the Council Office with documentation prior to your trip. Qualifications are listed in Waterfront Procedures for Camporees/Groups. BOATING FACILITIES: Available April, May, June, September and October. Campers must have parental permission and a health history. All personnel (Lifeguards, Boating Instructors and Waterfront Manager) must be approved by the Council Office. Qualifications are listed in Waterfront Procedures for Camporees/Groups.

Cabin Equipment ListBerry Hill Heronwood

Supplies Sky Top Sinawik Evergreen

 Kitchen

Large Fry Pan 1 2 2

Extra Large Pot & Lid 1 1 1

Large Pot & Lid 1 2 2

Medium Pot & Lid 1 2 2

Small Pot & Lid 1 2 2

Colander 1 1 1

Griddle 1 1 1

Baking Sheets 1 2 2

Kettle 1 1 1

Coffee Pots & Innards 1 1 1

Pitchers 2 4 5

Mixing Bowls 2 3 4

Dish Drain, Mat, Dish Pan 1 1 1

Serving Bowls & Spoons 5 7 10

Serving Platters 3 4 5

Cups, Plates, Bowls, 12 26 50

Knives, Forks, Spoons

Measuring Cup & Spoons 1 1 2

Tong, Peeler, Can Opener 2 2 2

Plastic Spatula

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Berry Hill Heronwood

Supplies Sky Top Sinawik Evergreen

Bread Knife, Paring Knife 2 2 4

Potato Masher or Wire Whip 1 1 1

Long Handled Fork Spoon 1 2 2Turner, Ladle

Garbage Pails 3 3 3

Recycling Pails 1 1 1 Bathroom

Mop, Mop Bucket, Dust Pan, 1 2 3Toilet Brush, Plunger MiscellaneousFire Buckets 2 2 2

Stand Up Grills 2 2 2

Charcoal Stoves 2 2 2

Rake, Shovel 1 1 1

Brooms 3 4 5

Out door Garbage Pail 2 2 2

Camp Rules Alcohol is never permitted when you are in a leadership or chaperoning position and responsible

for children.  DRINKING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON CAMP HOOVER’S GROUNDS IS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED.  CONTROLLED DRUGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ANY TIME. 

Smoking is to be confined to designated smoking areas only i.e., Sky Top porch and fire-circles.  ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING IN THE TENTS OR BUILDINGS. 

All cars, vans, and buses must be parked in designated parking lots.  ONE CAR MAY BE PARKED AT EACH SITE FOR EMERGENCIES. One car must be on hand at all times in the parking lot in case of emergency.  

NO ONE MAY SWIM OR BOAT WITHOUT PROPERLY TRAINED COUNCIL APPROVED LIFEGUARDS & WATERFRONT MANAGER. 

Sledding on the playfield only.  SLEDDING IS STRICTLY AT YOUR OWN RISK!! 

While troop camping, no one may leave the unit alone or without permission.  Have a strict “Buddy System” for safety.  Children may never go to the waterfront unless an adult is present. 

No pedestrians are allowed on Rainbow Road, the main asphalt road to camp.  Pedestrians are to use to walking roads to Townley Hall and the waterfront. 

No one should run on the site except during supervised activities on the playfield & commons. 

Report all injuries/illnesses to your First Aider.  Fill Out and send in First Aid/Incident Report to Council office immediately after trip.  (Available in Dining Hall) 

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Report any hazards to Camp Ranger. 

Knowledge of fire drill, camp evacuation, lost camper and lost swimmers rescue is essential to ensure everyone’s safety. (Posted on walls in all sites) 

Confine all fires to established fire circles and fireplaces in camp.  Leave no fire unattended.  And always have a fire bucket available. 

Please observe camp quiet time – 11:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. 

Observe Camp Hoover recycling procedures for the disposal of garbage. 

All groups at Camp Hoover are held financially responsible for damages incurred during their stay. 

All groups must clean their sites and follow check out procedures before leaving camp. 

Arrival Time: No earlier than 2:00 PM and no later than 9:00 PM without prior arrangements. 

Departure Time: No later than 1:00 PM without prior arrangements. 

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Check In:  Please go directly to your site; review the Handy Dandy Check In-Check Out sheet to ensure the cabin is to your satisfaction.  Contact the Caretaker with any problem.  Self-Check Out:  Use the Handy Dandy Check-In Check Out Sheet.  Complete all required duties and leave sheet at site for Caretaker to pick up.  There is a $50 charge for sites left unclean. Communications/ Emergencies:  There are camp telephones located in all sites except Valhalla, the playfield, and Misty Knoll.  These phones will connect you with other sites, the Caretaker, and 911.  The Caretaker should receive emergency incoming calls.  Please do not answer the phone if you are passing by in the Dining Hall hallway.  Every effort will be made to deliver any messages received.  It is important that the Caretaker or Site Director know how to reach the person in charge of the group at all times.  A schedule will help.  Sanitation:  Please sweep and wash your bathroom facilities daily.  Place all garbage in plastic bags in cans, all recycling (Glass, cans, newspaper, plastic, and cardboard) in the appropriate bins.  Moving and Borrowing Equipment:  Moving and borrowing equipment is strongly discouraged.  If you do borrow anything from another site PLEASE RETURN IT, remember the next group will need the equipment where is belongs.  The Caretaker is not to move beds, mattresses and other equipment.  Don’t Forget The Supplies:  First aid kit, disinfectant, detergent, toilet paper, paper towels, plastic bags etc.  Certifications:  Adults with Step 1 Outdoor and Overnight Training can bring their girls cabin or tent camping and use stoves in building.  Adults with Step 2 Outdoor and Overnight Training are able to make campfires and Adults with Step 3 Outdoor and Overnight Training are able to cookout with their girls.  Please provide the appropriate copies of certifications to the Council Office.  Once on site each group should self-monitor themselves regarding what they can and cannot do.  One adult per group must be CPR and First Aid Certified. Fires and Fire Bans:   Please confine ALL fires to established fire circles in camp LEAVE NO FIRE UNATTENDED.  Always have a bucket of water near the fire.  If the area is excessively dry the State will impose a fire ban.  If there is a fire ban, all fires must be confined to charcoal stoves found at your site.  You will be notified of fire bans.  Do not use fluids to start fires. 

How to Reserve a sITEPlease check our web site www.gshnj.org/campfor applications and site availability

Please complete the application and send with a $100 non-refundable deposit to:

GSHNJAtten. Camp Support201 Grove Street EastWestfield, NJ 07090

For questions please contact: campsupport@gshnj.org

Thank you!

thank you for watching our presentation. we hope you consider Camp Lou Henry

Hoover for your next camping trip!

Produced by Westfield Troop 813 Copyright Spring 2010

Julia Abbattista, Helen Keating, Katie Lafemina, Grace O’Connor, Kelly O’Connor, and Kristen Ryan